Transportable life support system

Claim 2

A transportable life support system comprising: a) a base including: i) a ventilator having a means for supplying and maintaining delivery of air, said means constructed so as to direct air down a patient's trachea and lungs, said ventilator may or may not have a carbon dioxide scrubber constructed so as to remove carbon dioxide from expired air when rebreathing of carbon dioxide may be a hazard, a means for filtering intake and exhaust air of contaminants, said ventilator constructed so as to ventilate said patient; ii) an oxygen source connected to said ventilator, said oxygen source constructed so as to provide oxygen to said patient; iii) an environmental control unit having a means for providing contaminant-free air to the unit, said unit constructed so as to control said patient's temperature; iv) a suction unit constructed so as to remove unwanted fluids from the patient; v) a defibrillator constructed so as to provide cardioversion for correcting life threatening arrhythmias; vi) a monitor comprising a touch screen constructed so as to display vital signs of the patient; vii) a receiver/transmitter connected to said monitor, said receiver/transmitter constructed so as to transmit information to, and receive information from, a remote location; viii) an on-board computer connected to said ventilator, said oxygen source, and said environmental control unit, said monitor and said receiver/transmitter so as to control care administered to the patient; and ix) a power source constructed to operate said ventilator, said oxygen source, said environmental control unit, said suction unit, said defibrillator, said on-board computer, said monitor and said receiver transmitter; b) a stretcher removably attached to the base; and c) a canopy connected to the base, said canopy and base constructed so as to form a fluid impermeable seal.

Claim 3

The device of claim 1, wherein said means for supplying and maintaining delivery of air is selected from a group consisting of a laryngeal mask airway and an endotracheal tube.

Claim 4

The device of claim 2, wherein said means for filtering intake and exhaust air of contaminants in said ventilator and said means for providing contaminant-free air to the environmental control unit comprise at least one NBC type filter.

Claim 5

The device of claim 3, wherein said oxygen source is an oxygen generator.

Claim 6

The device of claim 4, where said environmental control unit further comprises a body temperature sensor.

Claim 7

The device of claim 5, where said body temperature sensor is selected from a group consisting of an axillary probe, a rectal probe, and a tympanic sensor.

Claim 8

The device of claim 6, wherein said power source further comprises at least one rechargeable battery and a connector constructed so as to receive external power and where said connector is connected to said at least one battery.

Claim 9

The device of claim 7, wherein said canopy comprises a hard shell.

Claim 10

The device of claim 8, where said environmental control unit comprises a heating/cooling pad.

Claim 11

The device of claim 9, where said heating/cooling pad further comprises a temperature sensor, said temperature sensor constructed so as to provide said on-board computer with a temperature reading of said heating/cooling pad.

Claim 12

The device of claim 10, where said heating/cooling pad further includes a thermally-controlled fluid constructed so as to circulate through said pad.

Claim 13

The device of claim 8, where said environmental control unit further comprises a temperature probe, said temperature probe constructed so as to measure the temperature of air circulating within said transportable life support system.

Claim 14

The device of claim 12, where said temperature probe is selected from a group consisting of a thermocouple and a thermistor.

Claim 15

A transportable life support system comprising: a) a base including: i) a ventilator having a means for supplying and maintaining delivery of air, said means constructed so as to direct air down a patient's trachea and lungs, said ventilator may or may not have a carbon dioxide scrubber constructed so as to remove carbon dioxide from expired air when rebreathing of carbon dioxide may be a hazard, a means for filtering intake and exhaust air of contaminants, said ventilator constructed so as to ventilate said patient; ii) an oxygen source connected to said ventilator, said oxygen source constructed so as to provide oxygen to said patient; iii) an environmental control unit having a means for providing contaminant-free air to the unit, said unit constructed so as to control said patient's temperature; iv) a suction unit constructed so as to remove unwanted fluids from the patient; v) a defibrillator constructed so as to provide cardioversion for correcting life threatening arrhythmias; vi) a monitor comprising a touch screen constructed so as to display any vital signs of the patient; vii) a receiver/transmitter connected to said monitor, said receiver/transmitter constructed so as to transmit information to, and receive information from, a remote location; viii) an on-board computer connected to said ventilator, said oxygen source, and said environmental control unit, said monitor and said receiver/transmitter so as to control care administered to the patient; and ix) a power source constructed to operate said ventilator, said oxygen source, said environmental control unit, said suction unit, said defibrillator, said on-board computer, said monitor and said receiver transmitter; b) a stretcher removably attached to the base; and c) a canopy connected to the base said canopy and base constructed so as to form a fluid impermeable seal.

