System and method for visualization of a surgical site during a medical procedure
OwnerGilbert Eduardo Floresinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for improving visualization during medical or surgical procedures by using gas under pressure to disperse debris at the site of the procedure. The debris can be blood, exudates, solid substances, and the like. The disclosed apparatus uses gas under pressure that is focused on the site of the procedure. The disclosed apparatus can be used with or without a medical device or instrument or in designs that incorporate both.
Claims18
A method for cleaning debris from a surgery site to improve visualization in a medical procedure, the method comprises:
- blowing gas under pressure at the surgery site to disperse the debris, the gas is pure or a mixture of gases.
A medical apparatus for cleaning debris from a surgery site or incision to improve visualization in a medical procedure using a directed or focalized gas under pressure allowing instant and constant improved visualization, wherein the apparatus comprises:
- a functional head;
- an actuation mechanism for actuating the functional head;
- a nozzle coupled in proximity to the functional head;
- a tubing connecting the nozzle to a source of gas under pressure;
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- a control means for controlling one or more parameters of the gas under pressure, wherein the one or more parameters comprises rate of flow and pressure,
- wherein the gas under pressure is configured to be directed towards the surgical site or incision for expelling or dispersing the debris,
- wherein the medical apparatus cannot heat the tissues.
A medical apparatus for cleaning debris from a surgery site or incision to improve visualization in a medical procedure using a directed or focalized gas under pressure allowing instant and constant improved visualization, wherein the apparatus comprises:
- a nozzle;
- a tubing connecting the nozzle to a source of gas under pressure;
- and
- a control means for controlling one or more parameters of the gas under pressure, wherein the gas under pressure is configured to be directed towards the surgical site or incision for expelling or dispersing the debris, wherein the one or more parameters comprises rate of flow and pressure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.