Consultation
$15,000 *
Does not include mortuary fees.
- All logistics planning
- Remote instructions to local providers
- Coordination with Cryonics Institute
- Status updates during the case
Standby · Stabilization · Transport · Surgery & Perfusion
Professional SST+SP
for cryonics patients worldwide.
International Cryomedicine Experts (ICE) deploys experienced medical, surgical, and perfusion teams to help cryonics patients reach their service provider within a very small window of opportunity for cryoprotective perfusion. ICE now formally provides services for Cryonics Institute clients in the U.S. and around the world.
What we provide
SST+SP: Standby, stabilization, transport, plus surgery & perfusion prior to shipping.
Scope: Domestic U.S. & international deployments, coordinated with your Cryonics Service Organization (CSO).
Clients: Cryonics Institute and other cryonics members who require field cryoprotection support.
Why SST has evolved into SST+SP
The old standard of Standby, Stabilization & Transport (SST) has expanded to include Surgery & Perfusion (+SP) prior to transport, to address the shrinking time window for high-quality perfusion.
Standby at or near anticipated legal death
Stabilization & cooling
Surgery & perfusion (+SP)
Domestic & international transport
Over the years, the time requirement for a patient to arrive at their Cryonics Service Organisation (CSO) has been reduced from about 72 hours to now as little as 24 hours following clinical death. This has become increasingly difficult to achieve, depending on the patient’s location, the circumstances surrounding their clinical death, and the local regulations governing death certificates and transport permits, all before interstate or international transport can even begin.
To overcome these logistical challenges, ICE can provide surgery and perfusion with cryoprotectant solutions at the patient’s location, rather than waiting for regulatory approval and lengthy transport before the CSO can attempt these same procedures. This early intervention can significantly improve the entire cryoprotective process by protecting cells at a much earlier stage.
The medical phrase “Time is Tissue” captures this reality: the longer you wait for treatment, the more damage will occur and the lower the chances for meaningful recovery. Nowhere is this more relevant than in cryopreservation.
- Planning every component of your cryopreservation, from standby through transport
- Chart review and discussion with treating physicians, when possible
- Stabilization after legal pronouncement, followed by surgery and perfusion using cryoprotective fluids
Pricing for services
ICE offers three main levels of engagement for Cryonics Institute members and other clients. Pricing reflects the cost of experienced personnel, equipment, perfusate, and specialized cold-chain logistics.
SST
$50,000 *
Does not include mortuary fees.
- Standby team deployment
- Stabilization medications
- Circulation / ventilation as appropriate
- Cooling and packaging
- Transport to your CSO
SST+SP
$80,000 *
Does not include mortuary fees.
- Everything in the SST package
- Surgery & perfusion with cryoprotectant solutions
- Specialized dry-ice transport containers
*Standby duration: Pricing includes up to 96 hours of standby for critical-risk patients. Additional standby beyond 96 hours is typically $2,750 per day. For less critical cases requesting shorter standby, a deployment fee of $7,500 for the first 72 hours may apply, with extensions at approximately $2,750 per day if requested.
*International deployments: An additional international fee of about $12,500 applies for cases in Canada and around $25,000 for cases outside the U.S. and Canada. Some remote locations may require a higher fee, which will be discussed before any agreement is signed.
*Additional costs: Fees may vary based on country, access, and case complexity. All additional fees are discussed and agreed upon prior to deployment. Pricing is subject to change.
Additional options
Packages can be adjusted with extended standby, international deployment, and charter aircraft to further reduce ischemic time for your case.
Experience & coverage
ICE teams bring decades of combined experience in cryonics standby, stabilization, transport, surgery,
and perfusion across multiple organizations and countries.
Collectively, ICE team members have participated in more than 150 cryopreservations for Cryonics Institute, Alcor, and Yinfeng. This experience spans routine, complex, and international cases.
ICE is based in the Phoenix, Arizona area, led by Aaron Drake and Eric Vogt, with additional paramedic and support personnel located in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Alaska, and Hawaii. For specific cases, we can draw on a broader network of specialists.
Every case is unique. Our focus is to integrate with your CSO, respect local providers, and apply best-available practices in field cryoprotection under the constraints of your location and situation.
150+ cryopreservations
Domestic & international cases
Coordination with CI, Alcor, Yinfeng
Contact the ICE team
If you have a current or anticipated cryonics case, please contact us as early as possible. Early communication creates more options for routing, permitting, and team deployment.
- Urgent cases / time-sensitive enquiries
- Call 844-INTL-CRYO (468-5279)
- info@cryomedics.org
- Base of operations
- Scottsdale, Arizona · Serving domestic U.S. & international locations
- Website
- www.cryomedics.org