DISPOSABLE VENOUS TOURNIQUETS WITH REMOVABLE INDICIA-BEARING PORTION AND METHODS OF USE

DISPOSABLE VENOUS TOURNIQUETS WITH REMOVABLE INDICIA-BEARING PORTION AND METHODS OF USE

A disposable tourniquet and its method of use is disclosed. The tourniquet is in the form of a band formed of a thin flexible, non-stretchable material and is arranged to be wrapped around the patient's limb, tightened and locked in place to reduce circulation. The tourniquet includes a removab...

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Hauptverfasser: EIKMAN ADAM D, EIKMAN E. ALLAN, EIKMAN EDWARD A
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Zusammenfassung:A disposable tourniquet and its method of use is disclosed. The tourniquet is in the form of a band formed of a thin flexible, non-stretchable material and is arranged to be wrapped around the patient's limb, tightened and locked in place to reduce circulation. The tourniquet includes a removable portion which includes indicia bearing information, e.g., instructions for use, promotional materials, etc. The removable portion may be in the form of an envelope or pouch for holding some item therein. The removable portion may form a tearable portion of the band or may comprise a panel or patch adhesively secured to the band. The tourniquet also may include at least one usage-evidencing seal.