УСТОЙЧИВАЯ К ПЕРЕКРЫТИЮ И/ИЛИ МНОГОСЛОЙНАЯ ЛЕЧЕБНАЯ НАКЛАДКА

... 1. Терапевтическая накладка (10; 70) для теплового лечения части тела человека или животного, содержащая:два слоя (32, 34), образующие между собой канал связи по текучей среде;впускное отверстие (14) для текучей среды и выпускное отверстие (22) для текучей среды, выполненные с возможностью соединения канала связи по текучей среде с внешним резервуаром для текучей среды; иперекрывающее средство, по существу, для предотвращения контакта между указанными двумя слоями (32, 34).2. Накладка по п.1, содержащая слоистую структуру (42; 52; 62; 72, 74) между двумя внешними слоями.3. Накладка по п.2, в которой слоистая структура располагается внутри и/или окружает канал связи по текучей среде.4. Накладка по п.2, в которой слоистая структура изготавливается из гибкой пластмассы, полиуретана, полихлорвинила, пены, волокнистого материала, нейлоновой сетки и/или из нетканого материала или полотна.5. Накладка по п.3, в которой слоистая структура изготавливается из гибкой пластмассы, полиуретана, полихлорвинила ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРИЕМА ОХЛАЖДАЮЩЕЙ СРЕДЫ ДЛЯ ОХЛАЖДЕНИЯ ЧАСТИ ТЕЛА

... 1. Устройство (1) для приема охлаждающей среды (10) для охлаждения части тела, при этом устройство (1) выполнено плоским и гибким и имеет множество соединенных друг с другом камер (9), а также устройство (1) оснащено крепежными средствами (12, 15) для закрепления на части тела, отличающееся тем, что камеры (9) заполнены суперабсорбером и выполнены с возможностью заполнения жидкостью, прежде всего водой. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, при этом оно оснащено выполненным с возможностью запирания отверстием (11) для заполнения камер (9), прежде всего выполненное с возможностью запирания отверстие выполнено в виде клапана (11) плавательного нарукавника. ! 3. Устройство по п.1, при этом оно выполнено из пленки, прежде всего из синтетической пленки. ! 4. Устройство по п.2, при этом оно выполнено из пленки, прежде всего из синтетической пленки. ! 5. Устройство по п.3, при этом пленка к внешней стороне устройства (1) является проницаемой для водяного пара. ! 6. Устройство по п.1, при этом устройство (1) ...

Patienten-wärmende oder-kühlende Decke

Patient warming blanket

Patient warming blanket

SYSTEM FOR THE HEAT CONTROL OF THE LIVING BODY

HEAT COVER WITH SEVERAL INLETS AS WELL AS PROCEDURES

Thermal compress system

System and method for heat control of a living body

INFLATABLE BLANKET HAVING ACCESS SLITS

The present invention relates to blankets (300) for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets allow for access to portions of a patient's body before, during or after surgery. In addition, the blankets according to the present invention allow versatility in use by providing access to portions of the patient's body before, during, or after surgery, but which may also completely cover the patient after the surgical procedure is complete. To accomplish these purposes, the blankets according to the present invention include seals or separation lines (320) which extend into the interior of the blanket and which may be separated to allow access to portions of the patient's body.

Poche pour liquides.

DEVICE FOR ACCEPTING A COOLING MEDIUM USED FOR COOLING A BODY PART

Disclosed is a device (1) which is flat and flexible and comprises a plurality of interconnected chambers (9) and fastening means (12, 15) to be attached to the body part.

THERMAL SYSTEM WITH THERMAL PAD FILTERS

A thermal pad is adapted to be placed in physical contact with a patient and to receive temperature controlled fluid from a thermal control unit. The temperature controlled fluid circulates through the thermal pad and controls the patient's temperature. The thermal pad includes first and second sheets that are sealed together about their periphery to define a fluid chamber there between. A fluid inlet and fluid outlet are fluidly coupled to the fluid chamber. In some embodiments, a filter sheet is sandwiched between the first and second sheets and arranged such that fluid entering the fluid inlet must pass through the filter sheet before exiting out of the fluid outlet. A plurality of bonds may be included that seal the first and second sheets together at a plurality of locations. In some embodiments, a non-sheet filter is positioned within the fluid chamber and filters the circulating fluid.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРИЕМА ОХЛАЖДАЮЩЕЙ СРЕДЫ ДЛЯ ОХЛАЖДЕНИЯ ЧАСТИ ТЕЛА

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: invention refers to medicine. A device is presented in the form of a flat and flexible pad made of a synthetic film and shaped in the form of a helmet, and having a number of chambers, and provided with fasteners to be attached on a part of body. The coupled chambers of the pad are formed by connecting both main wall of the pad within a number of points or a number of short bridges. The pad at least from one side is provided with at least one slot. The chambers are filled with a superabsorber and can be filled with a fluid. The synthetic film is water vapour permeable to external side of the device. The pad has a lock opening to fill the chambers which also serves as an opening for pad refilling with the fluid by reason of fluid evaporation inside the chambers. EFFECT: higher ease of use and prevented fluid outflow. 11 cl, 8 dwg

An improved hot water bottle

... 777,629. Hot water bottles. SERRA, J. D. Feb. 9, 1955 [Aug. 3, 1954], No. 3869/55. Class 64(2) A hot water bottle has its two main walls 1 and 2 formed with a number of cavities 5 and 6 respectively, the cavities of one wall being coaxial with the corresponding cavities of the other wall and the bottoms of each pair of coaxial cavities forming a disc-like portion 9 formed with an opening 10.

INFLATABLE COVER WITH SELECTIVE AIR FLOW SAMPLES

THERMAL COMPRESS SYSTEM

PATIENT WARMING BLANKET

A patient warming blanket comprising at least two layers capable of forming a hollow air space between the two layers for receiving warm air from a heating unit via an inlet port at or near an end of the blanket. The two layers being arranged so that the hollow air space forms at least one tubular portion disposed longitudinally there within, and one of the two layers has at least a portion of its surface formed of porous material so that warmed air is delivered to said patient by diffusion through said porous material. The tubular portion has non- parallel sides such that the sides of the tubular portion are further apart from each other at a first end of the tubular portion closer to the inlet port than at a second end of the tubular portion remote from the inlet port.

ARTICLE OF BEAUTY CARE ANTI-CERNES

Hot water bottle with flat box section - has array of depressions linking major walls to form stepped pattern

The hot water bottle has a flat box section and is manufactured from rubber. One of the two main walls of the hot water bottle is recessed with a series of small depressions in its surface. The base of each of the depressions in one of the major section-walls is connected to the opposing internal inner surface of the opposite main wall. The depressions in the surface are arranged in a stepped pattern. The coupling zones between the main walls are closed in such a manner that they form a type of suction up to enhance the warning effect when pressed against the body.

FUNCTIONAL FOMENTATION PAD

The present invention relates to a functional fomentation pad comprising: a body part (100) comprising an upper sheet (100a) and a lower sheet (100b) and having a pad shape and filled with a regenerant (C); a plurality of point-joining ends (200) disposed in the body part (100) in a form of a matrix in the transverse and longitudinal directions and point-joining the upper sheet (100a) and the lower sheet (100b) to each other; a vent hole (300) formed in each of the point-joining ends (200); a sheet edge part (400) formed at the edge of the body part (100); and a finishing end (500) for finishing the edge of the sheet edge part (400). COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

Reinforced therapeutic wrap and method

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

DEVICE FOR ACCEPTING A COOLING MEDIUM USED FOR COOLING A BODY PART

УСТОЙЧИВАЯ К ПЕРЕКРЫТИЮ И/ИЛИ МНОГОСЛОЙНАЯ ЛЕЧЕБНАЯ НАКЛАДКА

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: invention refers to medical equipment, namely to heat treatment devices. A therapeutic onlay for the heat treatment of a human or animal's part of the body comprises two layers forming a fluid connection; the fluid connection comprises an inner connecting passages delimited by lines of inside welds and welding spots, a fluid inlet and outlet configured to connect the fluid connection to an outer fluid tank. An overlapping unit inside each inner connecting passage is configured to prevent a contact between the two layers and the fluid outflow from the onlay. Two outer layers are made of the same material with two outer layers surrounding the fluid canal formed by the two layers. The outer layers are welded to form the fluid canal; the overlapping unit is welded together with the two outer layers. EFFECT: using the invention enables increasing the temperature distribution efficiency over the onlay. 9 cl, 6 dwg

WÄRMEDECKE MIT MEHREREN EINLÄSSEN SOWIE VERFAHREN

DEVICE FOR WARMING A PATIENT OF MEANS CONVECTION DURING A SURGICAL INTERFERENCE AT THE HEART

Patient temperature control blanket with controlled air distribution

A blanket for forced air warming of a patient

A blanket for forced air warming of a patient, the blanket including a non-air permeable outer layer an air permeable inner layer contactable to the patient; the outer layer and inner layer defining an inflatable chamber, the inflatable chamber allowing egress of the forced warming air through the inner layer; wherein in use, the inflated chamber provides visual transparency of the patient.

