GB2482711A - Thoracic support belt with cushion - Google Patents

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GB2482711A
GB2482711A GB201013536A GB201013536A GB2482711A GB 2482711 A GB2482711 A GB 2482711A GB 201013536 A GB201013536 A GB 201013536A GB 201013536 A GB201013536 A GB 201013536A GB 2482711 A GB2482711 A GB 2482711A
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Ahmad Alkhaddour
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/03—Corsets or bandages for abdomen, teat or breast support, with or without pads
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/30—Pressure-pads

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  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
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Abstract

The present invention is a thoracic support belt worn by patients who have had a median sternotomy for heart surgery. The device comprises an elastic support band (a) which, in use, is wrapped around a user and fastened with hook and loop fastenings (c). A cushion (b) is provided which is placed on the chest of the user, i.e. at the anterior thorax surface. The device improves sternal stability, reduces pain associated with coughing and reduces the risk of sternum dehiscence and infection after surgery.

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INTELLECTUAL
. .... PROPERTY OFFICE Application No. GB 1013536.6 RTM Date:20 October 2010 The following terms are registered trademarks and should be read as such wherever they occur in this document: Velcro Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office www.ipo.gov.uk Thoracic support belt
Description
Back ground of the invention Disruption and infection of median sternotomy wounds after heart surgery are grave complications often associated with prolonged hospitalization, high cost, and significant mortality.
A vest has been described in the journal of interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 10(2010) 714-718 Post thorax support vest (Epple mc, Vienna, Austria) .It provides anteroposterior stabilization of the patient thorax while holding the two halves of the sternum in place. The two cushions are placed longitudinally to the left and the right side of the sternum and serve as shock absorbers when the patient coughs or breathes deeply, and also support the sternum when turning the patient in bed.
The present invention is a thoracic belt Fig [1] made from fabric material with exclusive stretch facility. One cushion is placed in front of the belt. It covers the anterior surface of the chest.
Description
The present invention Figure [1] is a thoracic belt made from fabric material with exclusive stretch facility. One cushion (b) is placed in front of the belt (a). It covers the anterior surface of the chest. It serves as a shock absorber when the patient coughs.
The belt is positioned on the chest with top edge just bellow the axilla with the cushion on the chest above the sternotomy wound. The belt is stretched out side ways and wrapped around the patient and then pressed closed to secure using its Velcro strip (c).
The belt gives circumferential stabilization of the thorax after median sternotomy for heart surgery and it will reduce the cough associated subjective sternotomy pain.
Patients who have median sternotomy for heart surgery wear this belt in the period postoperatively to support the chest while encouraging mobility and promoting muscle redevelopment. F 3 Claim
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Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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GB1054741A (en) *
US4683601A (en) * 1986-09-22 1987-08-04 Herbert Lagin Medical pillow
US5154691A (en) * 1990-11-02 1992-10-13 Box Robert A Post surgical pillow sling
US5263496A (en) * 1991-10-07 1993-11-23 Cherniak Trexie I Patient support pad for easing pain
US5843008A (en) * 1996-12-10 1998-12-01 Gerhard; Harvey Method for mitigating pain when coughing following surgery
US20030050698A1 (en) * 1999-10-18 2003-03-13 Lorenzo Aida Iris Breast saver comfort band
KR20100037429A (en) * 2008-10-01 2010-04-09 정진원 Posture correcting band for chair

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1054741A (en) *
US4683601A (en) * 1986-09-22 1987-08-04 Herbert Lagin Medical pillow
US5154691A (en) * 1990-11-02 1992-10-13 Box Robert A Post surgical pillow sling
US5263496A (en) * 1991-10-07 1993-11-23 Cherniak Trexie I Patient support pad for easing pain
US5843008A (en) * 1996-12-10 1998-12-01 Gerhard; Harvey Method for mitigating pain when coughing following surgery
US20030050698A1 (en) * 1999-10-18 2003-03-13 Lorenzo Aida Iris Breast saver comfort band
KR20100037429A (en) * 2008-10-01 2010-04-09 정진원 Posture correcting band for chair

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