Active body cooling with vasodilation to reduce body...

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2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

C607S096000, C607S108000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07361186

ABSTRACT:
Active cooling of a person, such as to induce mild/moderate hypothermia, is accomplished by transferring heat from the persons body. Heat transfer and patient comfort are aided by administration of an anti-shivering drug and an anti-emetic drug.

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