WO2014083573A1 - Surgical drape with calibrated pouch for collecting and measuring fluid - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to surgical drape including a drape component and a pouch component for collecting and measuring fluid loss during post-partum hemorrhage.
- surgical drapes are used to cover the patient's body except for the head and the surgical site. They are also used as an underlay for the patient. As part of good sterile techniques, it is a common goal to keep the patient, the operating personnel and the surgical room as clean, dry and bacteria free as possible. This is especially crucial in the control of infectious disease containing fluids such as blood.
- Surgical drapes are useful in surgical procedures where significant amounts of bodily fluids are released.
- post-partum hemorrhage there is major blood loss during the delivery procedure. This contributes to 25% of mortality rate of mother and child during delivery. Measurement of blood loss is of prime importance to administer proper treatment regimes and save the lives of mother and child.
- TJS 5464024 relates to a reusable surgical drape having a fenestration and a trough for collecting liquids, which flow from the surgical site.
- the four sides of the trough-forming panel are folded inwardly toward the fenestration to form liquid receiving and retaining trough segments.
- US 4598458 describes a surgical drape having a surgical site and a lower fluid collection bag attached to an upper surface.
- the bag has two-openings and a fluid-collection chamber.
- US 6725864 relates to a surgical drape having a shoulder pouch.
- the pouch comprises a single folded flexible sheet with an opening in the rear central portion covered by an elastomeric sheet.
- US 5618278 describes a fluid collection pouch which can be attached to a surgical drape or to a patient's skin.
- the invention also relates to a fenestrated, surgical drape having a pre-attached fluid collection pouch.
- US 5209243 relates to a drape, for collecting and retaining amniotic fluid that escapes during surgery.
- the drape comprises a main body drape having an incise opening and a sheet of clear transparent plastic material having an opening of larger size that will receive waste fluids flowing therein.
- US 6213124 relates to a surgical drape that has a sealable pouch to collect fluids from a surgical site. The pouch is open to receive fluid during a surgical procedure.
- US 6199553 relates to a surgical drape and an attachable fluid collection pouch.
- the surgical drape has zones suitable for mounting the fluid collection pouch.
- US 4974604 describes a surgical drape having a main sheet and a fluid collection system.
- the fluid collection system has a bag and a pair of fluid directing elements portions, which are secured to the drape, and portions of the bag. Accordingly, there exists a need for a modified surgical drape to direct blood lost for collection and measurement.
- the rear panel is attached to the drape in proximity to the fenestration and holds the pouch in place on the drape.
- the pouch has an open top end to which is attached a stiffening mechanism to hold the pouch open during use. It is another object of the present invention, wherein a calibrated tape with markings is attached to flattered apex of the front panel of the pouch with adhesives to measure volume of fluid in milliliters.
- the surgical drape comprises of one or more fasteners positioned on the main sheet portion of the drape to attach the drape onto the surgical table or to a patient.
- the surgical drape comprises of one or more continuous fasteners or adhesive patches disposed upon the panels proximate to the open top, the said adhesive patch prevents unwanted fluids entering the fluid collection pouch and are directed into a bin.
- the fluid collection pouch is made of impervious material such as plastic film.
- the surgical drape further comprises of seals which seal sections of the front and rear panel to one another thus establishing alternating opened and closed regions in the open top.
- the seal comprise of heat seal providing a leak free seal between the surface and the pouch, and the fluid flows over the scaled region into the pouch without being inhibited or directed away.
- the pouch is used for storage of surgical instruments and/or materials to be used in the surgical procedure.
- a pouch may be useful for any one individual or any combination of these purposes.
- a surgical drape comprising:
- a drape component having a main sheet portion
- a window component attached to the main sheet portion of the drape at the top and the sides;
- the fluid collection pouch comprises a front panel and a rear panel that are sealed together on the sides
- main sheet portion is for wrapping around abdomen of patient or onto a surgical table
- base of the pouch is attached to the bottom of the main sheet portion
- the other cavity is created with at least two seals running parallel to each other along the width of the main sheet portion of the drape thereby sealing a rectangular strip to the main sheet portion of the drape,
- stiffening mechanism is provided at the base of the front panel of the pouch, wherein the calibrated tape with markings is attached to flattered apex of the front panel of the pouch to measure volume of fluid
- the drape component includes a fenestration in proximity to the pouch to collect fluid.
