摘要 |
A blood salvage sleeve comprises an outer surface forming a generally tubular structure with an open end and a closed end and configured for enclosing at least a portion of a patient's limb. An inner membrane is joined to the inner surface of the tubular structure. The inner membrane comprises a plurality of inflatable chambers. The inflatable chambers are disposed along a length of the tubular structure. A plurality of pressure release valves connects adjacent inflatable chambers. A plurality of one-way valves is connected to the inflatable chambers. A vent tubing conducts the released gas. An inlet tubing is connected to at least a first inflatable chamber proximate the open end, in which a pressurized gas, supplied through the inlet tubing, sequentially inflates the plurality of inflatable chambers.
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