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US 10,293,076 B2Granted
Intra-abdominal pressure to promote hemostasis and survival
AssigneeArsenal Medical, Inc.
InventorsAdam Rago, John Marini, Gregory T. Zugates, Marc Helmick, Upma Sharma
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Abstract
Systems, methods and kits for treating hemorrhages within cavities are provided. The methods utilize the application of a rapid spike of pressure to the closed cavity, followed by a steady state pressure or pressures.
Claims17
A method of treating a hemorrhage within a cavity, comprising the steps of:
- applying a pressure to an interior boundary of the cavity, wherein the pressure is applied by applying a material selected from the group consisting of a gel, an elastomeric solid, a pre-formed foam, combination of a foam and liquid, combination of a foam and gas, and reverse thermosensitive polymer materials to the interior boundary, and wherein the pressure is characterized by a transient peak value and at least one steady state value.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.