Specialized perfusion protocol for whole-body hyperthermia
US5354277A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/366
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for extracorporeal blood treatment which utilizes a hemodialysis machine capable of heating the dialysis fluids to 48.degree. C., a hollow-fiber, high efficiency hemodialyzer, and a tubular heat exchanger--in addition to various probes and catheters and heated anterior and posterior blankets for the patient--to effect extracorporeal treatment without adverse effect on blood physiology and without the need for general anesthesia.
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