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Head trauma bandage cap and method

a head trauma and bandage cap technology, applied in the field of bandages and trauma treatment, can solve the problems of rapid deterioration of the patient's condition, death of the patient, and inconvenient use of compression bandages, so as to reduce bleeding, reduce the movement of the patient's head, and ensure the patient's health.

Active Publication Date: 2019-07-11
EQUALIZER TECHNOLOGY LLC
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[0020]In one embodiment, there are four exterior pouches positioned to cover respectively the forehead / crown, back and sides of the head. Each pouch is structured with top openings leading into interiors into which hot or cold packs are inserted and secured therein with openable fasteners before subsequent removal. A detachable strap system is releaseably affixed to the cap periphery edges and structured to fit securely across a patient's chin to hold the cap in place in a manner which applies minimal pressure to control bleeding, but can also be loosened and re-attached to prevent circulation restriction and avoid aggravating intracranial pressure.
[0063]The invention thus provides an emergency head bandage that doesn't compromise cervical spine immobilization and, when applied, doesn't come apart during treatment and transport, and doesn't require a caregiver to re-wrap the dressing.

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's compression bandage is not suitable for head injuries.
Through this compression method the pressure applied by treating the injury creates even more pressure on the brain, and this can lead to a rapid deterioration of the condition of the patient.
In addition, long-term and permanent brain damage can occur from the application of a pressure dressing, which, in the worst case, can lead to the death of the patient.
If the Boukanov et al. bladder pressure regulator fails, it also may result in significant pressure, which can cause serious head injuries where intra cranial fluids build up causing the head to swell.
In addition, if improperly inflated, circulation may be cut off.
The bandage also suffers from compression problems if the gas container is empty, or fails to inflate the bladder.
Further, if the Boukanov et al. bladder is pierced accidentally during emergency use, an ill-fitting head wrap results.
Brisbane, U.S. Pat. No. 945,839, issued Jan. 11, 1910 is a sleeping cap unsuitable for use as a bandage, and may not expand sufficiently to accommodate larger heads.
The elasticized Brisbane sleeping cap using elasticized side to apply pressure for holding the cap onto the head could adversely affect intracranial pressure from a head wound and aggravate the wound tissue when slid over the head.

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[0094]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention 10, shown affixed about the head of a patient. FIG. 2 is an opposite perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1. The invention 10 comprises a flexible cap 12 with enough stretch to fit about the forehead, back, sides, and upper part of a patient's head securing the cap 12 with ear observation openings 13a, 13b shown in FIGS. 1, 2 about the ears of a patient. Ear observation openings 13a, 13b expose the ears of the patient to allow emergency responders to monitor the absence or presence of cerebrospinal fluid and or blood, which may result from head trauma to the patient.

[0095]The stretchable flexible cap 12 applies gentle compression force around the head to stop bleeding, but is structured to be loosened and re-attached to prevent circulation restriction and avoid aggravating intracranial pressure.

[0096]The cap 12 has an interior sterile dressing liner 14 preferably constructed of an absorbent material, su...

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Abstract

An emergency head trauma bandage cap with a detachable strap system and method of use, which, when applied to the head, delivers minimal pressure to control bleeding, doesn't compromise cervical spine immobilization, allows for fast and effective application of cooling gel to control intracranial / internal swelling or hot packs to prevent hypothermia in non-trauma situations, doesn't come apart during treatment and transport, and doesn't require a caregiver to re-wrap the dressing.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part patent application of the continuation-in-part patent application entitled “Head Trauma Bandage Cap and Method”, Ser. No. 13 / 560,410, filed Jul. 27, 2012, which is a continuation-in-part patent application entitled “Helmet Trauma Bandage and Method”, Ser. No. 12 / 807,288, filed Sep. 10, 2010, which is a continuation-in-part of a continuation-in-part patent application of the continuation-in-part patent application entitled “Head Trauma Bandage and Method”, Ser. No. 12 / 586,431, filed Sep. 22, 2009, which is a continuation-in-part of the patent application entitled “Head Trauma Cap Bandage”, Ser. No. 12 / 156,512 filed Jun. 2, 2008.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Field[0003]The present invention relates to bandages and trauma treatment. In particular, it relates to a method of use and an emergency trauma bandage cap with or without pouches for hot or cold packs, which is placed on the cranium to cover the crown, forehe...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F13/00A61F13/02
CPCA61F13/00038A61F13/00017A61F13/00029A61F13/00046A61F13/00059A61F13/00068A61F13/0286A61F13/00042A61F13/00051A61F13/12
Inventor CUMMING, MICHELLEKASTROS, MITCHELLETCHELLS, MARCLENTZ, III, PAUL E.
Owner EQUALIZER TECHNOLOGY LLC
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