Claim 16

A transportable life support system comprising: a) a base including: i) a ventilator having a means for supplying and maintaining delivery of air, said means constructed so as to direct air down a patient's trachea and lungs, said ventilator may or may not have a carbon dioxide scrubber constructed so as to remove carbon dioxide from expired air when rebreathing of carbon dioxide may be a hazard, a means for filtering intake and exhaust air of contaminants, said ventilator constructed so as to ventilate said patient; ii) an oxygen source connected to said ventilator, said oxygen source constructed so as to provide oxygen to said patient; iii) an environmental control unit having a means for providing contaminant-free air to the unit, said unit constructed so as to control said patient's temperature; iv) a suction unit constructed so as to remove unwanted fluids from the patient; v) a defibrillator constructed so as to provide cardioversion for correcting life threatening arrhythmias; vi) a monitor comprising a touch screen constructed so as to display any vital signs of the patient; vii) a receiver/transmitter connected to said monitor, said receiver/transmitter constructed so as to transmit information to, and receive information from, a remote location; viii) an on-board computer connected to said ventilator, said oxygen source, and said environmental control unit, said monitor and said receiver/transmitter so as to control care administered to the patient; and ix) a power source constructed to operate said ventilator, said oxygen source, said environmental control unit, said suction unit, said defibrillator, said on-board computer, said monitor and said receiver transmitter; b) a stretcher removably attached to the base; and c) a canopy connected to the base said canopy and base constructed so as to form a fluid impermeable seal.

Claim 17

The device of claim 14, wherein said means for supplying and maintaining delivery of air is selected from a group consisting of a laryngeal mask airway and an endotracheal tube.

Claim 18

The device of claim 15, wherein said means for filtering intake and exhaust air of contaminants in said ventilator and said means for providing contaminant-free air to the environmental control unit comprise at least one NBC type filter.

Claim 19

The device of claim 16, wherein said oxygen source is an oxygen generator.

Claim 20

The device of claim 17, where said environmental control unit further comprises a body temperature sensor.

Claim 21

The device of claim 18, where said body temperature sensor is selected from a group consisting of an axillary probe, a rectal probe, and a tympanic sensor.

Claim 22

The device of claim 19, wherein said power source further comprises at least one rechargeable battery and a connector constructed so as to receive external power and where said connector is connected to said at least one battery.

Claim 23

The device of claim 20, wherein said canopy comprises a soft shell.

Claim 24

The device of claim 21, wherein said soft-shell canopy is opaque and constructed so as to comprise reflective and insulative properties.

Claim 25

The device of claim 22, wherein said soft-shell canopy further comprises a clear plastic window.

Claim 26

The device of claim 16, wherein said soft-shell canopy further comprises pleats.

Claim 27

The device of claim 24, wherein said soft-shell canopy further comprises at least one fastening means.

Claim 28

The device of claim 25, where said environmental control unit comprises a heating/cooling pad.

Claim 29

The device of claim 26, where said heating/cooling pad further comprises a temperature sensor, said temperature sensor constructed so as to provide said on-board computer with a temperature reading of said heating/cooling pad.

Claim 30

The device of claim 27, where said heating/cooling pad further includes a thermally-controlled fluid constructed so as to circulate through said pad.

