Methods and apparatus for adjusting body core temperature
US7160316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G10/023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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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