Abstract:
Devices and methods for securing a catheter and monitoring a catheter insertion site. Exemplary embodiments can allow monitoring of the site without removal of the device. Exemplary embodiments can also secure a catheter while maintaining patient comfort.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method are provided for visually monitoring, detecting, and/or determining the presence, absence, and/or growth of harmful or potentially harmful bacterial microorganisms beneath a wound dressing, in one example used to cover an indwelling central venous catheter or other catheter. A bacteria detection apparatus includes a barrier membrane, a permeable membrane for placement proximate a wound or a catheter insertion site, and an indicator between the barrier membrane and the permeable membrane for indicating the presence of bacteria proximate the permeable membrane. A method of using a bacterial growth detection apparatus is also provided.
Abstract:
A pad of the disposable type for the protection of, for example, seat cushions, bedclothes or changing tables comprising a liquid-receiving covering layer intended to face away from the object that requires to be protected, a liquid-tight backing layer intended to face towards the object that requires to be protected when it is being used, in conjunction with which the pad also comprises means for closing the pad after use.
Abstract:
A skin protective device to be positioned under a bandage (11) to act as a barrier when the bandage is cut away in removal of it. The device is cut to a length somewhat longer than the bandage so that the opposite ends (15), (16) stick out. It is a flat thin bendable barrier strip (14) of severable material having generally parallel side edges and a pair of main surfaces with a first and a second end. The strip is encased in an envelope secured about the strip main surfaces. Marked along the length of the device on an outer main surface there may be indicia preferably in the form of a line (17) extending longitudinally about midway between the edges so that one may be guided in cutting away a bandage and be certain in the knowledge that the barrier underlies it.
Abstract:
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Wundschnellverband, der eine effiziente Entkeimung, im Speziellen einer Wunde ermöglicht und diese dabei zusätzlich zwischen den Entkeimungsintervallen schützt. Der erfindungsgemäße Wundschnellverband sieht dafür eine Elektrodenanordnung vor, bestehend aus zwei Einkopplungselektroden und einer dazu kapazitiv beabstandeten Gegenelektrode, die mittels einer flexiblen Fixierbahn elektrisch zueinander isoliert sind.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for treating a skin wound in an individual, comprising applying to the skin wound of the individual a therapeutically effective quantity of gingival fibroblasts.
Abstract:
Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein Wundpflegeartikel zur Extraktion und Kontrolle von Wund- flüssigkeiten, aufweisend wenigstens einen ersten flüssigkeitsabsorbierenden Körper (1; 10; 36), der von einer flüssigkeitsdurchlässigen, ersten Hülle (2) umgeben ist, und eine flüssigkeitsdurchlässige, aus zwei Hüllenwänden (13.1, 13.2) bestehende, zweite Hülle (3). Der Wundpflegeartikel ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Hülle (2) an wenigstens einer ihrer Flachseiten (4.1, 4.2) von wenigstens einer flüssigkeitsabsorbierenden Materiallage (6.1, 6.2; 6.3) be- oder unterlegt ist, die zwischen der ersten Hülle (2) und einer der Hüllenwände (13.1, 13.2) der zweiten Hülle (3) angeordnet ist (Fig. 1a).
Abstract:
A heat-release tape for attachment to a surface, preferably human skin. The heat-release tape includes a backing material and an adhesive applied to the backing material on one or both sides, the adhesive being pressure-sensitive at skin temperature and having a melting temperature in the range between physiological skin temperature and below a temperature at which burns or pain would result. The tape is removed from the skin using a tape-removing apparatus that includes: an external surface for being placed in contact with the tape; a source of heat disposed adjacent to the external surface for heating the external surface to a temperature exceeding the melting temperature of the adhesive; and a temperature controller for regulating the temperature of the external surface. The source of heat is a resistive wire, coil, heated fluid, or other heated object. An indicator, such as a light or audible signal, provides an indication that the temperature of the external surface is in a predetermined range once the device has been turned on. A temperature sensor located adjacent to the external surface measures the temperature of the external surface and communnicates this temperature to the temperature controller.