Abstract: A method for treating nail fungus comprises providing a treatment element including a flexible elongate body. The elongate body has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first and second ends define a length therebetween. An outer surface is defined along the length between the first and second ends. The method further includes advancing at least a portion of the length of the treatment element to a target treatment site underneath a nail of a user. The target treatment site is an area of fungal debris build-up underneath the nail. The method further includes dislodging at least a portion of the fungal debris build-up and simultaneously applying a therapeutic agent to the target treatment area. The treatment element is then retracted from underneath the nail and extracts at least a portion of the dislodged fungal debris build-up.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a topical treatment dispenser including a sanitary housing having at least one outlet for receiving and supporting a tube containing a topical treatment, a sanitary detachable cap for covering the outlet and a flow control mechanism for controlling the flow of the topical treatment through the outlet. The topical treatment dispenser prevents contaminants from coming into contact with the topical treatment contained therein such that the topical treatment is dispensable in a medical environment.

Abstract: A fluid shield for retarding the spraying and lateral leakage of body fluids from a pressurized anatomical structure includes a transparent flexible shield body terminating in a rim which defines an opening to the interior of the shield body. The rim is adapted to securely engage various body contours surrounding the structure so as to align the opening with the structure. The rim can be secured by adhesives or by manual pressure. The shield body can be penetrable by a surgical instrument for incising the structure, and fluids released from the ruptured structure are captured by the shield body for subsequent disposal. The shield body can be conveniently stored in a compressed stack disposed in a dispensing container. The outer surface of the rim can be textured to pull the next lower fluid shield of the compressed stack partially out of the dispensing container for subsequent removal.

Abstract: A fluid shield for retarding the spraying and lateral leakage of body fluids from a pressurized anatomical structure includes a transparent flexible shield body terminating in a rim which defines an opening to the interior of the shield body. The rim is adapted to securely engage various body contours surrounding the structure so as to align the opening with the structure. The rim can be secured by adhesives or by manual pressure. The shield body can be penetrable by a surgical instrument for incising the structure, and fluids released from the ruptured structure are captured by the shield body for subsequent disposal. The shield body can be conveniently stored in a compressed stack disposed in a dispensing container. The outer surface of the rim can be textured to pull the next lower fluid shield of the compressed stack partially out of the dispensing container for subsequent removal.