Draining wound dressing
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1. A dressing for treating a wound, the dressing comprising:
- a base layer comprising a first aperture extending through the base layer;
a first adhesive layer coupled to a first side of the base layer and comprising a second aperture extending through the first adhesive layer;
a second adhesive layer coupled to a second side of the base layer and comprising a third aperture extending through the second adhesive layer;
a channel layer comprising at least one member coupled to portions of the second adhesive layer; and
a top layer coupled to at least portions of the second adhesive layer and apposed to the channel layer, wherein a channel is formed between the channel layer and the top layer, the channel extending from the third aperture to an edge of the second adhesive layer;
wherein the first aperture, second aperture, and third aperture are generally aligned to form a collection chamber that is in fluid communication with the channel;
wherein the top layer is configured to have a closed position relative to the channel layer, wherein the top layer is configured to collapse against the channel layer to form a generally fluid tight arrangement between the top layer and the channel layer.
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Abstract
A wound dressing is made of multiple layers and includes a collection chamber that is in fluid communication with a drainage channel. When applied over a wound, the wound dressing provides protection for the wound while allowing air and fluids to evacuate from the wound through the collection chamber and out through the drainage channel. The wound dressing can include a valve that restricts air and fluids from entering the wound, which is beneficial for treating pneumothorax.
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1. A dressing for treating a wound, the dressing comprising:
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a base layer comprising a first aperture extending through the base layer; a first adhesive layer coupled to a first side of the base layer and comprising a second aperture extending through the first adhesive layer; a second adhesive layer coupled to a second side of the base layer and comprising a third aperture extending through the second adhesive layer; a channel layer comprising at least one member coupled to portions of the second adhesive layer; and a top layer coupled to at least portions of the second adhesive layer and apposed to the channel layer, wherein a channel is formed between the channel layer and the top layer, the channel extending from the third aperture to an edge of the second adhesive layer; wherein the first aperture, second aperture, and third aperture are generally aligned to form a collection chamber that is in fluid communication with the channel; wherein the top layer is configured to have a closed position relative to the channel layer, wherein the top layer is configured to collapse against the channel layer to form a generally fluid tight arrangement between the top layer and the channel layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A dressing for treating wounds, the dressing comprising:
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a first layer; a second layer over the first layer; a third layer over the second layer; a fourth layer over the third layer; and a collection chamber formed by an aperture extending through the first layer, second layer and third layer; a channel that extends from the collection chamber to an edge of the dressing, wherein the channel is configured to have a closed position in which the channel is configured to collapse to form a generally fluid tight arrangement. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of treating a wound comprising the steps of:
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opening a package containing a wound dressing, the wound dressing comprising at least four layers and having a collection chamber and a drainage channel, wherein the drainage channel extends from the collection chamber to an edge of the dressing, and the drainage channel is configured to have a closed position in which the drainage channel is configured to collapse to form a generally fluid tight arrangement; preparing the wound dressing by exposing a first adhesive layer that is configured to attach to skin; orienting the wound dressing using an indicator visible on the wound dressing so that the drainage channel is directed downward in the direction of gravity; and placing the wound dressing on a patient so that the collection chamber is generally centered over the wound. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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