Claim 31

The device of claim 25, where said environmental control unit further comprises a temperature probe, said temperature probe constructed so as to measure the temperature of air circulating within said transportable life support system.

Claim 32

The device of claim 29, where said temperature probe is selected from a group consisting of a thermocouple and a thermistor.

Claim 33

A transportable life support system comprising: a) a base including: i) a ventilator having a means for supplying and maintaining delivery of air, said means constructed so as to direct air down a patient's trachea and lungs, said ventilator may or may not have a carbon dioxide scrubber constructed so as to remove carbon dioxide from expired air when rebreathing of carbon dioxide may be a hazard, a means for filtering intake and exhaust air of contaminants, said ventilator constructed so as to ventilate said patient; ii) an oxygen source connected to said ventilator, said oxygen source constructed so as to provide oxygen to said patient; iii) a environmental control unit having a means for providing contaminant-free air to the unit, said unit constructed so as to control said patient's temperature; iv) a suction unit constructed so as to remove unwanted fluids from the patient; v) a defibrillator constructed so as to provide cardioversion for life threatening arrhythmias; vi) a monitor comprising a touch screen constructed so as to display any vital signs of the patient; vii) a receiver/transmitter connected to said monitor, said receiver/transmitter constructed so as to transmit information to, and receive information from, a remote location; viii) a pulse-oximetry sensor constructed so as to measure the patient's hemoglobin oxygen saturation level; ix) an electrocardiogram sensor constructed so as to monitor the patient's heart rate; x) an oscillometric blood pressure sensor constructed so as to monitor the patient's blood pressure; xi) an inspired/expired oxygen sensor constructed so as to measure oxygen levels with the patient's airway; xii) a carbon dioxide sensor constructed so as to measure carbon dioxide levels within the patient's airway and further constructed so as to validate proper placement or patency of an endotracheal tube positioned in the patient's airway; xiii) an airway pressure sensor constructed so as to measure airway pressure and provide feedback to the ventilator in order to prevent the deleterious effects of hyperinflation; xiv) an iv infusion pump constructed to provide a resuscitation fluid to the patient; xv) a drug infusion pump constructed to provide medications to the patient; xvi) an on-board computer connected to said ventilator said oxygen source, said environmental control unit, said monitor, said receiver/transmitter, said pulse-oximetry sensor, said electrocardiogram sensor, said oscillometric blood pressure sensor, said inspired/expired oxygen sensor, said carbon dioxide sensor, said airway pressure sensor, said iv infusion pump and said drug infusion pump so as to control care administered to the patient; wherein said inspired/expired oxygen sensor and pulse oximetry sensor constructed so as to guide oxygen delivery to said patient; and xvii) a power source constructed to operate said ventilator, said oxygen source, said environmental control unit, said suction unit, said defibrillator, said on-board computer, said monitor, said receiver/transmitter, said pulse oximetry sensor, said electrocardiogram sensor, said oscillometric blood pressure sensor, said inspired/expired oxygen sensor, said carbon dioxide sensor, said airway pressure sensor, said iv infusion pump and said drug infusion pump; b) a stretcher removably attached to the base; and c) a canopy connected to the base said canopy and base constructed so as to form a fluid impermeable seal.

