1. University of Rhode Island BME 482 Kasey Tipping

2.  What it is?  How it works?  What it does?  Who it helps?  Real Life Story

3. Induces Therapeutic Hypothermia Rapid, Non-invasive Key Component of Post-Resuscitation

4. PumpTouch Screen The ThermoSuit

5. Effectively shortens the time it takes to cool the body Brings the body’s temperature between 89.6-93.2 degrees F This will slow down the organs in the body By slowing down the organs the body will require less oxygen to function

6. The effects of the ThermoSuit are ideal for patients who are suffering from a heart attack, stroke, or cardiac arrest These patients face brain damage due to the lack of oxygen entering their body By cooling the body, it will require less oxygen and therefore lower the rate of brain damage

7. On November 11, 2008, Cynthia Crawford, 57, suffered from congestive heart failure She was rushed to the hospital and placed into the ThermoSuit; her body was cooled within 20 to 40 minutes She woke up in the intensive care unit; instead of long-term-care facility

8.  Ohley, William. Evidence for Benefits of Rapid Induction of Hypothermia. Rep. Print.  Howes, Daniel, William Ohley, Paul Dorian, Kathy Klock, Robert Freedman, Robert Schock, Danica Krizanac, and Micheal Holzer. "Rapid Induction of Therapeutic Hypothermia Using Convective- immersion Surface Cooling: Safety, Efficacy and Outcomes." Resuscitation 81.4 (2010): 388-92. Web.  Howard, Beth. "Medical Advances and Breakthroughs." Good House Keeping Jan. 2010. Web.