View source for 20240041632. NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEM WITH HEAT-MOLDABLE SPLINT simplified abstract (KCI Manufacturing Unlimited Company)

=NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEM WITH HEAT-MOLDABLE SPLINT=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:KCI Manufacturing Unlimited Company|KCI Manufacturing Unlimited Company]]


[[Category:KCI Manufacturing Unlimited Company]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Jonathan G. Rehbein of San Antonio TX (US)|Jonathan G. Rehbein of San Antonio TX (US)]][[Category:Jonathan G. Rehbein of San Antonio TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Larry Tab Randolph of San Antonio TX (US)|Larry Tab Randolph of San Antonio TX (US)]][[Category:Larry Tab Randolph of San Antonio TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Ronald W. Ausen of San Antonio TX (US)|Ronald W. Ausen of San Antonio TX (US)]][[Category:Ronald W. Ausen of San Antonio TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Matthew T. Scholz of San Antonio TX (US)|Matthew T. Scholz of San Antonio TX (US)]][[Category:Matthew T. Scholz of San Antonio TX (US)]]

==NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEM WITH HEAT-MOLDABLE SPLINT - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240041632 titled 'NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEM WITH HEAT-MOLDABLE SPLINT

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a kit for negative pressure and immobilization therapy. It includes a negative pressure dressing that forms a sealed volume between a patient's skin and the dressing when applied. A pump is connected to the dressing to displace air from the sealed volume. Additionally, the kit includes a heat-moldable splint made of flexible tubes formed of a first material and coupled together to form a web. The splint also contains a second material with a lower softening or melting point than the first material.

* The kit includes a negative pressure dressing that creates a sealed volume between the patient's skin and the dressing.
* A pump is used to remove air from the sealed volume, creating negative pressure.
* The kit also includes a heat-moldable splint made of flexible tubes and a second material with a lower softening or melting point.
* The splint can be shaped and molded to provide immobilization and support to the patient.

Potential applications of this technology:

* Negative pressure and immobilization therapy for wound healing and tissue regeneration.
* Treatment of fractures and orthopedic injuries.
* Post-surgical immobilization and support.
* Rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Problems solved by this technology:

* Provides a sealed environment for negative pressure therapy, enhancing wound healing and tissue regeneration.
* Offers customizable and moldable immobilization support for various injuries and conditions.
* Facilitates proper alignment and stabilization of fractures and orthopedic injuries.
* Allows for easy adjustment and modification of the splint as needed.

Benefits of this technology:

* Improved wound healing and tissue regeneration due to the sealed negative pressure environment.
* Enhanced patient comfort and support with the heat-moldable splint.
* Customizable and adaptable to different patient needs and conditions.
* Simplifies the application and management of negative pressure and immobilization therapy.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

a kit () for negative pressure and immobilization therapy includes a negative pressure dressing () configured to define a sealed volume between a patient's skin and the negative pressure dressing when applied to the patient, a pump () configured to be placed in pneumatic communication with the negative pressure dressing and operable to displace air from the sealed volume, and a heat-moldable splint (). the heat-moldable splint includes a plurality of flexible tubes formed of a first material and coupled together to form a web and a second material positioned in the flexible tubes and having a lower softening or melting point than the first material.



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