Claim 34

A transportable life support system comprising: a) a base including: i) a ventilator having a means for supplying and maintaining delivery of air, said means constructed so as to direct air down a patient's trachea and lungs, said ventilator may or may not have a carbon dioxide scrubber constructed so as to remove carbon dioxide from expired air when rebreathing of carbon dioxide may be a hazard, a means for filtering intake and exhaust air of contaminants, said ventilator constructed so as to ventilate said patient; ii) an oxygen source connected to said ventilator, said oxygen source constructed so as to provide oxygen to said patient; iii) a environmental control unit having a means for providing contaminant-free air to the unit, said unit constructed so as to control said patient's temperature; iv) a suction unit constructed so as to remove unwanted fluids from the patient; v) a defibrillator constructed so as to provide cardioversion for life threatening arrhythmias; vi) a monitor comprising a touch screen constructed so as to display any vital signs of the patient; vii) a receiver/transmitter connected to said monitor, said receiver/transmitter constructed so as to transmit information to, and receive information from, a remote location; viii) a pulse-oximetry sensor constructed so as to measure the patient's hemoglobin oxygen saturation level; ix) an electrocardiogram sensor constructed so as to monitor the patient's heart rate; x) an oscillometric blood pressure sensor constructed so as to monitor the patient's blood pressure; xi) an inspired/expired oxygen sensor constructed so as to measure oxygen levels with the patient's airway; xii) a carbon dioxide sensor constructed so as to measure carbon dioxide levels within the patient's airway and further constructed so as to validate proper placement or patency of an endotracheal tube positioned in the patient's airway; xiii) an airway pressure sensor constructed so as to measure airway pressure and provide feedback to the ventilator in order to prevent the deleterious effects of hyperinflation; xiv) an iv infusion pump constructed to provide a resuscitation fluid to the patient; xv) a drug infusion pump constructed to provide medications to the patient; xvi) an on-board computer connected to said ventilator said oxygen source, said environmental control unit, said monitor, said receiver/transmitter, said pulse-oximetry sensor, said electrocardiogram sensor, said oscillometric blood pressure sensor, said inspired/expired oxygen sensor, said carbon dioxide sensor, said airway pressure sensor, said iv infusion pump and said drug infusion pump so as to control care administered to the patient; wherein said inspired/expired oxygen sensor and pulse oximetry sensor constructed so as to guide oxygen delivery to said patient; and xvii) a power source constructed to operate said ventilator, said oxygen source, said environmental control unit, said suction unit, said defibrillator, said on-board computer, said monitor, said receiver/transmitter, said pulse oximetry sensor, said electrocardiogram sensor, said oscillometric blood pressure sensor, said inspired/expired oxygen sensor, said carbon dioxide sensor, said airway pressure sensor, said iv infusion pump and said drug infusion pump; b) a stretcher removably attached to the base; and c) a canopy connected to the base said canopy and base constructed so as to form a fluid impermeable seal.

Claim 35

The device of claim 31, wherein said means for supplying and maintaining delivery of air is selected from a group consisting of a laryngeal mask airway and an endotracheal tube.

Claim 36

The device of claim 32, wherein said means for filtering intake and exhaust air of contaminants in said ventilator and said means for providing contaminant-free air to the environmental control unit comprise at least one NBC type filter.

Claim 37

The device of claim 33, wherein said oxygen source is an oxygen generator.

Claim 38

The device of claim 34, where said environmental control unit further comprises a body temperature sensor.

Claim 39

The device of claim 35, where said body temperature sensor is selected from a group consisting of an axillary probe, a rectal probe, and a tympanic sensor.

Claim 40

The device of claim 36, wherein said power source further comprises at least one rechargeable battery and a connector constructed so as to receive external power and where said connector is connected to said at least one battery.

Claim 41

The device of claim 37, wherein said canopy comprises a hard shell.

Claim 42

The device of claim 38, where said environmental control unit comprises a heating/cooling pad.

Claim 43

The device of claim 39, where said heating/cooling pad further comprises a temperature sensor, said temperature sensor constructed so as to provide said on-board computer with a temperature reading of said heating/cooling pad.

Claim 44

The device of claim 40, where said heating/cooling pad further includes a thermally-controlled fluid constructed so as to circulate through said pad.

Claim 45

The device of claim 38, where said environmental control unit further comprises a temperature probe, said temperature probe constructed so as to measure the temperature of air circulating within said transportable life support system.

Claim 46

The device of claim 42, where said temperature probe is selected from a group consisting of a thermocouple and a thermistor.

