Device for wound therapy and prevention of bleeding
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1. A device for wound therapy and prevention of bleeding comprising:
- a transparent pressurized balloon adapted to be placed over a body skin wound wherein intact skin is immediately contiguous such a wound;
said pressurized balloon having a lower face adapted to face such a wound and immediately contiguous intact skin;
means disposed beneath said lower face of said balloon comprising an adhesive layer adapted to span such a wound and stick to such immediately contiguous intact skin; and
means for holding said balloon in place over such a wound and immediately contiguous intact skin while said adhesive layer sticks to such immediately contiguous intact skin and said balloon applies pressure against such a wound and immediately contiguous skin without obstructing a view through said balloon, wherein said means disposed beneath said lower face of said balloon comprising an adhesive layer adapted to span such a wound and stick to such immediately contiguous intact skin comprises;
an absorbent layer disposed between said adhesive layer and said lower face of said balloon.
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Abstract
This invention introduces a system which allows a low level of pressure to be applied to the wound site in order to prevent bleeding during a stable period. Some models of this unit also give the option of allowing the unit to be inflated in order to increase the pressure in the area and stop bleeding if it occurs later. Automatic ways of recognizing bleeding are also introduced that utilize a computerized means of recognition and/or application of a set of proper reactions after bleeding, and an automated pressure application as well. It is believed that this unit will help human beings significantly.
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16 Claims
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1. A device for wound therapy and prevention of bleeding comprising:
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a transparent pressurized balloon adapted to be placed over a body skin wound wherein intact skin is immediately contiguous such a wound; said pressurized balloon having a lower face adapted to face such a wound and immediately contiguous intact skin; means disposed beneath said lower face of said balloon comprising an adhesive layer adapted to span such a wound and stick to such immediately contiguous intact skin; and means for holding said balloon in place over such a wound and immediately contiguous intact skin while said adhesive layer sticks to such immediately contiguous intact skin and said balloon applies pressure against such a wound and immediately contiguous skin without obstructing a view through said balloon, wherein said means disposed beneath said lower face of said balloon comprising an adhesive layer adapted to span such a wound and stick to such immediately contiguous intact skin comprises; an absorbent layer disposed between said adhesive layer and said lower face of said balloon. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A device for wound therapy and prevention of bleeding comprising:
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a transparent pressurized balloon adapted to be placed over a body skin wound wherein intact skin is immediately contiguous such a wound; said pressurized transparent balloon having a lower face adapted to face such a wound and immediately contiguous intact skin; means disposed beneath said lower face of said balloon comprising a transparent rigid plastic piece adapted to span such a wound and such immediately intact skin; and means for holding said balloon in place over such a wound and immediately contiguous intact skin while said balloon applies pressure against such a wound and immediately contiguous skin by forcing said transparent, rigid plastic piece toward such a wound and immediately contiguous intact skin while providing a view through said balloon and said piece. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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