An improved patient temperature exchange system and method is disclosed for use with one or more interconnectable patient contact pads. In one embodiment, the system includes a circulating pump for drawing fluid through the interconnected pad(s) under negative pressure, and for pumping the fluid through...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6620187?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6620187 - Patient temperature control system with make-up fluid supply