IV Fluid Generation
The Challenge
There is a need for having the capability to provide in situ intravenous fluid generation and resource optimization during long duration human space flight missions.
The Progress
IVGEN was developed in partnership with ZIN Technologies, Inc. located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio and performed a successful flight demonstration aboard the International Space Station in May of 2010. Additional development included technology to automate fluid resuscitation of the patient with the saline IV bag, freeing up caregiver time. NASA Glenn also conducted a filter shelf life test to determine the efficacy of filters over time.
These technologies are being further developed and miniaturized by the Mars Campaign Office’s exploration medical integrated product team for human exploration missions. This follow-on project is being referred to as intravenous fluid generation, miniaturized (IVGEN Mini) and will be a technology demonstration planned for operation aboard the international space station.
Technical Data
- IVGEN Post Flight Analysis
- Microbiological Validation of the IVGEN System
- Intravenous Fluid Generation (IVGEN) for Exploration Missions
- Medical Grade Water Generation for Intravenous Fluid Production on Exploration Missions
- Intravenous Solutions for Exploration Missions
- NASA Techbrief
- Intravenous Fluid Mixing in Normal Gravity, Partial Gravity, and Microgravity: Down-Selection of Mixing Methods
- Final Report for Intravenous Fluid Generation (IVGEN) Spaceflight Experiment
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