{"id":39374,"key":"Global_Health_Medical_Device_Compendium/CAPP_(Tire/Pressure_Circumferential_Abdominal-Pelvic_Pressure_Device)","title":"Global Health Medical Device Compendium/CAPP (Tire/Pressure Circumferential Abdominal-Pelvic Pressure Device)","latest":{"id":1267782,"timestamp":"2026-09-10T14:29:01Z"},"content_model":"wikitext","license":{"url":"https://www.appropedia.org/Appropedia:Copyrights","title":"CC-BY-SA-4.0"},"source":"{{GHMDC device data\n| health-topic = Maternal mortality\n| classification = Preventative\n| scope = Clinical trial\n}}\n\nPostpartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in low-resource settings. The CAPP (Tire/Pressure Circumferential Abdominal-Pelvic Pressure) device is a simple contraption made of basic, local materials such as bike tires that aims to control postpartum hemorrhage by reducing blood flow to the pelvic organs.\n\n== Detailed description of the solution ==\n\nThe CAPP device consists of three mountain bike tubes that are tied around a woman's waist and legs and function to restrict blood from flowing to the uterus of the hemorrhaging woman. One tube is placed around each leg and one on the lower abdomen/pelvic area. Each tube is then secured tightly with sheets. A bike pump is used to inflate the tire tubes, which apply direct pressure to restrict blood flow to the pelvic area.\n\n== Describe its relevance for resource-constrained settings ==\n\nThe CAPP device is especially useful in low-income, resource-constrained settings for several reasons. It is comprised of rudimentary materials such as a bike pump, bicycle inner tubes, and sheets that can be easily obtained. It does not rely upon an electrical source. It is also inexpensive, portable, and highly effective.\n\n== Designed by ==\n\n* Designed by: Nancy Kerr and Mark Hauswald of Global Health Partnerships\n\n \n\n== Funding Source ==\n\nFunding is provided by the Gates Foundation's Grand Challenges Initiative, Round 6, on April 6, 2011.\n\n== References ==\n\n=== Peer-reviewed publication ===\n\nHauswald, M., & Williamson M. R., & Gillian, B. M., & Kerr, N. L., & Edgar-Mied, V. L. (2010). Use of an improvised pneumatic anti-shock garment and a non-pneumatic anti-shock garment to control pelvic flow. International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 3(3), 173-175.\n\n=== Other internally generated reports ===\n\nCarr, S. (2011). UNM Investigators receive $100, 000 Grand Challenges Explorations Grant. The University of New Mexico. Link available [http://news.unm.edu/2011/04/unm-investigators-receive-100000-grand-challenges-explorations-grant-for-groundbreaking-research-in-global-health-and-development/ here].\n\n=== Externally generated reports ===\n\nDavis, M. (2011). Local Docs Win $100,000 Grant for Life Saving Device. Watch Newspapers. Link available [http://marketplace.telluridewatch.com/bookmark/13453182-Local-Docs-Win-100-000-Grant-for-Life-Saving-Device here].\n\nGrand Challenges in Global Health. (2011). Grand Challenges Explorations Grants. Link available [http://www.grandchallenges.org/explorations/Pages/grantsawarded.aspx?Round=all&Phase=all&ProjectID=611 here].\n\n{{Page data\n| sdg = SDG03 Good health and well-being, SDG09 Industry innovation and infrastructure\n| license = CC-BY-SA-3.0\n| language = en\n}}"}