The CGX1 device is constructed of biocompatible materials and powered by a controlled release of pressurised coolant gas. It is inert, non-toxic, and non-flammable.
We want CGX1 to be as easy to use as possible, and we think that we have perfected a design that fulfils that requirement.CGX1 is designed to be as simple and intuitive as possible to deploy, enabling a wide range of users to operate the device with minimal training.
CGX1 is a powerful device and will immediately initiate patient cooling. Your organisation will have protocols for evaluating patient core temperature, and we encourage you to follow these. We recommend that patient temperature is measured using an approved third-party rectal thermometer. The cooling power of the CGX1 can be readily adjusted by removing the pad as required. Remove completely once patient temperature reaches 38.6°C (101.5°F). However, it is important not to allow patient rewarming.
Cooling is immediate! The process starts as soon as the gas is released from the cylinder into the pad.
CGX1 is designed for use in emergency situations, and therefore it is extremely likely to become contaminated with body fluids, so reuse is not recommended. However, the gas cylinder is fully recyclable, and once fully depleted, should be processed in line with your local recycling procedures.
No! CGX1 requires no specialist storage, pre-praperation or additional resources. The device can be stored within its wide designated storage temperature range, as marked on the packaging.
The CGX1 pad can be disposed of with normal waste and should be discarded immediately after use. In the event that they may have been in contact with body fluids during use, we recommend that they are disposed of as clinically contaminated waste. The gas cylinder is recyclable and, once fully depleted, should be disposed of in accordance with your recycling procedures.
We recommend that an ambulance service should carry sufficient stock for each ambulance to be equipped with at least one CGX1 device with an additional 10% in stock for replenishment. Thus a service with 200 ambulances needs 220 CGX1 units; 200 in vehicles and another 20 in store. For other access, we recommend that in high-temperature environments a CGX1 device should be no more than 10 minutes away. Be careful when calculating this time that allowance is made for building height and access. The reason we recommend 10 minutes is that this is a reasonable balance between medical urgency and stocking and logistics requirements. Once a person develops heatstroke, deterioration can be very rapid and the time to commence cooling is critical.
CGX1 is designed to be temporarily removed when defibrillation is required.
CGX1 is designed to be temporarily removed when external defibrillation is required.
It doesn’t need any! The compressed gas cylinder is where the CGX1 gets its power from.
Cooling requires energy. In a hospital this can be achieved using mains electricity to run refrigeration units but this is impractical outside of hospital. Ice and cool boxes have been conventionally used but start warming immediately after they are taken outside. The CGX1 device overcomes these issues by remaining inactive until the cold gas is introduced to the pads from the cylinder. The cooling starts immediately without any need for external power or additional resources.
CGX1 is an emergency first-aid treatment. Seconds count if organs are in imminent danger of sustaining damage. The quicker core body cooling can be added to basic life support, the better the outcome. Waiting for an ambulance loses that vital early window of opportunity.