WO2014039788A1 - Collier d'immobilisation cervicale avec éléments de refroidissement artériel et procédé d'utilisation de celui-ci - Google Patents

Collier d'immobilisation cervicale avec éléments de refroidissement artériel et procédé d'utilisation de celui-ci Download PDF

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WO2014039788A1
WO2014039788A1 PCT/US2013/058457 US2013058457W WO2014039788A1 WO 2014039788 A1 WO2014039788 A1 WO 2014039788A1 US 2013058457 W US2013058457 W US 2013058457W WO 2014039788 A1 WO2014039788 A1 WO 2014039788A1
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Aqeel A. Sandhu
Michael Burke
Brian J. Seitz
Scott Raybuck
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  • the invention integrates technologies relating to cervical immobilization and to therapeutic induction of mild cerebral hypothermia by transcutaneous cooling of oxygenated blood flowing through carotid arteries.
  • Cervical immobilization collars are often used by first-responders, such as EMTs, to stabilize the neck, head, and spine of a patient immediately after a trauma has occurred. While this procedure is generally effective to prevent further injury, it is helpful to begin to treat the patient's trauma before reaching the hospital.
  • One method of treatment may include cooling the patient's brain. Brain cooling, i.e., reducing brain temperatures by as little as one or two degrees Celsius, produces a neuroprotective effect against deleterious responses associated with brain injuries. This mild cerebral hypothermia inhibits the release of
  • neuroexcitetory amino acids e.g., aspartate and glutamine
  • the neuroprotective effect is most pronounced if brain cooling is affected as soon as possible following an injury.
  • Protocols for first responders generally do not incorporate effective procedures for initiating brain cooling. For example, it is known to apply cold packs to the patient's body, to the groin, skull, and under the arm. This type of cooling, however, imparts systemic cooling, rather than selective cooling, and may not effectively drop the temperature of the patient's brain.
  • a cervical immobilization collar includes a substantially annular support structure having an extended axial length and an anterior opening configured to receive at least one cooling element, wherein the cervical immobilization collar is capable of securing the at least one cooling element within the anterior opening by applying pressure to the at least one cooling element in order to selectively remove heat from at least one of the patient's carotid arteries.
  • the cervical immobilization collar of may also include a securing member that is capable of substantially covering the anterior opening.
  • the securing member is a door.
  • cervical immobilization collar includes at least one pressure member capable of imparting pressure against the at least one first cooling element.
  • the cooling element includes a body-facing panel, an outward-facing panel, and a cooling material disposed between the body-facing panel and the outward facing panel and is capable of producing a temperature of 20°F to 35°F within a minute of activation when measured on a body- facing surface of the body-facing panel and maintaining the temperature for a period of about 15 to about 30 minutes.
  • the cooling material may include about 90 to about 110 g urea and about 45 to about 55 g Carbamakool.
  • the cooling element may also include a lining layer that substantially covers the body-facing surface of the body-facing panel and may be made of a non-woven material.
  • FIG. 1 is perspective view of a cervical immobilization collar.
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of a the cervical immobilization collar.
  • FIG. 3 is a front view of the cervical immobilization collar.
  • FIG. 4 is a top view of a cooling element for use in the cervical immobilization collar.
  • FIG. 5 is a graphical representation of the temperatures obtained by the activated cooling element over time.
  • FIG. 6 is a top view of a cooling element for use with a neck band.
  • FIG. 7 is a rear view of the cervical immobilization collar.
  • FIG. 8 is a front view of another embodiment of the cervical immobilization collar.
  • FIG. 9 is a front view of another embodiment of the cervical immobilization collar.
  • FIG. 10 is a front view of another embodiment of the cervical immobilization collar. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • a cervical immobilization collar 10 may be used to stabilize a patient's spine, neck, and head immediately following a trauma.
  • a cervical immobilization collar 10 for use with cooling elements may generally include a substantially annular support structure 12 with an anterior portion 16, which wraps around the front of the patient's neck, and a posterior portion 18, which wraps around the back of the patient's neck.
  • the anterior portion 16 and the posterior portion 18 may be formed of a single piece of material.
