Creating a quick and easy blood volume test for postpartum and trauma-related bleeding
Development of a rapid, scalable, and deployable point-of-care blood volume diagnostic for monitoring postpartum and trauma-related hemorrhage
This study is testing a new device that helps doctors quickly and accurately measure blood loss in patients who have just given birth or have experienced trauma, so they can provide better and faster care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Quantiport, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10603819 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a new device that can quickly and accurately measure blood volume in patients experiencing postpartum hemorrhage or trauma-related bleeding. Currently, doctors rely on subjective assessments to determine blood loss, which can lead to delays in treatment. The proposed device uses a non-imaging ultrasound transducer placed on the skin to measure the concentration of a microbubble tracer in the blood, providing a quantitative assessment of blood volume. This innovative approach seeks to enhance the speed and accuracy of diagnosing critical blood loss, ultimately improving patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include women who have recently given birth and are at risk of postpartum hemorrhage, as well as trauma patients experiencing significant blood loss.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing significant blood loss or those who are not in a postpartum state may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce maternal mortality by enabling timely and effective treatment for postpartum hemorrhage.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in developing point-of-care diagnostic devices for blood volume assessment, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Quantiport, INC. — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Busse, Lawrence J — Quantiport, INC.
- Study coordinator: Busse, Lawrence J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.