RHID: Rapid Hypothermia Induction Device
To reduce the risk of neurological deficit following cardiac arrest, we have designed and developed a field-deployed brain cooling system. The Rapid Hypothermia Induction Device (RHID) includes a proprietary nasal applicator that delivers chilled gas at 0°C through adiabatic gas expansion of compressed oxygen from 20 psi to atmospheric pressure, 14.7 psi.
It is portable for use in out-of-hospital emergencies and can be administered in less than 15 seconds by a trained EMT without significantly changing standard resuscitation and stabilization protocols. Porcine tests reveal a significant drop in cranial temperature with a nasal application of our RHID system.
Sponsor
- Harikrishna Tandri, MD, Heart and Vascular Institute
Undergraduate Student Desgin Team Members
- David Huberdeau
- Mikel McDonald
- Hyo Jun Kim
- Joshua Budman
- Joe Chao
- Yoshiaki Sono
- Valeriya Aranovich
- Jessica Hu
- Jessica Chen
- Byron Tang
Additional Information: