ENDOTHERMIC SPONGE

摘要

Technologies are generally provided for a medical sponge configured to reduce a temperature at a surgical site. Endothermic reactants may be incorporated with the medical sponge to reduce a temperature at the surgical site in response to absorption of fluids. The sponge may be placed at a surgical site, and as the sponge absorbs fluids, the endothermic reactants may become hydrated. Hydration of the endothermic elements may induce an endothermic reaction, resulting in reduction of a temperature of the surrounding surgical site. The endothermic elements may be inserted within semi-permeable pouches that may be layered with the sponge. Additionally, endothermic elements may be inserted within hollow semi-permeable fibers and woven together to form the sponge. Hemostatic agents, antimicrobial agents, and analgesics may also be integrated with the medical sponge to prevent and treat other conditions experienced at the surgical site such as inflammation, pain, and infection.

主权项

1. An absorbent article to reduce a temperature of a site, the article comprising:
at least one absorbent portion composed from a plurality of hollow core fibers; and at least one endothermic reactant associated with the absorbent portion such that the plurality of hollow core fibers and the endothermic reactant are woven along with woven fibers of a gauze fabric to form the absorbent portion, the endothermic reactant configured to induce an endothermic effect in response to a trigger, wherein the endothermic reactant is retained within a semi-permeable membrane.