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RES-Q-AIR model Ht-1000
a non-invasive Core Rewarming System for hypothermia and trauma victims.

Shown without insulation, Incredibly compact,
9" long - 3" wide - 2" high, net weight 4.5 lb.

The first half hour during rescue is the most
critical phase of hypothermia management.

"Truly the most significant hypothermia rescue tool designed to date."  (Andrew D Weinberg, MD)

* Survival rates for inhalation rewarming method has been estimated in the range from 73 to 100 percent.

* Profound hypothermia can mimic clinical death, the statement that patients are not dead until they are warm and dead is valid, recovery is most often complete for previously healthy individuals. Testimonials

Hypothermia-Related Mortality, 1979--2002

RES-Q-AIR Model Ht 1000
(FDA  K926161  K932570)

Hypothermia treatment, described in many current protocols such as the State of Alaska Cold Injuries Guidelines (Revised 1/2005) recommend that heated 108°F (42°C) and humidified oxygen or air should be administered

The RES-Q-AIR ® ™ is a non-invasive Core Rewarming System, going right to the heart of the problem for hypothermia and trauma victims, by thermally stabilizing the "critical core" temperature in the field and during transportation en-route to the hospital.

* Pre-hospital stabilization; continued cooling if not arrested, can lead to ventricular fibrillation of the heart. Preventing cardiac dysrhythmias must be the highest priority, patients with a temperature below 30°C or 80°F, may not respond to defibrillation. Thermally stabilizing a patient is necessary to prevent cardiac complications.

* Inhalation rewarming; is a simple, non-invasive treatment suitable for active core rewarming in the field, available to rescuers, paramedics and first responders to thermally stabilize the "critical" core temperature in the field.

* Core rewarming; is a very effective and safe treatment for all levels of hypothermia, donating heat directly to the head, neck, and thoracic core (the critical core) through inhalation of warm water-saturated air or oxygen.

* This method also warms the hypothalemus, the temperature regulation center, the respiratory center, and the cardiac center at the base of the brainstem, this rewarming of the central nervous system at the brainstem reverses the cold-induced depression of the respiratory centers and improves the level of consciousness. see article  Airway Rewarming

* In urban environments, the use of alcohol, psychiatric emergencies such as disorientation of Alzheimer’s patients, and major trauma all are associated with hypothermia.

RES-Q-AIR Model 1000

• Incredibly compact, 9" long - 3" wide - 2" high, net weight 4.5 lb.

• Complies with present hypothermia protocols and treatment guidelines.

• The RES-Q-AIR system increases probability of survival for hypothermia victims.

• The RES-Q-AIR system is specially designed to provide warm humidified air or oxygen, donating heat  directly to the "core" and is  non invasive.

• Helps stabilize core temperature of hypothermia victims, reducing possible cardiac complications in the field.

• Minimal training required, to operate: 
  i)   Pour in 70 Ml water,  ii)  Plug into power source,  iii) Apply the face mask,  . . .  finished.
  (see: basic set up figures1 & 2 below)

• FDA registered. (FDA  K926161  K932570)

• Manufactured to Military quality control standards MIL - I - 45208.

• Simple, positive automated electronic temperature control.

• May be operated from any 12 Volt DC power source (i.e. car, boat, ATV, helicopters). Current drain is only 6 amperes.

• Ready to use immediately, no shelf life limit, no periodic maintenance required.

• Cost effective, early pre-hospital care may avoid the need for other intensive treatments, patients could possibly be discharged sooner in absence of complications.

• Can be integrated with other respiratory equipment e.g. bag-resuscitator, mechanical ventilator, incubators etc.

for additional information see link at Airway-Rewarming.pdf

Beside this strategic donation of heat, inhalation rewarming also eliminates Respiratory heat loss. This accounts for 10% to 30% of the body's heat loss. This is particularly important in rescue situations where the ambient air is cold.

Avoid having the victim assist with their own rescue. Muscular activity by the hypothermic victim pumps cold peripheral blood from the arms and legs into the central circulation causing the core temperature to drop even further. Gentle handling is critical! A cold heart is particular susceptible to ventricular fibrillation, and some victims may suffer fatal ventriculation when jolted about during initial handling or transportation.

* After-drop; a further cooling of core temperature occurs after the victim is removed from the cold environment and during transportation to a medical facility. This after-drop is often responsible for post-rescue collapse and often causes ventricular fibrillation of the heart

In summary, inhalation rewarming is highly effective in providing "basic life support" through thermally stabilizing the core and brainstem temperatures. It is safe and non invasive treatment for all levels of hypothermia, but is particularly important for severe cases, because insulating alone (blankets), does not prevent further cooling of the core.