摘要 |
<p>A thermoregulation interface pack (10) for the treatment of physical injuries and disorders includes a plurality of conduits (12-16) providing separate feed and return through channels (24, 26), are arranged in each conduit in a plurality of spiral shapes (30), each of which provides a fluid path inversion (32). At the fluid path inversion (32) the conduits (12-16) are provided with flow constrictors (50). This shape of the conduits (12-16) provides an array of zones (30) of zero fluid speed which optimises energy transfer between the interface pack (10) and the patient. The interface pack (10) is preferably formed of two layers (60, 62) of material of which the inner or contact layer (62) is made of a more conformable material than the overlying or upper layer (60), causing the contact layer (62) to deform to a greater extent than the upper layer (60), thereby to increase surface contact with the patient. The interface pack (10) can be provided with an insulating layer (70), with pressure release valves (88) and with a compression sleeve (100).</p> |