  • the anterior portion 16 and posterior portion 18 may be separate components connected on one or both sides of the neck by a joint or by an attachment mechanism, such as a hook and loop fastener.
  • the substantially annular support structure 12 can be formed (preferably by pour or injection molding) from a variety of materials including plastics, polymers, or carbon or poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide fiber.
  • the annular support structure 12 comprises SCLAIR® 2712 high density polyethylene, manufactured by NOVA Chemicals supplied by Entec Polymers.
  • a hook and loop fastener strap 20 extends from a distal end 22 of the posterior portion 18 for releasably engaging a mating hook-and-loop fastener patch (not shown) mounted on the proximal end 24 of the anterior portion 16 of the substantially annular support structure 12.
  • the anterior portion 16 of the substantially annular support structure 12 may include cheek support structures 26.
  • the cheek support structures 26 may generally extend vertically from the either side of the chin rest 14 and are configured to cover the area generally associated with the patient's cheek.
  • the cheek support structures 26 may be used to prevent significant rotational or lateral movement of the patient's head.
  • the cheek support structures 26 may be formed integrally as a part of the substantially annular support structure 12, as shown, or may be formed separately and mounted on to the substantially annular support structure 12 with an appropriate adhesive or attachment mechanism. In another embodiment (not shown), the annular support structure 12 may not include cheek supports.
  • the cervical immobilization collar 10 also includes an anterior opening 28 in the anterior portion 16 of the substantially annular support structure 12.
  • the anterior opening 28 is defined by the frame of the substantially annular support structure 12.
  • Traditional neck braces may include an opening in the front of the brace, but the opening is generally only large enough to provide access to the patient's trachea in a case of a blocked airway.
  • the anterior opening 28 in the cervical immobilization collar 10 is designed to traverse the front of the patient's neck, exposing both of the patient's carotid artery regions, as opposed to only the trachea region.
  • the cervical immobilization collar 10 may also include a securing member 30, such as a Velcro®, or other suitable fabric, band or a door, that is capable of substantially covering the anterior opening 28.
  • a suitable door may be a single piece, as shown in FIG. 2, or two or more separate pieces, such as a French door configuration.
  • the securing member 30 is a door with a first edge portion attached to the frame of the substantially annular support structure 12 at or about one end, or a first edge portion, of the anterior opening 28 with a hinge 32, or other appropriate fastening mechanism. It is also contemplated that the cervical immobilization collar 10 may not include a separate securing member 30.
  • a two part hinge may be used to secure the securing member 30 to the substantially annular support structure 12.
  • the first part of the hinge 34 may be integrally formed as part of the frame of the substantially annular support structure 12.
  • the first part of the hinge 34 may comprise from one, and preferably three, elastically deformable flanges.
  • the second part of the hinge 36 may be integrally formed as part of the first edge portion of the securing member 30. The second part of the hinge 36 may snapped in to place within the first part of the hinge 34 by deforming the flanges.
  • the second part of the hinge 36 is rotatable within the flanges of the first part of the hinge 34 so that the securing member 30 may be opened and closed, relative to the frame of the substantially annular support structure 12.
  • the hinge 32 may be a living hinge (not shown) that is integrally formed between the first edge portion of the securing member 30 and the frame of the annular support structure 12.
  • a second edge portion of the securing member 30 may be fastened to the frame of the substantially annular support structure 12 at a second edge portion of the anterior opening 28 with second hook and loop fastener strap 38 (shown in FIG. 3), which extends from the second edge portion of the securing member 30, and a mating hook-and-loop fastener patch (not shown) mounted on or about the frame of the substantially annular support structure 12 at or near the second edge portion of the anterior opening 28.
  • the closure may also be effectuated with a snap fit mechanism; pressure fit mechanisms, buttons, latches, adhesives, or other appropriate fastening mechanism.
  • the anterior opening 28 extends substantially across the majority of the anterior portion 16 of the substantially annular support structure 12.
  • the immobilization collar 10 must be strong enough to support the patient's neck and prevent flexion, or movement in which the chin is lowered down toward the chest. In traditional neck braces, this strength is provided by the structural material between the chin rest and the bottom of the brace. However, the large anterior opening 28, and lack of structural material between the chin rest 14 and the bottom of the collar 10, may compromise the strength and support provided by the immobilization collar 10, particularly in the vertical plane. Thus, the patient may be able to move their head up and down, even when wearing the collar 10. In order to provide the needed support and, thus, significantly hinder the patient's ability to move their head up and down, support members are built into the substantially annular support structure 12.
