Method and apparatus for patient temperature control employing titration of therapy using EEG signals
US7850723B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/126
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for temperature control of the human body includes an indwelling catheter with a tip-mounted heat transfer element. The catheter is fluidically coupled to a console that provides a heated or cooled heat transfer working fluid to exchange heat with the heat transfer element, thereby heating or cooling blood. The heated or cooled blood then heats or cools the patient's body or a selected portion thereof. Cooling is provided while monitoring an EEG signal of a patient, and employing the same to monitor a depth of hypothermia of the patient.
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