The Cooling Vest Could Reduce Brain Damage for Heart Attack Victims
Marina Rotharmel — September 9, 2012 — Lifestyle
References: springwise
A new emergency Cooling Vest could save a serious amount of lives for those that happen to suffer a heart attack. The vest was developed by the Hohenstein Institute, and would minimize brain damage that can happen in a matter of minutes.
This would be incredibly beneficial to heart attack victims. Springwise says, “When a cardiac arrest occurs, the brain ceases to receive blood from the heart, leading to an oxygen deficit that can cause irreversible neurological damage if not dealt with within the minutes following the attack.”
Just like a regular ice pack, you squeeze the vest to create the instant cooling effect. It will then cool down the sufferer when their body temperatures rise.
Just like other first aid tools, this device should be made available to the public soon.
This would be incredibly beneficial to heart attack victims. Springwise says, “When a cardiac arrest occurs, the brain ceases to receive blood from the heart, leading to an oxygen deficit that can cause irreversible neurological damage if not dealt with within the minutes following the attack.”
Just like a regular ice pack, you squeeze the vest to create the instant cooling effect. It will then cool down the sufferer when their body temperatures rise.
Just like other first aid tools, this device should be made available to the public soon.
Trend Themes
1. Life-saving Apparel - The cooling vest can set a new standard in emergency care and prevent irreversible neurological damage.
2. Emergency Medical Technology - The vest demonstrates the need and potential for further innovation in emergency medical gear beyond traditional first aid tools.
3. Innovative Wearable Technology - The cooling vest paves the way for other wearable technologies that can help save lives and improve emergency care.
Industry Implications
1. Medical and Healthcare - There is a need to implement life-saving innovative equipment in hospitals and other healthcare facilities for emergency situations such as cardiac arrest.
2. Sports and Fitness - Athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals can use the cooling vest to treat injuries on the field or during training.
3. Manufacturing and Textile - Manufacturing and textile companies can explore possibilities for creating material and products that can help reduce brain damage in emergency situations.
0.3
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
