Esophageal Cooling Device Controls Body Temperature from Within

Apr-11-14 The Esophageal Cooling Device is able to control patient temperature from within the body, which can help prevent damage to organs and the brain after events such as heart attacks.

Created by Advanced Cooling Therapy, the ECD is designed to be inserted into the esophagus in a similar way as a standard gastric tube. The device is equipped with three lumens—two that pump a thermal liquid through it and a third that simultaneously provides suction for gastric decompression and drainage. The ECD can be easily inserted by a trained professional, and can be used in any clinical setting, from the operating room to the recovery room.

According to the company's president and co-founder, Erik Kulstad, MD, MS: “As an Emergency Room physician, I know intimately the challenges associated with traditional temperature management – bulky blankets, expensive machines, and invasive catheter procedures. The ECD is safe, easy to use, and cost-effective, and we look forward to commercialization in Europe with the CE marking.”

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