Transparent pad

A method of providing a targeted temperature management (TTM) therapy to a patient, comprising:

• providing a TTM system comprising:
• a TTM module configured to provide a TTM fluid;
• a thermal pad configured to receive the TTM fluid from the TTM module to facilitate thermal energy transfer between the TTM fluid and the patient;
• and
• a fluid delivery line (FDL) extending between the TTM module and the thermal pad, the FDL configured to provide TTM fluid flow between the TTM module and the thermal pad,
• wherein the thermal pad comprises:
• a top side and a bottom side,
• a fluid containing layer disposed between the top side and the bottom side,
• wherein
• the fluid containing layer is configured for containing the TTM fluid,
• the fluid containing layer comprises a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and
• the TTM fluid is circulatable within the fluid containing layer from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet;
• an insulation layer disposed on the top side;
• and
• a thermal conduction layer disposed on the bottom side;
• applying the thermal pad to a skin of the patient;
• delivering the TTM fluid from the TTM module to the thermal pad;
• and
• visually observing the skin through a translucent portion of the thermal pad, wherein one or more openings extending through the insulation layer enable visual observation of the skin through the translucent portion.