DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PATIENT TEMPERATURE

摘要

Relatively non-invasive devices and methods for heating or cooling a patient's body are disclosed. Devices and methods for treating ischemic conditions by inducing therapeutic hypothermia are disclosed. Devices and methods for inducing therapeutic hypothermia through esophageal cooling are disclosed. Devices and methods for operative temperature management are disclosed.

主权项

1. A system for controlling core body temperature of a patient comprising:
a heat transfer device having
(a) an input port capable of receiving a heat transfer medium from an external source;(b) a lumen connected to the input port; and(c) an inflatable heat transfer region configured for contacting the patient's esophageal epithelium upon inflation, wherein the lumen provides a fluid path for flow of the heat transfer medium to the inflatable heat transfer region a microprocessor coupled to the external source, wherein the microprocessor regulates the flow of the heat transfer medium to the heat transfer region.