This proposal addresses the need for a portable closed loop burn resuscitation system to optimize fluid therapy, automate medical caretaker tasks, and record and communicate resuscitation data. Patient care can be further optimized by the integration of a closed looped ventilator into the platform. The proposed system will be capable of intelligently determining fluid therapy parameters, minimize required interaction through automation of caregiver tasks, and be simple enough to be operated by a minimally trained medic. The Portable Burn Resuscitation System will be comprised of AutoMedx?s closed loop medical device hardware platform, a fluid resuscitation pump, a urine analysis monitor, a pulse oximeter, and a non-invasive blood pressure monitor, in a rugged design suitable to the battlefield and casualty evacuation. AutoMedx will develop a closed loop consensus framework that implements multiple algorithms and knowledge-based decision tables. Phase I focuses on demonstrating our ability to safely and effectively manage the fluid resuscitation of burn victims in a closed loop system requiring minimal operator intervention. Phase II efforts will integrate the system with our closed loop ventilator for overall improved automated management of the burn patient. Once FDA market cleared, this system will provide enhanced monitoring and patient care for burn resuscitation.
