Irrigation, debridement and cleaning basin

a basin and debridement technology, applied in the field of basins, can solve the problems of clogging the debris capture space, patient discomfort during use of the basin, and the general poor comfort of patients, and achieve the effects of improving the comfort of patients
US20110225726A1Inactive Publication Date: 2011-09-22SPECTRUM HEALTH INNOVATIONS
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
SPECTRUM HEALTH INNOVATIONS
Publication Date
2011-09-22
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A basin for use in at least one of irrigation, debridement, cleaning and other procedures on a subject's appendage includes a flexible body including one or more walls. A first wall can define an appendage contour, which can flex under the weight of the appendage, providing a comfortable seat that conforms to the subject's appendage. The body can be a monolithic, one-piece structure constructed from a closed cell foam. The body can include integral stiffening structures that enhance its rigidity yet still enable the basin to be flexible when adjacent another appendage or body portion. The basin can include a sloped bottom to direct fluids toward an outlet port for draining, and baffles projecting from the bottom. The basin can include a reticulated foam insert positioned adjacent the bottom, on the baffles, where the insert minimizes splash back yet adequately captures debris and other items washed from the appendage.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention is directed to basins for use in medical, hospital, healthcare, nursing, and other facilities, and in particular, a portable basin constructed from a generally flexible material.

[0002] There are two general types of basins commonly used in hospitals and other medical or healthcare facilities for collecting fluids from irrigation, debridement washing, and other procedures. The first type is a fixed basin that is incorporated into a sink or washing fixture. This fixed basin is suitable for use with a person having few or no mobility issues. The second type is a portable basin which typically is used in emergency rooms and trauma centers for wound irrigation on persons who generally are immobilized.

[0003] Most portable basins are constructed from a hard plastic, are generally in a bowl or box shape, and include a narrow rounded upper rim. In use, a user places an appendage of a subject over the upper rim of the basin and irrigates an...

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