Surgery – Instruments – External pressure applicator
Patent
1994-03-28
1995-06-20
Pellegrino, Stephen C.
Surgery
Instruments
External pressure applicator
601152, A61B 1700
Patent
active
054257425
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for subjecting a body part to a vacuum, engorging blood veins and reducing neurophatic pain. The body part is inserted through a donut like inflatable seal which is attached to an opening in the cylindrical rigid hypobaric chamber. The seal is inflated and the chamber evacuated utilizing a single air pump. The seal pressure and chamber vacuum are controlled and adjusted using preset or adjustable pressure release valves.
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Galveston County, "New device heals burns and wounds, makers say", The Associated Press, Sat. Dec. 25, 1993, The Daily News, p. 3-A.
Jolly Michael B.
Lewis William W.
Pellegrino Stephen C.
Quigley Patrick S.
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