Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe low air loss absorbent pad apparatuses and systems for use thereof in conjunction with contact pressure-mitigation support apparatuses and/or for use as a standalone devices. In some embodiments, the low air loss apparatuses disclosed herein can include a porous (e.g., perforated) absorbent pad with air loss functionality. One or more layers of the low air loss apparatus can be constructed of absorbent materials to function as a low air loss incontinence pad. The low air loss apparatus can be connectable to an air supply source that provides a high flow, low stream of air resulting in the low air loss features. In some embodiments, the pad is designed as a cover for a polyurethane alternating pressure support apparatus that provides pressure relief via inflatable air cells that are high-pressure, low-flow.
Abstract:
A method of protecting sensitive tissue from damage during a surgical procedure using at least one medical tool having a rotatable bit capable of removing tissue, including selecting a multilayer sponge having (i) a tissue-compatible layer with a tissue contact surface capable of being placed against the sensitive tissue, and (ii) a low-friction layer having a lower coefficient of friction than that of the tissue-compatible layer, being affixed to the tissue-compatible layer, and having an outward-facing surface including biocompatible material not easily worn away by brief contact with the rotatable bit during the surgical procedure. The method further includes placing the tissue contact surface of the biocompatible layer against sensitive tissue such that the outward-facing surface of the low-friction layer is positioned between the sensitive tissue and the rotatable bit to protect the sensitive tissue from damage and prevent the sponge from being drawn around the bit when it rotates.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a disposable, absorbent article having a liquid impervious backsheet layer, a liquid permeable topsheet layer disposed in facing relation with the backsheet layer, an absorbent layer interposed between the backsheet layer and the topsheet layer, and a fabric layer interposed between the backsheet layer and the absorbent layer. Preferably, the article further contains a second fabric layer disposed in facing relation with the first fabric layer and a scrim support layer interposed between and laminated to each of the fabric layers. These articles are useful for containing liquids such as those commonly encountered in medical, nursing, health care, hospital, laboratory and industrial fields. Due to their high tensile strength these articles are particularly useful in moving medical patients.
Abstract:
A neonatal safety net system for preventing injury to a baby during childbirth. The neonatal safety net system includes a support member, an extended member extending from the support member, a plurality of end straps attached to the support member, and a plurality of middle straps attached to the support member. The extended member is frictionally positioned between the mother and the delivery table. The support member acts as a safety net when the end straps are connected to an obstetrician. The middle straps are secured around the woman's thighs to further prevent movement of the support member during childbirth.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a polyethylene composite fiber comprising two kinds of polyethylene resin components having different melting points and a non-woven fabric using the same, wherein the low melting component (A) comprises a polyethylene (a) polymerized with a metallocene catalyst, and having a density of 0.850 to 0.930 g/cm3 and a Q value (number average molecular weight/weigh average molecular weight) of 3.0 or less, and the high melting component (B) is a polyethylene (b) having a density of 0.940 g/cm3 or more, and preferably analysis of the fiber using a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) shows specified thermal property. The fiber of this invention can be easily processed into a non-woven fabric at a wide range processing temperature, and suitably used for medical materials such as being disinfected under radiation.
Abstract:
A frame for spreading relatively large adhesive backed bandages into a generally flat configuration for applying to a patient. Such bandages might be for a wound dressing, burn dressing, surgical incise drape, etc. The frame is attached to the bandage when the bandage is being stuck to the patient, but the frame is removed so as not to interfere with subsequent movement of the patient's anatomy.
Abstract:
The invention of the present application comprises a high loft, low density, nonwoven fibrous material and method of making the same. The material has good wet strength, softness, abrasion resistance, and liquid absorbency and retention, and is formed of a plurality of irregularly arranged, intersecting, overlapping, mechanically interengaged, loosely assembled fibers including both synthetic and natural wood pulp fibers which are present in different proportions in various regions parallel to the median plane of the material. Segments of said synthetic wood pulp fibers are heat fused with other segments of synthetic wood pulp fibers and with segments of other fibers at a plurality of junctures throughout the fibrous material to form a self-supporting fibrous structure which does not require any additional binder.
Abstract:
A dressing includes a manifold layer and a drape coupled to the manifold layer and configured to seal the manifold layer over a wound. The drape has an opening extending therethrough. A connection pad is positioned at the opening and configured to couple the dressing to a tube. The connection pad includes an outer ring coupled to the drape and a center dimple extending away from the drape and defining a volume between the center dimple and a plane defined by the outer ring. The dressing also includes an absorbent manifolding structure positioned between the center dimple and the manifold layer and formed to substantially match a shape of the volume.
Abstract:
A method of protecting sensitive tissue from damage during a surgical procedure using at least one medical tool having a rotatable bit capable of removing tissue, including selecting a multilayer sponge having (i) a tissue-compatible layer with a tissue contact surface capable of being placed against the sensitive tissue, and (ii) a low-friction layer having a lower coefficient of friction than that of the tissue-compatible layer, being affixed to the tissue-compatible layer, and having an outward-facing surface including biocompatible material not easily worn away by brief contact with the rotatable bit during the surgical procedure. The method further includes placing the tissue contact surface of the biocompatible layer against sensitive tissue such that the outward-facing surface of the low-friction layer is positioned between the sensitive tissue and the rotatable bit to protect the sensitive tissue from damage and prevent the sponge from being drawn around the bit when it rotates.
Abstract:
Methods and products for protecting tissue of a patient during a surgical procedure that involve making an incision in the tissue and retracting the tissue to make a larger opening, wherein the methods and products use a water-absorbing stress-distributing layer.