Brain cooling device and method for performing the same

Details Brain cooling device and method for performing the same Brain cooling device and method for performing the same

1991-05-22

1993-11-16

Graham, Mark S.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

607109, A61F 710

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052613992

ABSTRACT:
This invention discloses a device and a method for resuscitating the brain as result of ischemic and anoxic injuries whereby the patient survives neurologically intact. The device includes a head enveloping helmet and neck supporting back plate with interconnected hollow cavities to allow chilled fluid from an activated coolant source to pass therethrough and subsequently chill the brain and upper spinal column. Once chilled, the brain's metabolism is slowed whereby resuscitation efforts can continue while neurologic damage is minimized. The method includes placing and adjusting the helmet on the patient's head, placing the back plate under the patient's neck and into abutment with the helmet, connecting the helmet to the coolant source and activating the coolant source.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4869250 (1989-09-01), Bitterly
patent: 4920963 (1990-05-01), Brader

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