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Thunderstorm 24-4 Expeditionary Operations
Stucan team with partners have been selected for Thunderstorm 24-4 from 4-8 November 2024.
Stucan team will be demonstrating new technologies Fredericksburg, Virginia:
Heat illness presents a significant and preventable cause of illness, injury, and mortality across multiple global industries including Defence, Construction, Sports, and Public Health.
Heat stress will cost the global economy $2.4 trillion/year by 2030 in healthcare costs & lost work.
Heatstroke is a medical emergency and can cause permanent debilitating injury and death in hours if not rapidly treated via active cooling measures.
Rapid response via aggressive on-site cooling is critical to reducing the severity of the injury and subsequent healthcare requirements.
CGX1 is used by paramedics and other first responders to provide immediate core body cooling to people suffering from heat-related illnesses. By utilizing proprietary technology, CGX1 acts as a life-saving device and helps ensure better patient outcomes.
Our technology is the first portable, immediate, and effective pre-hospital core body cooling device.
CGX1 is comprised of a body-conforming pad that is cooled via a non-toxic, inert compressed coolant. The device design overcomes many issues ensuring that:
Powerful cooling has proven to reduce core temperature to safe levels
No pre-preparation or special storage required
Easy to use with life-saving cooling able to be delivered within 2 minutes of diagnosis
Effective for at least 30 minutes
Man-portable at under 5kg
Allows for CPR to be provided whilst cooling is applied
Proprietary technology emulates the cooling mechanism of ice water immersion
Rapid cooling in cases of Heatstroke protects the brain and other vital organs and is of greatest benefit when applied early in the treatment pathway. Time is of the essence when treating Heatstroke, rapid cooling is essential in promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Long Range Patrol Ration (LRPR)
The Long Range Patrol Ration (LRPR) has been developed in collaboration with the Institute of Naval Medicine to provide a complete, functional nutrition and hydration solution that supports a soldier's musculoskeletal resilience, cognitive and physical performance resulting in enhanced operator performance and superior mission outcome. Each item is formulated to provide a specific nutritional profile as well as functional benefits thus supporting a range of activity levels weighing only 8kg for a 7-day supply. The system is modular and comes in versions configured for Temperate, Extreme Cold, Hot Wet, and Hot Dry environments.
LRPR is significantly lighter than current ration solutions, with fewer items, less waste, and increased recyclability. The Resilient Fuel System® is based around 3 core nutritional profiles: Base Fuel® is a range of meals and meal replacements that provide complete nutrition to be consumed before extended periods of activity. Long Range Fuel® is formulated to support sustained activity e.g. patrolling, and includes a range of items that can be easily consumed on the move. Fast Fuel® items are formulated to provide instant energy for high-intensity activity and should be consumed during and after intense activity e.g. deliberate action. An innovative color coding system makes communication and use of the system simple for operators and commanders to use in the field.
Each item including meals, snacks, and drinks has been formulated and fortified using natural ingredients to maximize nutritional quality, minimize weight and waste, as well as deliver specific functional benefits. Ingredients such as Sodium Nitrate, L-leucine, MCT, Collagen, Calcium, Vitamins D3, and K2, as well as Omega 3 Fatty Acids, are included at performance-enhancing levels to improve factors including enhanced blood flow and oxygen delivery, muscle protein synthesis, joint health, energy metabolism, nervous system function and cognitive function during periods of fatigue.
The Innovation & Modernization (I&M) office within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD (R&E)) sponsors and coordinates the Thunderstorm series of events with stakeholders from across the DoD. Thunderstorm 24-4 is conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, as well as with the other Military Services.
For more information contact the Stucan team at enquiries@stucan-solutions.com
