Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and system directed to providing for a patients comfort while undergoing Targeted Temperature Management (TTM). A medical pad with the TTM can include a flexible upper sheet, a flexible base member, an adhesive surface, and an edge guard. The flexible base member can be interconnected to the flexible upper sheet to define a fluid containing layer including a plurality of tortuous fluid flow paths. The adhesive surface can be disposed on a skin-contacting side of the flexible upper sheet, and can be adapted for releasable adhesive contact with skin of the patient. The edge guard can include a pliant shock-absorbent material surrounding a portion of an edge of the flexible upper sheet, and can be configured to distribute pressure from the medical pad across a portion of the patients body in contact with a surface of the edge guard.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing targeted temperature management (TTM) therapy to a patient. For example, TTM systems can include rotatable connector systems for coupling a fluid deliver line to a thermal contact pad. Embodiments of the connector system can include connector pairs that comprise one lumen or multiple lumens. The TTM system includes embodiments where a second thermal pad is coupled to a first thermal pad.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing targeted temperature management (TTM) therapy to a patient. For example, TTM systems include a connection system for coupling a fluid deliver line to a thermal contact pad. The connection system is configured to provide indication to the user that the fluid deliver line is completely connected to thermal contact pad. In addition, the connection system also includes a controller for activating a connection lock and for sharing signals with a TTM system module. The fluid deliver line includes a pair of conduits arranged concentrically and the thermal pad includes a TTM fluid filter disposed within a fluid containing layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing targeted temperature management (TTM) therapy to a patient. The TTM system can include multiple embodiments of a thermal pad including embodiments that are convertible from a first patient contact area to a second patient contact area. Embodiments of thermal pads can include pads that are expandable, extendable, and/or comprise attachable or removable portions. The TTM system can include embodiments where a second thermal pad is coupled to a first thermal pad.

Abstract: A medical pad for exchanging thermal energy between a targeted temperature management (TTM) fluid and a patient. The medical pad includes a fluid containing layer configured for circulation of a TTM fluid therein. The pad may further include a bistable stiffening structure configured to transition between a first stable shape and a second stable shape. The pad may further include a thermally-conductive compressible foam layer disposed between the fluid containing layer and a patient contact side of the pad. a self-adhering stretchable band configured to secure the pad to the patient. The pad may further include a semi-permeable layer disposed between an underside of the fluid containing layer and a hydrogel layer so that the TTM fluid may migrate from the fluid containing layer to the hydrogel layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, pads, and methods for targeted temperature management. A pad can include a multilayered pad body, a pad inlet connector, and a pad outlet connector. The pad body can include a plurality of separable longitudinal portions, wherein each longitudinal portion of the longitudinal portions includes a conduit, a patient-interfacing layer over the conduit, and an insulation layer over the conduit opposite the patient-interfacing layer. The conduit can be configured to convey a temperature-controlled fluid as a supply fluid from a hydraulic system or convey a return fluid back to the hydraulic system. The patient-interfacing layer can include a thermally conductive medium configured for placement on a patient’s body. The insulation layer can include an insulative foam. The pad inlet connector can be configured for charging the pad with the supply fluid while the pad outlet connector can be configured for discharging the return fluid from the pad.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and a targeted temperature management (TTM) pad to facilitate thermal energy transfer between TTM fluid and a patient. The TTM pad includes a pad portion for placement on the patient and a fluid delivery conduit. The fluid delivery conduit can include a delivery conduit connector at a proximal end thereof and a fluid return conduit extending away from the pad portion. The fluid return conduit can include a return conduit connector at a proximal end thereof, and a connector coupled to a distal end of each of the fluid delivery conduit and the fluid return conduit. The connector can include a membrane configured to cover openings of both of the fluid delivery conduit and the fluid return conduit or includes multiple membranes, wherein the one or more membranes can include a piercing corresponding to each of the fluid delivery conduit and the fluid return conduit.

Abstract: A sealing member for providing a seal between fluid connectors includes a tubular member defining a lumen extending between a first end and a second end. The tubular member may receive a first connector via the first end and a second connector via the second end, and includes an annular wall extending between a first annular portion adjacent the first end and a second annular portion adjacent the second end. The first annular portion may engage the first connector, and the second annular portion may engage the second connector. When a pressure within the lumen is negative, atmospheric acting inward on the annular wall compresses the sealing member to define a contact force between the second annular portion and the second connector sufficient to define a fluid seal between the sealing member and the second connector.

