MEQU offers a portable blood and IV fluid warmer system designed to rapidly warm infusions to body temperature, preventing hypothermia in trauma patients. This system ensures immediate temperature-controlled fluid delivery from the point of injury through to definitive care, supporting critical care protocols.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Trauma patients with significant bleeding are at risk of hypothermia, which can lead to increased blood loss and coagulopathy, complicating efforts to stop bleeding and save lives. The infusion of cold blood and IV fluids exacerbates this risk, particularly in pre-hospital and remote settings where maintaining patient temperature is challenging.
Solution
MEQU provides the °M Warmer System, a portable and intuitive blood and IV fluid warmer designed for rapid patient treatment in critical situations. This system ensures fluids are warmed to body temperature within seconds, mitigating the risk of hypothermia from cold fluid infusions. Its user-friendly design and rapid setup facilitate immediate intervention from the point of injury through to definitive care. The system is engineered for portability and robustness, making it suitable for diverse environments, including military operations, emergency medical services, and hospital settings.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes military and special forces, helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), rapid response vehicles and ambulances, and hospitals.
Features
- Portable, single-use °M Warmer unit with a low priming volume of 3.5 ml.
- Rapid warming capability, bringing fluids from 5°C to 37°C in seconds.
- High flow rate capacity of up to 150 ml/min.
- Rechargeable battery options (Power Pack and Power Pack+) providing capacity for warming up to 1.5-2 liters of cold fluids per charge.
- °M Station and °M Station w. Ground AC power supplies for continuous warming in ambulances and hospitals.
- Compact and lightweight design, with the warmer unit weighing 760 grams.
- Integrated adhesive pad for secure attachment near the infusion site, minimizing heat loss.
- Robust construction with IP 54 classification, indicating resistance to water, drops, and rough handling.
- Approved for use in helicopters and airplanes, meeting IEC 60601-1-12:2015, DIN EN 13718-1, and RTCA DO-160 section 21 standards.
- Compliant with Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines.