Abstract: A surgical instrument for at least partial occlusion of uterine blood vessels during surgery involving the uterus and a method for using the same is provided. The surgical instrument comprises an elongated, flexible tourniquet having a first end and a second end. A lashing member is disposed at or proximate to the first end while a portion of the tourniquet proximate to the second end defines a series of successive holes configured to releasably and even adjustably maintain the lashing member in place so that the tourniquet may form a secure loop. The surgical instrument may further comprise an introducer formed as a flexible yet resilient sheath configured to aid placement of the tourniquet around a lower uterine segment and uterine vessels. In accordance with the method, once the tourniquet is placed and lashing member is secured, the sheath may be removed from the tourniquet, and operation may proceed.

Abstract: A disposable device for containing stool from a laboring patient on an operating table comprising a flexible bag portion comprising an open end, the open end comprising an integral curvilinear attachment portion comprising means for manually securely attaching the device to the area above the perineum and around the rectum of the patient.

Abstract: A disposable device for containing stool from a laboring patient on an operating table comprising a flexible bag portion comprising an open end, the open end comprising an integral curvilinear attachment portion comprising means for manually securely attaching the device to the area above the perineum and around the rectum of the patient.

Abstract: A clip can be slidably attached to a disposable cup lid. The clip can easily attach to a commercially available lid or a customized lid and cover an aperture in the lid. The spill clip can be made separately from the lid and attach to any lid, or the lid can be built with a pre-attached clip.