Patient temperature control system
US6692518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3372
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A temperature control system provides for the optimal management of patient temperature during a surgical procedure, such as those which require the patient to on bypass. The system employs a plurality of controllers as well as a plurality of temperature control means in order to provide optimal temperature control. In one configuration of the invention, controllers for each of the heat exchange devices may be interconnected using a data link. The connection may provide for a master/slave relationship wherein temperature sensors included in each system are employable as temperature feedback for initiating temperature changes. This device may be configured such that it operates in conjunction with another device or provides stand alone temperature control.
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