- the fastener is a tape/strip positioned from left to right through the second cavity on the posterior side of main sheet portion at the bottom of the window with knots at both ends.
- a surgical drape wherein the fastener includes one or more adhesive patches positioned on the drape to attach the drape onto the surgical table or to the patient.
- a surgical drape wherein the fastener includes one or more straps positioned on the drape to attach the drape onto the surgical table or to the patient.
- a pair of visual indicators is stamped on the front of the window on both sides indicating left and right sides. It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the main sheet portion of the drape is opaque.
- the seal ing comprises of heat type sealing. It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the stiffening mechanism is of plastic cable with a backbone of metal to form the fenestration.
- the pouch is inverted, transparent, translucent or opaque, conical pouch. It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the main sheet portion of the drape is lined inside with absorbent material.
- Figure 1 is a diagrammatic view of the surgical drape with a drape component and a fluid collection pouch component.
- Figure 2 is a diagrammatic view of the fluid collection pouch component with measuring scale.
- Figure 3 is a diagrammatic view of the front portion of a main sheet with absorbent patch for a drape with adhesive patches.
- Figure 4 is a diagrammatic view of the back portion of a main sheet with adhesive patches.
- Figure 5 is a diagrammatic view of the front portion of a main sheet with absorbent patch for a drape with tape/strip.
- Figure 6 is a diagrammatic view of the back portion of a main sheet with tape/strip.
- Figure 7 is a diagrammatic view of the front of a main sheet with absorbent patch for a drape with Velcro strap.
- Figure 8 is a diagrammatic view of the back portion of a main sheet with Velcro strap
- Figure 9 is a diagrammatic view of the front portion of a main sheet without absorbent patch for a drape with adhesive patches.
- Figure 10 is a diagrammatic view of the back portion of a main sheet with adhesive patches.
- Figure 1 1 is a diagrammatic view of the front portion of a main sheet without absorbent patch for a drape with tape/strip.
- Figure 12 is a diagrammatic view of the back portion Of a main sheet with tape/strip.
- Figure 13 is a diagrammatic view of the front portion of a main sheet without absorbent patch for a drape with Velcro strap.
- Figure 14 is a diagrammatic view of the back portion of a main sheet with Velcro strap.
- the present invention as discussed hereinbefore relates to an improved surgical drape that includes a calibrated pouch component to collect and measure blood during post-partum hemorrhage.
- Figure 1 illustrates a surgical drape comprising of a drape component; a fluid collection pouch component; a window component; one or more cavities; one or more fasteners; a stiffening mechanism; and a calibrated tape.
- the drape component has a main sheet portion (1) for wrapping around the abdomen of patient or onto a surgical table and may have the fenestration in proximity to the pouch for providing access to the posterior side of the abdomen on a patient undergoing surgery.
- the mainsheet portion is opaque and the inner portion of the main sheet is lined with absorbent material (16).
- the window component is attached to the mainsheet portion at the top and the sides. Both the top and the sides are sealed with heat seals and the bottom of the window being open.
- the fluid collection pouch (2) is inverted conical in shape with flattered top which is made of a front (3) and a rear panel (4) that is heat sealed together on the sides.
- the base of the pouch is attached to the bottom of the mainsheet portion with the rear panel heat sealed to the posterior of the bottom of the mainsheet portion.
- the calibrated tape (8)/ transparent scale with markings are attached to the flattered apex of the front panel of the pouch with adhesives to measure volume of fluid in milliliters.
- the fastener is a tape/strip runs from left to right through the second/other cavity on the posterior side of mainsheet portion (1) of the drape at the bottom of the window with knots at both ends.
- the fasteners themselves may be designed to be capable of repeated fastening and unfastening events without failure. Examples of this design may include but are not limited to knot type fasteners, snaps, hook and loop, and clips.
- a pair of visual indicators is stamped on the front of the window on its sides with adhesives, the indicators being L and R stamps that indicate the left and right sides.
- the stiffening mechanism provided at the base of the front panel of the pouch is made of a stiffener (10) enclosed in a transparent cavity created by folding a part of the base of the front panel of the pouch and heat- sealing it on the sides and the bottom.
- the stiffener is made of a length of plastic cable with a backbone of metal to form a fenestration.
