Set of tools and methods for cooling the carotid artery portion, the annular support structure extending a predetermined length in the axial direction, two or more cheek support structure having a predetermined vertical length and part includes a cervical fixation collar including a front opening which can be covered by the door. Door has a body side surface capable of holding, an outer surface compression member. Additionally, tools and methods, is disposed within the front opening, by positioning between the patients neck front portion and the pressing member disposed on the door, including a retainable cooling member to the annular support structure there.頸動脈部を冷却するための用具及び方法の一式は、軸方向に所定の長さを有して延在する環状支持構造体と、所定の鉛直方向長さを有する2つ以上の頬支持構造部と、扉で覆い隠すことができる前方開口部とを含む頸椎固定カラーを含んでいる。扉は、圧迫部材を保持可能な体側面と、外側面とを有している。更に、用具及び方法は、前方開口部内に配置され、患者の首前方部と扉上に配置された圧迫部材との間に位置させることで、環状支持構造体に保持可能な冷却部材を含んでいる。