Abstract:
A dressing assembly for use with a reduced pressure treatment system, the dressing assembly develops a directed force under reduced pressure. The directed force may be a radial force or a closing force. The dressing assembly (30) includes a shaped dressing bolster (32) having a shaped extremity (33) that is operable to evenly deliver the radial force and to distribute reduced pressure. Numerous shapes may be used for the shaped extremity. The dressing assembly may further include an over-drape (62) to assist in creating a seal over the shaped dressing bolster and against a portion of a patient's epidermis.
Abstract:
A see-through dressing assembly is presented for use with a reduced-pressure system for treating a wound on a patient using reduced pressure that allows visual observation of the wound during treatment. The dressing assembly includes a bolster (46) for providing a directed force when under reduced pressure, a sealing member (72) for covering the bolster and providing a seal over the bolster and a patient's epidermis, and wherein the bolster and sealing member are formed from see-through materials sufficient to allow perception of color from a point external to the system. Other systems, dressings, and methods are presented.
Abstract:
A closing dressing bolster and assembly for use with a system for treating a linear wound on a patient includes a bolster body (46) formed from a flexible closing bolster material having closing members (52, 54) that are operable to develop an inward closing force when the closing dressing bolster is placed under reduced pressure. In one aspect, when the closing dressing bolster is under reduced pressure, the system, dressing, or assembly develops an inward force realized at the linear wound and a compression force. A wicking-material holder (236) and wicking material (238) may be used as well. The member components may all be see-through to allow visual inspection of the wound without requiring removal of the dressing.
Abstract:
A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster (46) for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem (70) for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem (90) for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing force. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members (56) on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.
Abstract:
A system (10) for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a movable tissue site, such as a joint, includes a flexible dressing bolster (32). The flexible dressing bolster has a first side (34) and a second, inward-facing side (36), and a plurality of flexion joints 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 movable tissue site. The flexible dressing bolster is operable to allow articulation or movement of the movable tissue site. The sealing subsystem may include a drape with folds. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.
Abstract:
A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster (46) for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem (70) for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem (90) for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing force. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members (56) on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.
Abstract:
A system (10) for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a movable tissue site, such as a joint, includes a flexible dressing bolster (32). The flexible dressing bolster has a first side (34) and a second, inward-facing side (36), and a plurality of flexion joints 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 movable tissue site. The flexible dressing bolster is operable to allow articulation or movement of the movable tissue site. The sealing subsystem may include a drape with folds. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.
Abstract:
The disclosed embodiments include tools for aiding a user in debriding necrotic tissue. For example, in one embodiment, a debridement tool (100) is disclosed that includes a housing (112) having an interior space. A motor (140) and a power source (160) are disposed within the interior space of the housing. The power source is operable to provide power to the motor. A blade (114) is coupled to a first end of the housing. The blade is operable to vibrate when the motor is powered. The debridement tool further includes a lighting element (120) disposed within the housing and beneath a cutting edge of the blade. The lighting element is operable to illuminate the tissue site. In some embodiments, the lighting element operates at a particular wavelength that assists in distinguishing between necrotic tissue and healthy tissue.
Abstract:
A see-through dressing assembly is presented for use with a reduced-pressure system for treating a wound on a patient using reduced pressure that allows visual observation of the wound during treatment. The dressing assembly includes a bolster (46) for providing a directed force when under reduced pressure, a sealing member (72) for covering the bolster and providing a seal over the bolster and a patient's epidermis, and wherein the bolster and sealing member are formed from see-through materials sufficient to allow perception of color from a point external to the system. Other systems, dressings, and methods are presented.
Abstract:
A system for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a movable tissue site, such as a joint, includes a flexible dressing bolster. The flexible dressing bolster has a first side and a second, inward-facing side, and a plurality of flexion joints formed on the flexible dressing bolster. The system further includes a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the flexible dressing bolster and the patient's epidermis and a reduced-pressure subsystem 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 movable tissue site. The flexible dressing bolster is operable to allow articulation or movement of the movable tissue site. The sealing subsystem may include a drape with folds. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.