- the drape configuration may vary based upon the type of surgical procedure toss " be performed and/or the preference of the surgical team.
- the pouch would be provided with a fenestration which would be opened to collect fluid.
- the top and at least a portion of the sides are open.
- Disposed upon at least one of the panels is plurality of spaced-apart fasteners that include Velcro straps, adhesive patches etc. to attach the drape onto the surgical table or to the patient.
- the fasteners are situated so as to secure the drape. This arrangement creates a series of alternating fastened regions and unfastened regions, in the otherwise open top. The number of fasteners and the distance between each is dependent upon the drape design and/or the pouch design itself.
- the alternating fastened and unfastened regions enable the surgical team to selectively choose whether or not to fasten any combination of fasteners independent of one another.
- the fasteners may be selected from any number of suitable alternatives.
- the fasteners may be designed for limited fastening and unfastening events. Examples of these include adhesives as well as adhesive tape (not shown). In some cases, the adhesives may be designed for a single fastening only.
- the drape provides a sterile barrier between the patient and the surgical table.
- the pouch may be stand-alone component that is attached to the drape just prior to the surgical procedure when the patient is being prepped. This would enable optimal placement of the pouch and repositioning of the pouch if desired by the surgical team.
- the pouch may be attached to the drape by an adhesive, adhesive tape or other suitable alternative.
- the pouch may also be fastened to the drape during manufacture.
- the adhesive is affixed to an outside surface of panel proximate to the top. The adhesive is contacted to the drape and subsequently adhering the pouch to the drape.
- fenestration reinforcement material may be caused to overlap the interface of the drape and pouch.
- One alternative may to adhere the pouch directly to the fenestration reinforcement material.
- the fluid collection pouch (2) affixed to a surgical drape selected so as to be appropriate to the type of surgery performed.
- the fluid collection pouch (2) comprises of a front panel (3) and a rear panel (4) joined along common side edges.
- the rear panel is attached to the drape in proximity to the fenestration and holds the pouch in place on the drape.
- the pouch in accordance with the present invention may be used to collect excess fluids that may escape from the operative site, thus minimizing contamination of the operating room by preventing the fluids from dripping on to the floor. Collection of patient fluid would also be beneficial to operating personnel in that it may help minimize the potential transfer of blood-borne pathogens.
- the pouch may also serve as a means to secure surgical tubes and lines in various configurations so that they remain in -position throughout the surgical procedure. Another use for the pouch described herein is for storage of surgical instruments and/or materials to be used in the surgical procedure. Such a pouch may be useful for any one individual or any combination of these purposes.
- the pouch would be attached to the bottom of the main sheet's embodiments.
- the fluid collection pouch (2) may be constructed in a variety of ways, including as a bag or series of panels attached to one another.
- front (3) and rear panels (4) each having a periphery is superimposed one over the other and sealed to one another along at least a portion of their peripheries. The superimposed and sealed panels together form the pouch.
- the rear panel (4) may be constructed so as to be opaque, translucent or transparent in whole or in part.
- the materials for constructing the pouch are well known and understood by those skilled in the art. Some suitable materials for manufacturing the pouch include but are not limited to films and non-woven materials, in embodiments adapted to hold instruments for use in the intended procedure, it may be desirable for the front panel (3) to be transparent to better assist in the visual identification of the instruments contained within the pouch (2). As such a transparent film would be useful for this purpose.
- the pouch is seen to have a top (5), a bottom- (6), and sides (7).
- the pouch may be of any shape desirable for the surgical procedure and may have more or less than two sides, a top and a bottom.
- the bottom is sealed along edge and the sides are sealed for some length "L" alongside edge.
- the length "L” is dependent upon the pouch design.
- Pouches designed to collect and retain significant amounts of fluid would be sealed a greater length "L” than those designed to collect and retain a lesser quantity of fluid.
- the seal length "L” may extend for as much as about halfway up the side edges, in other embodiments the seal length may extend for as much as about seventy- five percent up the side edges.
- the seal length "L” may be any length deemed appropriate by those skilled in the art.
- some embodiments of the pouch may be configured to incorporate a drain and an appropriate fitting (not shown) to drain fluids collected. It should be understood that the existence of a drain would have a bearing upon the need for a specific seal length "L". As such, a shorter seal length "L” could be used even though larger quantities of fluids might be anticipated in the procedure because the drain would function to minimize the amount of fluid retained within the pouch.