  • a horizontally protruding ledge 40 may extend
  • the ledge 40 may be integrally formed as part of the annular support structure 12 and may preferably extend across the entire anterior portion 16 of the frame of the substantially annular support structure 12.
  • the securing member 30 may include a shelf 44 that extends perpendicularly from the top edge of the securing member 30, as shown in FIG. 1, inward toward the patient's body.
  • the shelf 44 may be integrally formed as part of the securing member 30.
  • the shelf 44 may also include gaps 46 that allow the shelf 44, as part of the securing member 30, to bend during use.
  • Lateral ribs 50a and 50b may be included as well to add structural support to the anterior portion of the annular support structure 12. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the lateral ribs 50a and 50b are integrally formed on the exterior surface of the annular support structure 12 and extend from under the apex of the cheek support structures 26 and abut the ledge 40. As shown in FIG. 3, lateral rib 50b may be formed of two separate pieces, a first extending from the apex of the cheek support 26 and a second extending up from the ledge 40, to accommodate the hook and loop fastener on the securing member 30.
  • the collar 10 may be comprised of material that is strong enough to prevent flexation.
  • the collar 10 may be made of high-density
  • HDPE high-density polyethylene
  • LDPE low-density polyethylene
  • Suitable polyethylene material is commercially available from Laszeray Technologies, Inc. in North Royalton, Ohio. In this embodiment, it would be unnecessary to include the lateral ribs 50a and 50b or other structural supports in the collar 10 to prevent the anterior opening 28 from collapsing when the collar 10 is in use.
  • the cervical immobilization collar 10 may be used in conjunction with at least one cooling element 52.
  • the cooling element 52 shown in FIG. 4, may have a shape that is substantially similar, or slightly larger, than the shape of the anterior opening 28, although the shape may take other forms, and may have a flexible, rigid, or quasi-rigid structure.
  • the cooling element 52 may include a body-facing panel 54 and an outward- facing panel (not shown).
  • the panels may be comprised of a film-like, or other suitable, material.
  • the body-facing panel 54 and the outward-facing panel may be secured at their edges with a heat- activated adhesive seal or other appropriate sealing mechanism.
  • the cooling element 52 may be separate from, integral with, or affixed to the cervical immobilization collar 10.
  • the cooling element 52 is separate from the cervical immobilization collar 10.
  • the body-facing panel 54 and the outward- facing panel may be formed of one sheet of material that is folded in half and sealed at its open edges or two sheets of material that are sealed along all of their edges.
  • the cooling element 52 may include cooling material, such as one that produces endothermic reactions, previously chilled gels, or other materials having the capacity to absorb heat. Once the components of the endothermic packs are mixed or the element is otherwise activated, the cooling element 52 is preferably put into immediate use.
  • the panels may include a lining layer, that covers at least the body-facing panel 54 of the cooling element 52 that comes into contact with the patient's neck.
  • the lining layer may substantially cover the body-facing panel 54 of the cooling element 52.
  • both panels of the cooling element 52 are covered with the lining layer.
  • the lining layer may be made of fabric, for example a non-woven material. It should be appreciated that the lining layer may be made of any material capable of providing comfort and preventing skin irritation, skin degradation, and potential frostbite.
  • the lining layer may be adhered to the panels or may be detachable.
  • the panels of the cooling element include a lining layer comprised of a non-woven material that is adhered to one or both of the panels.
  • the panels may be comprised of a film-like material.
  • a 0.007 mm non-woven lining layer is laminated onto a 2.5 mm linear low density white polyethylene film to form both panels of the cooling element 52.
  • the water permeability of the panels may be 0.41 grams/lOOsq in/24 hrs and the oxygen gas permeability may be less than 9.0 cc/100 sq in/24 hrs.
  • the cooling element 52 may be approximately 10 to about 12 inches long and may include about 90 to about 110 g urea, about 45 to about 55 g
  • the cooling element 52 may be about 10 inches long and include about 100 g urea, about 50 g CarbamakoolTM, and water.
