Non-invasive systems, devices, and methods for selective brain cooling

摘要

Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for providing selective and non- selective cooling and warming of a patient. Multiple embodiments of devices are disclosed for performing rapid induction and maintenance of therapeutic hypothermia either in a hospital setting or in the field so that hypothermic treatment can be quickly instituted before significant tissue damage occurs. Methods are also disclosed for targeting brain cooling by irrigating the upper airway, aerodigestive tract, and/or more generalized cooling by imgating the esophagus and/or stomach.