Methods and apparatus for adjusting body core temperature

Details Methods and apparatus for adjusting body core temperature Methods and apparatus for adjusting body core temperature

2006-12-04

2011-11-29

Gibson, Roy (Department: 3739)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

C607S108000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08066752

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for adjusting body core temperature are provided. The apparatus comprises an appendage chamber that is adapted to be disassembled from a heat exchange element. In one aspect, the appendage chamber is disposable. The appendage chamber provides a negative pressure environment for a patient's appendage placed therein. An appendage is heated and exposed to a negative pressure environment within the apparatus to efficiently raise or maintain the body core temperature of the patient.

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