INFLATABLE BLANKET HAVING SELECTIVE AIRFLOW PATTERNS

The present invention relates to blankets for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets have selective airflow patterns through the lower sheet of the blanket. In particular, air passes through perforations in the lower sheet of the blanket only through selective areas, and/or through perforations of different sizes.

Cosmetic article for reducing rings under the eyes comprises pouches containing a water-swollen absorbent polymer that produces a cooling effect by desorption and vaporization of water

L'invention concerne un article utile en cosmétologie pour réduire les cernes du visage, qui comporte deux poches symétriques (4) destinées à être appliquées chacune en recouvrement d'une paupière inférieure, délimitées chacune par une enveloppe souple (3) à parois au moins en partie perméables à l'eau et contenant des particules (13) d'un polymère absorbant apte à produire du froid par vaporisation et désorption d'eau absorbée, un pont nasal conformable (5) et deux organes de retenue aux oreilles. Chacune des poches (4) est susceptible de se bomber par augmentation d'épaisseur lorsque le polymère est gonflé d'eau, de telle sorte que lorsque l'article est positionné sur le visage, le pont nasal (5) ayant été conformé de façon à épouser la forme du nez, et que le polymère absorbant est gonflé d'eau, chacune des poches (4) est maintenue appliquée avec une légère pression contre la paupière inférieure correspondante.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING VASCULAR ACCESS IN AN APPENDAGE TO ENHANCE THERAPEUTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING VASCULAR ACCESS IN AN APPENDAGE TO ENHANCE THERAPEUTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES

Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein generally include methods and/or devices for increasing blood flow, controlling the vasodilatation of a patient's vascular structure, regulating the temperature of a portion of a mammal, and for improving various interventional procedures and/or therapeutic techniques. The device may also include one or more access ports, or apertures, that allow access to portions of the mammal's extremity to allow interventional type medical devices, therapeutic devices, surgical support equipment or patient monitoring devices to have access to the extremity on which a body element is disposed. The device may also be configured to allow other supporting components, which may include IV or other catheters, a means of accessing to a portion of the extremity positioned inside the temperature regulating device. In one configuration the device comprises flexible materials that are adapted to conform to the surface of the extremity disposed in the device when a vacuum pressure is applied to an internal region of the device.

Water-bag

Therapeutic nonambient temperature fluid circulation system

AUFBLASBARE DECKE MIT KONTUREN

Bandage for cold therapy

A bandage for applying cold to an affected area is a fluid filled reservoir (1) formed from sheets of plastic laminate. The fluid stays as liquid or slush on cooling to below ???20 DEG C allowing the bandage to be stored in a refrigerator/freezer. A tie cord (11) and eyelet holes (9) are provided. ...

INFLATABLE COVER WITH ENTRANCE SLOTS

INFLATABLE COVER WITH OUTLINES

Reinforced therapeutic wrap and method

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

WARMING BLANKET HAVING MULTIPLE INLETS AND METHOD

The present invention relates to a blanket (10) for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports (30, 40). By providing a blanket (10) with multiple inlet ports (30, 40), the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.

REINFORCED THERAPEUTIC WRAP AND METHOD

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

THERMAL COMPRESS SYSTEM

... 2101272 9213506 PCTABS00014 A thermal compress cuff for treating an injured knee has a fluid impervious chamber of flexible material with an upper transverse portion and depending arms extending from the transverse portion. The transverse portion is adapted to encompass a portion of the limb above the knee and the depending arms are adapted to encompass the limb along the sides of the knee and a portion of the limb below the knee while exposing the patella of the knee. The chamber is adapted to receive and contain a thermal fluid for abutting contact with the encompassed portion of the limb. The chamber preferably is divided into inner and outer compartments with the thermal fluid received by and contained in the inner compartment for abutting contact with the encompassed portion of the limb. An open-cell urethane foam material is contained in the outer compartment for insulating the underlying inner compartment and for enhancing uniform conformance to the limb. The walls of the inner compartment ...

INFLATABLE BLANKET HAVING ACCESS SLITS

The present invention relates to blankets (300) for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets allow for access to portions of a patient's body before, during or after surgery. In addition, the blankets according to the present invention allow versatility in use by providing access to portions of the patient's body before, during, or after surgery, b ut which may also completely cover the patient after the surgical procedure is complete. To accomplish these purposes, the blankets according to the presen t invention include seals or separation lines (320) which extend into the interior of the blanket and which may be separated to allow access to portio ns of the patient's body.

INFLATABLE BLANKET HAVING SELECTIVE AIRFLOW PATTERNS

The present invention relates to blankets for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets have selective airflow patterns through the lower sheet of the blanket. In particular, air passes through perforations i n the lower sheet of the blanket only through selective areas, and/or through perforations of different sizes.

SYSTEM FOR CONVECTIVE WARMING OF A PATIENT DURING CARDIAC SURGERY

A warming system is provided for convectively warming a patient during a progressive medical procedure, such as cardiac surgery. The system includes one or more inflatable thermal blankets that are adjustably configurable to cover one or both of a patient's legs. Each thermal blanked includes an inflatable covering formed from an upper sheet and a base sheet attached at a plurality of locations. The base sheet includes a plurality of apertures that direct an inflating medium from the inflatable covering toward the patient. A portion of each thermal blanket is initially furled us-ing a retaining device that prevents an inflating medium from inflating the furled portion. The non-furled portion of each thermal blanket is allowed to inflate and cover a patient. Prior to inflation, the furled portion of each thermal blanket defines a thermal blanket edge which demarcates an access area for a surgical procedure. When the re- taining strip is removed, the furled portion is unfurled by action of ...

Layer-hot-water bottle for children or adults

HYBRID MEDICAL COOLING PAD WITH INCREASED WATER FLOW AREA

A medical pad having a dual layer portion including a fluid circulation and containment layers and a single layer portion including the fluid circulation layer. The fluid circulation layer is for containing a first thermal-exchange fluid circulatable therethrough, with the medical pad being operable for thermal exchange between the first thermal-exchange fluid and a patient through a first side of the fluid circulation layer. A fluid containment layer of the medical pad is interconnected to a portion of second side of the fluid circulation layer, opposite to the first side of the fluid circulation layer. The fluid containment layer encloses a second thermal-exchange fluid that may have a freezing point of 0°C or less. Portions of the fluid circulation layer that extend beyond the fluid containment layer define flaps that provide additional area for fluid circulation.

REINFORCED THERAPEUTIC WRAP AND METHOD

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

Localized cooling apparatus

The flexible cooling fabric has an injector that is flat so that it can be maintained unobtrusively within the cooling fabric. The injector has a flat electromagnetic coil which surrounds an injection chamber. The chamber receives pressurized fluid, but a spring-biased plunger closes the outlet openings to the chamber. The fluid of the electromagnetic coil tends to center the plunger within the chamber to uncover the outlet openings, and the fluid flows toward a membrane which is against the skin or other object to be cooled. The refrigerant gas boils due to the heat flux from the skin, and this results in rapid and efficient cooling. The present invention also includes a system for recycling spent refrigerant gas. The gas is collected in a volume absorber, and only when the volume inside of the absorber reaches a predetermined maximum does the compressor operate to relieve the pressure in the volume absorber by compressing the spent gas and injecting it back into the storage tank. The ...

Contoured inflatable blanket

The present invention relates to blankets for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets are sealed together at a plurality of spot welds and may be contoured for comfort and versatility. The contoured profile of the blanket is provided by varying the density pattern of the spot welds.

