Field Casualty Shock Alarm

A low cost, non-invasive sensor is proposed for automated detection of shock in combat casualties. The proposed technology will also find application in emergency and critical care medical applications in other military and in civilian settings. Thetechnology may also find use in adaptive management of shock victims. The sensor will require no expertise to use. It will operate untethered and unattended for extended periods to provide immediate warning of acute onset of hypotension. The sensor willmaintain a continuous data record which will be displayed and made available for download for post evacuation management of the victim. Automated detection of shock will benefit the care and triage of trauma victims in military or civilian settings. Itwill inform medical personnel of acute changes in condition of trauma victims automatically. Additional benefits include use in critical care patients and for management of infusion therapy in shock patients.