TRAC

Temperature Regulated Analysis of Coagulopathy


UCSB CE Capstone 2021

What is TRAC?

TRAC is a handheld detector of trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC), a lethal condition that affects our blood's normal clotting behavior. Given that 30% of TIC-related fatalities occur within the first hour, rapid detection and treatment is imperative to patient safety. However, current coagulopathy detectors are only available as large, stationary machines in hospitals and consume valuable time to deliver results. TRAC is a portable, handheld TIC detector intended for use in the field, capable of delivering results in under two minutes. This enables first responders to quickly and correctly treat their patients, dramatically improving patient outcomes and saving lives.