Ice Cold Water Immersion Kit I-CWIK
The Problem: Exertional Heat Illness (EHI)
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Leading cause of preventable death in sport, endurance events, and physically demanding workplaces.
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Rapid onset: Core body temperature can rise above 40°C within minutes, leading to heat stroke, organ failure, and death if not managed immediately.
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Time-critical: Evidence shows that survival and outcomes depend on reducing body temperature to safe levels within the first 30 minutes (“cool first, transport second”).
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Current challenges:
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Traditional cold water immersion tanks are bulky, heavy, and location-dependent.
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Access to effective cooling is often limited in remote, resource-constrained, or mobile environments (sports fields, mine sites, military operations).
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Alternatives like ice packs or misting are slower and less effective than whole-body immersion.
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The Solution:
I-CWIK – Instant Cold Water Immersion Kit
The I-CWIK by Nereus Medical is a lightweight, portable, and rapid-deployment cold water immersion kit designed to treat exertional heat illness in the field. Compact and easy to set up, the I-CWIK provides immediate full-body cooling wherever it’s needed – whether on the sidelines of sporting events, at endurance races, or in remote work environments.
As the exclusive distributor for Australia and New Zealand, Blacksmiths brings this proven solution directly to organisations who need to protect athletes, workers, and teams operating in extreme conditions. Trusted by elite sporting bodies and emergency response units worldwide, the I-CWIK ensures rapid cooling when seconds count.