METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLOSED RECIRCULATION OF SYNTHETIC CEREBROSPINAL FLUID

摘要

This generally relates to methods and apparatus for accomplishing the closed recirculation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), typically synthetic in nature, through the cerebral and spinal regions of the body and the replenishment an d revitalization equipment. A preferred cassette variation includes a modular disposable package of equipment preferably packaged in such a way that it is readily and quickly employed in an emergency. The cassette preferably contai ns all or most of the components forming the fluid path which accomplishes the conditioning of the recirculated therapeutic CSF from and to the patient.