Occlusion-resistant fluid pad conformable to a body for therapeutic treatment thereof

A pad is provided for therapeutically treating bodily injuries or ailments by positioning the pad on an affected part of the body and circulating a nonambient temperature treatment fluid through the pad. The pad has a bladder that is a symmetrical planar member configured in sections conformable to the contours of the body, thereby facilitating heat exchange between the pad and the patient. Included are a relatively wide main section and extension section that are fluid-communicatively joined with one another at the axis of symmetry across a relatively narrow connective section. The extension section is oblong-shaped, having a longitudinal axis aligned substantially perpendicular to the axis of symmetry and substantially parallel to the forward and rearward edges of the planar member. To specifically resist occlusion from kinking in the region of fluid ports into and out of the planar member, a portion of the planar member proximal and adjacent to the inlet and outlet ports is constructed ...

ATHLETIC COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS

LOCALIZED COOLING APPARATUS

System for convective warming of a patient during cardiac surgery

Organism heating-cooling device

The invention relates to an organism heating-cooling device, which comprises a heat exchanger for exchanging heat with organism, and is characterized in that the heat exchanger is a flexible water bag with a water inlet and a water outlet, and an inner cavity of the water bag is provided with a parting strip for guiding the flow direction of fluid. The device can effectively heat or cool the organism, and is used for providing comfortable conditions and medical health-care aid for people and animals.

DISPOSITION TO CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CORPORAL CENTRE OF AN INDIVIDUAL

Una disposicion para controlar la temperatura del nucleo corporal (TNC) de un individuo. La disposicion comprende (a)un intercambiador de calor haciaporciones de la superficie corporal del individuo o extraer calor desde tales porciones (b), al menosun dispositivo sensor de la TNC para medir la temperaturareal del nucleo corporal (TNCv) y emitir una senal de dato (TNCv), (c)al menos un dispositivo sensor para medir un parámetro indicador de la dinamita de latransferencia de calor (DTC)entre lasuperficie del cuerpo y el nucleo del cuerpo, y emitir una senal de dato DTC. La disposicion comprende además un modulo decontrol para recibir senales de dato provenientes de dispositivos de medicion, que comprenden la senal de dato TNCv y la senal de dato DTC, y para emitir unasenal de control para controlar propiedades de intercambio de calor del intercambiador de calor en funcion de las senales de dato y un valor deseado de latemperatura de nucleo corporal (TNCd).

HEATING AND COOLING PAD, CONTROL UNIT THEREFOR, SYSTEM AND METHOD

A personal heating and cooling system for an individual including a thin, flexible pad and a control unit in fluid communication with the pad for regulating the temperature of a heat transfer fluid flowing between the pad and the control unit The control unit has a housing enclosing a reservoir for holding the heat transfer fluid, a pump for pumping the heat transfer fluid between the reservoir and the internal chamber of the pad, and a heating and cooling apparatus for regulating the temperature of a heat transfer fluid The control unit includes an electronic control circuit having a user interface that enables a user increase and decrease the temperature of the fluid ...

Warming blanket having multiple inlets

The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.

Thermal blanket with central air inlet

A thermal blanket for flowing temperature controlled air upon a patient wherein the blanket is inflated with air and orifices within the blanket permit the air to flow upon the patient. The improvement includes the locating of the air inlet at a central blanket location in the patient's chest region to permit the highest air temperature to be available over the chest region, and the air flow direction produces optimum distribution. The locating of the air hose upon the blanket upper side permits the inflated blanket to insulate the hose from the patient, the portion of the blanket placed over the patient's head is perforated to facilitate forming a head receiving opening, and a transparent barrier may be affixed to the blanket upper side to cover the patient's face during respiration.

Air blanket

An inflatable air blanket of the type adapted to treat hypothermia and the like is disclosed. The blanket comprises an air barrier layer, substantially impervious to airflow, and an underlying heat transfer layer adapted to permit penetration and diffusion of air therethrough. The barrier layer and heat transfer layer are joined together to form an envelope or chamber adapted for reception of warm air. The heat transfer layer may comprise a laminate-like non-woven web structure with outer layers thereof including a bonding material disposed in a reticular pattern thereon. Air from the envelope or chamber penetrates and uniformly diffuses through the heat transfer layer to gently impinge upon the treated patient.

Occlusion resistant and/or multilayer treatment pad

The invention provides for a therapeutic pad for thermal treatment of a human or animal body part. The pad comprises two outer layers forming a fluid communication channel therebetween, a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port adapted to connect the fluid communication channel with an external fluid reservoir, and a layer structure between the two outer layers ( Fig. 4 ).

Patient warming blanket

A patient warming blanket comprising at least two layers capable of forming a hollow air space between the two layers for receiving warm air from a heating unit via an inlet port at or near an end of the blanket. The two layers being arranged so that the hollow air space forms at least one tubular portion disposed longitudinally there within, and one of the two layers has at least a portion of its surface formed of porous material so that warmed air is delivered to said patient by diffusion through said porous material. The tubular portion has non- parallel sides such that the sides of the tubular portion are further apart from each other at a first end of the tubular portion closer to the inlet port than at a second end of the tubular portion remote from the inlet port.

APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BURNS

REINFORCED THERAPEUTIC WRAP AND METHOD

A therapy wrap conformable to an anatomical body part having a fluid bladder which includes a first outer layer of flexible material, a middle layer of flexible material, and a plurality of connections joining the first and middle layers. The plurality of connections includes dots and fences defining a plurality of fluidic channels in the fluid bladder. A portion of the dots is in a first zone and another portion of the dots is in a second zone. The dots in the second zone increase a local bending strength of the fluid bladder in the second zone relative to the first zone when the bladder is in use.

Patient Temperature Control Blanket with Controlled Air Distribution

Bottle or sophisticated heating pocket

Sealed pouch for use e.g. as hot or cold therapy pad

The pouch has at least two surfaces made from a thermoplastic material, joined together along at least some of their edges by an ultrasonically - welded seam (5). Also contained is at least one intermediate welded seam (7) across it, with at least one end (8) of the seam situated at a distance from the edge of the pouch and fixed by a point weld, so that it forms a channel (9) between the end of the seam and the edge of the pouch. The pouch can have a series of intermediate transverse seams (7) with their ends (8) set at different distances from the edges to form chicanes for the product inside which, in the case of a heat-retaining substance, can be a polysaccharide hydrocolloid gel, preferably obtained by fermentation. The outer layers of the pouch can be made, for example, from polyethylene, polyurethane or PVC.

Shutoff valve having a unitary valve body

A shutoff valve is provided having a body enclosing a chamber that defines a continuous fluid passageway. A plunger resides in the chamber and is slidably positionable between a closed position wherein the fluid passageway is occluded and an open position wherein the fluid passageway enables fluid flow therethrough. A sealing member is also positioned in the passageway, which circumscribes the plunger to effectuate a seal when the plunger is in the closed position. A spring is compressibly mounted in the fluid passageway against the plunger to bias the plunger in the closed position. The chamber is characterized by a series of fluid-communicating sections formed therein which cooperate with a plurality of stages integrally positioned on the plunger to define the manner in which the valve is assembled and operated.

AUFBLASBARE DECKE MIT SELEKTIVEN LUFTSTRÖMUNGSMUSTERN

Reinforced therapeutic wrap and method

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

Patient temperature control blanket with controlled air distribution

Patient Warming Blanket

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEAT CONTROL OF A LIVING BODY

A system and method for controlling an individual's body and temperature are provided. The system comprises a heat exchanger for transferring heat to or removing heat from portions of the individual's body surface, at least one BCT-sensing device for measuring the individual's actual BCT (aBCT) and emitting an aBCT data signal, at least one sensing device for measuring a parameter indicative of the heat transfer dynamics (HTD) between the body surface and the body's core, and emitting an HTD data signal, and a control module for receiving data signal from measuring devices, comprising the aBCT data signal and the HTD data signal, and for emitting a control signal for controlling heat exchange properties of the heat exchanger as a function of the data signals and a desired body core temperature (dBCT).

PATIENT WARMING DEVICE WITH PATIENT ACCESS

A patient warming device with patient access for maintaining normothermia and/or treating hypothermia is provided. The device includes a first compliant layer and a second compliant layer sealed together around an outer border to contain a liquid between the two layers and to form a wrap that surrounds and conforms to a body portion of a patient. A plurality of flaps extends from opposite sides of a generally longitudinal central portion of the wrap, such that one or more flaps from the opposite sides fasten to each other to surround the body portion. The flaps are openable during functional use to provide access to an underlying patient body surface. A continuous fluid flow path extends between the first compliant layer and the second compliant layer between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet to carry liquid and deliver heat through the wrap.

