Project start: Development of an innovative system for blood flow measurement during resuscitation 06.02.2025
On January 1st, 2025, a new research and development project was launchedwith the aim of significantly improving the chances of survival after sudden cardiac arrest. The focus is on the development of a portable, non-invasive ultrasound device that measures the blood flow in the common carotid artery in real time during resuscitation. Immediate feedback is intended to optimize the quality of cardiac massage and thus improve the oxygen supply to the brain. In addition, the innovative system will be used to conduct a study to investigate the correlation between the blood flow values determined and neurological prognosis.
The innovative approach is based on a new Doppler ultrasound method that enables precise vessel localization without complex parameterization. The device should be easy and safe to use by medical professionals and lay helpers and could therefore be used in both clinical and preclinical emergency situations.
The project is being implemented in close cooperation between Leipzig University Medicine and the company GAMPT. The clinical studies will be conducted under the direction of Leipzig University Medicine, while the further development and production of the device will take place in Germany.
The kick-off meeting to coordinate the next steps will take place on February 6, 2025. A brief introduction of the project partners will be followed by a presentation by the VDI and subsequent discussion. This will be followed by an overview of the Rea-FBS project before the company GAMPT mbH presents its specific tasks and technical approaches. The University Medical Center Leipzig (UML) will then present its role in the project and the planned study design. Finally, the final agreements will be made and a strategy for regular Jour-Fix meetings for further coordination will be defined.
