Open Call for Innovative Defense-Related Dual-Purpose Technologies/Solutions with a Clear Air Force Stakeholder Need

The proposed Single Unit Blood Warmer (SUBW) technology responds to combat medics need to supply warm IV fluids, in the field or at makeshift hospitals. Users should not be slowed by low flow rates, delicate or orientation specific devices, or disposable cartridges. Montgomery Leija, a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor with QPG Consulting states: "Very few medics are carrying blood warmers due to cost, weight, and cubic size." A cartridge-less blood warming solution would provide more functionality and lower the weight carried by medics compared to existing military blood warming options. With multiple power options like DC vehicle power, generator power or standard batteries, the risks associated with similar proprietary battery technologies are significantly reduced. The SUBW could integrate with the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit (BATDOK). BATDOK equiped medics can monitor multiple patients and medical equipment status, simplifying the medics transfusion decision making and automatically complying to the Theater Medical Data Store (TMDS) documentation requirements. In conversations with LTC Vance Rothmeyer of the 720th SOST, Delta Development presented a concept of the SUBW. He responded with suggestions and provided an MOU document expressing his willingness to participate in the design process including field testing.