Evaporative Therapeutic Hypothermia Device

摘要

The present invention provides a low-cost, low-power therapeutic hypothermia device for use in developing nations. The device includes a first and second receptacle separated by a space filled with a porous material such as sand. A cooling chemical can also be added to the porous material in order to speed cooling. Water is added to the porous material and a neonate is placed into the device for therapeutic hypothermia treatment. The neonate is monitored carefully using temperature sensors and a feedback system integrated into the device. Cooling can be modulated and/or warming commenced by adding Styrofoam blocks to raise the neonate off the surface of the device.

主权项

1. A device for providing therapeutic hypothermia to a neonate comprising:
a first receptacle, having a first wall defining a first inner volume; a second receptacle, configured to sit within the first inner volume of the first receptacle, wherein the second receptacle has a second wall defining a second inner volume, wherein the second inner volume is configured to receive the neonate; wherein a third inner volume is defined between the first wall of the first receptacle and the second wall of the second receptacle; a porous material disposed in the third inner volume; a first sensor configured to take a temperature of a skin of the neonate; and a second sensor configured to take a rectal temperature of the neonate.