Project Title:

System for Constitution and Intravenous Adminstration of Fluids in Microgravity

12.02-2878
System for Constitution and Intravenous Adminstration of Fluids in Microgravity
Triangle Research and Development Corporation
P.O. Box 12696
Research Triangle Park
NC
27709
Colvin
David P.
17568
49,157
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Abstract:

This project will investigate the design and development of a prototype medical system
that will permit the constitution and sterilization of fluids in space and their
intravenous (IV) administration with a portable, self-contained, self-regulating,
and spring-powered IV infusion pump.  It is anticipated that constitution and sterilization
devices will utilize simple procedures and not require electrical power.  Based upon
previous research at TRDC, the IV pump will be lightweight and collapsible to permit
storage within a minimum volume and provide both approximate flow-rate and infused
volume information.  During the Phase I effort, prototype systems will be fabricated
and tested on both the laboratory bench and with large dogs.