- FIGs 3, 5 and 7 are the front portion of the main sheet with absorbent material (16) for patient comfort.
- Figure 4 illustrates the back portion of the main sheet with absorbent material and one or more adhesive patches (1 1) to secure the drape to the surgical table.
- the pouch component has an open top end to which is attached one or more stiffeners (10) for attaching the poly lining (12) to hold the pouch open during use.
- Figure 6 illustrates the back portion of the main sheet with absorbent material and one or more tape/strip (13) to secure the drape to the surgical table.
- the tape/strip (13) is attached to the main sheet with heat seal (9). Patient's tucking area (14) lies between the fasteners.
- Figure 8 illustrates the back portion of the main sheet with absorbent material and one or more Velcro straps (15) to secure the drape to the surgical table.
- Patient's tucking area (14) lies between the Velcro straps (15).
- Figures 9, 11 and 13 are the front portion of the main sheet without absorbent material for patient comfort.
- Figure 10 is the back portion of the main sheet without absorbent material and with one or more adhesive patches (11) to secure the drape to the surgical table. Further, it is provided with one or more stiffeners (10) for attaching the poly lining (12) to hold the pouch open during use.
- Figure 12 is the back portion of the main sheet without absorbent material and with one or more tape/strip (13) to secure the drape to the surgical table. The tape/strip (13) is attached to the main sheet with heat seal (9).
- Patient's tucking area (14) lies between the fasteners.
- Figure 14 is the back portion of the main sheet without absorbent material and one or more Velcro straps (15) to secure the drape to the surgical table.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a surgical drape with a drape component and a calibrated fluid collection pouch component (2) for collecting and measuring fluid during post-partum hemorrhage.The drape component has a main sheet portion and may have a fenestration for providing access to the posterior side of the abdomen on a patient and which would be opened to collect fluid. The fluid collection pouch comprises a front panel (3) and a rear panel (4) joined along common side edges. The rear panel (4) is attached to the drape in proximity to the fenestration and holds the pouch in place on the drape. A calibrated tape with markings is attached to flattered apex of the front panel (3) of the pouch with adhesives to measure volume of fluid.
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SURGICAL DRAPE WITH CALIBRATED POUCH FOR COLLECTING AND
MEASURING FLUID
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to surgical drape including a drape component and a pouch component for collecting and measuring fluid loss during post-partum hemorrhage.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
During surgery, surgical drapes are used to cover the patient's body except for the head and the surgical site. They are also used as an underlay for the patient. As part of good sterile techniques, it is a common goal to keep the patient, the operating personnel and the surgical room as clean, dry and bacteria free as possible. This is especially crucial in the control of infectious disease containing fluids such as blood.
Surgical drapes are useful in surgical procedures where significant amounts of bodily fluids are released. In a condition known as post-partum hemorrhage, there is major blood loss during the delivery procedure. This contributes to 25% of mortality rate of mother and child during delivery. Measurement of blood loss is of prime importance to administer proper treatment regimes and save the lives of mother and child.
Surgical drapes having bag for fluid collection are known in prior art. TJS 5464024 relates to a reusable surgical drape having a fenestration and a trough for collecting liquids, which flow from the surgical site. The four sides of the trough-forming panel are folded inwardly toward the fenestration to form liquid receiving and retaining trough segments.
US 4598458 describes a surgical drape having a surgical site and a lower fluid collection bag attached to an upper surface. The bag has two-openings and a fluid-collection chamber.
US 6725864 relates to a surgical drape having a shoulder pouch. The pouch comprises a single folded flexible sheet with an opening in the rear central portion covered by an elastomeric sheet.
US 5618278 describes a fluid collection pouch which can be attached to a surgical drape or to a patient's skin. The invention also relates to a fenestrated, surgical drape having a pre-attached fluid collection pouch. .
US 5209243 relates to a drape, for collecting and retaining amniotic fluid that escapes during surgery. The drape comprises a main body drape having an incise opening and a sheet of clear transparent plastic material having an opening of larger size that will receive waste fluids flowing therein. US 6213124 relates to a surgical drape that has a sealable pouch to collect fluids from a surgical site. The pouch is open to receive fluid during a surgical procedure.
