E-tube collar

摘要

A cover for protecting a surgical site wound on an animal includes a rectangular main body, a hole through the main body, and a strap. The body includes a first end and a second end including a tab joinable to the first end under the animal's neck. The main body includes a fabric on a first side and the fabric on a second side opposite the first side. The hole is designed to allow an esophagostomy tube to pass through the main body and to inhibit tearing of the rectangular main body by including stitching around the aperture. The strap is coupled to the first side of the main body. The strap is between the first end and the second end. The strap extends substantially across a short side of the rectangular main body. The strap is configured to secure the esophagostomy tubes against the cover.

主权项

1. A cover for protecting a surgical site wound on an animal, the cover comprising:
a rectangular main body including a first end and a second end including a tab including hook and loop fastener material, the tab joinable to the first end under the animal's neck, the main body comprising a fabric on a first side and the fabric on a second side, the second side opposite the first side, a hole through the main body, the hole designed to allow an esophagostomy tube to pass through the main body and to inhibit tearing of the rectangular main body by including stitching around the aperture, and a strap coupled to the first side of the main body, the strap between the first end and the second end, the strap extending substantially across a short side of the rectangular main body, the strap coupled to one of an upper portion and a lower portion of the main body and the strap fastenable to the other of the upper portion and the lower portion, the strap positioned between the hole and one of the first end and the second end, the strap configured to secure the esophagostomy tube against the cover.