Claim 47

A transportable life support system comprising: a) a base including: i) a ventilator having a means for supplying and maintaining delivery of air, said means constructed so as to direct air down a patient's trachea and lungs, said ventilator may or may not have a carbon dioxide scrubber constructed so as to remove carbon dioxide from expired air when rebreathing of carbon dioxide may be a hazard, a means for filtering intake and exhaust air of contaminants, said ventilator constructed so as to ventilate said patient; ii) an oxygen source connected to said ventilator, said oxygen source constructed so as to provide oxygen to said patient; iii) an environmental control unit having a means for providing contaminant-free air to the unit, said unit constructed so as to control said patient's temperature; iv) a suction unit constructed so as to remove unwanted fluids from the patient; v) a defibrillator constructed so as to provide cardioversion to connect life threatening arrhythmias; vi) a monitor comprising a touch screen constructed so as to display any vital signs of the patient; vii) a receiver/transmitter connected to said monitor, said receiver/transmitter constructed so as to transmit information to, and receive information from, a remote location; viii) a pulse-oximetry sensor constructed so as to measure the patient's hemoglobin oxygen saturation level; ix) an electrocardiogram sensor constructed so as to monitor the patient's heart rate; x) an oscillometric blood pressure sensor constructed so as to monitor the patient's blood pressure; xi) an inspired/expired oxygen sensor constructed so as to measure oxygen levels with the patient's airway; xii) a carbon dioxide sensor constructed so as to measure carbon dioxide levels within the patient's airway and further constructed so as to validate proper placement or patency of an endotracheal tube positioned in the patient's airway; xiii) an airway pressure sensor constructed so as to measure airway pressure and provide feedback to the ventilator in order to prevent the deleterious effects of hyperinflation; xiv) an iv infusion pump constructed to provide a resuscitation fluid to the patient; and xv) a drug infusion pump constructed to provide medications to the patient; xvi) an on-board computer connected to said ventilator said oxygen source, said environmental control unit, said monitor, said receiver/transmitter, said pulse-oximetry sensor, said electrocardiogram sensor, said oscillometric blood pressure sensor, said inspired/expired oxygen sensor, said carbon dioxide sensor, said airway pressure sensor, said iv infusion pump and said drug infusion pump so as to control care administered to the patient; wherein said inspired/expired oxygen sensor and pulse oximetry sensor constructed so as to guide oxygen delivery to said patient; xvii) a power source constructed to operate said ventilator, said oxygen source, said environmental control unit, said suction unit, said defibrillator, said on-board computer, said monitor, said receiver/transmitter, said pulse oximetry sensor, said electrocardiogram sensor, said oscillometric blood pressure sensor, said inspired/expired oxygen sensor, said carbon dioxide sensor, said airway pressure sensor, said iv infusion pump and said drug infusion pump; b) a stretcher removably attached to the base; and c) a canopy connected to the base said canopy and base constructed so as to form a fluid impermeable 'seal.