Pocket for liquids, out of elastic plastic, with interior reinforcements

INFLATABLE BLANKET HAVING ACCESS SLITS

The present invention relates to blankets (300) for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets allow for access to portions of a patient's body before, during or after surgery. In addition, the blankets according to the present invention allow versatility in use by providing access to portions of the patient's body before, during, or after surgery, but which may also completely cover the patient after the surgical procedure is complete. To accomplish these purposes, the blankets according to the present invention include seals or separation lines (320) which extend into the interior of the blanket and which may be separated to allow access to portions of the patient's body.

Therapeutic nonambient temperature fluid circulation system

Patient temperature control blanket with controlled air distribution

A disposal pneumatic temperature controlled blanket (10) consisting of flexible upper and lower sheets (14,16) interconnected at their peripheries (18,20,22) to define an inflatable envelope (12). The lower sheet outer surface is provided with a friction producing layer (28) and a plurality of orifices (30) are formed in the lower sheet (16) and layer (28) whereby temperature controlled pressurized air introduced into the envelope (12) will be distributed through the orifices (30) upon the patient's body to regulate patient body temperature. The envelope sheets (14,16) are staked or tacked intermediate the peripheries to control inflation and distribute the air and the location of the tacks define primary (40) and secondary air (48,50) passages to quickly and uniformly distribute the air with a minimum of heat loss to various blanket locations so as to achieve substantially uniform patient body temperature exposure. ...

FLUID FLOW PATIENT BLANKET WITH SKIN CONTACT LINER AND CARDBOARD SOCKET

A disposable patient heating or cooling blanket having three layers of flexible sheeting two of which form an air chamber, the third of which is a comfortable layer for contact with the patient and which, having a greater friction characteristic, aids in keeping the blanket in place on the patient. The patient is bathed in conditioned air through a multiplicity of orifices in the bottom layers of the blanket and the size and location of the orifices are such that sufficient pressure exists within the blanket to prevent crimping blockage and to insure a uniform flow of air through the orifices throughout the blanket area. Conditioned air is introduced horizontally through an external nozzle which is inserted into a low cost foldable fitting plate bonded to the blanket which permits the blanket to be concisely folded and packaged.

System and method for heat control of a living body

Patient warming blanket

A patient warming blanket comprising at least two layers capable of forming a hollow air space between the two layers for receiving warm air from a heating unit via an inlet port at or near an end of the blanket. The two layers being arranged so that the hollow air space forms at least one tubular portion disposed longitudinally there within, and one of the two layers has at least a portion of its surface formed of porous material so that warmed air is delivered to said patient by diffusion through said porous material. The tubular portion has non- parallel sides such that the sides of the tubular portion are further apart from each other at a first end of the tubular portion closer to the inlet port than at a second end of the tubular portion remote from the inlet port.

REINFORCED THERAPEUTIC WRAP AND METHOD

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

PATIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BLANKET WITH CONTROLLED AIR DISTRIBUTION

A disposal pneumatic temperature controlled blanket consisting of flexible upper and lower sheets interconnected at their peripheries to define an inflatable envelope. The lower sheet outer surface is provided with a friction producing layer and a plurality of orifices are formed in the lower sheet and layer whereby temperature controlled pressurized air introduced into the envelope will be distributed through the orifices upon the patient's body to regulate patient body temperature. The envelope sheets are staked or tacked intermediate the peripheries to control inflation and distribute the air and the location of the tacks define primary and secondary air passages to quickly and uniformly distribute the air with a minimum of heat loss to various blanket locations so as to achieve substantially uniform patient body temperature exposure.

CONTOURED INFLATABLE BLANKET

The present invention relates to blankets (10) for use with forced-air convection systems, wherein the blankets are sealed together at a plurality of spot welds (60) and may be contoured for comfort and versatility. The contoured profile of the blanket is provided by varying the density pattern of the spot welds.

SYSTEM FOR CONVECTIVE WARMING OF A PATIENT DURING CARDIAC SURGERY

A warming system is provided for convectively warming a patient during a progressive medical procedure, such as cardiac surgery. The system includes one or more inflatable thermal blankets that are adjustably configurable to cover one or both of a patient's legs. Each thermal blanked includes an inflatable covering formed from an upper sheet and a base sheet attached at a plurality of locations. The base sheet includes a plurality of apertures that direct an inflating medium from the inflatable covering toward the patient. A portion of each thermal blanket is initially furled us-ing a retaining device that prevents an inflating medium from inflating the furled portion. The non-furled portion of each thermal blanket is allowed to inflate and cover a patient. Prior to inflation, the furled portion of each thermal blanket defines a thermal blanket edge which demarcates an access area for a surgical procedure. When the re-taining strip is removed, the furled portion is unfurled by action of the inflating medium and self erects into a continuation of the previously inflated non-furled portion of the thermal blanket to cover the surgical access site. A surgical drape may be placed over the tops of the thermal blankets in order to properly position each blanket on the patient, to maintain the temperature controlled medium proximate to the patient, and to perform the usual barrier functions of a drape. In the operation, a heater/blower that includes a compressor and a heater supplies heated air, under pressure, to an inlet opening in the one or more inflatable thermal blankets. The heated, pressurized air is distributed throughout each inflatable blanket, and flows to the patient through the apertures in the blanket's base sheet.

Hot water bottle with flat box section - has array of depressions linking major walls to form stepped pattern

COOLING TOOL

Problem to be Solved: A third invention provides a human body cooling apparatus which suppresses uneven distribution due to the migratability of a built-in cooling medium, thereby exhibiting a sufficient cooling effect for the body. Solution: The human body cooling apparatus (301) pertaining to the third invention includes an exterior element (302) in which two covering members in the shape of a rectangular seat each having a front cloth formed of a material selected from cotton fiber, polyester, rayon, hemp, raised fabric, crepe, striped crepe, towel fabric, and the like, and a backing cloth formed of a non-water absorbent material, such as polyvinyl chloride, or the like, which is weldable by high-frequency heating are put one upon another to provide a flat form, said backing cloths being superposed on each other and the backing cloths being high-frequency welded for formation of an outer edge crimped portion (306), a toric partially crimped portion (307) having an air bleeder hole 308 ...

HEAD-COOLING PILLOW AND HEAD-COOLING DEVICE

... [Problems to be solved] To provide a head cooling pillow which is capable of enhancing cooling efficiency for the head, suppressing pressure rise in the inside of the pillow, and improving placing feeling of the head on the pillow. [Means to solve the Problems] The head cooling pillow 2 includes a pillow main body 11 which is formed in a bag shape and is structured so that refrigerant is passed through its inside, a partition member 12b which is disposed in the inside of the pillow main body 11 for forming the flow passage 13 through which the refrigerant is passed, and a support member 12c structure to support the head of a user. In the head cooling pillow 2, the head is cooled by the refrigerant passing through the flow passage 13.

CONTOURED INFLATABLE BLANKET

WÄRMEDECKE MIT MEHREREN EINLÄSSEN SOWIE VERFAHREN

WARMING BLANKET HAVING MULTIPLE INLETS AND METHOD

The present invention relates to a blanket (10) for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports (30, 40). By providing a blanket (10) with multiple inlet ports (30, 40), the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.

CONTOURED INFLATABLE BLANKET

The present invention relates to blankets (10) for use with forced-air convection systems, wherein the blankets are sealed together at a plurality of spot welds (60) and may be contoured for comfort and versatility. The contoured profile of the blanket is provided by varying the density pattern of the spot welds.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEAT CONTROL OF A LIVING BODY

A system and method for controlling an individual's body and temperature are provided. The system comprises a heat exchanger for transferring heat to or removing heat from portions of the individual's body surface, at least one BCTsensing device for measuring the individual's actual BCT (aBCT) and emitting an aBCT data signal, at least one sensing device for measuring a parameter indicative of the heat transfer dynamics (HTD) between the body surface and the body's core, and emitting an HTD data signal, and a control module for receiving data signal from measuring devices, comprising the aBCT data signal and the HTD data signal, and for emitting a control signal for controlling heat exchange properties of the heat exchanger as a function of the data signals and a desired body core temperature (dBCT).

