Infrascanner Harry Martin

Problem being solved Detecting intracranial hemorrhages from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Detecting intracranial hemorrhages in juveniles from Mild Head Injury (MHI) Delayed medical attention is the biggest reason for mortality in TBI patients Preventing any further brain damage

History TBI have been told of before recorded history Before the 1900s brain injuries were typically fatal (Civil War 70% fatality rate) With advances in neuroscience leading into WWI, Austria and Germany created brain rehabilitation centers 1970s- CT scans and MRI scans are developed 2012- Infrascanner 1000 is FDA approved 2013- Infrascanner 2000 is FDA approved

Infrascanner 1000 Portable hand held 2 piece device Benefits those immediately Uses Near-Infrared (NIR) technology Composed of NIR diode and detector send information wirelessly via Bluetooth to the screen Displays where the patient is hemorrhaging Rechargeable battery pack

Infrascanner 2000 Developed following specifications from the Marine Corps. Made the two piece Infrascanner into a one piece sensor, processor with display and controls Improved durability for warfare Ability to use AA batteries as well as the rechargeable battery pack

NIR Technology Hemoglobin has unique light absorbing qualities Non-invasive Does not ionize like CT scans Extravascular blood absorbs the light ten fold Less light is reflected back, that is where hemorrhaging occurs

Applications Emergency room ICU Military Field Hospitals Remote locations Sports Ambulance services Pediatrics

Limitations Cannot detect deep or small hemorrhages accurately This procedure must be performed before hemoglobin breaksdown Thick hair can act as a barrier Unit cost is $19,500

Future Ability to read deeper and detect smaller hemorrhages Cheaper More durable

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