WO2000061047A1 - Improvements in splints - Google Patents
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- WO2000061047A1 WO2000061047A1 PCT/SG1999/000071 SG9900071W WO0061047A1 WO 2000061047 A1 WO2000061047 A1 WO 2000061047A1 SG 9900071 W SG9900071 W SG 9900071W WO 0061047 A1 WO0061047 A1 WO 0061047A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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- A61F13/04—Plaster of Paris bandages; Other stiffening bandages
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
- A61F5/04—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints
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Definitions
- This invention relates to a splint for supporting a limb.
- Recycling of used splints imparts a significant risk of contamination by the previous patient's body fluids, blood, pus and other secretions.
- Pathogenic organisms can also colonize a reusable splint, risking the spread of nosocomial infections, while irritant contact dermatitis and allergic reactions can result from the contact of a patient ' s skin with antibiotic solutions that contaminated a reused splint.
- a splint comprising a stiffening member, a cushioning layer surrounding the stiffening member and an impervious layer surrounding the cushioning layer; and a disposable cover.
- the stiffening member in bendable to a desired configuration and may be formed from sheet metal such as sheet aluminium.
- the cushioning layer may be formed from foamed material such as doubled-sided adhesive sponge tape.
- the impervious layer may be formed from plastics material such as cloth-backed PVC.
- the cover may be formed as a sleeve, may be absorbent, may be formed from non-woven paper and may be formed from a single sheet of material .
- the cover may further be formed as one of (1) a single layer of absorbent material, (2) a bonded two layer sandwich of a non-woven fabric with wicking properties covering a layer of absorbent, non-woven material (3) a multiple layer sandwich incorporating an impervious innermost layer or (4) a two- layer structure having an absorbent outer layer and an impervious inner layer.
- a splint comprising a stiffening member, a cushioning layer surrounding the stiffening member and an impervious layer surrounding the cushioning layer; and a disposable cover for the splint, wherein the stiffening member is formed from sheet metal, the cushioning layer is formed from sponge tape adhered to the stiffening member, the impervious layer is formed from sheet plastics material wrapping the cushioning layer and the cover is formed from absorbent paper .
- the invention further provides a sleeve or a splint per se used in the combination of either of the previous aspects
- a splint comprising a stiffening member, a cushioning layer surrounding the stiffening member and an impervious layer surrounding the cushioning layer adapted for use with the cover of the fourth aspect .
- a disposable cover adapted for use with the splint of the third aspect .
- the described embodiment of the invention provides a sterilizable, padded and electrically insulated splint which is sufficiently stiff to provide the required support but bendable to a desired support shape.
- a cover for the splint is provided.
- the cover is absorbent to absorb bodily fluids and is disposable for hygiene purposes.
- Figure 1 is a 3-dimensional view of an embodiment of the invention showing a part cut-away splint partially received in a disposable cover;
- Figure 2 is a plan view of the embodiment of Figure 1 showing the splint enclosed by the sleeve;
- Figure 3 is a cross sectional view taken across A-A of figure 2.
- a splint generally designated 10 is shown, received in a sleeve generally designated 50.
- the splint has at its centre a stiffening member 12 formed from a rigid material such as sheet aluminium or plastics.
- the stiffening member forms a skeleton for the splint.
- the edges of the sheet may be rounded for safety.
- the length, breadth and thickness of the sheet is chosen in dependence upon the use of the splint.
- the splint should be sufficiently rigid to provide the necessary support but at the same time should be able to be bent by the user so as to be usable with patients varying from small neonates to adults, for use on the upper limbs and on the lower limbs, and adaptable to a desired configuration for example to have a 90 degree bend (or a bend of another angle) to support a joint in the neutral position.
- the sheet 12 is covered with a 5-6mm layer 14 of foam cushioning, which may either be formed by moulding the foam layer around the sheet 12 or by application of black sponge double sided adhesive tape to each side of the sheet 12 to sandwich the sheet 12.
- the layer 14 provides cushioning against the edges of the sheet 12 and increases user comfort, as the splint may be in-situ for several days.
- the layer 14 is covered with an impervious flexible cover layer 16, such as a heat-sealed PVC or polyethylene envelope.
- the cover layer 16 may be formed by cutting a sheet of cloth-backed green PVC or equivalent to size, wrapping the layer 14 in the sheet and sealing the edges of the wrapping with impervious adhesive tape, such tape also preferably being used to reinforce the corners of the wrapping.
- the impervious layer allows cleaning to be carried out easily and also insulates the sheet 12 from conducting electrical current, a risk which may arise, for example, during electrical cardioversion procedures.
- the impervious layer makes the splint amenable to cold sterilisation using currently available disinfectants at the ward level, such as alcohol, chlorhexidine, and Milton solution.
- the covering material can be varied to make the splint amenable to gas or cold chemical sterilisation, such as for use in an oncology setting.
- the splint 10 is covered with the disposable cover 50 which is formed from an absorbent non-woven paper such as Arlaid,
- This material is soft, hypoallergenic, absorbent of sweat, and inexpensive enough to be used once and thrown away.
