Pediatric abdominal support
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1. An abdominal support for a pediatric patient comprising:
- an elongate strip of elastic material having an extended surface and spaced apart ends and of a length sufficient to surround a pediatric patient in the region of the abdomen;
separable fasteners attached to the ends of said strip for accommodating patients of differing girth; and
a cover disposed adjacent at least the extended surface of said strip adapted to lay flat against the abdomen of the pediatric patient, wherein said strip is stretchable independent of said cover.
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Abstract
An abdominal support for a pediatric patent is described wherein the support includes an elongate strip of knit elastic material having an extended surface and a length sufficient to surround the torso of a pediatric patient in the region of the abdomen. Separable fastening elements are provided to selectively and adjustably fasten the ends of the strip together to snugly fit the patient. A fabric sleeve is provided to receive the major portion of the length of the strip to functionally reside in use between the one surface of the strip and the patient at operational rates.
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1. An abdominal support for a pediatric patient comprising:
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an elongate strip of elastic material having an extended surface and spaced apart ends and of a length sufficient to surround a pediatric patient in the region of the abdomen;
separable fasteners attached to the ends of said strip for accommodating patients of differing girth; and
a cover disposed adjacent at least the extended surface of said strip adapted to lay flat against the abdomen of the pediatric patient, wherein said strip is stretchable independent of said cover. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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Current AssigneeAnnette M. Mundrick, Barbara M. Stengle
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Original AssigneeAnnette M. Mundrick, Barbara M. Stengle
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InventorsMundrick, Annette M., Stengle, Barbara M.
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Primary Examiner(s)Brown, Michael A.
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Application NumberUS09/992,650Publication NumberTime in Patent Office711 DaysField of Search128/845, 128/869, 128/875, 128/876, 602/5, 602/19US Class Current128/96.1CPC Class CodesA61F 5/03 Corsets or bandages for abd...C12Q 2600/156 Polymorphic or mutational m...
