APPARATUS & METHOD FOR WOUND INFECTION PREVENTION

摘要

A wound healing device and method that greatly reduces the risk of infection of an incision or wound by removing fluid from the subcutaneous layers of the skin. The wound healing device includes a first portion that is positioned external of, and on top of, the wound. At least one strip, cord, finger, member is in fluid communication at one end with the first portion while the second free end of the at least one strip, cord, finger, member is pushed down into the wound, in between the sutures or stapes of a closed incision. Both the first portion and the at least one strip comprise fluid absorbable material for absorbing the wound fluid. The wound healing device remains in place for approximately 1-3 days after which it is removed. Upon removal, natural temporary “type of fistulae” are formed in the subcutaneous skin layers to continue to drain wound fluids upward for another 1-2 days.

主权项

1. A wound healing device for applying within an incision or wound, said wound healing device comprising:
a first portion that is applied over the incision or wound, said first portion comprising a fluid absorbent material; a second portion that is in fluid communication with said first portion at a first end of said second portion and a second end of said second portion that is positioned within the wound in the subcutaneous skin layer, said second portion comprising a fluid absorbent material.