Abstract: Following a catheterisation of the artery, the flow of blood through the puncture wound has to be stopped. With the method according to the invention, the time for achieving haemostasis can be reduced by combining the normal clotting mechanism with a chitosan induced clogging mechanism. A compression device (1; 8; 16) for achieving haemostasis in a puncture wound comprises a compressor (2; 9; 17) and a pressure element (3; 10; 18) connected to said compressor (2; 9; 17) so that the bottom side of the pressure element (3; 10; 18) is in contact with the puncture wound, characterized in that the bottom side of the pressure element (3; 10; 18) is provided with chitosan, so that the chitosan and the external compression pressure are applied simultaneously on the puncture wound when the compressor (2; 9; 17) applies an external compression pressure on the puncture wound via the pressure element (3; 10; 18).

Abstract: Disclosed is a strip of bandaging material having Velcro® strips at either end on opposite sides of the material. An absorbent pad is fixed near one end and on the side opposite the Velcro® strip. On the side opposite the absorbent pad, an S hook is provided with one end fastened to the material and the other end free. The absorbent pad is located over the wound and the longer end of material is wound around the extremity and fixed in place with the Velcro® stripe at the near end of the material. The remaining material is passed through the hook and pulled back in order to apply pressure to the wound and reduce blood loss. The remainder of the material is wrapped around the extremity and secured in place with the Velcro® strip on the far end.

Abstract: A ligature device for body parts, with a closure housing, having a base wall, two lateral walls, a cover wall on the upper side thereof and a ligature strap, which may be coupled or is detachably coupled at one end of the closure housing, by a clipping buckle which may be introduced from the rear between an intermediate wall and the cover wall. The above is run or may be run with the other free end thereof between a rocker, pivotably mounted on the base wall and an intermediate wall, arranged at a separation above the above, through the closure housing, to form a loop and may be clamped by the rocker against a front section of the intermediate wall, connected to the closure housing. Easy manipulation is achieved with a simple construction, whereby the intermediate wall includes a sprung section, projecting from the upper side, by which the rear section of the clipping buckle is raised and pressed, in the assembled state, with the back upper face thereof against a counter support, fixed to the housing.

Abstract: A one piece arm encircling dialysis clamp formed of a plastic material that is firm in thick sections and elastic in thin sections, The clamp has smooth pressure applying head for applying direct pressure to the openings to blood vessels after the dialysis needles and tubes are removed. The clamp is provided with an integral arm encircling elastic band that is provided with a multiplicity of orifices that can engage projections at the fop surface of the clamp to provide an adjustable size clamp that is self-repositioning. The clamp is of unitary construction and has geometries that permit ready cleaning and sanitizing for reuse.

Abstract: A low cost tourniquet cuff with identification apparatus comprises: an outer strip; an inner strip positioned against the outer strip; a gas-tight seal joining the inner strip to the outer strip to form a cuff having a physical characteristic wherein the cuff includes an inflatable bladder of a predetermined length greater than the circumference of a limb at a selected location; and a cuff connector carried on the cuff and communicating pneumatically with the bladder for releasably connecting to a tourniquet instrument to establish a gas-tight passageway between the bladder and the instrument, wherein the cuff connector includes identification means indicative of the physical characteristic and detectable by the tourniquet instrument upon establishment of the gas-tight passageway.

Abstract: The present invention is a surgical tourniquet controller which receives operational parameters from a remote unit, allowing flow components associated with controlling a surgical tourniquet to be collocated with a surgical tourniquet in use, while allowing an operator of the tourniquet to operate the flow components from a remote location, such as at an anesthesiologists position, thus reducing the involvement of the surgical tourniquet operator from the surgical field.

Abstract: Following a catheterization of the radial artery in the forearm, the flow of blood through to puncture wound has to be stopped. An adjustable radial artery compressor (1) according to the invention comprises a support arm (2) provided with a support pad (5), a compressor arm (3) provided with a compression pad (6), and a pressure-adjusting means (7, 9, 10) for adjusting the distance between the support pad (5) and the compression pad (6). When the adjustable radial artery compressor (1) is arranged on the forearm of a patient, the support pad (5) bears against a well-defined area at the upside of the radius bone while the compression pad (6) presses against a well-defined area at the underside of the radius bone. With the pressure-adjusting means (7, 9, 10) the compression pressure can be adjusted with high precision, and due to the well-defined contact surfaces, which minimize the risk of vein stasis, the compression pressure is constant irrespective of any movement of the hand or forearm.

