Surgical Drape With Selectively Detachable Barrier
OwnerRobert Lockwood, David Preskillinventors
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Abstract
The present technology is directed to a surgical drape which decreases the likelihood of infection by protecting the surgical site both during and after the operation. Further, the present technology can be used in conjunction with a fluid-collection system for surgical procedures which result in a large volume of fluid to be collected from the surgical site.
Claims34
A surgical drape having a patient side and a surgeon side, comprising an adhesive material on the patient side and having perforations at least partially surrounding the surgical site.
A method of performing surgery, comprising:
- applying a surgical drape to a patient,
- making an incision in the patient through the surgical drape,
- closing the incision, and
- retaining at least a portion of the surgical drape post-operatively.
A method of performing surgery, comprising:
- applying a surgical drape to a patient,
- making an incision in the patient through the surgical drape,
- aligning the incision with markings or perforations on the surgical drape, and
- closing the incision.
A surgical drape, comprising
- a plastic material having an adhesive side adapted for contacting the patient;
- a paper material surrounding the adhesive plastic material, and
- a fenestrated ring, having a first port for attachment to a tube and on the adhesive side of the plastic material.
A surgical drape, comprising
- a plastic material having an adhesive side contacting the patient, and
- a paper material surrounding the adhesive plastic material,
- where additional plastic material forms a ridge or barrier around the incision.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.