Creation of an anesthesia resuscitation kit (ARK) for prolonged field care of military casualties with traumatic brain injury

The Department of the Army Medical Command awarded Northwestern University a $299,971 cooperative agreement from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024 to develop an Anesthesia Resuscitation Kit (ARK) for prolonged field care of military casualties with traumatic brain injury. The award is being made through the Military Medical Research and Development program (CFDA 12.420), which supports biomedical research that transforms healthcare for service members and the public through innovative solutions for battlefield medicine. Northwestern University will leverage its expertise in anesthesiology and trauma care to create a portable medical device kit tailored for resuscitation of soldiers suffering head injuries in austere field conditions far from definitive care. The ARK is intended to extend the treatment window for traumatic brain injury and improve outcomes for wounded warriors.