摘要:
A wound dressing is characterised in that the wound-contacting surface thereof comprises carboxymethyl cellulose filaments capable of absorbing at least 15 times their own weight of 0.9 % by weight aqueous saline solution (as measured by the free-swell absorbency test) to form a swollen transparent gel. The dressing when thus swollen to form a transparent gel retains sufficient fibrous character to be removed as a coherent dressing from a wound. The carboxymethyl cellulose filaments can be used to treat a traumatic surgical or chronic wound.
摘要:
A non-contact wound treatment device having a flexible portion to accommodate patient motion without peeling off. A removable wound heater may be used to treat the wound area.
摘要:
Device and related method for determining the surface area of a wound. The device comprises a transparent sheet having a series of perforations defining first and second sections of the sheet which allow the first and second sections to be separated from one another along the perforations. The transparent sheet is folded along the perforations so that the two sections overlap each other, and the sections are substantially free of adhesive material. The second section includes indicia thereon which allow a user to determine the surface area of a wound after the outline of the wound or opening is traced thereon. Upon use, the device is placed over the wound or opening, with the first section toward the wound or opening, and the outline of the wound or opening is traced onto the second section. The second section containing the marked outline of the wound, which was isolated or shielded from contact with the wound, is then separated from the first section along the perforations, allowing the second section to be immediately handled by a person, i.e., without subjecting the second section to cleaning or sterilization.
摘要:
A disposable article such as a diaper or feminine hygiene product having a rattle-free, liquid impermeable, vapor permeable, microporous, polymeric film having pores defining passages extending therethrough, the passages being partially filled with a rattle-reducing additive material and a method for making same is disclosed.
摘要:
An object of this invention is to use a variety of thin membranes, 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm thick made of any hydrogel polymer, as a temporary cover on organs exposed to air during surgery. The membranes are characterized by a high water content in excess of 85 weight percent, unique biocompatibility, transparency and pliability. These characteristics prevent drying of the organ surface and reduce bacterial contamination of the exposed tissue.
摘要:
A wound dressing comprising a conformable, moisture vapor permeable, liquid water impermeable first layer containing perforation means and an imperforate, conformable, liquid water impermeable, moisture vapor permeable second layer attached to the first layer and overlaying the perforation means of the first layer and forming a reservoir into which wound exudate passes and is evaporated form.
摘要:
A system (10) for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a moveable tissue site, such as a joint (18), includes a flexible dressing bolster (32). The flexible dressing bolster has a first side and a second, inward-facing side (36), and a plurality of flexion joints (40) formed on the flexible dressing bolster. The system further includes a sealing subsystem (60) for providing a fluid seal over the flexible dressing bolster and the patient's epidermis and a reduced-pressure subsystem (80) for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced-pressure subsystem are operable to deliver a reduced pressure to the moveable tissue site. The flexible dressing bolster is operable to allow articulation or movement of the moveable tissue site. The sealing subsystem may include a drape (62) with folds. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.
摘要:
The invention relates to a plaster (a) with an obligatory bi-elastic backing layer (overtape) optionally coated with adhesive, (b) with an obligatory cover layer, (c1) with an adhesive matrix layer and an optional adhesive bonding-agent layer or (c2) with a non-adhesive matrix layer and an adhesive bonding-agent layer, and (d) with an obligatory releasable protective layer, wherein the elasticity of the bi-elastic backing layer in each direction is more than 30% (measured according to DIN 61632), or (a) with an obligatory bi-elastic backing layer optionally coated with adhesive, (b1) with an adhesive matrix layer and an optional adhesive bonding-agent layer or (b2) with a non-adhesive matrix layer and an adhesive bonding-agent layer, and (c) with an obligatory releasable protective layer, wherein the elasticity of the bi-elastic backing layer in two different directions is in each case at least 10% (measured according to DIN 61632).
摘要:
A system (10) for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a moveable tissue site, such as a joint (18), includes a flexible dressing bolster (32). The flexible dressing bolster has a first side and a second, inward-facing side (36), and a plurality of flexion joints (40) formed on the flexible dressing bolster. The system further includes a sealing subsystem (60) for providing a fluid seal over the flexible dressing bolster and the patient's epidermis and a reduced-pressure subsystem (80) for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced-pressure subsystem are operable to deliver a reduced pressure to the moveable tissue site. The flexible dressing bolster is operable to allow articulation or movement of the moveable tissue site. The sealing subsystem may include a drape (62) with folds. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.