Additional Info

Future Directions

• Reversible motor : currently manual deflation upon restarting device

• Lighter electrical components

• Enhance energy efficiency and explore renewable power source (less reliance on battery technology)

• All-in-one unit capable of performing in austere conditions

Video Links

1. Link to Team Video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EcoSV39Tj_N7t6ZTAJH4l4x5qegNpgPL/view?usp=drive_link 

2. Link to Time Trial Run https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E60mWY6Qt6pi6nISg45DD4ShGUKEZPZz/view?usp=sharing

Sources For Pictures and References

Sources:

1. Carlos Munoz - https://grad.ucsd.edu/student-life/student-spotlights/jacobs-school-engineering/carlos-munoz.html

2. Pedro Cabrales - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pedro-Cabrales-2

3. Infusion Bag - https://www.sharn.com/product/INFU-SURG-Disposable-Pressure-Infusor-Bag-SAI

4. All other figures and or images were created and or taken by a member of the team 

References:

[1] Kelly, Joseph. “Injury Severity and Causes of Death From Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom: 2003-2004 versus 2006.” TCCC Summary of Supporting Evidence, books.allogy.com/web/tenant/8/books/4388d03c-aed0-42a0-8830-3abf3c4ff57d/#id709fd673-0711-40c1-8241-c6e6880cfc83. Accessed 19 May 2024. 

[2] Purcell, Michael, et al. “Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction.” Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine, 15 July 2018, escholarship.org/uc/item/0162r6nj https://webpath.med.utah.edu/TUTORIAL/BLDBANK/BBPROD.html#:~:text=Whole%20blood%20(WB)%20is%20preferred,than%20in%20separately%20transfused%20components. https://mequ.dk/buddy-transfusion/ https://belmontmedtech.com/portable-iv-pump https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29880720/. 

[3] “Enhanced Combat Trauma Medic Bag.” BDS Tactical Gear, www.bdstacticalgear.com/products/enhanced-combat-trauma-medic-bag. Accessed 19 May 2024. 

[4] Piehl, Mark, and Chan W. Park. “When Minutes Matter: Rapid Infusion in Emergency Care - Current Emergency and Hospital Medicine Reports.” SpringerLink, Springer US, 18 Nov. 2021, link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40138-021-00237-6. 

[5] “S&T Helps ’Stop the Bleed’-Fast: Homeland Security.” U.S. Department of Homeland Security, www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2022/05/19/st-helps-stop-bleed-fast#:~:text=The%20average%20time%20for%20first,is%20only%203%2D5%20minutes. Accessed 19 May 2024. 

Contact Us

Jacob Orozco - jforozco@ucsd.edu

Paya Vatanshenas - pvatansh@ucsd.edu

Millicent Salvino - msalvino@ucsd.edu

Elliott Calderon - eicalder@ucsd.edu