Abstract: An adaptive tourniquet cuff system comprises: a tourniquet cuff having a physical characteristic and including an inflatable bladder of a length greater than the circumference of a limb at a selected location; a cuff connector carried on the cuff and communicating pneumatically with the bladder for releasably connecting to a tourniquet instrument to establish a gas-tight passageway between the bladder and the tourniquet instrument; and an identifying collar including identification means indicative of the physical characteristic and detectable by the tourniquet instrument upon establishment of the gas-tight passageway. The tourniquet instrument may supply gas to the bladder through the gas-tight passageway at a pressure sufficient to stop arterial blood flow into the limb distal to the cuff at the selected location, and may adapt its operation in response to the detected physical characteristic of the cuff.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling the pressure within a pressure cuff of a surgical tourniquet so as selectively to occlude blood flow within a portion of a limb of a patient, wherein a sensor determines when flow past the tourniquet is occurring so that corrective action may be taken, such as by increasing the pressure in the tourniquet or by notifying an operator of the flow past the tourniquet. The present invention may use an acoustic sensor to detect Korotkoff sounds indicating incipient blood flow past the tourniquet. When such signals are detected, the tourniquet controller may either incrementally increase the pressure in the tourniquet, or if a threshold would be exceeded by such an increase, signal an alarm indicative of the blood flow.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inflatable tourniquet including an inflatable occluding band, for placement about a limb of a patient, a pump for inflating the occluding band, wherein the pump is capable of producing sufficient pressure within the occluding band in order to block blood flow in a vein of the patient, a fluid conduit, in fluid communication between the occluding band and the pump, and a pressure relief valve, for releasing the fluid from the occluding band.

Abstract: A pneumatic tourniquet adapted for self application by an injured person in a military or emergency situation to stop arterial blood loss in an injured arm or leg comprises: a bladder having a width dimension and having a length dimension greater than the circumference of an injured limb of a subject at a selected location; and clamp means for securing the bladder around the limb at the selected location and adapted for sealing the bladder across the bladder width to establish an inflatable portion of the bladder to be the portion of the bladder that encircles the injured limb at the selected location.

Abstract: Disclosed is a strip of bandaging material having Velcro® strips at either end on opposite sides of the material. An absorbent pad is fixed near one end and on the side opposite the Velcro® strip. On the side opposite the absorbent pad, an S hook is provided with one end fastened to the material and the other end free. The absorbent pad is located over the wound and the longer end of material is wound around the extremity and fixed in place with the Velcro® stripe at the near end of the material. The remaining material is passed through the hook and pulled back in order to apply pressure to the wound and reduce blood loss. The remainder of the material is wrapped around the extremity and secured in place with the Velcro® strip on the far end.

Abstract: A hazard monitor for surgical tourniquet systems comprises: pressure transducing means for detecting a pressure in a pneumatic tourniquet cuff; power switch means for enabling an operator in initiate an interruption in the supply of electrical power required by pressure regulator means, wherein the tourniquet instrument is connectable pneumatically to the tourniquet cuff to supply pressurized gas to the cuff, thereby producing a pressure in the cuff; pneumatic connector means for enabling an operator to connect an inflatable cuff to the pressure regulator means, and hazard detection means communicating pneumatically with the pneumatic connector means for detecting pressurized gas having a pressure greater than a predetermined pressure level when an interruption in the supply of electrical power is initiated by the operator.