Claim 48

A transportable life support system comprising: a) a base including: i) a ventilator having a means for supplying and maintaining delivery of air, said means constructed so as to direct air down a patient's trachea and lungs, said ventilator may or may not have a carbon dioxide scrubber constructed so as to remove carbon dioxide from expired air when rebreathing of carbon dioxide may be a hazard, a means for filtering intake and exhaust air of contaminants, said ventilator constructed so as to ventilate said patient; ii) an oxygen source connected to said ventilator, said oxygen source constructed so as to provide oxygen to said patient; iii) an environmental control unit having a means for providing contaminant-free air to the unit, said unit constructed so as to control said patient's temperature; iv) a suction unit constructed so as to remove unwanted fluids from the patient; v) a defibrillator constructed so as to provide cardioversion to connect life threatening arrhythmias; vi) a monitor comprising a touch screen constructed so as to display any vital signs of the patient; vii) a receiver/transmitter connected to said monitor, said receiver/transmitter constructed so as to transmit information to, and receive information from, a remote location; viii) a pulse-oximetry sensor constructed so as to measure the patient's hemoglobin oxygen saturation level; ix) an electrocardiogram sensor constructed so as to monitor the patient's heart rate; x) an oscillometric blood pressure sensor constructed so as to monitor the patient's blood pressure; xi) an inspired/expired oxygen sensor constructed so as to measure oxygen levels with the patient's airway; xii) a carbon dioxide sensor constructed so as to measure carbon dioxide levels within the patient's airway and further constructed so as to validate proper placement or patency of an endotracheal tube positioned in the patient's airway; xiii) an airway pressure sensor constructed so as to measure airway pressure and provide feedback to the ventilator in order to prevent the deleterious effects of hyperinflation; xiv) an iv infusion pump constructed to provide a resuscitation fluid to the patient; and xv) a drug infusion pump constructed to provide medications to the patient; xvi) an on-board computer connected to said ventilator said oxygen source, said environmental control unit, said monitor, said receiver/transmitter, said pulse-oximetry sensor, said electrocardiogram sensor, said oscillometric blood pressure sensor, said inspired/expired oxygen sensor, said carbon dioxide sensor, said airway pressure sensor, said iv infusion pump and said drug infusion pump so as to control care administered to the patient; wherein said inspired/expired oxygen sensor and pulse oximetry sensor constructed so as to guide oxygen delivery to said patient; xvii) a power source constructed to operate said ventilator, said oxygen source, said environmental control unit, said suction unit, said defibrillator, said on-board computer, said monitor, said receiver/transmitter, said pulse oximetry sensor, said electrocardiogram sensor, said oscillometric blood pressure sensor, said inspired/expired oxygen sensor, said carbon dioxide sensor, said airway pressure sensor, said iv infusion pump and said drug infusion pump; b) a stretcher removably attached to the base; and c) a canopy connected to the base said canopy and base constructed so as to form a fluid impermeable 'seal.

Claim 49

The device of claim 44, wherein said means for supplying and maintaining delivery of air is selected from a group consisting of a laryngeal mask airway and an endotracheal tube.

Claim 50

The device of claim 45, wherein said means for filtering intake and exhaust air of contaminants in said ventilator and said means for providing contaminant-free air to the environmental control unit comprise at least one NBC type filter.

Claim 51

The device of claim 46, wherein said oxygen source is an oxygen generator.

Claim 52

The device of claim 47, where said environmental control unit further comprises a body temperature sensor.

Claim 53

The device of claim 48, where said body temperature sensor is selected from a group consisting of an axillary probe, a rectal probe, and a tympanic sensor.

Claim 54

The device of claim 49, wherein said power source further comprises at least one rechargeable battery and a connector constructed so as to receive external power and where said connector is connected to said at least one battery.

Claim 55

The device of claim 50, wherein said canopy comprises a soft shell.

Claim 56

The device of claim 51, wherein said soft-shell canopy is opaque and constructed so as to comprise reflective and insulative properties.

Claim 57

The device of claim 52, wherein said soft-shell canopy further comprises a clear plastic window.

Claim 58

The device of claim 53, wherein said soft-shell canopy further comprises pleats.

Claim 59

The device of claim 54, wherein said soft-shell canopy further comprises at least one fastening means.

Claim 60

The device of claim 55, where said environmental control unit comprises a heating/cooling pad.

Claim 61

The device of claim 56, where said heating/cooling pad further comprises a temperature sensor, said temperature sensor constructed so as to provide said on-board computer with a temperature reading of said heating/cooling pad.

Claim 62

The device of claim 57, where said heating/cooling pad further includes a thermally-controlled fluid constructed so as to circulate through said pad.

Claim 63

The device of claim 55, where said environmental control unit further comprises a temperature probe, said temperature probe constructed so as to measure the temperature of air circulating within said transportable life support system.

