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New Device For Induction Of Mild Hypothermia Introduced


Life Core Technologies, LLC, a medical device company specializing in selective brain cooling, unveiled a unique cooling col- lar system at the 2010 Air Medical Trans- port Conference (AMTC) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The system offers air transport medical professionals a method of inducing selective brain cooling in an effort to pre- vent the onset of neurologic injuries due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. By being able to administer mild cerebral hypothermia, first responders are able to offer a non-invasive treatment for patients suffering from cardiac arrest, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and heat stroke.


Elements of the Life Core system include the Sandhu Cerebral Cooling Collar™ (SCCC™) and the Extreme Cooling Ele- ment™ (EXCEL™). The SCCC effectively immobilizes the cervical spine and selec- tively isolates cooling to the patient’s brain. EXCEL is a disposable coolant formulated to lower the patient’s brain temperature by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius, and can be applied im- mediately. Through this system, blood is cooled transcutaneously as it passes through the carotid arteries subsequently in- ducing mild hypothermia. The system is a registered Class I device and is available for immediate field deployment. Life Core’s


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system provides a bridge between early re- sponders and the hospital for a continuum of care.


Therapeutic Hypothermia has been en- dorsed by the American Heart Association in response to two studies published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2002. One study found that 55 percent of the pa- tients who receive the cooling treatment ended up with moderate or no brain dam- age, compared with 39 percent who re- ceived standard treatment.


“Currently, one of the main obstacles to therapeutic hypothermia is minimizing the systemic derangements that global cooling may create,” states Mary Ann Forrester, critical care nurse and paramedic, and a Regional Faculty Instructor for the Ameri- can Heart Association. “This device’s de- sign targets only the cerebral circulation, allowing other body functions to compen- sate and heal. Given the new AHA/ILCOR Consensus Resuscitation Guidelines are to be publicized next week, we are really ex- cited to add this device to our toolbox and maximize our patient outcomes.”


For more information, visit: www.lifecoretech.com or call: 440-479-8090


Immobilizing a pediatric patient can pre- sent a unique challenge to rescue person- nel. Most equipment carried is sized for adult use and does not adequately provide the im- mobilization needed for smaller patients. These challenges were faced head-on by iTec Mfg. They offer the Multi-Grip Head Im- mobilizer and the PAL Patient Assist Lift in various sizes to best serve all types of needs. Once a patient is immobilized, being able to visualize the ear canals is vital. Having the smaller sizes of the Multi-Grip allows for this capability.


In some instances, medics are taught to leave the infant in the car seat. It is still im- portant to properly immobilize the head, and the infant sized Multi-Grip can be used in this situation.


The PAL is device used to extricate and lift patients. It is also available in smaller sizes to accommodate toddlers and children. It provides a quick yet sturdy method to move a patient. The handles allow rescue workers to lift utilizing proper body mechan- ics. It effectively puts handles on a patient, thus protecting patient from being pulled or further injured.


For more information, visit: www.itecmfg.com or call: 800-892-5562


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