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Designed by a nurse, Laerdal MediCool is a simple, skin-safe treatment inducing therapeutic hypothermia for improved neurological outcomes for the sudden cardiac arrest patient.

Laerdal MediCool's external fabric cooling kit covers the body and head of the patient. When frozen, Laerdal MediCool is an effective method for cooling via conduction, convection and evaporation.

• Easy and convenient to store and prepare• Simpletouseandfitforpurpose• Clean with no mess or water spills• Cost effective for single patient use• Safe as it's biodegradable, non toxic & latex free• Travel pack available for prehospital / EMS use

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Why the need to Cool?• Anoxic brain injury is a common outcome after cardiac arrest.• Studies have shown a reduction in mortality and improved neurological outcomes after cooling.

A European multicentre trial (HACA Study Group. New Eng J Med 2002;346:549-556) reported that cooling increased the number of patients who survived with favourable neurological outcome from 39% to 55%, and an Australian study (Bernard et al . New Eng J Med 2002; 346: 557-563) reported a similar increase from 26% to 49%.

How does cooling help?• Cooling reduces cerebral oxygen requirements. • Cerebral metabolic rate for oxygen is reduced by 6% for every 1°C reduction in brain temperature. • Chemical reactions associated with reperfusion injury are thought to be suppressed by mild hypothermia.

(Resuscitation 2003; 57: 231-235)

The EvidenceOn the basis of published evidence, ILCOR (International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation) made the following recommendations in October 2002:

• Unconscious adult patients when the initial rhythm was VF and with spontaneous circulation after out of hospital cardiac arrest should be cooled.

• Core body temperature should be cooled to 32-34°C. • Cooled body temperature to be maintained for 12-24 hours.

These recommendations were incorporated in the ERC Guidelines for Resuscitation 2005 with the additional comment that ‘Induced hypothermia might also benefit unconscious adult patients with spontaneous circulation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest from a non-shockable rhythm, or cardiac arrest in hospital’

How to use Laerdal MediCool1. Immerse in water for approximately 30 minutes, dry thoroughly in a towel and freeze in individual bags provided.

(Maximum cold is reached after 2 hours.)2. On admission of a sudden cardiac arrest patient, take one frozen set and place on patient.3. Alternatewithsecondsetevery2hoursandrefreezethefirstset.

Recommendation: Prior to freezing, place small piece of plastic (not provided) between surfaces of cap.

799-00033 Laerdal MediCool Kit $400 (+GST)The MediCool Kit consists of 2 colour coded sets, each comprising of: 1 blanket, 1 cap, 2 groin pads and 2 axilla pads

799-00133 MediCool Travel Bag $60 (+GST)

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Laerdal MediCool

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