Portable patient temperature adjustment apparatus and method

A - Human Necessities – 61 – F

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A61F 7/02 (2006.01)

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CA 2747346

Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for the in situ or in transit adjustment of the core body temperature of a patient. Devices according to some embodiments include a control unit and pressure chamber adapted to apply a pulsating negative pressure to a limb of the patient. An adjustment temperature applied during the application of the pulsating pressure can heat or cool the patient as necessary. Devices and methods disclosed herein can provide for efficient heating and/or cooling of a patient. In addition, devices and methods provide such functionality in a portable device that can be manually carried by an individual.

Les modes de réalisation de l'invention portent sur des dispositifs et des procédés de réglage in situ ou en transit de la température corporelle centrale d'un patient. Des dispositifs selon certains modes de réalisation comprennent une unité de commande et une chambre de pression aptes à appliquer une pression négative pulsée à un membre du patient. Une température de réglage appliquée durant l'application de la pression pulsée peut chauffer ou refroidir le patient si nécessaire. L'invention porte sur des dispositifs et des procédés pouvant fournir un chauffage et/ou refroidissement efficace d'un patient. De plus, les dispositifs et les procédés apportent une fonctionnalité telle dans un dispositif portable que celui-ci peut être tenu à la main par un utilisateur.

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