COOLING TOOL

Provided is a cooling tool which is suppressed in the uneven distribution of a cooling medium placed therein due to the fluidity of the medium and which can exert a sufficient cooling effect on the body. The cooling tool (301) of the third invention comprises both a flat sheath (302) obtained by piling up two rectangular covering sheets which each have both an outer sheet made of a material selected from among fiber, cotton, polyester, rayon, hemp, raised fabric, crepe, yoryu, towel cloth and so on and a backing made of a non-water-absorbing material fusible by high-frequency heating, e.g., polyvinyl chloride with the backings faced to each other and then forming, in the resulting pile, a peripheral contact-bonded area (306), annular partially contact-bonded areas (307) which are present in the inner region and are provided with through-holes (308) for heat dissipation, and linear intermediate contact-bonded areas (309) by bonding the backings to each other by high-frequency heating and ...

A Blanket for Forced Air Warming of a Patient

A blanket for forced air warming of a patient, the blanket including a non-air permeable outer layer an air permeable inner layer contactable to the patient; the outer layer and inner layer defining an inflatable chamber, the inflatable chamber allowing egress of the forced warming air through the inner layer; wherein in use, the inflated chamber provides visual transparency of the patient.

System for convective warming of a patient during cardiac surgery

Warming blanket having multiple inlets and method

System for convective warming of a patient during cardiac surgery

A warming system is provided for convectively warming a patient during a progressive medical procedure, such as cardiac surgery. The system includes one or more inflatable thermal blankets that are adjustably configurable to cover one or both of a patient's legs. Each thermal blanket includes an inflatable covering formed from an upper sheet and a base sheet attached at a plurality of locations. The base sheet includes a plurality of apertures that direct an inflating medium from the inflatable covering toward the patient. A portion of each thermal blanket is initially furled using a retaining device that prevents an inflating medium from inflating the furled portion. The non-furled portion of each thermal blanket is allowed to inflate and cover a patient. Prior to inflation, the furled portion of each thermal blanket defines a thermal blanket edge with demarcates an access area for a surgical procedure. When the retaining strip is removed, the furled portion is unfurled by action of the ...

Therapeutic nonambient temperature fluid circulation system

A device is provided for therapeutically treating a desired region of a patient's body with a nonambient temperature fluid which is circulated through a pad having a tortuous fluid pathway which is positioned on the treatment region. The device has fluid inlet and outlet lines, each having an end connected to the pad and an opposite end positioned in a reservoir containing the nonambient temperature fluid, thereby providing fluid communication between the pad and the reservoir, and enabling continuous circulation of the fluid therebetween. Fluid drive is provided by a submersible pump at the end of the fluid inlet line in the reservoir. Temperature control of the pad is enabled by an in-line valve and temperature monitor positioned in the outlet line.

PATIENT WARMING BLANKET

A patient warming blanket comprising at least two layers capable of forming a hollow air space between the two layers for receiving warm air from a heating unit via an inlet port at or near an end of the blanket. The two layers being arranged so that the hollow air space forms at least one tubular portion disposed longitudinally there within, and one of the two layers has at least a portion of its surface formed of porous material so that warmed air is delivered to said patient by diffusion through said porous material. The tubular portion has non-parallel sides such that the sides of the tubular portion are further apart from each other at a first end of the tubular portion closer to the inlet port than at a second end of the tubular portion remote from the inlet port. 1. A patient warming blanket comprising at least two layers capable of forming a hollow air space between said two layers for receiving warm air from a heating unit via an inlet port at or near an end of said blanket , said two layers being arranged so that said hollow air space forms at least one tubular portion disposed longitudinally within said blanket , and one of said two layers has at least a portion of its surface formed of porous material so that warmed air is delivered to said patient by diffusion through said porous material , wherein said tubular portion has non-parallel sides such that said sides of said tubular portion are further apart from each other at a first end of said tubular portion closer to said inlet port than at a second end of said tubular portion remote from said inlet port.2. A patient warming blanket as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one tubular portion comprises a plurality of tubular portions fluidally in communication with each other.3. A patient warming blanket as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said plurality of tubular portions are disposed longitudinally adjacent to each other claim 2 , and a manifold is disposed between said inlet port and said first ...

Localized cooling apparatus.

Patent JPS63500565A

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるため要約のデータは記録されません。

Automatic fluid compress and circulating system

A thermal compress cuff for treating an injured knee has a fluid impervious chamber of flexible material with an upper transverse portion and depending arms extending from the transverse portion. The transverse portion is adapted to encompass a portion of a limb above the knee and the depending arms are adapted to encompass the limb along the sides of the knee and a portion of the limb below the knee while exposing the patella of the knee. The chamber is adapted to receive and contain a thermal fluid for abutting contact with the encompassed portion of the limb and the chamber further contains a plurality of tethers to constrict the amount of thermal fluid which may enter the cuff. In addition, the cuff is provided with elastic straps which hold the cuff on to the knee and allow compression to be exerted on the suprapatellar region of the knee while limiting the pressure exerted on the distal and popliteal areas of the leg.

Hybrid medical cooling cushion with increased water circulation area

本发明公开了一种医疗垫，所述医疗垫具有包括流体循环层和容纳层的双层部分以及包括所述流体循环层的单层部分。所述流体循环层用于容纳可穿过其中循环的第一热交换流体，其中所述医疗垫可操作以穿过所述流体循环层的第一侧面在所述第一热交换流体与患者之间热交换。所述医疗垫的流体容纳层与所述流体循环层的第二侧面的一部分互连，所述第二侧面与所述流体循环层的第一侧面相对。所述流体容纳层包封第二热交换流体，所述第二热交换流体可具有0℃或更低的凝固点。延伸超出所述流体容纳层的所述流体循环层的部分限定翼片，所述翼片为流体循环提供附加面积。

Inflatable blanket with slit for entry

Cooling pad for use in a non-invasive medical cooling process for cooling a body part of a person

A cooling pad (100) is provided for use in a non-invasive medical cooling process for cooling at least one portion of the body of a person by means of a cooling fluid flowing through said cooling pad in use. The cooling pad comprises a bottom sheet (10) and a top sheet (11) and of flexible and fluid tight material. Moreover the cooling pad comprises at least one flow guide (40) for guiding a portion of a flow of fluid in the flow channel towards an inner or outer wall (21, 20) thereof.

Hot water bottle

Device for cooling and warming parts of the human or animal body

The invention relates to a device for cooling or warming parts of the human or animal body. In order to make this device easy to handle and usable and reusable without any large outlay, it is designed as a hollow body, in the form of a wrap, dressing, compress or a full or partial face mask, filled with a heat- or cold-storing agent. The hollow body is formed by two approximately identical thin walls having a large surface area and arranged parallel to and at a distance from one another which are joined at their circumference and between which the heat- or cold-storing agent is located. In order to keep the walls approximately parallel to one another they are connected by webs distributed over the cavity. The device is particularly suitable as a partial face mask for cooling in the event of a headache. <IMAGE>

Methods and apparatus for enhancing vascular access in an appendage to enhance therapeutic and interventional procedures

本文所公开的发明的实施例通常包括用于增加血流量、控制病人的血管结构的血管舒张、调节哺乳动物的一部分的体温，并且用于改善各种介入治疗和/或治疗程序的方法和/或设备。该设备也可以包括一个或多个进入通口或孔，该一个或多个进入通口或孔允许到哺乳动物的肢体的部分的通路，以允许介入型医疗设备、治疗设备、手术支持设备或病人监控设备进入肢体，其中主体元件被布置在该肢体上。该设备也可以被配置成允许其他的支撑组件，其他的支撑组件包括IV或其他导管、进入肢体的一部分的方式，其中肢体的一部分被放置在温度调节设备的内部。在一个配置中，该设备包括柔性材料，当真空压力被施加到设备的内部区域时，该柔性材料适于符合布置在设备中的肢体的表面。

Method for forming air flow control orifice in an inflated blanket

The invention pertains to the method for forming air flow control orifices in a patient body temperature regulating blanket consisting of an inflated envelope defined by thin plastic film wherein temperature controlled air flows through the blanket orifices upon the patient's body. The blanket side disposed toward the patient is pierced by a sharp pointed punch having a plurality of intersecting facets defining sharpened intersecting edges. The punch apex and facet intersecting edges are related to the moving film in such a manner that the penetration of the punch forms a plurality of flexible valve flaps, and the valve flaps engaging the patient's body will be retained in a closed condition to restrain air flow through those orifices engaging the body to prevent exposure to excessive air temperatures.