  • the cooling element 36 may be about 11 inches long and include about 110 g urea, about 55 g CarbamakoolTM, and water.
  • the cooling element 52 also includes a liquid-filled, preferably water, frangible packet (not shown).
  • the liquid-filled packet is also sealed between the panels of the cooling element 52.
  • the cooling material in the cooling element preferably reaches a temperature of 20°F to 45°F, desirably 25°F to 35°F, within a minute of activation, and maintains the temperature for a period of about 10 to about 30 minutes, preferably from about 15 to about 20 minutes.
  • Suitable cooling materials for the cooling elements 52 are available from Nortech Labs, 125 Sherwood Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735.
  • the cooling element 52 including a fabric lining layer laminated to the panels, allows the user to place the cooling element 52 directly on the skin of the patient for up to 20 to 30 minutes. Moreover, laminating, or otherwise adhering, the fabric lining layer to the panels film prevents the cooling element 52 from slipping out of place and away from the carotid arteries when in use against the patient's neck.
  • the reduced temperature produced by the mixture of urea, CarbamakoolTM, and water is measured on the outer surface of the cooling element 52.
  • the temperature that the patient comes in contact with is measured to evaluate the amount of heat extraction effectuated by the cooling element 52.
  • Using a fabric lining layer insulates the cooling element 52, and therefore the internal capacity of the cooling element 52 and the amount of urea and CarbamakoolTM used therein is important to properly extract heat from the patient's carotid arteries.
  • samples A-E were tested. Each sample was 10 inches in length and included 100 g urea, and 50 g CarbamakoolTM. Both panels of samples A-E were comprised of a 0.007 mm non- woven lining layer laminated onto a 2.5 mm linear low density white polyethylene film.
  • the lined cooling element 52 (labeled as Series 1) surprisingly reached an average temperature of 31.46°F within one minute of being activated (as shown in FIG. 5 at minute 2).
  • the cooling element continues to cool to an average low of 27.14°F within 4 minutes of activation and remains under 35°F for at least 30 minutes.
  • the control cold packs by Medlogix (FIG. 5, Series 2), even without a lining layer, do not achieve the desired average temperature within a minute of activation.
  • the Medlogix cold packs, as shown in Series 2 did not reach the desired temperature, but remain at an average of between 45°F and 50°F.
  • the cooling element 52 may also be used without the cooling collar 10 to treat pain or to impart selective brain cooling via the carotid arteries when head and neck injury are not suspected.
  • the cooling element may be used in a neck band configuration that comprises a cooling element 52 and a left wing 62 and a right wing 64 attached to each end of the cooling element.
  • the cooling pack 52 may be activated and placed over the patient's carotid arteries, with the wings 62, 64 may be wrapped around the patient's neck and attached to one another in the posterior of the neck with a suitable attachment mechanism, such as a hook and loop fastener (not shown).
  • the cooling element 52 may include one or more endothermic packs, such as those containing compartments of ammonium nitrate and water separated by rupturable membranes. In this embodiment, deforming the cooling elements 52 so as to apply differential pressure between the compartments or to otherwise break the membrane can activate such cooling elements 52.
  • the cervical immobilization collar 10 is placed around a patient's neck, and the cooling element 52 is activated and placed in the anterior opening 28.
  • the securing member 30 may be placed over anterior opening 28, securing the cooling element 52 between the securing member 30 and the patient's neck.
  • the collar 10 may not include a securing member 30.
  • the substantially annular support structure 12 itself is capable of securing one or more cooling elements 52 between the support structure 12 and the patient's neck.
  • the cooling element 52 will generally overlie the carotid arteries of the patient's neck and function as a heat extractor for withdrawing heat from blood flowing through the patient's carotid arteries.
  • the cooling element 52 conforms to the particularities of individual patient's necks, thereby maximizing skin contact area for more efficiently withdrawing heat from neck tissues adjacent to the carotid arteries.
  • the cooling element 52 conforms to the patient's neck by using pressure members 56 mounted on a body- facing surface of the securing member 30.
  • the cooling element 52 conforms to the patient's neck because of the pressure applied by the annular support structure 12 when securely fastened around the patient's neck.
