Abstract: The invention pertains to hardware and methods for direct injection, into the left ventricle of the heart of a patient or animal in cardiac arrest or in incipient cardiac arrest—using a 14-18 gauge cannula typically equipped with a retractable trocar—of an adequate amount of chilled saline or cryoprotective solution to create flow of chilled blood through the two carotid arteries, the two vertebral arteries, and the brain, to cool the brain or other vital organs. Generally, enough saline or cryoprotective solution is injected under high enough pressure to create a 30% baseline common carotid blood flow. The cannula arrangement with coordinated sharpened-tip retractable trocar, together with its surrounding flexible and rigid shield(s), diaphragm and stopcock(s), provides a sterile, self-sealing system suitable for use either in “the field” or in a hospital setting.

Abstract: A lung gas exchange device includes a front housing, at least one strap configured to affix the front housing to an anterior neck of a user, a vibration device positioned within the front housing, a wear plate configured to transfer vibration from the vibration device to the anterior neck of the user, a power source configured to provide power to the vibration device, a power control mechanism configured to allow a user to turn on and off the vibration device; and a central processing unit board connected to the power control mechanism, the power source, and the vibration device.

Abstract: The invention pertains to hardware and methods for direct injection, into the left ventricle of the heart of a patient or animal in cardiac arrest or in incipient cardiac arrest—using a 14-18 gauge cannula typically equipped with a retractable trocar—of an adequate amount of chilled saline or cryoprotective solution to create flow of chilled blood through the two carotid arteries, the two vertebral arteries, and the brain, to cool the brain or other vital organs. Generally, enough saline or cryoprotective solution is injected under high enough pressure to create a 30% baseline common carotid blood flow. The cannula arrangement with coordinated sharpened-tip retractable trocar, together with its surrounding flexible and rigid shield(s), diaphragm and stopcock(s), provides a sterile, self-sealing system suitable for use either in “the field” or in a hospital setting.

Abstract: A lung gas exchange device includes a front housing, at least one strap configured to affix the front housing to an anterior neck of a user, a vibration device positioned within the front housing, a wear plate configured to transfer vibration from the vibration device to the anterior neck of the user, a power source configured to provide power to the vibration device, a power control mechanism configured to allow a user to turn on and off the vibration device; and a central processing unit board connected to the power control mechanism, the power source, and the vibration device.

Abstract: A lung gas exchange device includes a front housing, at least one strap configured to affix the front housing to an anterior neck of a user, a vibration device positioned within the front housing, a wear plate configured to transfer vibration from the vibration device to the anterior neck of the user, a power source configured to provide power to the vibration device, a power control mechanism configured to allow a user to turn on and off the vibration device; and a central processing unit board connected to the power control mechanism, the power source, and the vibration device.

Abstract: A lung gas exchange device includes a front housing, at least one strap configured to affix the front housing to an anterior neck of a user, a vibration device positioned within the front housing, a wear plate configured to transfer vibration from the vibration device to the anterior neck of the user, a power source configured to provide power to the vibration device, a power control mechanism configured to allow a user to turn on and off the vibration device; and a central processing unit board connected to the power control mechanism, the power source, and the vibration device.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the cooling of the cranial and extracranial portions of a patient in need thereof. The apparatuses and methods of the present invention preferably employ a head cooling apparatus which includes a watertight shroud for the head and which needs no refrigeration. In certain preferred embodiments, the apparatuses of the present invention are collapsible and possess a reduced profile. In some presently preferred embodiments, the present invention includes a hammock that supports the head. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a shroud that lies behind the head with optional portions that may be drawn over the patient's neck and cranial area. The apparatuses and methods of the present invention also provide an improved mechanism for cooling the cranial and extracranial areas through the use of a novel distribution of endothermic solids (e.g. ammonium nitrate).

Abstract: An ultrasound device. The ultrasound device is portable and includes a shock and vibration resistant housing, an ultrasound module positioned within the housing, a processor positioned within the housing, and a display communicably connected to the processor. The ultrasound module is configured for transmitting control signals to a transducer, and for digitizing echo signals received from the transducer. The processor is communicably connected to the ultrasound module, and is configured to generate an image based on the digitized echo signals.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the cooling of the cranial and extracranial portions of a patient in need thereof. The apparatuses and methods of the present invention preferably employ a head cooling apparatus which includes a watertight shroud for the head and which needs no refrigeration. In certain preferred embodiments, the apparatuses of the present invention are collapsible and possess a reduced profile. In some presently preferred embodiments, the present invention includes a hammock that supports the head. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a shroud that lies behind the head with optional portions that may be drawn over the patient's neck and cranial area. The apparatuses and methods of the present invention also provide an improved mechanism for cooling the cranial and extracranial areas through the use of a novel distribution of endothermic solids (e.g. ammonium nitrate).