Athletic cooling and heating systems, devices and methods

CALORIFIC BAG

System for controlling an individual's body core temperature and process for controlling an individual's internal body temperature

""SISTEMA PARA CONTROLAR UMA TEMPERATURA DE NúCLEO CORPORAL DE UM INDIVìDUO E PROCESSO PARA CONTROLAR A TEMPERATURA CORPORAL INTERNA DE UM INDIVìDUO". São fornecidos um sistema e processo para controlar o corpo e a temperatura de um indivíduo. O sistema compreende um trocador de calor para transferir calor para, ou remover calor de, porções da superfície do corpo de um indivíduo, pelo menos um dispositivo sensor BCT para medir a real BCT (aBCT) do indivíduo e emitir um sinal de dados aBCT, pelo menos um dispositivo sensor para medir um parâmetro indicador da dinâmica de transferência de calor (HTD) entre a superfície do corpo e o núcleo do corpo, e emitir um sinal de dados HTD e um módulo de controle para receber sinal de dados a partir de dispositivos de medição, que compreende o sinal de dados aBCT e o sinal de dados HTD para emitir um sinal de controle para controlar propriedades de troca de calor do trocador de calor como uma função dos sinais de dados e temperatura desejada do núcleo do corpo (dBCT)

The treatment pad of antijamming treatment pad and/or multilamellar

本发明提供了一种用于热治疗人体或动物体部分的治疗垫。所述垫包括：在其间形成流体连通通道的两个外层、适于使所述流体连通通道与外部流体存贮器相连的流体输入端口和流体输出端口、以及位于所述两个外层之间的层结构。

Warming blanket having multiple inlets and method

The present invention relates to a blanket (10) for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports (30, 40). By providing a blanket (10) with multiple inlet ports (30, 40), the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.

System for heat control of a living body

Hybrid medical cooling pad with increased water flow area

【課題】拡大した流水面積を有するハイブリッド医療用冷却パッドを提供する。【解決手段】流体循環層及び流体収容層を含む２層部分と流体循環層を含む単層部分とを有する医療用パッド。流体循環層は、それを通じて循環可能な第１熱交換用流体を収容するためのものであり、医療用パッドは、流体循環層の第１側面を通じて第１熱交換用流体と患者との間で熱交換するために使用できる。医療用パッドの流体収容層は、流体循環層の第１側面に相対する流体循環層の第２側面の一部に相互接続される。流体収容層は、０℃以下の凝固点を有することがある第２熱交換用流体を封入する。流体収容層を越えて延在する流体循環層の部分は、流体が循環するための更なる領域を提供するフラップを画定する。【選択図】 図３

System and method for heat control of a living body

A system and method for controlling an individual's body and temperature are provided. The system comprises a heat exchanger for transferring heat to or removing heat from portions of the individual's body surface, at least one BCT-sensing device for measuring the individual's actual BCT (aBCT) and emitting an aBCT data signal, at least one sensing device for measuring a parameter indicative of the heat transfer dynamics (HTD) between the body surface and the body's core, and emitting an HTD data signal, and a control module for receiving data signal from measuring devices, comprising the aBCT data signal and the HTD data signal, and for emitting a control signal for controlling heat exchange properties of the heat exchanger as a function of the data signals and a desired body core temperature (dBCT).

Warming blanket having multiple inlets and method

The present invention relates to a blanket (10) for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports (30, 40). By providing a blanket (10) with multiple inlet ports (30, 40), the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.

Localized cooling apparatus

The flexible cooling fabric (10) has an injector (30) that is flat so that it can be maintained unobtrusively within the cooling fabric (10). The injector (30) has a flat electromagnetic coil (62) which surrounds an injection chamber (21). The chamber (21) receives pressurized fluid, but a spring-biased plunger (96) closes the outlet openings (102) to the chamber (21). The fluid of the electromagnetic coil (62) tends to center the plunger (96) within the chamber (21) to uncover the outlet openings (102), and the fluid flows toward a membrane (14) which is against the skin or other object to be cooled. The refrigerant gas boils due to the heat flux from the skin, and this results in rapid and efficient cooling. The present invention also includes a system for recycling spent refrigerant gas.

Apparatus for thermal therapy treatment of a selected region of the body of a human or of an animal and method of operating said apparatus

The invention relates to a device for use in the thermal therapy treatment of a selected region of the body of a human or of an animal, in particular for use in the treatment of tissue damage after surgical interventions, of injuries, of inflammations and of chronic diseases of the rheumatic type, and in particular for assisting chemotherapeutic treatments, comprising a temperature control device which is provided in order to control a temperature of a temperature control fluid, and a heat transfer device which is arranged to transfer heat to the selected region of the body, wherein the temperature control device is connected, in a fluid conducting manner, to the heat transfer device, and is further arranged to temper the heat transfer device with a heat transferring temperature control fluid flowing through the heat transfer device, and with a control device which is connected to the temperature control device and to the heat transfer device, wherein the control device is arranged to control the temperature control device, in order to cause the heat transfer device to be at least partially at an approximately uniform temperature in the region of a contact surface between the heat transfer device and the selected region of the body to be temperature controlled. The invention further relates to a method of operating the device.

Methods and apparatus for enhancing vascular access in an appendage to enhance therapeutic and interventional procedures

Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein generally include methods and/or devices for increasing blood flow, controlling the vasodilatation of a patient's vascular structure, regulating the temperature of a portion of a mammal, and for improving various interventional procedures and/or therapeutic techniques. The device may also include one or more access ports, or apertures, that allow access to portions of the mammal's extremity to allow interventional type medical devices, therapeutic devices, surgical support equipment or patient monitoring devices to have access to the extremity on which a body element is disposed. The device may also be configured to allow other supporting components, which may include IV or other catheters, a means of accessing to a portion of the extremity positioned inside the temperature regulating device. In one configuration the device comprises flexible materials that are adapted to conform to the surface of the extremity disposed in the device when a vacuum pressure is applied to an internal region of the device.

Aufblasbare decke mit konturen

Reinforced therapeutic wrap and method

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

Targeted temperature management systems, pads, and methods thereof

Disclosed are systems, pads, and methods for targeted temperature management. For example, a pad can include a multilayered pad body, a pad inlet connector, and a pad outlet connector. The pad body can include a conduit layer and a patient-interfacing layer over the conduit layer. The conduit layer can include one or more conduits configured to convey a temperature-controlled fluid as a supply fluid from a hydraulic system and a return fluid back to the hydraulic system. The patient-interfacing layer can be configured for placement on a portion of a patient's body. The patient-interfacing layer can have a patient-facing side including a plurality of wells configured to hold a thermally conductive medium. The pad inlet connector can include a pad inlet configured for charging the conduit layer with the supply fluid. The pad outlet connector can include a pad outlet configured for discharging the return fluid from the conduit layer.

Aufblasbare decke mit zugangsschlitzen

人間または動物の身体の選択された領域のサーマルセラピー治療のための装置、および、前記装置を動作させる方法

本発明は、人間または動物の身体の選択された領域のサーマルセラピー治療において使用するためのデバイスに関し、デバイスは、とりわけ、外科的介入後の組織損傷、怪我、炎症、および、リウマチタイプの慢性疾患の治療において使用するためのものであり、とりわけ、化学療法の治療を支援するためのものであり、デバイスは、温度制御流体の温度を制御するために提供されている温度制御デバイスと、身体の選択された領域に熱を伝達するために配置されている熱伝達デバイスとを含み、温度制御デバイスは、流体伝導性の様式で、熱伝達デバイスに接続されており、熱伝達デバイスを通って流れる熱伝達温度制御流体によって、熱伝達デバイスを温度調整するようにさらに配置されており、また、デバイスは、温度制御デバイスおよび熱伝達デバイスに接続されている制御デバイスを備えており、熱伝達デバイスと温度制御されることとなる身体の選択された領域との間の接触表面の領域において、熱伝達デバイスが少なくとも部分的におおよそ均一な温度になることを引き起こすように、制御デバイスは、温度制御デバイスを制御するように配置されている。本発明は、さらに、デバイスを動作させる方法に関する。

Apparatus for thermal therapy treatment of a selected region of the body of a human or of an animal and method of operating said apparatus

The invention relates to a device for use in the thermal therapy treatment of a selected region of the body of a human or of an animal, in particular for use in the treatment of tissue damage after surgical interventions, of injuries, of inflammations and of chronic diseases of the rheumatic type, and in particular for assisting chemotherapeutic treatments, comprising a temperature control device which is provided in order to control a temperature of a temperature control fluid, and a heat transfer device which is arranged to transfer heat to the selected region of the body, wherein the temperature control device is connected, in a fluid conducting manner, to the heat transfer device, and is further arranged to temper the heat transfer device with a heat transferring temperature control fluid flowing through the heat transfer device, and with a control device which is connected to the temperature control device and to the heat transfer device, wherein the control device is arranged to control the temperature control device, in order to cause the heat transfer device to be at least partially at an approximately uniform temperature in the region of a contact surface between the heat transfer device and the selected region of the body to be temperature controlled. The invention further relates to a method of operating the device.

