Apparatus and method for ice water immersion therapy
AssigneePolar Products, Inc.
InventorsMichael B. Laycox, William S. Graessle
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Abstract
An emergency management system having an ice water immersion bag capable of rapidly cooling an overheated individual's body through its combination of elements, apertures, and capacity. An overheated individual is placed within the ice immersion bag, yet the individual's body may still be accessed in the event of a medical emergency through the use of one of the many openings presented throughout the bag. The openings otherwise remain sealed and waterproof to prevent the ice water from escaping the bag, further effectuating ice water immersion to rapidly cool the overheated individual.
Claims5
An emergency management system for remote clinical emergency management of elevated body temperatures, said system forming a kit, comprising:
- a. a reusable device for the remote clinical emergency management of elevated body temperatures;
- b. a removable, buoyant, waterproof head and neck elevation pillow having an upper surface forming a round occipital receiving and supporting recess area to help maintain an open airway as well as reduce any likelihood of water entering a mouth or nose of a patient subjected to the remote clinical emergency management of elevated body temperatures;
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- c. a carrying case formed to contain and transport the reusable device for the remote clinical emergency management of elevated body temperatures and the removable head elevation pillow.
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