Disclosed is a transportable apparatus that maintains a large volume of a
cold solution at a preset low temperature and rapidly delivers it to an
irresuscitable patient's thoracic aorta at a preset and controlled flow
rate, while monitoring pressure and eliminating the introduction of air
embolisms into the patient, for the purpose of inducing profound
hypothermia and suspended animation until proper treatment of the patient
is available. The induction of suspended animation is intended for
preservation of viability of the brain, heart, and organs for subsequent
repair and resuscitation or for organ harvesting. The procedure may be
performed by emergency personnel on the scene of an accident and/or while
the patient is being transported in an emergency vehicle, or while in a
hospital.