Systems for maintaining normothermia in a patient via compression and warming are disclosed and include a first warming element configured to apply warming to the popliteal fossa, a second warming element configured to apply warming to the sole of the foot, and a compression element configured to apply compression to the calf.

A device for warming a medical patient includes a first layer and a radiolucent resistive heating element. The first layer is sized to be positioned under a medical patient. The radiolucent resistive heating element is proximate to the first layer and is configured to generate a thermal energy to warm the first layer to at least 37 C.

The invention relates to an eye mask for treating dry eyes and other eye conditions related to blepharitis or meibomian gland dysfunction. The eye mask acts as a warm compress which ensures the eyelids are heated to expedite eyelid expression to balance out the tear film and treat dry eyes. In one embodiment, an eye mask for treating an ocular condition includes: a fabric having a first layer and a second layer opposite the first layer; and a heat diffusing fill material enclosed between the first and the second layers. The first layer and the second layer are stitched together substantially along their edges. The fill material is configured to deliver a moist heat to an ocular surface.

A human body is cooled at an appropriate temperature, and a sufficient usage time is ensured. A cooling tool according to one aspect of the present invention is a cooling tool for cooling a human body, including a freezing material 30a that undergoes a phase change at a particular temperature and a first container containing the freezing material 30a. The first container transfers heat between the human body and the freezing material at a contact surface in contact with the skin of the human body. At least the contact surface has a thermal effusivity within the possible range of thermal effusivity of the skin of the human body. The contact surface may have a thermal effusivity (J/(m2S1/2.Math.K)) of 1,000 to 2,000.

The present invention is directed to a device for absorbing heat from a body. More particularly, the invention pertains to an improved device which utilizes a gel material comprising liquids and solids to absorb, over an extended period of time, heat from a body. The present invention also includes methods of providing cold therapy treatment to a user

Passive prosthetic devices for focally cooling a brain and methods for inhibiting seizures are disclosed. The prosthetic devices replace a thermally insulating bone flap with a thermally conductive insert having an inner surface that contacts the relatively warm meninges or brain and an outer surface that contacts the relatively cool scalp. In an embodiment, the prosthesis is unitary; in another, a biocompatible casing is filled with a highly conductive core; in another, a filled polymer block is attached to a plate; and in another, the bone flap is filled with a conductive polymer. In one embodiment, a filled polymer containing elements that exhibit the magnetocaloric effect provide heat transfer that can be enhanced by application of a suitable magnetic field. Focal cooling as low as 1.2 C. has been found effective at inhibiting seizures.

Medical devices for inducing hypothermia are disclosed. Induced hypothermia is a treatment used to reduce secondary complications caused by reduced oxygen and blood flow during traumatic injuries and surgeries. However, induced hypothermia also has negative side effects such as shivering and lowered immune system. These devices incorporate Highly-Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite (HOPG) for solid conduction to lower the temperature at targeted locations on and inside the body. The benefits of incorporating HOPG include: highly efficient heat conduction, flexibility in design and manufacture, reduction of dependence on inefficient and unstable fluid-filled implants and catheters, and anti-thrombotic effects.

Disclosed herein is an apparatus and system directed to providing for a patients comfort while undergoing Targeted Temperature Management (TTM). A medical pad with the TTM can include a flexible upper sheet, a flexible base member, an adhesive surface, and an edge guard. The flexible base member can be interconnected to the flexible upper sheet to define a fluid containing layer including a plurality of tortuous fluid flow paths. The adhesive surface can be disposed on a skin-contacting side of the flexible upper sheet, and can be adapted for releasable adhesive contact with skin of the patient. The edge guard can include a pliant shock-absorbent material surrounding a portion of an edge of the flexible upper sheet, and can be configured to distribute pressure from the medical pad across a portion of the patients body in contact with a surface of the edge guard.

A prosthetic socket cooling system and method includes a thermally conductive heat spreader including a curved shaped portion configured to maximize contact with a residual limb of a user. A heat extraction subsystem is coupled through a wall of the prosthetic socket and to the thermally conductive heat spreader and is configured to maintain a desired temperature inside the prosthetic socket.

Disclosed is a system which employs a cooling or heating pad which is preferably a thin, flexible pad for placement at an intended area of the body. The pad includes a layer of highly conductive material which can be cooled or heated using a portable source of heat or cold material delivered to the conductive material by a delivery conduit. Valves can be included to regulate flow of the cooling or heating material from the source to the pad. The system can also include a dual-chambered canister for containing two different media for heating, cooling or for alternating heating and cooling the pad.