Prophylactic dressing and use of same in the prevention of infection
AssigneeGui Global Products, Ltd.
InventorsKathleen A. Simmons, Walter G. Mayfield, Daniel M. Valdez
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Abstract
Wounds and temporary appliances can be protected against liquid contamination using a prophylactic dressing. The dressing includes a liquid resistant sheet and disposed thereon a first liquid barrier/adhesive strip and a second liquid barrier/adhesive strip wherein the first and second liquid barrier/adhesive strips are concentric; located at or near the periphery of the liquid resistant sheet; and are separated from one another by a gap. Adsorbent's and liquid indicators can be employed within the gap to add further functionality to the dressing. Also disclosed herein is a support useful for stabilizing leads to transcutaneous or percutaneous devices.
Claims16
A dressing comprising:
- a liquid resistant sheet and disposed directly thereon a first adhesive strip and a second adhesive strip wherein the first and second adhesive strips are concentric;
- located at or near the periphery of the liquid resistant sheet;
- and are separated from one another by a gap created by a liquid indicator, wherein the surface of the liquid resistant sheet across the gap between the liquid indicator and the liquid resistant sheet includes an adhesive;
- and the dressing is configured to indicate the infiltration of liquids from outside of the dressing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.