Emergency Care

Emergency Care integrates hemorrhage control, airway management, rapid resuscitation, and expedited diagnostics to stabilize polytrauma, blast, and penetrating injuries at point-of-injury. In austere or prolonged-field settings it leverages portable imaging, blood products, resuscitation adjuncts, telemedicine, and decision-support to preserve life and function until definitive care.

Technical Challenges

  • Rapid hemorrhage control for junctional/torso injuries and non-compressible bleeding

  • Maintaining airway and ventilation with limited equipment during prolonged evacuation

  • Reliable point-of-injury diagnostics for occult hemorrhage, TBI, and shock states

  • Logistics of cold-chain blood, IV fluids, and consumables in distributed operations

Emerging Opportunities

  • Compact, blood-compatible resuscitation systems that function for prolonged-field care

  • Portable, rugged diagnostics with rapid, actionable triage biomarkers for polytrauma and infection

  • Effective infection prevention and treatment strategies for contaminated blast wounds and biofilms

  • Integrated decision-support that augments non-specialist providers under stress and delay

Current and Emerging Technologies in Emergency Care

Hemorrhage control and hemostatic adjuncts

Advanced tourniquets, junctional devices, hemostatic dressings, and topical agents that stop external and junctional bleeding rapidly; innovations target faster clot formation, reduced rebleeding, and easier field application.

Endovascular and resuscitation adjuncts (REBOA, etc.)

Portable REBOA catheters, balloon occlusion tools, and low-profile vascular access kits designed for forward-deployed use to temporize non-compressible torso hemorrhage and bridge to surgical care.

Point-of-care diagnostics and imaging

Compact ultrasound, rapid trauma biomarker assays, portable coagulation testing, and multiplex biosensors that enable early detection of occult bleeding, pneumothorax, TBI indicators, and sepsis risk at the point-of-injury.

Airway and ventilatory systems for austere care

Rugged supraglottic devices, compact mechanical ventilators, and suction/airway clearance tools optimized for transport and prolonged-field ventilation while minimizing power and training requirements.

Blood, fluids, and transfusion technologies

Low-volume universal blood products, lyophilized plasma, portable blood-warming and transfusion pumps, and point-of-care compatibility testing to extend resuscitation without full hospital support.

Telemedicine, AI triage, and decision-support

Encrypted teleconsultation, autonomous monitoring, and machine-learning tools that prioritize interventions, optimize resource use, and provide stepwise guidance to medics and non-specialist clinicians in real time.

Infection control, wound care, and antimicrobial strategies

Antimicrobial dressings, rapid pathogen detection, local delivery systems to overcome biofilms and AMR, and technologies that reduce sepsis risk in contaminated battlefield wounds.

Importance to Military Medicine

Combat casualty survival

Rapid stabilization of hemorrhage and shock saves lives within the critical ‘golden hour’ after injury.

Prolonged and distributed care capability

Enables sustained treatment when evacuation is delayed, preserving function and reducing preventable deaths.

Austere environment readiness

Solutions must work under extreme conditions with limited logistics and training.

Force health and operational effectiveness

Effective emergency care preserves combat power, readiness, and rapid return-to-duty when feasible.

Alignment with the MTEC Mission

Accelerates transition of military-relevant emergency solutions to operational use through collaborative DoD, industry, and academic partnerships.

Supports force readiness by prioritizing technologies that function in austere, prolonged, and distributed care scenarios.

Emphasizes dual-use outcomes: improving civilian trauma care and mass-casualty response while meeting military performance standards.

Fosters rapid prototyping, clinical validation, and field evaluation to shorten the gap from lab to deployed use.

Dual-Use (Military + Civilian) Applications

Dual-use impact: battlefield innovations (e.g., hemostatic agents, portable ultrasound) translate directly to civilian EMS, disaster response, and rural healthcare.

Shared challenges—mass casualties, limited resources, infection control—drive solutions that benefit both military and public health systems.