US 6199553 relates to a surgical drape and an attachable fluid collection pouch. The surgical drape has zones suitable for mounting the fluid collection pouch.
US 4974604 describes a surgical drape having a main sheet and a fluid collection system. The fluid collection system has a bag and a pair of fluid directing elements portions, which are secured to the drape, and portions of the bag. Accordingly, there exists a need for a modified surgical drape to direct blood lost for collection and measurement. OBJECTS OF INVENTION
One or more of the problems of the conventional prior art may be overcome by various embodiments of the system and method of the present invention.
It is the primary object of the present invention to provide for a surgical drape with a drape component and a calibrated fluid collection pouch component for collecting and measuring fluid during post-partum hemorrhage. It is another object of the present invention to provide for a surgical drape, wherein the drape component has a main sheet portion and may have a fenestration for providing access to the posterior side of the abdomen on a patient and which would be opened to collect fluid.
It is another object of the present invention to provide for a surgical drape, wherein the fluid collection pouch comprises a front panel and a rear panel joined along common side edges. The rear panel is attached to the drape in proximity to the fenestration and holds the pouch in place on the drape.
It is another object of the present invention, wherein the pouch has an open top end to which is attached a stiffening mechanism to hold the pouch open during use.
It is another object of the present invention, wherein a calibrated tape with markings is attached to flattered apex of the front panel of the pouch with adhesives to measure volume of fluid in milliliters.
It is another object of the present invention, wherein the surgical drape comprises of one or more fasteners positioned on the main sheet portion of the drape to attach the drape onto the surgical table or to a patient.
It is another object of the present invention, wherein the surgical drape comprises of one or more continuous fasteners or adhesive patches disposed upon the panels proximate to the open top, the said adhesive patch prevents unwanted fluids entering the fluid collection pouch and are directed into a bin.
It is another object of the present invention, wherein the drape component which is positioned under the patient act as a drain, directing the patient's fluid to the pouch.
It is another object of the present invention, wherein the fluid collection pouch is made of impervious material such as plastic film.
It is another object of the present invention, wherein the main sheet portion of the drape is lined inside with absorbent material for absorbing fluids and to increase patient comfort. There is also a variant without absorbent material.
It is another object of the present invention, wherein the surgical drape further comprises of seals which seal sections of the front and rear panel to one another thus establishing alternating opened and closed regions in the open top. The seal comprise of heat seal providing a leak free seal between the surface and the pouch, and the fluid flows over the scaled region into the pouch without being inhibited or directed away.
It is further object of the present invention to provide a fenestrated surgical drape having a pre- attached fluid collection pouch.
It is further object of the present invention, wherein the pouch is used for storage of surgical instruments and/or materials to be used in the surgical procedure. Such a pouch may be useful for any one individual or any combination of these purposes.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Thus according to the basic aspect of the present invention there is provided a surgical drape comprising:
A drape component having a main sheet portion;
A fluid collection pouch component;
A window component attached to the main sheet portion of the drape at the top and the sides;
One or more cavities;
Fasteners;
A stiffening mechanism; and
A calibrated tape,
wherein the fluid collection pouch comprises a front panel and a rear panel that are sealed together on the sides,
wherein the main sheet portion is for wrapping around abdomen of patient or onto a surgical table,
wherein base of the pouch is attached to the bottom of the main sheet portion,
wherein the rear panel of the pouch is sealed to the posterior of the bottom of the main sheet portion for collecting fluid during post-partum hemorrhage, · wherein both the top and sides of the window component are sealed with .seals, wherein one of the cavity is created by the seal over the window on the main sheet portion of the drape,
wherein the other cavity is created with at least two seals running parallel to each other along the width of the main sheet portion of the drape thereby sealing a rectangular strip to the main sheet portion of the drape,
wherein the stiffening mechanism is provided at the base of the front panel of the pouch, wherein the calibrated tape with markings is attached to flattered apex of the front panel of the pouch to measure volume of fluid, and
wherein the drape component includes a fenestration in proximity to the pouch to collect fluid.
In another aspect of the present invention there is provided a surgical drape, wherein the fastener is a tape/strip positioned from left to right through the second cavity on the posterior side of main sheet portion at the bottom of the window with knots at both ends.
In another aspect of the present invention there is provided a surgical drape, wherein the fastener includes one or more adhesive patches positioned on the drape to attach the drape onto the surgical table or to the patient.
