PORTABLE DEVICE FOR INSTANT DIAGNOSIS OF PNEUMOTHORAX

描述：建议开发一项创新技术，用于 及时、准确地诊断气胸。一种致动器-传感器 工作在声学可听频率范围内的对连接到 一种计算机，它将立即报告是否存在 声学改变与气胸的诊断相符。我们 预计最终产品(S)将既便宜又 便携的。这项技术可能会导致大幅减少 与气胸相关的死亡率、发病率和医疗费用。 第一阶段的研究将在狗的模型上测试可行性。 建议的商业应用： 拟议中的设备将具有重大的商业潜力，有可能 急诊科、重症监护室、军队采购 医疗单位、航空公司和救护车。

DESCRIPTION: It is proposed to develop an innovative technology for the immediate and accurate diagnosis of pneumothorax. An actuator-sensor pair operating in the acoustic audible frequency range are connected to a computer that will immediately report the presence or absence of acoustic changes consistent with a diagnosis of pneumothorax. We anticipate that the final product(s) will be both inexpensive and portable. This technology may lead to a substantial decrease in mortality, morbidity and health care costs associated with pneumothorax. Phase 1 research will test feasibility in a dog model. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: The proposed device would have major commercial potential with possible purchase by emergency departments, intensive care units, military medical units, airlines and ambulances.