Problem being addressed
Uterine atony occurs when the muscles of the uterus fail to contract back to normal position following cesarean birth. This can cause postpartum hemorrhaging, which is the leading cause of maternal mortality. The cost and complexity of most uterus atony treatments restrict them from being implemented outside of facilities in developed countries.
Detailed description of the solution
The uterine compression clamp compresses the uterus in order to simulate manual contraction of the uterus and prevent hemorrhaging. It is inexpensive and can be used on three settings, each corresponding to different pressure levels.
Designed by
- Designed by: The University of Virginia
- Manufacturer location: The University of Virginia
Funding Source
National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance
References
Externally generated reports
Maternal and Neonatal Directed Assessment of Technology. Uterine Compression Device. Retrieved November 13 2013 from here.
National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance. (2008). Uterine Atony Device Design Team. Retrieved November 13 2013 from here.