  • the securing member 30 may have a body-facing surface and an outward-facing surface (shown in FIG. 2).
  • the body- facing surface may include two spaced-apart, pyramid-shaped pressure members 56 that extend toward the user.
  • the pressure members 56 may be formed of other shapes, including blocks, tubes, or any other suitable shape extends toward the patient's neck when the securing member 30 is placed over the anterior opening.
  • the pressure members 56 are placed on the body-facing surface in a position that, when the collar 10 is in use, exerts pressure on the cooling element 52 to maximize skin contact in the carotid artery area.
  • the pressure members 56 may be integrally formed with the body-facing surface of the securing member 30 or may be attached to the body- facing surface of the securing member 30 by suitable means, including an adhesive.
  • the pressure member 56 may be integrally formed with the securing member 30.
  • the pressure members 56 may be made of foam, plastic, or other suitable material. In one embodiment, the pressure members 56 may be made of a 2.8 lb. density open cell urethane foam. The pressure members 56 should be formed so that the pressure exerted on the patient's carotid arties does not block the patient's airway.
  • a foam layer 58 lines the body-facing surface of the substantially annular support structure 12 to provide a better fit with the patient's neck.
  • the foam layer may be formed of an open or closed cell foam, or other suitable material.
  • the substantially annular support structure 12 and the foam layer 58 include a rear, rectangular opening 60 within posterior portion 18 to provide access to the rear of the patient's neck in case there is a need for additional medical procedures. In an alternative embodiment, there is no opening in the posterior portion 18 of the device.
  • the cervical immobilization collar 10 may not include a separate securing member 30.
  • the cooling element (not shown) may have a horizontal length that is sufficient to span the anterior opening 28 of the annular support structure 12.
  • the cooling element may be secured to the support structure 12 by tucking the vertical end portions of the cooling element between the neck of the patient and the annular support structure 12 at the first edge portion 66 and the second edge portion 68 of the anterior opening 28.
  • more than one cooling element 52 may be used by placing at least a portion of a first cooling element 52 between the neck of a patient and the annular support structure 12 at the first edge portion 66 of the anterior opening 28 and at least a portion of a second cooling element 52 between the neck of the patient and the annular support structure 12 at the second edge portion 68 of the anterior opening 28.
  • separate cooling elements are used to cover the patient's left and right common carotid arteries.
  • the cooling element 52 may include hook and loop fasteners on either vertical side that could be secured to the first edge portion 66 and the second edge portion 68 of the anterior opening.
  • the securing member(s) 30 may be integrally formed with the annular support structure.
  • the annular support structure 12 may include a securing member 30 integrally formed with the annular support structure 12 that covers each of the patient's carotid arties.
  • the size of the anterior opening 28 may generally be smaller than the anterior opening 28 shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 1- 3 and 7.
  • the cooling element(s) are secured over the carotid arteries of the patient by tucking portions of the cooling element between the annular support structure 12 and the patient's neck.
  • the securing members 30 provide additional support and pressure against the cooling element to effectively extract heat from the blood in the patient's carotid arteries, thereby selectively cooling the brain.
  • the integral securing members 30 may arch slightly from the plane of the annular support structure 12 to provide space for the cooling element to fit therein without applying too much pressure to the patient's neck.
  • Pressure members 56 may also be placed on the body-facing surface of the securing members 30 to provide additional support.
  • the cervical immobilization collar 10 may not include an anterior opening. In this embodiment, the portion of the annular support structure 12 that traverses the patient's carotid arteries would arch slightly away from the patient in order to allow room for the cooling element 52 to be placed between the annular support structure 12 and the patient.
  • the cooling element 52 may be attached to the annular support structure 12.
  • the body-facing surface (not shown) and the outward- facing surface 70 of the cooling element 52 may span and be attached at the edges of the anterior opening 28 of the support structure 12.
  • a suitable cooling material such as a hydrogel, may be continuously pumped into and circulated throughout the cooling element.
  • the cooling material may be provided to the cervical immobilization collar assembly through an input line 72, or by any other suitable mechanism.
  • the cervical immobilization collar 10 may incorporate a sensor (not shown) mounted in the vicinity of one of the patient's carotid triangle for monitoring one or more circulatory parameters such as arterial oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure, and blood temperature.
