APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A DESIRED TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE TO AN INJURED AREA

摘要

An apparatus (10) for treating injuries includes a first layer (42) of flexible material (12) and a second layer (34) of flexible material (12) coupled to the first layer (42) to form an inflation chamber (28). A third layer (36) of flexible material (12) is coupled to the first and second layers so that a space is formed between the second and third layers. The space formed between the second and third layers is in fluid communication with the inflation chamber (28) at an outlet (18). The space between the second and third layers is formed so that a fluid channel (30) extends from a first end of the space between the second and third layers to the outlet (18). A plurality of spacer members (34) maintains the separation between the second and third layers so that the fluid channel (30) remains unobstructed even when the apparatus is folded or wrapped around an injured area.