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Hypothermia devices and methods

US8439960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2008
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2032

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  • 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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