Arctic Sun medical device

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Arctic Sun Medical Device

The Arctic Sun medical device is a non-invasive, patient-friendly targeted temperature management system used in hospitals and medical facilities. It is designed to monitor and control a patient's temperature within a range of 32°C to 38.5°C, with the aim of preventing or reducing the risk of brain damage following cardiac arrest or other traumatic brain injuries.

Pronunciation

Arctic Sun: /ˈɑːrktɪk sʌn/

Etymology

The term "Arctic Sun" is a combination of two English words. "Arctic" is derived from the Greek word arktikos, meaning "near the bear, northern," and "Sun" is from the Old English sunne. The name likely refers to the device's ability to cool (Arctic) and warm (Sun) a patient's body temperature.

Function

The Arctic Sun medical device uses a method known as Targeted Temperature Management (TTM), formerly referred to as therapeutic hypothermia. This involves the controlled cooling of a patient's body temperature to improve outcomes after periods of cardiac arrest or brain injury. The device uses adhesive, water-circulating pads that are applied to the patient's skin, allowing for precise temperature control.

Related Terms

  • Targeted Temperature Management: A method of treatment involving the controlled cooling or warming of a patient's body temperature.
  • Cardiac Arrest: A sudden loss of blood flow resulting from the failure of the heart to pump effectively.
  • Brain Injury: Any injury occurring in the brain of a living organism.
  • Non-Invasive: A procedure that does not require incisions into the body or the removal of tissue.

Usage

The Arctic Sun medical device is primarily used in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and Emergency Departments (EDs). It is used for patients who have experienced cardiac arrest, stroke, or other forms of brain injury where controlling body temperature can improve patient outcomes.

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski