Emergency Head Covering Cold Pack for Head Trauma, Concussions, Wounds or Migraines

Abstract

A method and apparatus for the treatment of injuries or pain associated with the head or central nervous system. The present embodiment utilizes a head covering that is activated to produce an endothermic reaction to draw heat from, or apply cold to, the head and central nervous system. Layers are used to accomplish different applications and colors are used to associate with selected sport teams colors or camouflaged as may be required in a battlefield environment.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to a method and apparatus for the treatment of injuries or ailments of the head area including but not limited to head injury, bleeding, concussion, migraine, seizures or heat stroke through the application of accessible cold therapy. It is the intention of the current invention to be used or deployed immediately after sports injuries, injuries on the battlefield, injuries resulting from automobile accidents or other events that result in injury or pain to the head or central nervous system. It is well known that the quick application of cold treatments reduces swelling or reduces pain after events such as injuries to the head. The timely deployment of form fitting cold therapy compress device reduces the effects of an injury and in many instances arrest the injury from worsening. In addition, reoccurring medical conditions such as migraines, seizures or heat prostration will also benefit from a timely application or deplo...

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Benefits of technology

[0015]The present invention addresses the timely deployment, as in an emergency application, of cryotherapeutic or cold therapy treatment for the head. An emergency head covering cold pack helmet reduces pain, arrest swelling, decreases the hyperactivity of the central nervous system, decreases vasodilation during bleeding and other injuries to the head. For example, emergency application of a cryotherapeutic cooling helmet is useful in simply arresting vasodilation during internal bleeding of the head, like a severe contusion.

[0016]It is the intention of the present invention to supply a form fitting head covering secured to the head to aid in the timely application of pressure. The timely application of pressure also helps arrests swelling, decreases the hyperactivity of the central nervous system and decreases vasodilation during bleeding. A form fitting head covering also aids in holding the cryotherapeutic treatment to the head.

[0018]In addition it is the intention of the present invention to provide an insulating layer. Said insulating layer provides some physical and thermal protection for the head. Said insulating layer limits the heat from the environment thus increasing the efficiency of the instant cold pack. Instead of the instant cold pack absorbing heat from the environment the insulating layer only allows heat into the instant cold pack from the head, thus providing greater cooling therapy for the patient's head. In addition, pockets may be attached to said insulating layer so that instant cold packs could be inserted making the emergency head covering reusable, further providing a positive environmental impact.

[0019]In addition it is the intention of the present invention to provide ports positioned on the helmet and around the head. Said ports provide for the transfer of sound, adding additional cold treatments and observation of the head. For example said ports can be used to observe bleeding or other liquids appearing around the head. Also prepositioned ports around the ears can aid the transmission of sound energy or communication with the injured party.

[0020]In addition it is the intention of the present invention to provide seams in the helmet such that by using a connecting material such as a hook and loop fastening components system the emergency head covering may be formed during the deployment event where the said head covering wraps around the head minimizing head movement after the injury.

Problems solved by technology

Advantages of emergency application of cold therapy are well known but not often used because it is difficult to carry ice around and / or the time needed to freeze water or materials for emergency use is time prohibitive.

These flat shapes are difficult to attach to the head area and are difficult to put on and remove, often times requiring long bandages to wrap around the head.

The application of pressure is often times difficult for injuries or ailments of the head.

Form fitting devices for the head are often times not available during emergency situations.

This requires holding it in place which is problematic for attending emergency personnel.

Wrapping a bandage around the head to secure the gauze pad is also problematic since the head is a partial globe in form and wrapping requires significant movement of the head.

This may cause further injury.

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