Wound shield

Abstract

A preformed wound shield includes a frame formed of one or more layers of suitable material and any suitable covering. Exudate absorbing or transporting material may also be one of two or more layers of material forming the frame.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a frame according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a cross section of the frame of FIG. 1 taken along A-A.

FIG. 3 is an alternate cross section of the frame of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is another alternate cross section of the frame of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a still alternate cross section of the frame of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top view of an alternate frame according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a top view of another alternate frame according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a top view of yet another alternate frame according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a frame surrounding a small wound on the forearm.

FIG. 10 is a cross section of the frame and dressing on the wound of FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a frame surrounding a long, oddly shaped laceration on the forearm.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a wound frame surrounding two proximately located wounds on the forearm.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a support or bridge member according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 is a side view of an alternate support or bridge member according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a wound frame surrounding two proximately located wounds on the forearm.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an alternate flexible wound frame according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an alternate flexible wound frame according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 18 is a cross section of the frame of FIG. 17 taken along C-C.

FIG. 19 is a cross section of the frame of FIG. 17 taken along C-C with an alternate scaffold.

FIG. 20 is an alternate cross section of the frame of FIG. 17.

FIG. 21 is another alternate cross section of the frame of FIG. 17.

FIG. 22 is yet another alternate cross-section of the frame of FIG. 17.

FIG. 23 is an alternate cross section of the frame of FIG. 17 with a wicking element.

FIG. 24 is another alternate cross section of the frame of FIG. 23.

FIG. 25 is a perspective view of an alternate frame according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 26 is a cross section of an alternate frame and lid configuration.

FIG. 27 is a cross section of another alternate frame and lid configuration.

FIG. 28 is a cross section of a frame with a vacuum lid configuration.

FIG. 29 illustrates a device for isolating a wound and providing heat to the wound to encourage healing.

FIG. 30 illustrates the device of FIG. 29 modified to provide fluid flow over the wound to encourage healing.

FIG. 31 is another still alternate cross section of the frame of FIG. 17.

FIG. 32 is yet another still alternate cross-section of the frame of FIG. 17.

FIG. 33 is a cross section of yet another alternate frame configuration with an absorbent dressing.

FIG. 34 is a cross section of an alternate frame configuration including exudate capture and storage.

FIG. 35 is a cross section of an alternate frame configuration including exudate removal apertures and removal apparatus.

FIG. 36 is a cross section of an alternate frame configuration with circumferential steps of varying heights.

FIG. 37 is a cross section of an alternate frame configuration having a radially varying thickness.

Claims

1. A shield for protecting and healing a wound having a generally planar surface comprising: a conformable frame having a preformed shape to circumscribe the wound and one or more internal layers;first adhesive layer securing the conformable frame around the wound; andone or more access ports through the conformable frame for insertion and removal of material from the enclosed space.

2. The shield of claim 1 wherein the conformable frame further comprises: an absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudates.

3. The shield of claim 1 wherein the conformable frame further comprises: one or more layers oriented perpendicular to the wound surface.

4. The shield of claim 1 wherein the conformable frame further comprises: one or more layers oriented parallel to the wound surface.

5. The shield of claim 1 wherein the conformable frame further comprises: one or more absorbent extremities extending into the enclosed space.

6. The shield of claim 5 where the one of more absorbent extremities are polyurethane foam.

7. The shield of claim 5 where the one or more absorbent extremities are formed integral to the conformable frame.

8. The shield of claim 2 wherein the conformable frame further comprises: a moisture retaining lid engaging the conformable frame to enclose a space about the wound; andsecond adhesive layer securing the lid to the conformable frame.

9. The shield of claim 2 wherein the conformable frame further comprises: a conformable frame having a preformed shape to circumscribe the wound, the conformable frame having two or more steps.

10. A shield for protecting and healing a wound having a generally planar surface comprising: a conformable frame having a preformed shape to circumscribe the wound, the conformable frame having an inner perimeter edge and an outer perimeter edge, the height of the conformable frame increasing from the inner perimeter edge to the outer perimeter edge;first adhesive layer securing the conformable frame around the wound.

11. A method of shielding a wound on a patient comprising the steps: selecting a preformed conformable frame to circumscribe a wound, the conformable frame having two or more layers oriented perpendicular to the wound surface and a cutaneous side and a superficial side;adhesively engaging the cutaneous side of the conformable frame to the patient with the conformable frame circumscribing the wound; andadhesively engaging a dressing to the superficial side of the conformable frame.