Abstract: Tourniquet padding and methods of its use with a tourniquet are provided. The tourniquet padding comprises a cover sheet with at least one surface having anti-slip properties, and can be made with and without a compressible padding material disposed on the cover sheet. The tourniquet padding has a length sufficient to be wrapped around a limb of a person, and a width wider than the tourniquet. The cover sheet can be gathered along the proximal edge to accommodate a range of circumferences of extremities, and include an elastic member for wrapping around the extremity. The surface of the cover sheet to be placed in contact with the skin can include one or more adhesive elements to provide an interrupted adhesive surface. The adhesive elements can comprise an adhesive material that is adherable to skin, or a frictionally adhesive material having anti-slip properties to maintain the padding device in place on the skin during use.

Abstract: Tourniquet padding and methods of its use with a tourniquet are provided. The tourniquet padding comprises a soft, compressible material with an interrupted adhesive areas that are applied against the skin. The tourniquet can be made with and without an internally positioned padding material. The tourniquet padding has a width wider than the tourniquet to provide an extension of material along the distal edge with adhesive that is applied to the skin, and an overlying layer that is turned onto and adhered to the tourniquet to provide a protective surface and keep the tourniquet from slipping distally down the limb during use. The overlying layer can include perforations to divide it into sections. As the tourniquet inflates and deflates, the overlying layer flexes to accommodate the change in thickness. The tourniquet padding can also be crimped or pleated along a proximal edge to accommodate a range of circumferences of extremities.

Abstract: Following a catheterisation of the radial artery in the forearm, the flow of blood through to puncture wound has to be stropped. An adjustable radial artery compressor (1) according to the invention comprises a support arm (2) provided with a support pad (5), a compressor arm (3) provided with a compression pad (6), and a pressure-adjusting means (7, 9, 10) for adjusting the distance between the support pad (5) and the compression pad (6). When the adjustable radial artery compressor (1) is arranged on the forearm of a patient, the support pad (5) bears against a well-defined area at the upside of the radius bone while the compression pad (6) presses against a well-defined area at the underside of the radius bone. With the pressure-adjusting means (7, 9, 10) the compression pressure can be adjusted with high precision, and due to the well-defined contact surfaces, which minimize the risk of vein stasis, the compression pressure is constant irrespective of any movement of the hand or forearm.

Abstract: A single use disposable skin and cuff protector in the form of a wrap for surrounding at least a portion of a limb of a patient allows a sphygmomanometer cuff to be applied over the wrap. To prevent spreading of pathogens, the wrap includes a sheet having a non-porous barrier layer and optionally, an absorbent layer. The wrap is secured by a non-reusable fastener which cannot be released once fastened or once fastened, cannot be re-fastened. A line of weakening formed in the sheet facilitates removal of the wrap after use. Once secured to a patient for use, the sheet either must be severed to be removed and/or the re-usable fastener cannot be re-fastened thus preventing re-use.

Abstract: A tourniquet system having a strap, a clamp for selectively engaging the strap in which once the clamp engages the strap, the clamp permits the strap to pass substantially freely in a direction away from the clamp and substantially prevents the strap from passing in a direction towards the clamp and securing structure attached to the strap for securing the strap.

Abstract: A tourniquet cuff (10) includes a first layer (20), a second layer (40), and a third layer (60). The first layer (20) has an inner side (22) impermeable to air and the second layer (40) has a first side (44) impermeable to air. The inner side (22) of the first layer (20) and the first side (44) of the second layer (40) cooperate to define a first cavity (96) formed to receive a gel-like material (15) therein. Further, the third layer (60) has an inner side (64) which cooperates with a second side (42) of the second layer (40) to define a second cavity (94) formed to receive pressurized air. The tourniquet cuff (10) adjustably secures about a patient's limb such that the gel-like material (15) is positioned between the patient's limb and the second cavity (94) to uniformly and comfortably distribute pressure around the patient's limb.

Abstract: A tourniquet cuff (10) includes a first layer (20), a second layer (40), and a third layer (60). The first layer (20) has an inner side (22) impermeable to air and the second layer (40) has a first side (44) impermeable to air. The inner side (22) of the first layer (20) and the first side (44) of the second layer (40) cooperate to define a first cavity (96) formed to receive a gel-like material (15) therein. Further, the third layer (60) has an inner side (64) which cooperates with a second side (42) of the second layer (40) to define a second cavity (94) formed to receive pressurized air. The tourniquet cuff (10) further includes a means (80 and 90) for adjustably securing the tourniquet cuff (10) about a patient's limb such that the gel-like material (15) is positioned between the patient's limb and the second cavity (94) to uniformly and comfortably distribute pressure around the patient's limb.

