Medical tourniquet apparatus

Details Medical tourniquet apparatus Medical tourniquet apparatus

1994-05-24

1995-05-02

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

External pressure applicator

128686, A61B 1700

Patent

active

054115183

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an apparatus for wrapping around a body member to restrict the flow of blood. This apparatus includes a tourniquet having an inflatable plenum, and a pad for minimizing patient discomfort. The pad is positionable between the tourniquet and the body member, and it is fabricated from a substantially absorbent, wrinkle free material. A stiffener positioned within the inflatable plenum assures that the tourniquet applies a uniform pressure upon the body member to which it is applied. The stiffener is partially shape retaining for holding the tourniquet in a circular configuration.

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