In another aspect of the present invention there is provided a surgical drape, wherein the fastener includes one or more straps positioned on the drape to attach the drape onto the surgical table or to the patient.
It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein a pair of visual indicators is stamped on the front of the window on both sides indicating left and right sides. It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the main sheet portion of the drape is opaque.
It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the seal ing comprises of heat type sealing. It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the stiffening mechanism is of plastic cable with a backbone of metal to form the fenestration.
It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the pouch is inverted, transparent, translucent or opaque, conical pouch. It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the main sheet portion of the drape is lined inside with absorbent material.
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Figure 1 : is a diagrammatic view of the surgical drape with a drape component and a fluid collection pouch component.
Figure 2: is a diagrammatic view of the fluid collection pouch component with measuring scale. Figure 3: is a diagrammatic view of the front portion of a main sheet with absorbent patch for a drape with adhesive patches.
Figure 4: is a diagrammatic view of the back portion of a main sheet with adhesive patches.
Figure 5: is a diagrammatic view of the front portion of a main sheet with absorbent patch for a drape with tape/strip.
Figure 6: is a diagrammatic view of the back portion of a main sheet with tape/strip.
Figure 7: is a diagrammatic view of the front of a main sheet with absorbent patch for a drape with Velcro strap.
Figure 8: is a diagrammatic view of the back portion of a main sheet with Velcro strap
Figure 9: is a diagrammatic view of the front portion of a main sheet without absorbent patch for a drape with adhesive patches.
Figure 10: is a diagrammatic view of the back portion of a main sheet with adhesive patches. Figure 1 1 : is a diagrammatic view of the front portion of a main sheet without absorbent patch for a drape with tape/strip.
Figure 12: is a diagrammatic view of the back portion Of a main sheet with tape/strip.
Figure 13: is a diagrammatic view of the front portion of a main sheet without absorbent patch for a drape with Velcro strap.
Figure 14: is a diagrammatic view of the back portion of a main sheet with Velcro strap.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO THE ACCOMPANYING FIGURES
The present invention as discussed hereinbefore relates to an improved surgical drape that includes a calibrated pouch component to collect and measure blood during post-partum hemorrhage.
Figure 1 illustrates a surgical drape comprising of a drape component; a fluid collection pouch component; a window component; one or more cavities; one or more fasteners; a stiffening mechanism; and a calibrated tape. The drape component has a main sheet portion (1) for wrapping around the abdomen of patient or onto a surgical table and may have the fenestration in proximity to the pouch for providing access to the posterior side of the abdomen on a patient undergoing surgery. The mainsheet portion is opaque and the inner portion of the main sheet is lined with absorbent material (16). The window component is attached to the mainsheet portion at the top and the sides. Both the top and the sides are sealed with heat seals and the bottom of the window being open. The fluid collection pouch (2) is inverted conical in shape with flattered top which is made of a front (3) and a rear panel (4) that is heat sealed together on the sides. The
base of the pouch is attached to the bottom of the mainsheet portion with the rear panel heat sealed to the posterior of the bottom of the mainsheet portion. The calibrated tape (8)/ transparent scale with markings are attached to the flattered apex of the front panel of the pouch with adhesives to measure volume of fluid in milliliters. One of the cavity is created by the heat seal over the window on the main sheet portion of the drape and the other cavity is created with one or more heat seals (9) that run parallel to each other along the width of the main sheet portion sealing a rectangular strip of the material that the main sheet portion of the drape is made of to the main sheet portion of the drape. In one aspect, the fastener is a tape/strip runs from left to right through the second/other cavity on the posterior side of mainsheet portion (1) of the drape at the bottom of the window with knots at both ends. The fasteners themselves may be designed to be capable of repeated fastening and unfastening events without failure. Examples of this design may include but are not limited to knot type fasteners, snaps, hook and loop, and clips. A pair of visual indicators is stamped on the front of the window on its sides with adhesives, the indicators being L and R stamps that indicate the left and right sides. The stiffening mechanism provided at the base of the front panel of the pouch is made of a stiffener (10) enclosed in a transparent cavity created by folding a part of the base of the front panel of the pouch and heat- sealing it on the sides and the bottom. The stiffener is made of a length of plastic cable with a backbone of metal to form a fenestration.
