Removable, conforming device for cooling the cortical surface.
A technique for cooling the cerebral cortex is described. It makes use of a neoprene bladder through which cold fluids is circulated. The flexible bladder is contained within a cylinder permanently attached to the skull. The bladder itself can be quickly installed and removed and conforms to the cortical surface with minimal pressure.
D000818:Animals; D001931:Brain Mapping / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002415:Cats; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000502:physiology*; D003080:Cold Temperature; D009474:Neurons / Q000502:physiology