Abstract: A targeted temperature management (TTM) system includes a TTM module configured to provide a TTM fluid and a pad configured to facilitate thermal energy transfer between the TTM fluid and a patient. The system includes a fluid delivery line (FDL) with a hub at the distal end of the FDL. The pad includes a connector including a flapper valve configured to alternate between open and closed positions based on whether the connector is coupled with the FDL hub. The flapper valve in the closed position covers openings of each of the fluid delivery conduit and fluid return conduit when the connector is uncoupled from the FDL hub. The flapper valve is configured to deform into the open position upon coupling of the connector and the FDL hub thereby establishing fluid communication therebetween.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a fluid collection system for collecting and transporting urine away from the body. The system includes a fluid collection device positionable at least proximate to a urethra of a female user. The device includes a fluid impermeable enclosure, a fluid permeable membrane, a reservoir at least partially defined by the enclosure and the membrane, a porous body disposed in the reservoir, and a drain tube coupled to an intermediate region of the enclosure. The reservoir may be configured to receive fluid discharged from the user through the fluid permeable membrane. The tube may be positioned and configured to drain the fluid that flows through the porous body. The system further includes a vacuum source configured to draw fluid from the device by applying at least a partial suction force to the reservoir of the device and a fluid collection container in fluid communication with the tube.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, pads, and methods for targeted temperature management. For example, a pad can include a multilayered pad body, a pad inlet connector, and a pad outlet connector. The pad body can include a conduit layer and a non-adhesive, thermally conductive layer over the conduit layer. The conduit layer can include one or more conduits configured to convey a temperature-controlled fluid as a supply fluid from a hydraulic system of a control module. The one-or-more conduits can also configured to convey the temperature-controlled fluid as a return fluid back to the hydraulic system. The conductive layer can be configured for placement on a portion of a patient's body. The pad inlet connector can include a pad inlet configured for charging the conduit layer with the supply fluid. The pad outlet connector can include a pad outlet configured for discharging the return fluid from the conduit layer.

Abstract: A targeted temperature management (TTM) system for providing a TTM fluid including a thermal pad is disclosed. The pad includes a fluid delivery conduit and a fluid return conduit extending continuously from the pad to the TTM module. Valves may be included in line with fluid delivery and fluid return conduits. The thermal pads include one or more conduit retention devices for binding the fluid conduits together. Methods of using the system are disclosed and include disposing a thermal pad in a storage configuring where the fluid conduits are wound together to form a coil, winding the fluid conduits together to form a coil, binding the windings together with a conduit retention device, and placing the coil underneath a stretchable band of the thermal pad.

Abstract: A targeted temperature management (TTM) system is disclosed that includes a TTM module configured to provide a TTM fluid and a thermal pad configured to facilitate thermal energy transfer between the TTM fluid and a patient. The system further includes a fluid delivery line (FDL) coupled with the TTM module at a proximal end. A hub at the distal end of the FDL includes a delivery hub connector coupled with the delivery conduit connector, a return hub connector couples with the return conduit connector, and a locking mechanism is selectively configurable to alternate between a release configuration and a lock configuration. When the locking mechanism is in the lock configuration, it prevents at least one of separation of the delivery conduit connector from the delivery hub connector or separation of the return conduit connector from the return hub connector.

Abstract: A medical pad for exchanging thermal energy between a targeted temperature management (TTM) fluid and a patient is disclosed. The pad can include a fluid containing layer and a fluid conduit attached therewith via rotatable joint where the joint is configured to facilitate rotation of the fluid conduit with respect to the pad. A method of manufacturing the pad can include coupling a first member of the rotatable joint to a fluid delivery line, coupling the second member to the fluid containing layer, and inserting the first member within an opening of the second member to facilitate a snap-fit retention mechanism between first member and the second member. A method of using the pad can include rotating the fluid delivery line relative to the thermal pad via the rotatable joint when initially applying the pad to the patient or when adjusting an orientation of the pad on the patient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical pad for exchanging thermal energy between a targeted temperature management (TTM) fluid and a patient. The pad includes a top side and a bottom side, as well as a fluid containing layer disposed between the top side and the bottom side, an insulation layer disposed on the top side, and a thermal conduction layer disposed on the bottom side. The pad can be configured to inhibit irritation of the skin of the patient when the pad is applied to the skin. The pad can also include translucent portions to facilitate visual observance of the skin beneath the pad.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, pads, and methods thereof for targeted temperature management. In an example, a pad for targeted temperature management can include a pad body, a conduit system, one or more inlets, and one or more outlets. The pad body can be of a conformable material configured to conform to a body of a patient on the pad. The conduit system can be disposed in the pad body or an overlayer configured for placement over the pad body. The conduit system can include one or more conduits configured to convey a fluid through the pad body or the overlayer. The one-or-more inlets can be configured for charging the conduit system with the fluid, while the one-or-more outlets can be configured for discharging the fluid from the conduit system. Methods of the systems and pads can include methods of use. In another example, a deformable pad can be configured for receiving a neonatal patient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, pads, and methods thereof for targeted temperature management. A first pad can include a multilayered pad body and an inflatable cuff around the pad body. The pad body can include a conformable layer, a conduit layer over the conformable layer, and an insulation layer over the conduit layer. The conformable layer can include a conformable material configured to conform around a limb of a patient. The conduit layer can include one or more conduits configured to convey a fluid through the conduit layer. The insulation layer can be configured to insulate the conduit layer from an ambient temperature of an environment around the patient. The inflatable cuff can be configured to press the pad body against the limb of the patient when the inflatable cuff is inflated. Methods of the systems and pads can include methods of use.

Abstract: Flattened fluid conduits for use in heat exchangers and other systems, and associated methods of manufacture and use are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the fluid conduit for use in heat exchangers can be manufactured by inserting two or more inner tubes into a circular or at least partially circular barrier tube and at least partially flattening at least some length of the assembly. The heat exchanger conduit can include one or more void spaces within the barrier tube and adjacent to the inner tubes which serve to contain any leaks in the inner tubes and vent any leaks to the atmosphere.