Claim 64

The device of claim 59, where said temperature probe is selected from a group consisting of a thermocouple and a thermistor.

Claim 67

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 61, and further comprising determining arterial hemoglobin oxygen saturation using a pulse oximeter sensor.

Claim 68

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 62, and further comprising determining the need for oxygen delivery using the on-board computer.

Claim 69

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 63 and further comprising drawing external air into said system, combining air with oxygen obtained from said oxygen source, and delivering said air and oxygen to the patient's airway, using said ventilator.

Claim 70

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 64, and further comprising conserving the quantity of oxygen and air required by providing air and oxygen to the patient's airway only during inspiration.

Claim 71

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 65, and further comprising overriding said on-board computer, and manually activating said system using said monitor having said touch screen.

Claim 72

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 66, and further comprising placing the patient on a heating/cooling pad and controlling the patient's body temperature by thermally controlling said heating/cooling pad.

Claim 73

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 67, monitoring the pad temperature using a temperature sensor.

Claim 74

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 68 and further comprising comparing the patient's body temperature with a set point temperature using the on-board computer, and gradually regulating temperature of the heating/cooling pad, while continuously monitoring the effect on the patient's body temperature.

Claim 75

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 66 and further comprising controlling the patient's body temperature by regulating air circulating the patient using an air temperature probe.

Claim 76

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 70, and further comprising determining efficiency of the air circulating around the patient, providing the on-board computer with a temperature reading of said system, comparing said temperature of said system with a set point temperature and gradually regulating said temperature of system, while continuously monitoring the effect on the patient's body temperature.

Claim 79

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 72, and further comprising determining the need for oxygen delivery.

Claim 80

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 73 and further comprising drawing external air into said system, combining air with oxygen obtained from said oxygen source, and delivering said air and oxygen to the patient's airway, using said ventilator.

Claim 81

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 74, and further comprising conserving the quantity of oxygen and air required by providing air and oxygen to the patient's airway only during inspiration.

Claim 82

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 75, and further comprising placing the patient on a heating/cooling pad and controlling the patient's body temperature by thermally controlling said heating/cooling pad.

Claim 83

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 76, monitoring the heating/cooling pad temperature using a temperature sensor.

Claim 84

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 77, and further comprising comparing the patient's body temperature with a set point temperature and gradually regulating temperature of the heating/cooling pad, while continuously monitoring the effect on the patient's body temperature.

Claim 85

The method as recited in claim 78 and further comprising controlling the method by an on-board computer.

Claim 86

The method as recited in claim 78 and further comprising manually controlling the method by an attending medic or physician.

Claim 87

The method as recited in claim 80, and further comprising manually controlling iv infusion rate, drug infusion rate and settings on said ventilator using said monitor touchscreen.

Claim 88

The method as recited in claim 78, and further comprising remotely controlling the method by a remote medic or physician.

Claim 89

The method as recited in claim 78, and further comprising manually controlling the IV infusion rate, drug infusion rate and settings on said ventilator using a remote keyboard.

Claim 90

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 75 and further comprising controlling the patient's body temperature by regulating air circulating the patient using an air temperature probe.

Claim 91

The method of operating the transportable life support system as recited in claim 84, and further comprising determining the temperature of the air circulating around the patient, comparing said temperature of said system with a set point temperature, and gradually regulating the environmental control system, while continuously monitoring the effect on the patient's body temperature.

Claim 92

The method as recited in claim 85 and further comprising controlling the method by an on-board computer.

Claim 93

The method as recited in claim 85 and further comprising manually controlling the method by an attending medic or physician.

Claim 94

The method as recited in claim 85 and further comprising manually controlling iv infusion rate, drug infusion rate and settings on said ventilator using said monitor touchscreen.

Claim 95

The method as recited in claim 85, and further comprising remotely controlling the method by a remote medic or physician.