The Discovery of EPR-Technologies
In 1998, Dr. Peter Safar and Colonel Bellamy were inspired by the Vietnam War casualties statistics and anecdotal evidence of skiers surviving being buried in avalanches. They believed that profound hypothermia could be used to induce a "suspended animation" state in severe trauma patients, giving them the extra time needed for surgical interventions and increasing their chances of survival.
The research team conducted large animal trials that exceeded all expectations. This paved the way for the FDA to approve a human feasibility clinical trial at the Crowley Shock Truama Center, University of Maryland and Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Twenty years and $17.75 million later, the procedure is now being successfully applied to severe trauma patients in ongoing FDA clinical trials.
EPR is expected to drastically reduce fatality rates in severe trauma and SCA cases. The co-founders are proteges of Dr. Safar and are committed to developing this life-saving technology.
Life Time Achievements in Emergency Medicine
- Rediscovered the initial steps in CPR.
- Developed the ABC of Resuscitation.
- Founded the International Resuscitation Research Center (IRRC).
- Nominated for the Nobel Prize in Medicine three times.
- Established the first intensive care unit (ICU) in the United States.
- Developed the concept of "suspended animation." (EPR)
- Advocated for peace and human rights.
The Science of Emergency Preservation Resuscitation
In severe trauma or SCA cases, where CPR fails, EPR preserves the patient to allow surgical teams to perform critical repairs. After that, they are resuscitated and sent to the ICU for recovery.
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CPR Fails
When CPR fails, which it does the majority of the time, the current alternative is death.
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Inducing Suspended Animation
The blood in the patient is replaced with EPRs' Cold Saline Flush+, which places the patient in profound hypothermia (10 Degrees Celsius/ 50 Degrees Fahrenheit). The brain and entire body maintain this temperature throughout any surgical procedure, preserving cellular life.
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Make Critical Repairs
Surgeons make critical surgical repairs while the patient is in this preserved state. They have about 3+ hours to transport (if needed) and make the necessary repairs.
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Warm & Resuscitate
Blood is re-infused back into the patient, and rewarmed to 98.6. The heart should restart by itself or be assisted through defibrillation by the medical team. The patient is sent to the ICU for recovery.