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Chill-out device may protect brain during heart attacks

RhinoChill, already approved for use in Europe, passes safety tests, but more study is needed to determine the extent of its benefits

By Laura Beil

- More than 2 years ago

A portable, backpack-sized device that infuses supercooled mist through the nose appears safe in early tests, and may eventually offer a way to help protect patients from neurological damage following a heart attack.