Abstract: Tourniquet padding and methods of its use with a tourniquet are provided. The tourniquet padding comprises a soft, compressible material with an interrupted adhesive areas that are applied against the skin. The tourniquet can be made with and without an internally positioned padding material. The tourniquet padding has a width wider than the tourniquet to provide an extension of material along the distal edge with adhesive that is applied to the skin, and an overlying layer that is turned onto and adhered to the tourniquet to provide a protective surface and keep the tourniquet from slipping distally down the limb during use. The overlying layer can include perforations to divide it into sections. As the tourniquet inflates and deflates, the overlying layer flexes to accommodate the change in thickness. The tourniquet padding can also be crimped or pleated along a proximal edge to accommodate a range of circumferences of extremities.

Abstract: A pressure tourniquet having a window transparent to ultrasound is wrapped around a leg or another anatomical structure containing veins. An ultrasound transducer is placed in contact with the window of the tourniquet. The window is adjacent the anatomical structure and the transducer probes a dilated vein with ultrasound. The transducer can measure the size of the vein and detect reflux. A pneumatic bladder on the tourniquet is inflated to apply pressure to the anatomical structure so that the vein is compressed by the tissue of the surrounding anatomical structure. As pressure from the tourniquet reduces the diameter of the vein, competency of the vein valve can be temporarily restored to indicate the proper reduced diameter required to restore venous function. An electrode catheter is introduced into the vein to apply energy for durably molding the vein to the reduced diameter.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating bone fractures by the application of intermittent pneumatic compression. The period of compression is sufficient to induce venous stasis at the fracture site. The period of recovery can be about half the period of compression. The applied pressure can be 50% or less of the baseline pressure.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling the pressure within a pressure cuff of a surgical tourniquet so as selectively to occlude blood flow within a portion of a limb of a patient, wherein a sensor determines when flow past the tourniquet is occurring so that corrective action may be taken, such as by increasing the pressure in the tourniquet or by notifying an operator of the flow past the tourniquet. The present invention may use an acoustic sensor to detect Korotkoff sounds indicating incipient blood flow past the tourniquet. When such signals are detected, the tourniquet controller may either incrementally increase the pressure in the tourniquet, or if a threshold would be exceeded by such an increase, signal an alarm indicative of the blood flow.

Abstract: The invention provides a variety of bone marrow-shielding tourniquets and methods for using them to perform bone marrow-shielded chemotherapy with or without general and without the need to remove a patient's bone marrow for protection during the procedure. In the invention method, pressure is applied to at least one body part of the patient that contains myelopoietic bone marrow to temporarily occlude arterial flow to the bone marrow while blood circulation through the remainder of the body is maintained. Then an effective amount of at least one myelosuppresive chemotherapeutic agent is administered to the blood circulation in the remainder of the patient while the arterial flow through the at least one body part is occluded and so that the myelosuppresive effect of the agent is substantially dissipated within the maximum safe period for the occlusion of the arterial flow, or about three hours.

Abstract: The invention provides a nested tubing cannula which comprises outer and inner elongate tubular members, both having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. The inner tubular member is sealed at its distal end and is nested substantially coaxially within the lumen of the outer tubular member, so that the gap between the inner and the outer tubular member defines a second lumen whereas the first lumen is the lumen of the inner tubular member. A tubular sleeve is disposed coaxially between the inner and outer tubular members. A balloon is mounted on a distal region of the outer tubular member and is in communication with the first lumen. The cannula further comprises a port proximal or distal the balloon occluder and is in communication with the second lumen. Methods for making the devices herein are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treatment of inadvertent sharps/needlestick injuries to healthcare workers and the like. The method and apparatus provide a tourniquet for restricting blood flow to the site of the sharps injury, an apparatus for mechanically applying a negative pressure directly to the site of the sharps injury and removing bodily fluids and blood therefrom, a mechanism for delivering an antimicrobial/antiviral agent(s) to the site, and bandage for covering the site of the sharps injury following treatment. The first aid components are preferable all contained within a convenient time saving kit to facilitate ease of use by an injured individual.

