Non-Invasive Warming and Cooling Device (NIWCD)

Abstract

Single device to provide therapeutic temperature control during treatment and movement of patient from point of injury through the continuum of care. The mortality in combat casualties with hypothermia is double that of normothermic casualties with similar injuries. Cooling the patient is required to treat hyperthermia.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
7f5a96912eb32c20498a9bfb755b1d7b

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.
  • Trauma or Military Medicine

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