Healthcare Beyond Horizons

Bridging Critical Gaps in Prehospital Trauma Care with Technology: AR, Data, and AI

This systematic review highlights that trauma remains a leading global cause of death and disability, especially during the critical prehospital window, where even a one-minute delay can reduce survival odds by up to 10%. Common field injuries such as traumatic brain injury, thoracic trauma, hemorrhage, extremity fractures, and penetrating wounds are further complicated by inconsistent training, limited diagnostic tools, and disparities in access.

Valkyra Technologies addresses these urgent challenges with an innovative, portable Augmented Reality (AR) and AI‑powered Heads‑Up Display (HUD). Designed for austere and disconnected environments, our solution provides real‑time decision support for triage, airway and hemorrhage management, plus surgical guidance. It integrates portable diagnostics like point‑of‑care ultrasound and vital‑sign monitoring within a wearable interface and enables telesimulation with remote experts.

By turning the "golden hour" into "golden minutes," our system empowers first responders to act swiftly, accurately, and safely, bringing life‑saving capabilities directly to the point of injury.

"In the chaos of trauma care, every second matters. Valkyra's AR and AI‑powered system gave me real‑time guidance in situations where I normally would have been working blind. Being able to visualize injuries, monitor vitals instantly, and connect with remote specialists has completely changed how I approach critical cases. This technology doesn't just save time—it saves lives."

— Capt. James M., Combat Medic