Patienten-wärmende oder-kühlende Decke

Manta para calentar o enfriar a un paciente.

SE PRESENTA UNA MANTA CALENTADORA O ENFRIADORA DESECHABLE PARA USAR CON UN ENFERMO QUE TIENE TRES CAPAS DE LAMINAS FLEXIBLES DOS DE LAS CUALES FORMAN UNA CAMARA DE AIRE, LA TERCERA ES UNA CAPA CONFORTABLE PARA SU CONTACTO CON EL PACIENTE Y QUE TIENE UNAS CARACTERISTICAS DE FRICCION MAYORES, QUE AYUDAN A MANTENER LA MANTA EN SU SITIO SOBRE EL PACIENTE. EL PACIENTE ES BAÑADO EN AIRE ACONDICIONADO A TRAVES DE UNA MULTIPLES ORIFICIOS EN LAS CAPAS DEL FONDO DE LA MANTA Y EL TAMAÑO Y LA COLOCACION DE LOS ORIFICIOS SON TALES QUE EXISTE UNA PRESION SUFICIENTE DENTRO DE LA MANTA PARA EVITAR EL TAPONAMIENTO Y PARA ASEGURAR UN FLUJO UNIFORME DE AIRE A TRAVES DE LOS ORIFICIOS DE LA MANTA. EL AIRE ACONDICIONADO SE INTRODUCE HORIZONTALMENTE A TRAVES DE UNA BOQUILLA EXTERNA QUE SE ENCUENTRA INSERTADA DENTRO DE UNA PLACA DE FIJACION PLEGABLE DE BAJO COSTO UNIDA A LA MANTA QUE PERMITE QUE LA MANTA SEA PLEGADA Y EMPAQUETADA.

頭部冷却用枕および頭部冷却装置

【課題】頭部の冷却効率を高めること、および、枕内部の圧力上昇を抑制することが可能で、かつ、枕への頭部の載せ心地を改善することが可能な頭部冷却用枕を提供する。 【解決手段】頭部冷却用枕２は、袋状に形成されるとともに内部を冷媒が通過する枕本体１１と、冷媒が通過する流路１３を形成するために枕本体１１の内部に配置される仕切部材１２ｂと、使用者の頭部を支持するための支持部材１２ｃとを備えている。この頭部冷却用枕２では、流路１３を通過する冷媒によって頭部が冷却される。

Vorrichtung zur wärmung eines patienten mittels konvektion während eines chirurgischen eingriffes am herzen

Apparatus for thermal therapy treatment of a selected region of the body of a human or of an animal and method of operating said apparatus

The invention relates to a device for use in the thermal therapy treatment of a selected region of the body of a human or of an animal, in particular for use in the treatment of tissue damage after surgical interventions, of injuries, of inflammations and of chronic diseases of the rheumatic type, and in particular for assisting chemotherapeutic treatments, comprising a temperature control device which is provided in order to control a temperature of a temperature control fluid, and a heat transfer device which is arranged to transfer heat to the selected region of the body, wherein the temperature control device is connected, in a fluid conducting manner, to the heat transfer device, and is further arranged to temper the heat transfer device with a heat transferring temperature control fluid flowing through the heat transfer device, and with a control device which is connected to the temperature control device and to the heat transfer device, wherein the control device is arranged to control the temperature control device, in order to cause the heat transfer device to be at least partially at an approximately uniform temperature in the region of a contact surface between the heat transfer device and the selected region of the body to be temperature controlled. The invention further relates to a method of operating the device.

Apparatus for thermal therapy treatment of a selected region of the body of a human or of an animal and method of operating said apparatus

The invention relates to a device for use in the thermal therapy treatment of a selected region of the body of a human or of an animal, in particular for use in the treatment of tissue damage after surgical interventions, of injuries, of inflammations and of chronic diseases of the rheumatic type, and in particular for assisting chemotherapeutic treatments, comprising a temperature control device which is provided in order to control a temperature of a temperature control fluid, and a heat transfer device which is arranged to transfer heat to the selected region of the body, wherein the temperature control device is connected, in a fluid conducting manner, to the heat transfer device, and is further arranged to temper the heat transfer device with a heat transferring temperature control fluid flowing through the heat transfer device, and with a control device which is connected to the temperature control device and to the heat transfer device, wherein the control device is arranged to control the temperature control device, in order to cause the heat transfer device to be at least partially at an approximately uniform temperature in the region of a contact surface between the heat transfer device and the selected region of the body to be temperature controlled. The invention further relates to a method of operating the device.

System zur wärmeregelung des lebenden körpers

Aufblasbare decke mit selektiven luftströmungsmustern

Head cooling pillow and head cooling device

A head cooling pillow is provided that is capable of enhancing cooling efficiency for the head, suppressing pressure rise in the inside of the pillow, and improving placing feeling of the head on the pillow. The head cooling pillow includes a pillow main body which is formed in a bag shape and is structured so that refrigerant is passed through its inside, a partition member which is disposed in the inside of the pillow main body for forming the flow passage through which the refrigerant is passed, and a support member structure to support the head of a user. In the head cooling pillow, the head is cooled by the refrigerant passing through the flow passage.

Thermalkompressesystem

Thermalkompressesystem

Thermal system with thermal pad filters

A thermal pad is adapted to be placed in physical contact with a patient and to receive temperature controlled fluid from a thermal control unit. The temperature controlled fluid circulates through the thermal pad and controls the patient's temperature. The thermal pad includes first and second sheets that are sealed together about their periphery to define a fluid chamber there between. A fluid inlet and fluid outlet are fluidly coupled to the fluid chamber. In some embodiments, a filter sheet is sandwiched between the first and second sheets and arranged such that fluid entering the fluid inlet must pass through the filter sheet before exiting out of the fluid outlet. A plurality of bonds may be included that seal the first and second sheets together at a plurality of locations. In some embodiments, a non-sheet filter is positioned within the fluid chamber and filters the circulating fluid.

기능성 찜질패드

본 발명은 기능성 찜질패드에 관한 것으로서, 상부시트(100a)와 하부시트(100b)로 이루어져 패드형태를 가지는 것으로서, 축열제(C)가 충진된 몸체부(100)와; 몸체부(100)에 가로 및 세로 방향으로 메트릭스 형태로 배치된 것으로서, 상부시트(100a)와 하부시트(100b)를 상호 포인트 접합하는 다수의 포인트접합단(200)과; 포인트접합단(200) 각각에 형성된 통기공(300)과; 몸체부(100)의 가장자리에 형성된 시트테두리부(400)와; 시트테두리부(400)의 가장자리를 마감하는 마감단(500);를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.

힐링용 찜질팩

본 고안은 힐링용 찜질팩에 관한 것으로서, 상부시트(10a)와 하부시트(10b)로 이루어져 패드형태를 가지는 몸체부(10)와; 상기 몸체부(10)에 충진되는 것으로서 편백향을 발산하는 축열제(20)와; 몸체부(10)에 가로 및 세로 방향으로 메트릭스 형태로 배치된 것으로서, 상부시트(10a)와 하부시트(10b)를 상호 포인트 접합하는 다수의 포인트접합단(30);를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.