Commercial scalability of rugged emergency devices reduces procurement costs and improves civilian access to high-performance tools.

Cross-sector clinical trials and registries accelerate evidence generation and regulatory clearance for dual-use products.

Explore MTEC Members with Emergency Care Capabilities

MTEC members bring complementary strengths—advanced device development, clinical trial infrastructure, military operational insight, and commercialization pathways—to close gaps in emergency care. Members accelerate iterative testing, provide access to subject-matter experts and military end-users, and support regulatory and deployment planning.

Explore member profiles to find collaborators with expertise in trauma devices, telemedicine, blood products, infection control, and ruggedized medical systems ready to advance military and civilian emergency care.

238 Members with Emergency Care capabilities.

IQVIA
IQVIA

IQVIA is a global leader in advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services for the life sciences industry. With a mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world and a vision to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere, IQVIA leverages unparalleled data, transformative technology, and deep healthcare expertise to drive better patient outcomes. Operating in over 100 countries with approximately 88,000 employees, IQVIA supports pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, public health, and government organizations with a comprehensive portfolio of services and solutions. The company is recognized for its Connected Intelligence™, healthcare-grade AI, and commitment to sustainability, innovation, and evidence-based insights that shape the future of healthcare globally. IQVIA is also dedicated to reducing health inequities and driving sustainable change through innovation, collaboration, and data-driven solutions, partnering with organizations worldwide to address complex healthcare challenges.

Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University is a vibrant institution with over 26,100 students across three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and Hinesville. The university offers 132 degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate levels, emphasizing student success, community impact, and research excellence. With a commitment to inclusivity and engagement, Georgia Southern fosters a supportive environment for diverse learners, including military-affiliated and adult students. The university is dedicated to transforming lives through education and community engagement, aligning its programs with regional needs. Additionally, Georgia Southern provides accelerated pathways for students to fast-track their master's degrees, enhancing educational opportunities. The university also emphasizes career readiness and public impact research, preparing students for successful careers and contributing to community development.

Institutes for Behavior Resources, Inc.
Institutes for Behavior Resources, Inc.

Founded in 1960 by Dr. Joseph V. Brady, the Institutes for Behavior Resources, Inc. (IBR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the growth of behavioral sciences and their application to human affairs through research, clinical services, and educational initiatives. IBR focuses on addressing social challenges through innovative research and comprehensive health services.

Volatylix, Inc
Volatylix, Inc

Volatylix, a Cambridge, MA based startup, is dedicated to early diagnosis enabling timely and appropriate treatment benefiting the patient, physician, provider and payor. Our patent pending platform – DECIPHER – and unique detection sensor technology – OFIS - combine to identify various disease states and conditions via proprietary breath biomarkers, volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). DECIPHER is disease agnostic and will speed diagnosis, while improving accuracy over currently available diagnostic methods. The tests use a noninvasive 4-minute breath sample with analysis taking ~15 minutes on our portable, battery powered platform. Initial products include fungal pneumonias, lung cancer (staging, monitoring, differential diagnosis and screening) and C. difficile.

Humanetics Corporation
Humanetics Corporation

Humanetics Corporation is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, focused on developing and commercializing products to enhance human health and wellbeing. Founded in 1988, the company specializes in radiation modulators, adjunctive oncology therapies, and pulmonary protective therapies, particularly for COVID-19. Humanetics is known for its lead drug candidate, BIO 300, which is being developed as a radioprotectant for military and civilian use, as well as a treatment to improve outcomes in cancer patients receiving radiotherapy. The company is actively engaged in research programs for non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, and head and neck cancers.

Teleflex
Teleflex

Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. The company focuses on purpose-driven innovation to empower healthcare professionals and enhance patient outcomes across various medical fields.

National Foundation for Integrative Medicine
National Foundation for Integrative Medicine

The National Foundation for Integrative Medicine (NFIM) is dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative solutions and technologies. With a mission to shorten the technology transition cycle and improve health outcomes, NFIM focuses on patient care innovation and supports various populations, including veterans and clinicians, in accessing safer and more effective healthcare options.

