WOLF TECHNICAL SERVICES INC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: N171-002

Description

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a growing issue on the modern battlefield as well as training facilities. The brain experiences damage, inflammation, and termination of cell functions when a patient has a TBI. Infection, usually accompanied by an increase in temperature, can exacerbate the after-effects. Studies have shown that cerebroprotection such as quickly cooling the brain can reduce long term effects of brain trauma. The key to therapeutic hypothermia is in the ability to reduce the brains temperature while maintaining a normal 37C in the extremities and core. Often times these injuries are a result of a blast or in conjunction with other peripheral injuries, and the body must maintain its temperature to repair elsewhere. Wolf has conceptualized a non-invasive, therapeutic, neuroprotective solution that can quickly cool the brain temperature while actively monitoring the patients core temperature and thereby regulating the device. The concept is lightweight, portable, and adaptable to all patient sizes and body types. Wolfs cryogenic intranasal cooler utilizes proven chilling technology and readily available materials to maintain a low end user cost. The device is modular and components will be easily field serviced if damaged.