Abstract:
A gastrointestinal stimulation devices including a random stimulation delivery mechanism(s), configured to provide stimuli to a bodily tissue in a vicinity of the stimulation capsule, the provided random stimuli being characterized by a stimulation parameter, and a control circuitry in communication with said physical stimulation delivery mechanism, and configured to set and alter the stimulation parameter non- systematically, thereby altering the characterization of the stimuli provided to the bodily tissue. The algorithm may be patient tailored, and may have a learning machinery which responds to data being received from the patient.
Abstract:
Neuroprotection apparatus including a scalp temperature measurement acquisition device for acquiring scalp temperature measurements at a plurality of locations on a patient's scalp during an induced hypothermia and a neuroprotection processor for processing the scalp temperature measurements for determining real time patient temperature information for display on a human head image on a display device during the induced hypothermia.
Abstract:
A heat exchanger module (HEM) and system uses a flexible substrate with one or more open channels, to which a substrate cover is bonded, thereby forming closed channels in the flexible substrate. Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are attached to optional thermally diffusing copper squares atop the substrate cover. An interface cover is attached to the TEC tops, with a compliant thermally conductive material opposite the TECs and ultimately in contact with a patient. A liquid is passed through the closed channels, which act as thermal references for the TECs. Current is supplied by a controller to the TECs to induce TEC cooling or heating relative to the liquid. One or more temperature sensors detect the temperature of the interface cover, which are used as inputs to the control of the TEC supply current. The HEM may be used for heating, cooling, or cycling between heating and cooling for various medical uses.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to heating devices, and methods of treatment using the same, wherein the heating devices comprise (a) a polymer matrix comprising a matrix of: (i) at least one polymer; and (ii) a plurality of electrically conductive particles distributed within the polymer; and (b) two electrodes in electrical communication with the polymer matrix. The heating devices are highly portable and able to control the heating temperatures within precise limits for prolonged times without the use of any external thermostatic control device, using only low voltage batteries.
Abstract:
One embodiment is directed to a system for managing unproductive cough in a patient, comprising: an applicator comprising a resistive heating element and being configured to be positioned adjacent a portion of a targeted nerve tissue for treatment; a power source configured to provide electrical current to the resistive heating element; and a current controller operatively coupled to the power source and configured to raise the temperature of the portion of the targeted nerve tissue to inhibit nerve conduction.
Abstract:
A thermal device comprising a garment (42A) that may be placed against at least a part of the body (10), the garment (42A) defining at least one enclosed compartment (48, 50) defined between an inner wall (65) and an outer wall (66), and an inlet (21 ) whereby liquid may be introduced into each such enclosed compartment (48, 50). Each enclosed compartment (48, 50) contains dry material (30) comprising water-soluble chemical compounds that dissolve endothermically or exothermically, and also a compressed sponge (62). There may also be an air bleed valve (64) to bleed any air out of the compartment (48, 50) when water is introduced. The device enables a patient's body to be cooled or heated in emergency, needing only addition of water, and incorporating no toxic or hazardous materials.
Abstract:
A treatment system for cooling subcutaneous lipid-rich cells in a human subject includes an applicator and a control unit. The treatment system has a cooling mode for cooling tissue and a heating mode for warming tissue. The control unit includes a circulation circuit in fluid communication with the applicator, a chiller apparatus configured to chill fluid from the applicator circulation circuit, and a heater apparatus to warmed fluid from the applicator circulation circuit. The control unit mixes the chilled fluid and/or the warmed with fluid in the applicator circulation circuit control the temperature of the fluid circulated in the applicator.
Abstract:
A system and method for providing treatment feedback for a thermal treatment device (100) is provided. In certain embodiments, a thermal transmitter (120) is configured to apply an amount of thermal energy (104) to a target site (106), the thermal energy having a selected frequency and a selected power level for penetration to a depth beneath the surface of the skin. A thermal imager (140) is also provided, the thermal imager (140) being configured to capture thermal data and thermal images of the target site. The device may further provide a thermal display (160) configured to display the thermal images and thermal data, providing feedback to a user (201).
Abstract:
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 뇌 냉각장치는 온도센서는 냉각유체이송관의 일단과 타단에 각각 설치되어 온도를 센싱하며, 저장탱크에는 압력측정센서가 설치되고, 온도센서와 압력측정센서에는 제어부가 연결되어 제어부는 저장탱크의 압력변화 및 온도센서에서 센싱된 온도에 따라 뇌로부터 흡열된 열량을 계산하는 것이 바람직하다. 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 뇌 냉각장치의 냉각유체이송관과 배액관은 일측이 절곡되어 인접한 배액관 사이가 밀착되는 것이 바람직하다. 본 발명에 따른 뇌 냉각장치는 뇌 경막 또는 절개된 뇌 경막 수술이 실시된 부위에 직접 설치하여 효과적으로 열 또는 붓기를 완화시키고 사용이 끝난 후 냉각유체를 유출입시키는 두피와 두개골을 관통한 수술구멍을 통하여 뇌 냉각장치를 제거할 수 있도록 함으로써 별도의 수술 없이 제거할 수 있는 효과가 있으며, 기화된 액체질소 등을 냉각유체로 사용함으로써 별도의 기계, 전기적 설비를 구비하지 않고 뇌를 냉각시킬 수 있는 효과가 있다. 아울러 냉각장치에 설치된 드레인 홀을 이용하여 수술부위에 고여있는 혈액 등을 배출시킬 수 있는 효과가 있다.