In accordance with another aspect, the drape configuration may vary based upon the type of surgical procedure toss" be performed and/or the preference of the surgical team. The pouch would be provided with a fenestration which would be opened to collect fluid. The top and at least a portion of the sides are open. Disposed upon at least one of the panels is plurality of spaced-apart fasteners that include Velcro straps, adhesive patches etc. to attach the drape onto the surgical table or to the patient. The fasteners are situated so as to secure the drape. This arrangement creates a series of alternating fastened regions and unfastened regions, in the otherwise open top. The number of fasteners and the distance between each is dependent upon the drape design and/or the pouch design itself. The alternating fastened and unfastened regions enable the surgical team to selectively choose whether or not to fasten any combination of fasteners independent of one another. The fasteners may be selected from any number of suitable alternatives. Alternatively, the fasteners may be designed for limited fastening and unfastening events. Examples of these include adhesives as well as adhesive tape (not shown). In some cases,
the adhesives may be designed for a single fastening only. The drape provides a sterile barrier between the patient and the surgical table.
The pouch may be stand-alone component that is attached to the drape just prior to the surgical procedure when the patient is being prepped. This would enable optimal placement of the pouch and repositioning of the pouch if desired by the surgical team. As such, the pouch may be attached to the drape by an adhesive, adhesive tape or other suitable alternative. The pouch may also be fastened to the drape during manufacture. In one possible construction, the adhesive is affixed to an outside surface of panel proximate to the top. The adhesive is contacted to the drape and subsequently adhering the pouch to the drape. To ensure proper fluid runoff, fenestration reinforcement material .(if provided) may be caused to overlap the interface of the drape and pouch. One alternative may to adhere the pouch directly to the fenestration reinforcement material. This is easily accomplished by affixing the adhesive to the surface of panel that contacts that fenestration reinforcement material. Referring to Figure 2 is the fluid collection pouch (2) affixed to a surgical drape selected so as to be appropriate to the type of surgery performed. The fluid collection pouch (2) comprises of a front panel (3) and a rear panel (4) joined along common side edges. The rear panel is attached to the drape in proximity to the fenestration and holds the pouch in place on the drape. The pouch in accordance with the present invention may be used to collect excess fluids that may escape from the operative site, thus minimizing contamination of the operating room by preventing the fluids from dripping on to the floor. Collection of patient fluid would also be beneficial to operating personnel in that it may help minimize the potential transfer of blood-borne pathogens. The pouch may also serve as a means to secure surgical tubes and lines in various configurations so that they remain in -position throughout the surgical procedure. Another use for the pouch described herein is for storage of surgical instruments and/or materials to be used in the surgical procedure. Such a pouch may be useful for any one individual or any combination of these purposes. The pouch would be attached to the bottom of the main sheet's embodiments.
The fluid collection pouch (2) may be constructed in a variety of ways, including as a bag or series of panels attached to one another. In this embodiment, front (3) and rear panels (4), each having a periphery is superimposed one over the other and sealed to one another along at least a portion of their peripheries. The superimposed and sealed panels together form the pouch. The
rear panel (4) may be constructed so as to be opaque, translucent or transparent in whole or in part. The materials for constructing the pouch are well known and understood by those skilled in the art. Some suitable materials for manufacturing the pouch include but are not limited to films and non-woven materials, in embodiments adapted to hold instruments for use in the intended procedure, it may be desirable for the front panel (3) to be transparent to better assist in the visual identification of the instruments contained within the pouch (2). As such a transparent film would be useful for this purpose.
The pouch is seen to have a top (5), a bottom- (6), and sides (7). The pouch may be of any shape desirable for the surgical procedure and may have more or less than two sides, a top and a bottom. In embodiments adapted to collect and retain fluids, the bottom is sealed along edge and the sides are sealed for some length "L" alongside edge. The length "L" is dependent upon the pouch design. Pouches designed to collect and retain significant amounts of fluid would be sealed a greater length "L" than those designed to collect and retain a lesser quantity of fluid. For example, in some embodiments the seal length "L" may extend for as much as about halfway up the side edges, in other embodiments the seal length may extend for as much as about seventy- five percent up the side edges. As stated, the seal length "L" may be any length deemed appropriate by those skilled in the art. Moreover, some embodiments of the pouch may configured to incorporate a drain and an appropriate fitting (not shown) to drain fluids collected. It should be understood that the existence of a drain would have a bearing upon the need for a specific seal length "L". As such, a shorter seal length "L" could be used even though larger quantities of fluids might be anticipated in the procedure because the drain would function to minimize the amount of fluid retained within the pouch.
