Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein for a container with a unit dose of a concentrated substance that can be diluted and orally consumed using the container. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a container body that defines an opening in fluid communication with an interior of the container body. A cap is coupled to the container body and encloses the opening. A unit dose of a concentrated medicament or a concentrated contrast agent is disposed within the interior of the container body. The unit dose of concentrated medicament or contrast agent can be diluted to a select dilution strength with a volume of a liquid receivable through the opening and within the interior of the container body. In some embodiments, the apparatus can include a barrier member in which the container body and cap can be disposed to protect the medicament or contrast agent from light and/or moisture.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein for a container with a unit dose of a concentrated substance that can be diluted and orally consumed using the container. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a container body that defines an opening in fluid communication with an interior of the container body. A cap is coupled to the container body and encloses the opening. A unit dose of a concentrated medicament or a concentrated contrast agent is disposed within the interior of the container body. The unit dose of concentrated medicament or contrast agent can be diluted to a select dilution strength with a volume of a liquid receivable through the opening and within the interior of the container body. In some embodiments, the apparatus can include a barrier member in which the container body and cap can be disposed to protect the medicament or contrast agent from light and/or moisture.

Abstract: An improved wound dressing is provided which comprises a backing layer bearing a reference marking, a hydrocolloid layer and a release layer. The hydrocolloid swells in use. This swelling can be seen or felt through the backing layer. When the swelling extends to or beyond the reference marking, the dressing should be changed to prevent leaking. Thus, the dressing can be left in place for as long as possible, but not so long as to damage the underlying skin.

Abstract: An improved wound dressing is provided according to the present invention. In a prefenred embodiment, the dressing comprises an absorbent layer including one or more absorbent and/or superabsorbent materials; a porous, non-stick layer or film larger in size than said absorbent layer and overlying, a wound-facing surface of the absorbent layer such that a portion of the non-stick layer extends beyond the length and width of the absorbent layer; a protective cover layer, which protective cover layer is larger in size than the absorbent layer but generally no greater in size than the non-stick layer; and a cohesive layer of an adhesive material generally being substantially the size and shape of the protective cover layer which is adhered to its non-wound-facing surface and having the absorbent layer and the extending portion of the non-stick layer adhered to its wound facing surface, whereby a substantially non-adherent dressing is provided.

Abstract: An improved wound dressing is provided which comprises a backing layer bearing a reference marking, a hydrocolloid layer and a release layer. The hydrocolloid swells in use. This swelling can be seen or felt through the backing layer. When the swelling extends to or beyond the reference marking, the dressing should be changed to prevent leaking. Thus, the dressing can be left in place for as long as possible, but not so long as to damage the underlying skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved wound dressings that are adapted to being readily sized to fit the shape of the wound so that healing is promoted. In particular, the present invention is directed to a scored spiral wound dressing. More particularly, this invention relates to a spiral wound dressing having superior absorption properties and which is capable of swelling in the presence of wound fluid to closely fit the wound.

Abstract: Polymer surfaces such as polyethylene or polypropylene films are corona discharge treated in the conventional manner, and then treated with a reducing agent such as aqueous KI to convert the surface functional groups containing oxygen to predominantly hydroxyl groups.