The NAR LifeFlow® PLUS is a hand-operated, rapid blood and fluid infusion device capable of delivering 500 mL of IV fluid or one unit of whole blood in under 2 minutes through a 20-gauge catheter — without batteries, electricity, or pressure pumps. Operating in 10 mL increments per handle compression, it provides complete provider control over infusion volume in a portable, field-ready package weighing under one pound.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue (NAR) |
| Item Number | 30-0287 |
| Dimensions | 12 in. × 7.5 in. × 2.75 in. |
| Weight | 0.95 lb |
| Volume per Compression | 10 mL per handle compression |
| IV Fluid Delivery Rate | 500 mL in < 2 minutes (via 20G IV catheter) |
| Whole Blood Delivery Rate | 1 unit (~450 mL) in approximately 2 minutes |
| Minimum Compatible Catheter | 20-gauge IV catheter |
| Power Source | None — fully manual, hand-operated |
| Validated For | Blood, packed red blood cells, IV fluids |
| Operation | One-hand capable; other hand free for clinical assessment |
Product Overview
Hemorrhagic shock kills by depleting circulating volume faster than the body can compensate. Every minute of sustained hypotension results in progressive organ ischemia — 'time is tissue' in the language of damage control resuscitation. Conventional gravity-fed IV administration delivers fluids at 80–200 mL/hour on a standard administration set — orders of magnitude too slow for a Class III or Class IV hemorrhage casualty requiring 1–2 liters of volume immediately.
The LifeFlow® PLUS was engineered to close this gap without battery power, electronic components, or pressure cuff inflation. Each compression of the ergonomic handle displaces exactly 10 mL of fluid — providing precise, controlled delivery that prevents over-infusion while enabling rates far exceeding gravity flow. At a sustainable compression rate, a provider can deliver 500 mL in under 2 minutes through a standard 20-gauge peripheral IV catheter — a flow rate of approximately 250 mL/min.
Critical design features make the LifeFlow® PLUS practical in austere environments. One-hand operation allows the provider to simultaneously monitor the IV site, perform patient assessment, or manage other interventions. The handle and tubing are packaged together for rapid setup without a confusing assembly sequence. A bacterial contamination shield protects the syringe mechanism from environmental exposure between uses. The device is compatible with both IV fluids (normal saline, lactated Ringer's) and blood products including whole blood and packed RBCs — the viscosity of blood does not prevent operation through a 20g catheter.
QinFlow has validated LifeFlow PLUS compatibility with the Warrior EXTREME blood and fluid warmer — the system handles the rapid bolus flows generated by hand pump infusion without compromising warming performance. This integration enables warmed whole blood delivery at field rates, addressing both volume deficit and hypothermia simultaneously.
LifeFlow PLUS vs. Gravity Drip: Flow Rate Comparison
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard gravity drip (wide open) | 80–200 mL/hour (1.3–3.3 mL/min) |
| Pressure bag (300 mmHg) | 80–120 mL/min depending on catheter size |
| LifeFlow® PLUS (hand-operated) | ~250 mL/min via 20g catheter — 500 mL in < 2 minutes |
| Clinical advantage | LifeFlow PLUS delivers a 1L resuscitation bolus in ~4 minutes with full volume control |
Operational Applications
- Far-forward damage control resuscitation: Class III–IV hemorrhagic shock requiring immediate volume restoration
- CASEVAC: Continued fluid delivery during patient transport without power source
- Hypovolemic code: Emergency volume loading in cardiac arrest secondary to blood loss
- Blood product delivery: Rapid whole blood or LTOWB administration without compromising 20g IV access
- Pediatric use: Precise 10 mL increments support controlled pediatric volume resuscitation
See also: IV/IO & Blood Transfusion Supplies
See also: IV Infusion Starter Set (Mojo)
See also: QinFlow Warrior EXTREME Blood & Fluid Warmer
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