Barrier protector for protecting a surgical patient from chemica

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1998-03-20

1999-11-16

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

602 48, A61F 1300

Patent

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059861622

ABSTRACT:
A surgical preparation protective barrier device includes a hollow flexible barrier pouch for preventing the spread of a caustic pre-surgical preparatory topical substances, such as for example BETADINE.RTM.. The barrier device is indented with a centrally located hole which extends through the barrier device from top to bottom to permit application of a topical antiseptic substance therethrough for topical application to a designated portion of skin defined by a hole in the pouch at a surgical site of a human or veterinary patient. The flexible barrier pouch further includes an inner compartment extending between peripherally extending walls and the centrally lowered hole. Fluid absorbent members are provided with the hollow compartment to collect and prevent the spread of the topical antiseptic beyond the boundaries of the predetermined surgical site. In use, the hollow pouch is applied to the skin by an adhesive which is placed on the skin surrounding the predetermined surgical site. The topical antiseptic is then applied in a standard fashion to the skin, wherein excess topical antiseptic collects and is absorbed by the spongy material placed within the hollow compartment of each pouch.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3658065 (1972-04-01), HInsch
patent: 4641643 (1987-02-01), Green

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