Compress and method

Details Compress and method Compress and method

1994-09-13

1996-04-30

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

External pressure applicator

A61B 1712

Patent

active

055120563

ABSTRACT:
The discovery that by use of a spreader beam and pressure pad which has an adjustable strap secured to its ends, and then positioning the spreader beam with the pressure pad over the wound or puncture, will inhibit the bleeding and enhance coagulation is disclosed. As a result of the method, substantially less than 180.degree. radially of a limb or a body portion is subject to the pressure of the strap. Only a small portion of the radius of the skin is engaged by the pressure pad itself. The method of the invention derives from utilizing a spreader beam and pressure point with a strap at each end of the spreader beam in surrounding engagement with a limb or other body portion which has been punctured, and then positioning the pressure pad to apply pressure to the puncture point, and keeping the compress in place until the wound has ceased bleeding.

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patent: 4182338 (1980-01-01), Stanulis
patent: 4997438 (1991-03-01), Nipper
patent: 5263965 (1993-11-01), Roth

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