Infusion systems and methods for introducing fluids into the body within a desired temperature range
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1. A system for infusing a fluid into a patient, the system comprising:
- a volume of fluid;
a temperature altering device in close proximity to the volume of fluid to heat or cool the volume of fluid to a desired temperature;
a positive pressure device to place the volume of fluid under positive pressure while at the desired temperature; and
a transfer member to transfer at least some of the fluid into the patient while at the desired temperature.
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Abstract
The invention provides systems and methods for infusing a fluid into a patient. In one exemplary embodiment, a system comprises a volume of fluid and a temperature altering device in close proximity to the volume of fluid. The temperature altering device is employed to heat or cool the volume of fluid to a desired temperature. A positive pressure device is provided to place the volume of fluid under positive pressure while at the desired temperature. A transfer member is further provided to transfer at least some of the fluid into the patient while at the desired temperature.
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1. A system for infusing a fluid into a patient, the system comprising:
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a volume of fluid;
a temperature altering device in close proximity to the volume of fluid to heat or cool the volume of fluid to a desired temperature;
a positive pressure device to place the volume of fluid under positive pressure while at the desired temperature; and
a transfer member to transfer at least some of the fluid into the patient while at the desired temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for infusing a fluid into a patient, the method comprising:
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providing a volume of liquid which is at an initial temperature;
altering the temperature of the fluid until the fluid is at a desired temperature; and
pressurizing the fluid while at the desired temperature to introduce the fluid into the patient at the desired temperature. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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