Treatment of ischemia-reperfusion injury by controlling patient temperature
US10413444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/126
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Relatively non-invasive devices and methods for heating or cooling a patient's body are disclosed. Devices and methods for treating ischemic conditions by inducing therapeutic hypothermia are disclosed. Devices and methods for inducing therapeutic hypothermia through esophageal cooling are disclosed. Devices and methods for operative temperature management are disclosed.
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