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The Problem - Introduction In the current War in Iraq, American soldiers are at great risk to injury. Each minute it takes for medical attention to reach a wounded soldier may mean life or death. Currently, in a recent "60 Minutes" episode, it was reported that helicopters are deployed above Iraq no more than 20 minutes away from every soldier on duty. In critical situations, every minute it takes for medical attention to reach a down soldier is critical to his/her survival. This problem currently affects all U.S. deployed troops in battle, whether they are in Afghanistan or Iraq. This communication between injured soldiers and medical problem is a potential problem when an injured soldier is unable to find ways of communication. For example, a group of soldiers may get ambushed by guerilla attacks and may be physically unable to return to their vehicles and request help. Consequently, not being capable of obtaining aide makes death imminent.
http://darkblueworld.smugmug.com/popular/11/75528138 The Problem It has been said that wars will never stop occurring as long as mankind exists. It is human nature to want to succeed in life and this pursuit of self-determination, the journey for prosperity and freedom, will spur wars throughout the world. The conflict in Iraq is an example of human ambition and domination. Ever since the March, 2003 invasion of Iraq by the United States of America, over 2900 brave American soldiers have died. (December 4, 2006) However, it has been shown that many of these deaths could have been preventable if the wounded soldiers were given medical attention immediately. This thus shows the desperate need for technology to advance in order for soldiers to receive the comforts that would allow for the success of the mission and the safety of their lives. Our innovation allows soldiers to have quicker access to army headquarters by pinpointing their location. Our device will also have a holographic landscape of the surrounding and feeds from army commanders that will aid the soldier for the success of his mission. If our brave soldiers are thrown into a maze of deadly enemies, they need something that can aid them in completing their mission, while supplying them with a quick response to medical personnel. The death tolls of soldiers in Iraq increase relentlessly with each passing day. Something must be done to prevent unnecessary and preventable deaths in the future. With faster medical assistance, fewer lives would be lost and fewer families would have to face the suffering of death of their family members. Another reason for the necessity of a new device is the conditions that the soldiers face everyday from fighting in hot and humid conditions. Their health might decline over time and when they enter the field of combat. A resolution to such problem may be a device that will have a health monitor that would help ensure that they receive the necessary aid. Fellow soldiers would be able to monitor the vital status of their fellow soldiers; and by monitoring the status of the soldier; the proper precautions can be taken. When soldiers enter danger zones, they might become disoriented and eventually lose all sense of direction and require assistance. To prevent this, a live feed with commanders in headquarters is essential in providing medical assistance by air or land to the injured soldier as soon as possible. Current Military Casualties in the War in Iraq
http://www.icasualties.org/oif/
U S Air Force members of the 506th Expeditionary Medical Squadron transport an injured Soldier to a medical facility on Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq, Oct 5, 2005 http://darkblueworld.smugmug.com/popular/1/46056366
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