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Inflatable bath for external cooling

B Samson, L Duncan

    Canadian Anaesthetists' Society Journal
    |March 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study introduces an inflatable bath for rapid external cooling of hyperthermic patients or inducing hypothermia. The device allows safe patient access for monitoring and treatment during cooling, especially in operating rooms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Devices
    • Thermoregulation
    • Patient Care

    Background:

    • Hyperthermia poses significant clinical challenges.
    • Inducing hypothermia is a critical therapeutic intervention in certain medical scenarios.
    • Current methods for temperature management can be cumbersome and limit patient access.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a novel inflatable bath for rapid patient cooling.
    • To highlight the device's utility in managing hyperthermia and inducing hypothermia.
    • To emphasize the benefits of unimpeded patient access during therapeutic cooling.

    Main Methods:

    • Development and description of an inflatable bath system.
    • Utilizing the device for external cooling of hyperthermic patients.

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  • Employing the device for elective induction of hypothermia.

    • Main Results:

    • The inflatable bath allows for rapid and safe patient cooling.
    • Minimal patient manipulation is required, enhancing safety and efficiency.
    • The design permits continuous patient monitoring and treatment during cooling.

    Conclusions:

    • The inflatable bath is a valuable tool for external cooling and hypothermia induction.
    • Its design facilitates safe, efficient, and accessible patient temperature management.
    • The device is particularly well-suited for operating room environments.