摘要 |
<p>A temperature control system provides for the optimal management of patient temperature during a surgical procedure, such as those which require the patient to on bypass. The system employs a plurality of controllers (10, 12) as well as a plurality of temperature control means (70, 72) in order to provide optimal temperature control. In one configuration of the invention, controllers for each of the heat exchange devices (62, 64) may be interconnected using a data link (22). The connection may provide for a master/slave relationship wherein temperature sensors included in each system are employable as temperature feedback for initiating temperature changes. This device may be configured such that it operates in conjunction with another device or provides stand alone temperature control.</p> |