  • a sensor mounted in the vicinity of one of the patient's carotid triangle for monitoring one or more circulatory parameters such as arterial oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure, and blood temperature.
  • a recording device (not shown) can be located elsewhere inside or outside the collar for recording information collected by the sensors.
  • Other sensors can be mounted elsewhere in the collar for monitoring various body parameters, including body temperature, or for monitoring performance of the immobilization collar itself.
  • a temperature gauge such as a thermochromic strip, can be used for monitoring the temperature of the collar or the cooling element.
  • a display may be placed on the outside surface of the anterior portion of the same cervical immobilization collar.
  • the display can be used for monitoring the circulatory data collected by the sensor as well as other data collected by other sensors mounted in the collar.
  • a communications port (not shown) can also be formed in the collar for transferring data from the one or more sensors to an external device.
  • the cervical immobilization collar makes possible a new protocol for treating patients, including patients suffering from pain, head trauma, heart attack, ischemic attack, headache, epilepsy, heat stroke, concussion, or similar conditions. It is envisioned that the protocol may be employed by emergency medical technicians or at hospitals, for home use, by athletic trainers, or the like.
  • the treatment centers on installing a cervical immobilization collar around a patient's neck having facility for limiting rotation and compaction of the patient's cervical vertebrae and using the cooling element with the collar to impart selective cooling of the brain via the carotid arties.
  • the protocol uses vasodilatation of the patient's carotid arties to evoke selective central core brain cooling and mild hypothermia, as opposed to systemic cooling of the body.
  • vasodilatation of the patient's carotid arties to evoke selective central core brain cooling and mild hypothermia, as opposed to systemic cooling of the body.
  • the larger blood vessels of the body appear to respond by dilating, allowing increased cooled blood to circulate to the brain from the carotid arties
  • the protocol may include determining the size of collar 10 that the patient requires. Available sizes include conventional no neck, short, regular, and tall cervical immobilization collars.
  • the collar 10 is then applied to the patient and the securing member 30 is opened.
  • the cooling element 52 is then activated by breaking the liquid filled packet and shaking the cooling element 52 for about 15 to about 20 seconds.
  • the cooling element 52 is then placed in the anterior opening 28 in the frame of the substantially annular support structure 12 and may be secured to the patient's neck by placing the securing member 30 substantially over the anterior opening 28.
  • the cooling element 52 is in thermal transcutaneous communication with at least one of the patient's carotid arteries through an anterior portion of the patient's neck, thus initiating a flow of heat from the one or more carotid arteries through the anterior portion of the patient's neck to the cooling element and the reducing temperature of the patient's brain without inducing systemic hypothermia.
  • the cooling element 52 should be left in place for approximately 20, but no more than 30 minutes, at which time the first cooling element should be removed and a new cooling element activated and placed within the collar as described above. This protocol may be repeated as needed.
  • the protocol can also include monitoring one or more parameters related to circulatory performance of the patient through one or more sensors carried by the immobilization collar.
  • the monitored parameters can include oxygen saturation, pulse rate, blood pressure, or blood temperature. Sensors can also be used to monitor the thermal performance of the cooling element.
  • the protocol of claim can also include measuring a pulse rate of the patient manually by temporarily displacing the cooling element from an opening in the collar over the patient's carotid triangle.
  • the cooling elements could be mounted on both the anterior and posterior portions of the cervical immobilization collar to extract heat from larger portions of the patients' necks.
  • the cooling of both carotid arteries is generally preferred, but the cooling elements could also be fashioned for cooling just one of the carotid arteries, leaving the other carotid artery exposed for other purposes.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour refroidir sélectivement le cerveau d'un patient qui comprend un collier d'immobilisation cervicale comprenant une structure de support sensiblement annulaire ayant une longueur axiale étendue et une ouverture antérieure. Le collier peut comprendre en outre un composant de fixation capable de recouvrir substantiellement l'ouverture antérieure et au moins un composant de pression. Le collier d'immobilisation peut être utilisé pour fixer un élément de refroidissement à la partie antérieure du cou d'un patient, refroidissant le sang dans les artères carotides du patient.
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