Laser-protection surgical drape

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1992-05-08

1994-07-05

Thibodeau, Paul J.

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128849, 128853, 428212, 428213, 428344, 428450, 428457, B32B 310

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053266161

ABSTRACT:
A multi-layer article to protect a patient from laser radiation during surgery comprises two metallic layers sandwiching a flame-resistant, radiation absorbing layer. The facing surfaces of the metallic layers, adjoining the middle layer, are reflective. The top surface of the upper metallic layer has a non-reflective, flame-resistant coating. The radiation-absorbing layer is preferably a hydrogel. The lower metallic layer is preferably thicker than the upper layer and/or is of a metal that has a higher melting temperature than that of the upper layer. The article protects the patient by harmlessly dissipating the energy in a misdirected laser beam for a period of time that will permit a healthcare worker to take corrective action.

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patent: 5103816 (1992-04-01), Kirschbaum et al.
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