Abstract: An adjustable hemostatic strap which includes a flat elastic band for fastening to the hand to compress the vessel when making a hypodermic injection, and a buckle for fastening the flat elastic band to the hand, the buckle including a plug member fixedly fastened to one end of the flat elastic band, and a socket member slidably mounted on the elastic band and secured to the flat elastic band at the desired location for receiving the plug member for enabling the elastic band to be firmly secured to the hand to compress the vessel.

Abstract: The invention provides a variety of bone marrow-shielding tourniquets and methods for using them to perform bone marrow-shielded chemotherapy with or without general and without the need to remove a patient's bone marrow for protection during the procedure. In the invention method, pressure is applied to at least one body part of the patient that contains myelopoietic bone marrow to temporarily occlude arterial flow to the bone marrow while blood circulation through the remainder of the body is maintained. Then an effective amount of at least one myelosuppresive chemotherapeutic agent is administered to the blood circulation in the remainder of the patient while the arterial flow through the at least one body part is occluded and so that the myelosuppresive effect of the agent is substantially dissipated within the maximum safe period for the occlusion of the arterial flow, or about three hours.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tourniquet for use in treating deep vein thrombosis including: a band, the band having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end and said second end have structure for adjustably connecting to one another; and an adjustable disc, the disc made of substantially hard, non-compressable material and wherein said disc is adjustably connected to said band. A method of treating deep vein thrombosis is also disclosed in which the thrombus can not be easily treated using a catheter, i.e., actively lysed by flow-directed therapy.

Abstract: A tourniquet providing for generation of an alarm signal upon passage of a predetermined time after the tourniquet is placed on the patient's limb. The tourniquet includes an elongate flexible body having a pair of spaced-apart connection locations for attachment to secure the body in circumscribing relationship about the limb. A signal alarm is placed in transmission continuity with the connection locations for establishing a complete transmission circuit upon attachment of the connection locations. The signal alarm is placed in a signal generating condition upon completion of the transmission circuit.

Abstract: A tightening tool 1 including an elastic body 2 in the form of a belt, rope, tube, etc. for forming a tightening loop L adapted to surround a desired part of muscles and tighten it, and locking means 3 for holding the tightening loop L at a desired size. A muscle training method for accelerating enlargement and strengthening of the muscles can be practiced by the tightening tool to temporarily block the flow of blood to the desired part of the muscles.

Abstract: An artery clamp includes an inelastic girth band having an interior face and an exterior face. The band is secured about a limb. A plunger extends through the band. The plunger has a first end extending past the interior face and a second end extending past the exterior face. A pressure member mounted on the first end of the plunger. Pressure is exerted with the plunger and then the plunger is locked in a selected position in relation to the band.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling the pressure within a surgical tourniquet so as selectively to occlude blood flow within a portion of a limb of a patient, wherein the pressure within an inflatable cuff surrounding a portion of a limb of a patient is changed by automatically opening a first valve connected to a controller and located within a first conduit between an inflatable bladder and the inflatable cuff, when the pressure in the inflatable cuff is different from that in the inflatable bladder. In another aspect, a system and method of controlling the pressure within a surgical tourniquet so as selectively to occlude blood flow within a portion of a limb of a patient within five seconds. In another aspect, a system and method of detecting a leak in a surgical tourniquet. In another aspect, a surgical tourniquet that, from an inflated state, may enter a deflated state, a set state, a default display state, or an off state.

Abstract: A vessel loop adapted to frictionally engage a vessel of a patient includes an elongate elastomeric member having an outer surface which is adapted to be brought into contact with the vessel. A friction-enhancing structure is disposed relative to this outer surface to increase the frictional relationship between the elongate member and the vessel. The friction-enhancing structure may take the form of a woven or non-woven mesh, various projections, bristles, or granules, for example. A woven mesh sleeve is disposed over the elongate member and bonded to the member in a preferred embodiment.

