Abstract: A medical drainage pouch is provided with a breathable microporous adhesive patch for attaching the pouch to the body of a patient. The pouch includes a moisture-impermeable plastic bag having a drainage opening. A plastic annular retainer ring may be secured to the bag around the drainage opening. The adhesive patch has a thin non-woven porous backing sheet which is relatively easy to tear, and the patch is attached to the bag by a flexible annular attaching ring. The attaching ring may comprise a first layer of plastic and a second layer of hot melt adhesive. The plastic layer of the attaching ring is heat-sealed to the retainer ring or to the bag around a generally circular area of attachment, and the adhesive patch is heat-sealed to the adhesive layer of the attaching ring around a generally circular area of attachment which extends radially outwardly beyond the first area of attachment.

Abstract: An assembly for preparing imprinted inserts for hospital identification bracelets includes severable base strips of card stock divided into an identification section and a handle section, and overlaying carbon strips which are retained in position during separation of the strips and imprinting, while being readily removable after the patient information has been imprinted on the identification section by a roller or platten.

Abstract: The invention provides a combination of a sheet of thin pliable material adapted to be placed in sealing engagement with the skin of a patient in the location of a body opening made by an incision or wound, with the sheet being adapted to have an aperture formed therein to expose the opening, together with a removable cap preferably of transparent plastic material which can be adhesively secured to the outer face of the sheet. Drains placed in the body opening can be observed through the cap and the opening can be treated and the tubes withdrawn in increments by simply removing the cap which thereafter can be replaced.

Abstract: The invention provides a combination of a sheet of thin pliable material adapted to be placed in sealing engagement with the skin of a patient in the location of a body opening made by an incision or wound, with the sheet being adapted to have an aperture formed therein to expose the opening, together with a removable cap preferably of transparent plastic material which can be adhesively secured to the outer face of the sheet. Drains placed in the body opening can be observed through the cap and the opening can be treated and the tubes withdrawn in increments by simply removing the cap which thereafter can be replaced.