Method for mitigating pain when coughing following surgery

Details Method for mitigating pain when coughing following surgery Method for mitigating pain when coughing following surgery

1996-12-10

1998-12-01

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 19, 5431, 128 961, 128875, A61F 500, A61F 537, A47G 900

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058430083

ABSTRACT:
A device and method are provided for mitigating the pain experienced by a patient, after surgery to portions of the patient's torso, when the patient coughs, and for increasing the effectiveness of the patient's cough. The device may include a back portion and two wing portion for compressing a portion of the patient's torso with inward and downward forces. A vest shaped device is also possible. Methods are also described for use of the aforementioned devices.

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