Abstract: A femoral arterial or venous compression device for post-catheterization hemostasis includes a supporting frame (base (1), shaft (2) and arm (4)), and an inflatable unit (carriage (6), bellows (7), disk (8), and pad (9)). The supporting frame is fixed on the human body in line with the incision site in order to bring the pad (9) exactly over and in touch with the latter. The bellows (7) are inflated thus compressing the incision site with the pad (9) for all the time needed to reach complete hemostasis. The pressure on the incision remains constant during the compression period and can be regulated and monitored using a medical sphygmomanometer.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying pressure to a portion of a body, including a pressure cuff surroundingly engageable with the portion of the body, the cuff including a plurality of individually inflatable cells, including a most distal cell and a most proximal cell, and a pressure controller that inflates at least one of the cells to a non-constant pressure during a given time period. Preferably the pressure fluctuates between predetermined maximum and minimum levels during each time interval of cell inflation. The easing of pressure allows the engorged tissue to which the cell applies pressure to immediately refill between pressure rises to the maximum pressure. The cell thus dynamically decongests the engorged tissue to which the cell applies pressure.

Abstract: An athletic equipment attachment strap for holding athletic equipment in place against a user's body includes elastic and non-elastic portions for providing a comfortable and flexible fit. The preferred embodiment provides a loop attached to an elastic portion and hook and loop fasteners for fastening the non-elastic portions to each other around the loop. In an alternate embodiment, two non-elastic portions are positioned at either end of an elastic portion. The two non-elastic portions include hook and loop fasteners for fastening the two non-elastic portions to each other to form a band for holding a piece of athletic equipment.

Abstract: A method of monitoring the patency of an inflated tube in a pneumatic medical device. The method includes inflating the tubing of the device, generating a pneumatic pulse at one part of the tubing by varying pressure in the tubing, sensing at another part of the tubing the variation of the pressure, determining the time between the generated and sensed pressure, and producing a human-perceptible signal when the time between the generated and sensed pressure exceeds a reference level.

Abstract: A configuration register is incorporated into an electrically powered tourniquet apparatus for enabling an operator to change the values of parameters initially employed at the time of the next use of the apparatus, such as the initial pressure settings and elapsed time limits. These changed initial values of parameters are stored in memory and remain there despite inadvertent or intentional interruption of electrical power to the apparatus. An event register provides capability for recording the occurrence of events (cuff inflation, cuff deflation, etc.) and for relating the occurrence of the events to hazards and undesirable outcomes such as nerve damage associated with tourniquet usage. A safety circuit is included to detect and respond safely to certain failures which are possible within the tourniquet apparatus.

Abstract: A device and method relate to closing a user's gastroesophageal valve to prevent acid reflux from the user's stomach. The device includes a belt having an inner surface and at least one fastener, the belt being sized to fit around an upper abdominal area of the user. A pliable triangular insert contains a gel material, the insert being attachable to the inner surface of the belt and sized to fit over the triangular area between the ribs and directly below the breast bone of the user. The insert conforms to the shape of the user's body and imparts pressure to the upper abdominal area of the user over the user's lower esophagus and gastroesophageal valve when the belt is tightly fastened around the user.

Abstract: A disposable inflatable tourniquet cuff which may include an inflatable bladder having inner and outer walls which, in order to reduce cost and complexity, may be of the same size and made from the same material. A stiffener may be located within the bladder's inflatable fluid space, to eliminate the need for any separate parts to properly locate or hold the stiffener. The walls may have exterior, velcro-type soft, fuzzy loops or filaments; and be secured together with welds having a width selected to prevent the longitudinal sides of the cuff from spontaneously rolling up. The soft, fuzzy inner wall may serve as the patient contacting part of the cuff, thereby eliminating the need for a separate soft, fuzzy inner cover to protect the patient; and may serve to engage the hook-type velcro surface on other parts of the cuff, to hold them in the desired position.

