Method of Cold Saline Storage for Prehospital Induced Hypothermia

Abstract

Prehospital refrigeration devices are needed for current and future IH protocols. Low-technology methods in the form of a cooler and ice packs can provide cold saline storage for longer than a full 24-hour shift in a room-temperature ambulance. In extremely hot conditions, 4 degrees C NSS can be maintained for nearly 11 hours using this method. This model exhibits an economical, easily deployable cold saline storage unit.

Prehospital cooling by cold infusion: searching for the optimal infusion regimen

“…It has been shown that appropriate storage of coolant can be ensured by a conventional transportable cooler 11 12. Mader performed a pilot study, testing the temperature stability of 1000 ml NS bags isolated with a SIGG neoprene pouch (Neo+ group) or without one (Neo- group) 13.…”