Head trauma bandage and method
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1. A head trauma bandage for covering the upper part of the head just above the occipital ridges and ears of a patient comprising:
- a. a flexible stretchable bandage with a slit opening defined by opposite corresponding ends each with releasable connecting structure sized when the ends are connected to form a head opening to fit about and cover the upper part of the head just above the occipital ridges and ears of a patient with a head trauma;
the ends affixed in a manner to apply minimal pressure to stop bleeding, andb. a sterile dressing liner affixed inside of the stretchable bandage;
said stretchable bandage and liner having enough stretch when placed on a patient to control bleeding and expand to accommodate intracranial (internal) swelling.
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An emergency head trauma bandage and method of use, which, when applied, applies minimal pressure to stop bleeding, doesn'"'"'t compromise cervical spine immobilization, allows for fast and effective application of ice/cold packs to control intracranial/internal swelling, doesn'"'"'t come apart during treatment and transport, and doesn'"'"'t require a caregiver to re-wrap the dressing.
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1. A head trauma bandage for covering the upper part of the head just above the occipital ridges and ears of a patient comprising:
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a. a flexible stretchable bandage with a slit opening defined by opposite corresponding ends each with releasable connecting structure sized when the ends are connected to form a head opening to fit about and cover the upper part of the head just above the occipital ridges and ears of a patient with a head trauma;
the ends affixed in a manner to apply minimal pressure to stop bleeding, andb. a sterile dressing liner affixed inside of the stretchable bandage;
said stretchable bandage and liner having enough stretch when placed on a patient to control bleeding and expand to accommodate intracranial (internal) swelling. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A head trauma bandage for covering the upper part of the head just above the occipital ridges and ears of a patient with a head trauma comprising:
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a. a flexible flat stretchable bandage with a slit opening defined by opposite corresponding ends each with releasable connecting structure sized when the ends are connected to form an adjustable cap with i. a head opening to fit about and cover the upper part of the head just above the occipital ridges and ears of a patient with a head trauma;
the corresponding ends affixed in a manner to apply minimal pressure to stop bleeding, andii. an extra fold, which may be folded down to form an extended cap to cover more of the upper part of the head in an unfolded mode; b. a plurality of opening fasteners placed about the exterior of the cap proximate its opening, c. a sterile dressing liner affixed to the interior of the cap;
said cap and liner with enough stretch when placed on the head of a patient to apply minimal pressure to the head to control bleeding and accommodate swelling,d. an exterior sleeve affixed to the exterior of the cap with pockets into which removable ice packs may be placed, and e. a strap system associated with the cap to secure the cap and ice packs in place about the head. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of using a head trauma bandage for covering the upper part of a head wound just above the occipital ridges and ears of a patient comprising:
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affixing over a traumatized patient'"'"'s cranium i. a flexible stretchable bandage with a slit opening defined by opposite corresponding ends each with releasable connecting structure sized when the ends are connected to form a head opening to fit about and cover the upper part of the head just above the occipital ridges and ears of a patient with a head trauma;
the ends affixed in a manner to apply minimal pressure to stop bleeding, andii. a sterile dressing liner affixed inside of the stretchable bandage;
said stretchable bandage and liner having enough stretch when placed on a patient to control bleeding and expand to accommodate swelling. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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