Device for draining body fluids and irrigating solutions

Abstract

Abstract A device for draining body fluids and irrigating solutions adapted for utilization with respect to operations on the human body, such as brain operations, eye operations, micro surgery and other types of operations, wherein a wick material, which may be used as a single unit or wherein a wick material, which may be separated or cut into sections, is connected to a drainage funnel or pouch which may be secured by adhesive or otherwise at the site of the operation and wherein the wick material is capable of capillary absorption of fluids initially and when saturated, of acting in a siphon-like manner to draw fluids into the pouch. The pouch itself at its lower end is connected by a tube to a collection bag which is appropriately vented. For smaller incisions or for utilization at sites where fluid is to be drawn from relatively small areas or openings, the wick material instead of comprising a number of sections cut and shaped from the original wick material may comprise a single slender wick member which may readily be located at the said site. In forming the wick material for utilization with respect to absorption of fluids from a larger incision, at least one of the sections which is formed may extend only to the edge of the incision in order to draw fluid which might otherwise be absorbed by the drape around the incision, thereby ensuring that all of the fluid is withdrawn into a pouch in which, if necessary, it may be examined or tested prior to being disposed of.

Inventors

• 👤 Wayne Korteweg

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