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Method and apparatus for patient temperature control employing administration of anti-shivering agents

  • US 20030060863A1
  • Filed: 08/09/2002
  • Published: 03/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/09/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of changing the temperature of a human body, comprising:

  • inserting a catheter having a heat transfer element into a vein of a patient;

    circulating a working fluid through the catheter and the heat transfer element, the working fluid having a temperature different from the patient temperature;

    administering a therapeutic amount of meperidine, whereby shivering is lessened.

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