Therapeutic Heart Pad

Abstract

Provided is a post-operative pillow garment for therapeutic use by patients recovering from chest or abdominal surgery, particularly heart surgery, and having two detachable members wherein the members include a front member and rear member. The front member and rear member can be attached to one another via adjustable shoulder and torso straps forming a vest-like garment, covering the front and back midsection region of the patient and extending from the cervical area to the navel. The front member includes a soft stuffing or padded material intended to act as a pillow for compression when coughing, sneezing and the like, wherein the rear member may be padded for comfort. The post-operative pillow garment can be worn while sleeping and is reusable. There can be a fastener disposed on the exterior surface of the front member and both the shoulder and torso straps for adjustability thereto.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 871,111 filed on Aug. 28, 2014, entitled “Therapeutic Heart Pad.” The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to post-operative garments for use by patients who are recovering from chest and / or abdominal surgery, and in particular for those who are recovering from cardiovascular surgery such as open heart surgery.[0004]Patients who are recovering from surgery are often required to frequently cough in order to help keep the lungs clear. However, this can be quite painful after having chest and / or abdominal surgery. Patients are thus directed to utilize a pillow over one's chest and / or abdominal region and apply moderate and firm pressure thereto while coughing, laughing, sneezing, and the lik...

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Benefits of technology

[0030]Another object of the present invention is to provide a post-operative pillow garment that is machine washable.

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Problems solved by technology

This device however, only provides one pillow for use with the front chest area of the wearer and does not offer support for the back region of the wearer.

While this invention is helpful in the field of sports activities, it is not conducive for post surgical patients who require a compressive device for aiding in recovery and pain relief.

This device however, does not provide a pillow compression garment that can be applied to a post surgery patient without requiring him or her to lift their arms for placement thereon.

This device however, does not provide straps in order to allow the patient to remain hands free and conduct other tasks while simultaneously protecting his or her sternum.

This device however, offers little utility for users who have underg

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