Hypothermia devices and methods
US8439960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/126
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of providing hypothermia to a patient including the steps of inserting a fluid delivery member into a peritoneal cavity of the patient; delivering hypothermia fluid from a fluid source into the peritoneal cavity through the delivery member; and limiting fluid pressure within the peritoneal cavity without providing feedback control to the fluid source. The invention also provides an apparatus for practicing the method.
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