Physical Sciences Inc.
Physical Sciences Inc.

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) is an employee-owned company dedicated to inventing, demonstrating, and translating technologies that address critical national needs in defense, security, healthcare, and environmental stewardship. With over 50 years of experience, PSI combines extensive research and development capabilities with a commitment to innovation and customer focus.

Qidni Labs
Qidni Labs

Qidni Labs is a NATO DIANA company recognized by Fast Company as a 2025 World Changing Idea. The company has developed a portable, nearly waterless hemodialysis system that will make treatment accessible for over 10 million patients every year.

Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General)
Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General)

Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General) is a world-renowned academic medical center and the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Mass General is recognized for its commitment to high-quality patient care, innovative research, and comprehensive educational opportunities. The hospital operates the largest hospital-based research program in the United States, fostering collaboration among leading clinicians and scientists to bridge innovation science with state-of-the-art clinical medicine. Mass General for Children (MGfC) is a leader in pediatric care, offering more than 50 medical specialties and 15 surgical services, and is home to the only proton beam facility in New England. The hospital is dedicated to serving local and global communities, training the next generation of healthcare professionals, and advancing medical knowledge through groundbreaking research, multidisciplinary care, and a strong commitment to family-centered and equitable healthcare.

STAT Therapeutics
STAT Therapeutics

STAT Therapeutics is focused on developing a drug- device combination for easy, rapid administration of intramuscular, life-saving medications by users in any setting, aiming to improve access and usability for acute emergency treatments such as pain, anaphylaxis, and seizures.

Altra Inc.
Altra Inc.

Altra Inc. is at the forefront of revolutionizing infusion therapy with its innovative Altra Infusion System. The company is dedicated to addressing the critical challenges in the infusion industry, such as mechanical failures, flow issues, and false alarms, which contribute to a significant portion of medication errors and adverse drug events. Altra's mission is to ensure patient safety and improve healthcare delivery through advanced technology solutions.

American Burn Association (ABA)
American Burn Association (ABA)

The American Burn Association (ABA) is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by burn injury. With over 3,000 members worldwide, ABA focuses on promoting and supporting burn-related care, prevention, education, and research. The association brings together professionals from various disciplines to advance quality care, advocate for prevention, provide educational resources, and foster research in the field of burn injuries. ABA is also recognized for its leadership in advocacy, professional development, and the establishment of best practices and guidelines for burn care. The ABA regularly hosts conferences, develops clinical guidelines, and partners with organizations to raise awareness and improve outcomes for burn survivors.

Pulsara
Pulsara

Pulsara is a purpose-driven healthcare technology company focused on improving the lives of patients and caregivers through innovative, real-time communication and collaboration. Their telehealth platform connects clinicians, EMS, hospitals, and emergency management teams on a single patient channel, enabling dynamic, scalable, and secure care coordination for any illness or injury. Pulsara's evidence-based solutions are designed to reduce treatment times, lower costs, and enhance experiences for both patients and providers. The company is recognized for its customer-first values, award-winning support, and commitment to privacy, security, and interoperability.

Brimrose Technology Corporation
Brimrose Technology Corporation

Brimrose Technology Corporation (BTC) is dedicated to transforming promising new technologies into real products that enhance lives. With a strong focus on research and development, BTC collaborates with major U.S. agencies to create innovative solutions in various fields, including defense, medical diagnostics, and environmental applications. The company has a proven track record of securing significant funding and contracts, demonstrating its commitment to advancing technology for critical applications.

Auburn University
Auburn University

Auburn University Research & Economic Development is dedicated to advancing research and economic growth through a collaborative effort among its various colleges and departments. The organization focuses on fostering innovation, supporting faculty and student research, and facilitating partnerships with industry and government to address societal challenges and enhance the quality of life. Recent initiatives include the launch of the Team Science Series to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of the Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station to address coastal environmental challenges.

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