Materials for facilitating administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and related compounds
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1. An intravenous (IV) bag for holding or delivering dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), comprising:
- an inner layer, wherein the inner layer is fluid resistant and wherein in the inner layer is a material that is insoluble in DMSO;
an outer protective layer;
an intermediate binding layer comprising a binding material that contacts said inner and said outer layer; and
an indicator layer positioned between the inner layer and the intermediate layer, wherein said indicator layer is configured to indicate that dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and/or a related compound has escaped from the inner layer.
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Abstract
The invention relates generally to materials for facilitating the administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and related compounds. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a kit comprising items used for the safe and effective administration of DMSO. In another embodiment, the invention relates to indicating containers for holding or delivering DMSO.
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16 Claims
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1. An intravenous (IV) bag for holding or delivering dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), comprising:
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an inner layer, wherein the inner layer is fluid resistant and wherein in the inner layer is a material that is insoluble in DMSO; an outer protective layer; an intermediate binding layer comprising a binding material that contacts said inner and said outer layer; and an indicator layer positioned between the inner layer and the intermediate layer, wherein said indicator layer is configured to indicate that dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and/or a related compound has escaped from the inner layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A kit for facilitating the administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) comprising:
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a) a container for holding or delivering dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) comprising; an inner layer, wherein the inner layer is fluid resistant and wherein the inner layer is a material that is insoluble in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO); a protective outer layer; an intermediate binding layer comprising a binding material that binds the inner and the outer layers; and an indicator layer disposed between the inner layer and the intermediate layer and configured to indicate whether DMSO and/or a related compound has escaped from the inner layer; b) at least one DMSO resistant catheter; c) at least one DMSO resistant needle; and d) instructions for use. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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