Accompanying Figures 3, 5 and 7 are the front portion of the main sheet with absorbent material (16) for patient comfort. Figure 4 illustrates the back portion of the main sheet with absorbent material and one or more adhesive patches (1 1) to secure the drape to the surgical table. The pouch component has an open top end to which is attached one or more stiffeners (10) for attaching the poly lining (12) to hold the pouch open during use. Figure 6 illustrates the back portion of the main sheet with absorbent material and one or more tape/strip (13) to secure the drape to the surgical table. The tape/strip (13) is attached to the main sheet with heat seal (9). Patient's tucking area (14) lies between the fasteners. Figure 8 illustrates the back portion of the main sheet with absorbent material and one or more Velcro straps (15) to secure the drape to the
surgical table. Patient's tucking area (14) lies between the Velcro straps (15). Figures 9, 11 and 13 are the front portion of the main sheet without absorbent material for patient comfort. Figure 10 is the back portion of the main sheet without absorbent material and with one or more adhesive patches (11) to secure the drape to the surgical table. Further, it is provided with one or more stiffeners (10) for attaching the poly lining (12) to hold the pouch open during use. Figure 12 is the back portion of the main sheet without absorbent material and with one or more tape/strip (13) to secure the drape to the surgical table. The tape/strip (13) is attached to the main sheet with heat seal (9). Patient's tucking area (14) lies between the fasteners. Figure 14 is the back portion of the main sheet without absorbent material and one or more Velcro straps (15) to secure the drape to the surgical table.
It is contemplated that the surgical drape constructed in accordance with the present invention will be tailored and adjusted by those of ordinary skill in the art to accommodate various levels of performance demand imparted during actual use. Accordingly, while this invention has been described by reference to certain specific embodiments and examples, it will be understood that this invention is capable of further modifications. This application is therefore, intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the invention following the general principles thereof, and including such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this invention pertains and fall within the limits of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A surgical drape comprising:
A drape component having a main sheet portion;
A fluid collection pouch component;
A window component attached to the main sheet portion of the drape at the top and the sides;
One or more cavities;
Fasteners;
A stiffening mechanism; and
A calibrated tape,
wherein the fluid collection pouch comprises a front panel and a rear panel that are sealed together on the sides,
wherein the main sheet portion is for wrapping around abdomen of patient or onto a surgical table,
wherein base of the pouch is attached to the bottom of the main sheet portion,
wherein the rear panel of the pouch is sealed to the posterior of the bottom of the main sheet portion for collecting fluid during post-partum hemorrhage,
wherein both the top and sides of the window component are sealed with seals, wherein one of the cavity is created by the seal over the window on the main sheet portion of the drape,
wherein the other cavity is created with at least two seals running parallel to each other along the width of the main sheet portion of the drape thereby sealing a rectangular strip to the main sheet portion of the drape,
wherein the stiffening mechanism is provided at the base of the front panel of the pouch, wherein the calibrated tape with markings is attached to flattered apex of the front panel of the pouch to measure volume of fluid, and
wherein the drape component includes a fenestration in proximity to the pouch to collect fluid.
2. The surgical drape as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fastener is a tape/strip positioned from left to right through the second cavity on the posterior side of main sheet portion at the bottom of the window with knots at both ends.
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3. The surgical drape as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fastener includes one or more adhesive patches positioned on the drape to attach the drape onto the surgical table or to the patient.
10 4. The surgical drape as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fastener includes one or more straps positioned on the drape to attach the drape onto the surgical table or to the patient.
5. The surgical drape as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pair of visual indicators is stamped on the 15 front of the window on both sides indicating left and right sides.
6. The surgical drape as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the main sheet portion of the drape is opaque.
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7. The surgical drape as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sealing comprises of heat type sealing.
8. The surgical drape as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stiffening mechanism is of plastic cable with a backbone of metal to form the fenestration.
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9. The surgical drape as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pouch is inverted, transparent, translucent or opaque, conical pouch.
30 10. The surgical drape as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main sheet portion of the drape is lined inside with absorbent material.
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