Thirst relief –
without drinking
A patented medical device developed to relieve severe thirst in patients under fluid restriction.
Contact us“Unbearable – can’t think of anything else.”
Thirst can become overwhelming for the patient in various treatment situations where restriction in fluid intake is warranted. For example, intensive care patients describe thirst as one of three most traumatic experiences during the treatment.
Thirst severely affects quality of life causing isolation, anxiety and discomfort.
Adherence to treatment is necessary for it to be successful. Yet research suggest that up to 50% can’t tolerate the fluid restriction.
Bridge to failure of current methods:
Despite the scale of the problem, current solutions are limited. Ice chips and moist swabs provide only temporary relief, require repeated staff intervention, and are often deprioritized in critical care settings.
Up to 0%
Up to 70% of ICU patients report severe thirst
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85% of patients with advanced heart failure
Nearly 0%
Nearly all dialysis patients (≈100%)
A new approach to thirst relief
ThirstCooler utilizes dry-cold technology to facilitate heat transfer from the oral cavity into the device. This process activates oral thermal sensors linked to the brains thirst perception centra, relieving the sense of thirst, without any fluid intake.
* Patented technical solution.
Designed for patients and healthcare professionals
- Zero fluid intake
- Up to 60 minutes active cooling
- Reduced staff workload
- Hygiene & clinical compliance
- Supports self-administration
For healthcare
professionals
ThirstCooler is currently advancing toward clinical validation and regulatory processes. We are inviting healthcare professionals who are interested in receiving updates, participating in future evaluations, or exploring potential clinical collaboration to register their interest below.
Built by Clinicians.
Driven by Experience.
Founded by intensive care professionals who have witnessed firsthand the impact of untreated thirst in clinical settings.
Jenny Svensson
Co-Founder, Intensive Care Specialist Nurse
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Brings frontline ICU experience and deep insight into patient suffering under fluid restrictions.
Mia Hylén
Co-Founder, CMO, PhD Intensive Care Specialist Nurse
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Combines clinical expertise with research background in critical care and patient outcomes.
Carl-Johan Gustafson
CEO
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With a background in industry growth and strategic expansion, leads the company's development and commercialization.
David Wensbo Posaric
Co-Founder, CTO PhD
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Responsible for technical development and product innovation.
Eddie Thordarson
Member of the Board
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Experience in medtech and business development.
Arne Nordström
Chairman of the Board
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Extensive leadership experience in healthcare and corporate governance.
Why patients experience severe thirst
“When I asked the nurse for water and she said no, she slowly transformed into a monster. After that the nightmares and surreal experiences really kicked off.”
– Former ICU patient
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Help us set a new standard for thirst relief in health care.