- the cover material also provides additional padding.
- the cover can be formed, for example, as (1) a single layer of absorbent material, (2) a bonded two layer sandwich of a stay dry' non-woven fabric with wieking properties, to conduct sweat and moisture away from the skin, covering a layer of absorbent, non-woven material (3) a multiple layer sandwich in the manner of a sanitary pad incorporating an impervious innermost layer to prevent migration of potentially infectious fluid to the outer surface of the splint 10 or (4) a two-layer structure having an absorbent outer layer and an impervious inner layer ; such a structure may be formed by applying an adhesive plastics sheet to one side of the absorbent layer prior to forming the cover.
- the number of layers used will vary depending on user needs and settings and local cost constraints.
- the materials may be chosen to be hypoallergenic.
- the splint cover can also be sterilised easily by dry or moist heat (steam) or by gamma irradiation.
- the cover 50 is formed as a sleeve.
- the sleeve border is formed from a folded sheet of material secured on two sides by sewing, heat bonding or chemical adhesive, and is slipped over the splint like a pillowcase, and then fastened on the free end by a small piece of adhesive tape 56, at the point of use, as shown in Figures 3 and 4.
- the strength of the sleeve fabric and the fact that it is fitted to the size of the splint allows the limb to be safely strapped onto the splint's outer covering, without coming loose. Any sweat, blood, pus, or chemical substances are wicked away from the skin, reducing the risks of maceration, infection and blistering. After use, the sleeve 50 is discarded, and the splint 10 is cleaned at ward level and reused.
- the described embodiment lends itself to mass-production of splints of different sizes. However, the described embodiment also lends itself to being made on an ad-hoc basis by hospital staff according to need using simple, readily available materials. For example, l-2mm sheet aluminium could be cut to size and the edges rounded using tin snips and a file to form sheet 12. 5-6mm thick black sponge double sided adhesive tape could then be cut using dressmaking scissors to the correct size to surround sheet 12 and stuck in place. Cloth backed green PVC could then be cut using scissors to from the cover layer 14 and wrapped around layer 12 , sealed at the edges with adhesive PVC tape .
- the sleeve 50 could then be cut out from a sheet of absorbent paper, optionally sticking a layer of self-adhesive plastics sheet to one surface to form an impervious inner layer, and then folded and stitched using a sewing machine to the correct size.
- the described embodiment has application in both adults and children, or even in veterinary use, wherever a limb has to be gently but firmly supported.
- the primary use of the embodiment is expected to be in a hospital setting, for supporting limbs with intravenous cannulae in situ, but the embodiment is transferable to an outpatient or paramedic setting, where splints are currently unprotected and can therefore transmit infection, such as for use by ambulance crews at road traffic accidents.
- the embodiment described is not to be construed as limitative.
- the materials from which the splint and cover are made may be chosen according to requirements.
- the cover 50 could be formed as a wrapping rather than a sleeve.
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Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP99938682A EP1185225A1 (en) | 1999-04-14 | 1999-07-09 | Improvements in splints |
AU53112/99A AU5311299A (en) | 1999-04-14 | 1999-07-09 | Improvements in splints |
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SG9901685-9 | 1999-04-14 | ||
SG9901685A SG102539A1 (en) | 1999-04-14 | 1999-04-14 | Improvements in splints |
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CN102885668A (en) * | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-23 | 威海众和康复材料股份有限公司 | Medical high-polymer non-woven fabric splint |
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US3548820A (en) * | 1968-07-05 | 1970-12-22 | Scholl Mfg Co Inc | Splint liner |
EP0332960A1 (en) * | 1988-03-12 | 1989-09-20 | Roman Maier | Splints for members, especially for lower leg fractures |
DE4417329A1 (en) * | 1994-05-18 | 1995-11-23 | Hts Ind Gmbh | Medicinal band used as support for limb, or joint |
US5891066A (en) * | 1998-03-23 | 1999-04-06 | Anthony G. Borschneck | Combined biohazard barrier and splinting device |
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- 1999-07-09 EP EP99938682A patent/EP1185225A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1999-07-09 AU AU53112/99A patent/AU5311299A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1999-07-09 WO PCT/SG1999/000071 patent/WO2000061047A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
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US3548820A (en) * | 1968-07-05 | 1970-12-22 | Scholl Mfg Co Inc | Splint liner |
EP0332960A1 (en) * | 1988-03-12 | 1989-09-20 | Roman Maier | Splints for members, especially for lower leg fractures |
DE4417329A1 (en) * | 1994-05-18 | 1995-11-23 | Hts Ind Gmbh | Medicinal band used as support for limb, or joint |
US5891066A (en) * | 1998-03-23 | 1999-04-06 | Anthony G. Borschneck | Combined biohazard barrier and splinting device |
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CN102885668A (en) * | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-23 | 威海众和康复材料股份有限公司 | Medical high-polymer non-woven fabric splint |
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