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Specialized perfusion protocol for whole-body hyperthermia

  • US 5,476,444 A
  • Filed: 10/04/1994
  • Issued: 12/19/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/04/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for the extracorporeal heating of blood in a patient having veins and arteries for the flow of blood in which extracorporeal hyperthermia is indicated, comprising the steps of:

  • creating an extracorporeal blood circuit;

    catheterizing one of said veins or said arteries;

    connecting said catheterizing vein or artery to said extracorporeal blood circuit, whereby blood flows from said vein or artery into said circuit;

    heating at least some of the blood in said extracorporeal blood circuit to a temperature of at least 46°

    C. by a primary heating means;

    subjecting at least some of the blood in said extracorporeal blood circuit to hemodialysis; and

    returning said heated blood to the patient.

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