Abstract: A tourniquet apparatus (10) has an elongated, distensible tourniquet member (12), and a disposable tourniquet cover (40) comprised of an outer liquid-permeable layer (60), an inner absorbent padded layer (70), and a liquid-impermeable layer (80). Adhesive strips (51) and (53) on the tourniquet cover back side (42) peripheral side edges (46) and (48) allow the cover to be easily positioned and removed from the tourniquet (12). Blood or other bodily fluids are trapped in the padded layer without soiling the tourniquet (12). Cover (40) can also be used to protect reusable blood pressure cuffs from soiling.

Abstract: A method and apparatus (10) for applying a preformed endless band (18) of elastomeric ligature material to an animal body part is provided, such method employing a motor to facilitate the winding of ligature material. The apparatus (10) includes a winding assembly (14) for winding the band (18), wherein a loop (20) of the band (18) is tightened by winding the band (18). A crimping assembly (16) for crimping a grommet (32) to secure the loop (20) is also disclosed. The invention allows the loop (20) to be quickly and tightly secured using pneumatic/electric tools or motors.

Abstract: A disposable non-latex tourniquet formed from a thermoplastic elastomer and an additive comprising slip and anti-block components. More particularly, the disposable non-latex tourniquet is formed from a metallocene octene based polymer and an additive comprising slip and anti-block components. The disposable non-latex of the present invention substantially minimizes discomfort to the patient and facilitates ease of use in knotting and releasing the tourniquet from the patient.

Abstract: For use in a bandage comprising a sterile dressing and a web portion attached to and extending from the sterile dressing, a pressure enhancement member comprising a base, and at least one wrapping element generally perpendicular to the base, the at least one wrapping element having a gap, wherein the pressure enhancement member is attached to a non-wound-side surface of the sterile dressing, and the at least one wrapping element is arranged for wrapping therearound by the web portion, wherein when the web portion is wrapped in a first direction around a limb having thereon a wound, and forced through the gap, and the web portion is then wrapped around the at least one wrapping element in a second direction, the pressure enhancement member applies a pressure on the dressing, thereby causing the dressing to apply a local pressure to the wound, and subsequent wrappings of the web portion on the pressure enhancement member, on previous wrappings of the web portion and on the limb, increase the local pressure on t

Abstract: A rolling tourniquet is provided including releasably connected ends. The tourniquet is longitudinally elastic, flexible and circular in cross section. Further, the tourniquet is highly resistant to radial deformation and the releasably connected ends include releasably joined end connecting members which may be quickly releasably jointed together against separation and quickly disconnected, when desired.

Abstract: A combination radial artery occluder and wrist splint used to simultaneously immobilize the wrist joint and prevent blood flow through a puncture wound or incision in the radial artery following an invasive medical procedure such as catheterization. The invention generally includes three components: a wrist splint that extends along the distal end of the patient's forearm and the back of the wrist and hand; an adjustable pressure strap attached to the splint that extends around the distal end of the forearm; and an adjustable securing strap attached to the splint that extends around the palm of the patient's hand. The pressure strap includes a pressure pad that is selectively positioned to occlude blood flow through only the radial artery while allowing blood flow through the ulnar artery. During use of the invention, the securing strap is tightened around the palm of the hand to help immobilize the wrist joint.

Abstract: Acupressure clamps include a U-shape band having opposite end portions respectively provided with a pressure applying screw and a spherical counterabutment. The end portions can be parallel with a line of action of the screw extending through the protuberance for application of pressure to precisely opposite portions of a foot or, the end portions can diverge for simultaneous application of pressures along non aligned axes at two locations on a back of a hand. Another device for the leg below the knee or the sole of the foot has a body engaging, arcuate plate carrying a pressure screw and mounted on a fastening strap. A device for the big toe is a socket with a pressure screw and a device for smaller toes is a clip.

Abstract: A single-use disposable phlebotomy venous tourniquet formed from a strip of elastic fabric material. Such fabric may be initially selected or treated with a polymeric or elastomeric material to provide surfaces having predetermined frictional characteristics to minimize slippage and discomfort to the patient and to facilitate ease of use in knotting and releasing the tourniquet.