20240024562. WOUND THERAPY TUBESET SYSTEM FOR WOUND VOLUME ESTIMATION simplified abstract (KCI Licensing, Inc.)
WOUND THERAPY TUBESET SYSTEM FOR WOUND VOLUME ESTIMATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Benjamin A. Pratt of San Antonio TX (US)
Justin R. Rice of San Antonio TX (US)
WOUND THERAPY TUBESET SYSTEM FOR WOUND VOLUME ESTIMATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240024562 titled 'WOUND THERAPY TUBESET SYSTEM FOR WOUND VOLUME ESTIMATION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a tubeset module that is part of a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system. The tubeset module includes various components such as a valve, calibrated leak, pressure sensor, etc. It can communicate with a controller of the NPWT system through a communication interface. This communication allows for the automation of processes involving the operation of the components in the tubeset module, eliminating the need for user interaction. The tubeset module can be incorporated into different components of the NPWT system.
- The tubeset module is a part of a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system.
- It includes components like a valve, calibrated leak, pressure sensor, etc.
- The tubeset module can communicate with the NPWT system's controller through a communication interface.
- This communication enables the automation of processes involving the components in the tubeset module.
- User interaction or involvement is not required for estimating wound site volume, fluid instillation volume, monitoring wound healing progression, etc.
- The tubeset module can be incorporated into various components of the NPWT system, such as tubing, fluid canister, wound dressing, and therapy device housing.
Potential Applications
- Medical field: The tubeset module can be used in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings for automated wound therapy management.
- Home healthcare: The automation provided by the tubeset module can make NPWT systems more user-friendly and accessible for patients receiving wound care at home.
Problems Solved
- Manual intervention: The tubeset module eliminates the need for manual intervention in various processes involved in NPWT, reducing the burden on healthcare professionals and improving patient experience.
- Inaccurate estimations: By automating processes like estimating wound site volume and fluid instillation volume, the tubeset module can provide more accurate measurements, leading to better treatment outcomes.
Benefits
- Automation: The tubeset module allows for the automation of NPWT processes, reducing the need for manual intervention and streamlining wound therapy management.
- Improved accuracy: By automating estimations and monitoring, the tubeset module can provide more accurate measurements, leading to better treatment planning and progress tracking.
- User-friendly: The automation provided by the tubeset module makes NPWT systems easier to use for both healthcare professionals and patients, enhancing overall patient care.
Original Abstract Submitted
a tubeset module includes one or more elements of a negative pressure wound therapy (“npwt”) system, such as a valve, a calibrated leak, a pressure sensor, etc. the tubeset module may communicate with a controller of the npwt system via a communications interface provided by the tubeset module. the communication between the tubeset module and the controller may be used to fully automate one or more processes involving the operation of the components of the npwt system included in the tubeset module, allowing the npwt system to, e.g. estimate a wound site volume, estimate a volume of fluid to be instilled, monitor wound healing progression, etc. without requiring any user interaction or involvement. the tubeset module may be defined by one or more housing elements. the tubeset module may be incorporated into any of the tubing, fluid canister, wound dressing and/or therapy device housing components of the npwt system.