Reinforced therapeutic wrap

頭部冷却用枕および頭部冷却装置

【課題】頭部の冷却効率を高めること、および、枕内部の圧力上昇を抑制することが可能で、かつ、枕への頭部の載せ心地を改善することが可能な頭部冷却用枕を提供する。【解決手段】頭部冷却用枕２は、袋状に形成されるとともに内部を冷媒が通過する枕本体１１と、冷媒が通過する流路１３を形成するために枕本体１１の内部に配置される仕切部材１２ｂと、使用者の頭部を支持するための支持部材１２ｃとを備えている。この頭部冷却用枕２では、流路１３を通過する冷媒によって頭部が冷却される。【選択図】図２

Head-cooling pillow and head-cooling device

Targeted temperature management systems, pads, and methods thereof

Disclosed are systems, pads, and methods for targeted temperature management. For example, a pad can include a multilayered pad body, a pad inlet connector, and a pad outlet connector. The pad body can include a conduit layer and a patient-interfacing layer over the conduit layer. The conduit layer can include one or more conduits configured to convey a temperature-controlled fluid as a supply fluid from a hydraulic system and a return fluid back to the hydraulic system. The patient-interfacing layer can be configured for placement on a portion of a patient's body. The patient-interfacing layer can have a patient-facing side including a plurality of wells configured to hold a thermally conductive medium. The pad inlet connector can include a pad inlet configured for charging the conduit layer with the supply fluid. The pad outlet connector can include a pad outlet configured for discharging the return fluid from the conduit layer.

目標体温管理システム、目標体温管理パッド、及び目標体温管理の方法

目標体温管理のためのシステム、パッド、及び方法が開示される。例えば、パッドは、多層パッド本体、パッド入口コネクタ、及びパッド出口コネクタを含むことができる。パッド本体は、導管層と、導管層を覆う患者界面層とを含むことができる。導管層は、温度制御された流体を供給流体として液圧システムから運び、戻り流体を液圧システムに戻すように構成された１つ以上の導管を含むことができる。患者界面層は、患者の身体の一部分上に配置されるように構成することができる。患者界面層は、熱伝導媒体を保持するように構成された複数のウェルを含む患者対面側を有することができる。パッド入口コネクタは、導管層に供給流体を充填するように構成されたパッド入口を含むことができる。パッド出口コネクタは、導管層から戻り流体を排出するように構成されたパッド出口を含むことができる。

Aufblasbare decke mit selektiven luftströmungsmustern

Reinforced therapeutic wrap and method

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

A blanket for forced air warming of a patient

A blanket for forced air warming of a patient, the blanket including a non-air permeable outer layer an air permeable inner layer contactable to the patient; the outer layer and inner layer defining an inflatable chamber, the inflatable chamber allowing egress of the forced warming air through the inner layer; wherein in use, the inflated chamber provides visual transparency of the patient.

Reinforced therapeutic wrap and method

A therapy wrap conformable to an anatomical body part having a fluid bladder which includes a first outer layer of flexible material, a middle layer of flexible material, and a plurality of connections joining the first and middle layers. The plurality of connections includes dots and fences defining a plurality of fluidic channels in the fluid bladder. A portion of the dots is in a first zone and another portion of the dots is in a second zone. The dots in the second zone increase a local bending strength of the fluid bladder in the second zone relative to the first zone when the bladder is in use.

Reinforced therapeutic wrap and method

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

Wärmedecke mit mehreren einlässen sowie verfahren

Mittels induktion heizbares wärmekissen und wärmepad hierzu

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein mittels Induktion heizbares Wärmekissen (1) umfassend eine Aussenhülle (2) mit Oberseite (2a) und Unterseite (2b), ein Wärmemedium (3) und ein ferromagnetisches Element (4), wobei das Wärmemedium (3) durch die Aussenhülle (2) begrenzt ist und das ferromagnetische Element (4) im Wärmemedium (3) angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das ferromagnetische Element (4)- zumindest teilweise mit einem polymerhaltigen Material (5) umgeben ist,- mindestens zwei übereinander angeordnete ferromagnetische Folien (4a) umfasst, die miteinander verbunden sind, und/oder- in Form eines Textils vorliegt enthaltend sich berührende ferromagnetische Metallfasern (4b),wodurch das ferromagnetische Element (4), gegebenenfalls zusammen mit dem Material (5), ein Wärmepad (6) bildet.Beansprucht wird auch ein Wärmepad (6*) für das erfindungsgemässe Wärmekissen (1), ein Verfahren zum induktiven Erwärmen eines Wärmemediums (3) mit dem Wärmepad (6*), sowie die Verwendung des Wärmekissens (1).

Heat transfer unit, apparatus and associated method

A heat transfer unit is adapted to be applied to a human foot in order to transfer heat to/from the human foot. The heat transfer unit comprises a first flexible material layer and a second flexible material layer defining a fluid chamber therebetween, allowing a heat transfer fluid to flow through the fluid chamber. The first and second flexible material layers are connected to one another at a plurality of connection locations. In a first region of the heat transfer unit, the connection locations have a first average spacing and, in a second region of the heat transfer unit, the connection locations have a second average spacing, wherein the first average spacing is smaller than the second average spacing. In normal use of the heat transfer unit, the first region of the heat transfer unit is arranged to be located adjacent a sole of the human foot, and the second region of the heat transfer unit is arranged to be located adjacent a region of the human foot different from the sole of the human foot.

Heat transfer unit, apparatus and associated method

A heat transfer unit adapted to be applied to a human face in order to transfer heat to/from the human face comprises a first flexible material layer and a second flexible material layer defining a fluid chamber therebetween, allowing a heat transfer fluid to flow through the fluid chamber. The first and second flexible material layers are connected to one another at a plurality of connection locations. The heat transfer unit is dimensioned such that, when applied to a human face, it can cover at least 70% of the surface of the human face. The heat transfer unit can be used to heat or cool a human face, in particular in a thermal therapy treatment of a human face, and in particular in the treatment of tissue damage after surgical interventions, injuries or inflammations.

Heat transfer unit and associated apparatus

A heat transfer unit is adapted to be applied to a human foot in order to transfer heat to/from the human foot. The heat transfer unit comprises a first flexible material layer and a second flexible material layer defining a fluid chamber therebetween, allowing a heat transfer fluid to flow through the fluid chamber. The first and second flexible material layers are connected to one another at a plurality of connection locations. In a first region of the heat transfer unit, the connection locations have a first average spacing and, in a second region of the heat transfer unit, the connection locations have a second average spacing, wherein the first average spacing is smaller than the second average spacing. In normal use of the heat transfer unit, the first region of the heat transfer unit is arranged to be located adjacent a sole of the human foot, and the second region of the heat transfer unit is arranged to be located adjacent a region of the human foot different from the sole of the human foot.

Heat transfer unit, apparatus and associated method

A heat transfer unit adapted to be applied to a human face in order to transfer heat to/from the human face comprises a first flexible material layer and a second flexible material layer defining a fluid chamber therebetween, allowing a heat transfer fluid to flow through the fluid chamber. The first and second flexible material layers are connected to one another at a plurality of connection locations. The heat transfer unit is dimensioned such that, when applied to a human face, it can cover at least 70% of the surface of the human face. The heat transfer unit can be used to heat or cool a human face, in particular in a thermal therapy treatment of a human face, and in particular in the treatment of tissue damage after surgical interventions, injuries or inflammations.

Reinforced therapeutic wrap and method

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

Patient warming device with patient access

A patient warming device with patient access for maintaining normothermia and/or treating hypothermia is provided. The device includes a first compliant layer and a second compliant layer sealed together around an outer border to contain a liquid between the two layers and to form a wrap that surrounds and conforms to a body portion of a patient. A plurality of flaps extends from opposite sides of a generally longitudinal central portion of the wrap, such that one or more flaps from the opposite sides fasten to each other to surround the body portion. The flaps are openable during functional use to provide access to an underlying patient body surface. A continuous fluid flow path extends between the first compliant layer and the second compliant layer between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet to carry liquid and deliver heat through the wrap.

Cold therapy apparatus having heat exchanging therapy pad

A cold therapy system includes (i) a cooling bath structured to chill and hold chilled water; (ii) a pump positioned and arranged to pump the chilled water; (iii) a to-pad line positioned and arranged to hold chilled water pumped by the pump from the cooling bath; (iv) a from-pad line positioned and arranged to hold water returning to the cooling bath; and (v) a therapy pad in fluid communication with the to- and from-pad lines, the therapy pad including a patient-contacting chamber that is in heat exchange communication with a chilled-water chamber residing outside of the patient-contacting chamber when the therapy pad is donned.