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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 04, 2012
Robertus Gerardus Van Oudenallen, Vleuten, NL;
Berend Jan Teunissen, Haaksbergen, NL;
Robertus Gerardus Van Oudenallen, Vleuten, NL;
Berend Jan Teunissen, Haaksbergen, NL;
THE SURGICAL COMPANY INTERNATIONAL B.V., Amersfoort, NL;
Abstract
The invention provides a method of selecting one or more patient temperature regulation tools is provided. The method comprises: providing a database storing one or more properties of each of a plurality of temperature regulation tools; selecting one or more patient temperature regulation tools from the database; calculating an estimated patient heat balance taking into account one or more of the one or more properties of the selected patient temperature regulation tool(s); providing an indication of the estimated patient heat balance; and providing a visual aid illustrating the one or more selected patient temperature regulation tools regulating the temperature of a patient. The method may be used for selecting one or more patient temperature tools for a patient who is to undergo a medical procedure. Additionally or alternatively, the method may be use as an e-learning tool.