A method of performing a gas arthroscopy by injecting a joint capsule with sealant prior to insufflation with gas. This sealant can be any biocompatible gel or liquid with sufficient viscosity or sealing capability to prevent air embolisms while performing gas arthroscopy.

The invention includes a transradial introducer sheath support and integral hemostasis device. The device includes a wristband and an introducer sheath support mount attached to the wristband. The wristband is made from a flexible and resilient material that is applied to the distal forearm of the patient or other desired location on the patient. The support mount may be a molded unitary structure, such as made from a thermoplastic material, and is attached directly to the outer surface of the wristband. An inflatable hemostatic element is incorporated in the wristband and mounted to an interior surface of the wristband. The hemostatic element may be selectively inflated to apply pressure to a radial access point of the patient during and after removal of the transradial introducer sheath from the patient. Another embodiment provides a hemostatic element by a rotatable clasp of the sheath support mount.

The invention includes a transradial introducer sheath support and integral hemostasis device. The device includes a wristband and an introducer sheath support mount attached to the wristband. The wristband is made from a flexible and resilient material that is applied to the distal forearm of the patient or other desired location on the patient. The support mount may be a molded unitary structure, such as made from a thermoplastic material, and is attached directly to the outer surface of the wristband. An inflatable hemostatic element is incorporated in the wristband and mounted to an interior surface of the wristband. The hemostatic element may be selectively inflated to apply pressure to a radial access point of the patient during and after removal of the transradial introducer sheath from the patient. Another embodiment provides a hemostatic element by a rotatable clasp of the sheath support mount.

Vascular compression devices with an inflatable chamber are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the vascular compression devices can be inflated and then deflated with a liquid with ultrasound properties similar to biological tissues. Ultrasound waves may be applied to the vascular compression device and may propagate through the vascular compression device and into the biological tissue of the patient to produce an ultrasound image to determine the patency of the vessel.

Vascular compression devices with an inflatable chamber are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the vascular compression devices can be inflated and then deflated with a liquid with ultrasound properties similar to biological tissues. Ultrasound waves may be applied to the vascular compression device and may propagate through the vascular compression device and into the biological tissue of the patient to produce an ultrasound image to determine the patency of the vessel.

A hemorrhage control device for sealing a penetrating wound includes a tube having a connector engaged to a first end thereof. The connector can selectively engage a container so that the container is in fluidic communication with the tube. The container can selectively pressurize a fluid positioned therein so that the fluid is selectively dispensable through the tube. A shell is engaged to a second end of, and in fluidic communication with, the tube. The shell is selectively expandable from a compacted configuration wherein the shell is substantially circumferentially equivalent to the tube. The shell can be at least partially inserted into a penetrating wound in a mammal, such as a bullet wound. The shell then can be selectively expanded, as the fluid is dispensed from the container through the tube, so that the shell contacts a surface of the penetrating wound to control hemorrhaging.

A hemostatic device is disclosed, which capable of favorably keeping strength of an inflatable portion and easily adjusting a discharge speed of gas. The hemostatic device includes a band for wrapping around a wrist, a fastener or means for securing that secures the band to the wrist in a wrapped state, an inflatable portion connected to the band and inflated by being injected with gas, and a filter member that controls discharge of gas injected into the inflatable portion, in which the band has one or more hole portions penetrating between an inner surface and an outer surface of the band, the inflatable portion is disposed to cover the hole portions on the inner surface of the band, and the filter member is disposed on the band to block the hole portions and controls discharge of gas from the hole portions.

A hemostatic device is disclosed, which capable of favorably keeping strength of an inflatable portion and easily adjusting a discharge speed of gas. The hemostatic device includes a band for wrapping around a wrist, a fastener or means for securing that secures the band to the wrist in a wrapped state, an inflatable portion connected to the band and inflated by being injected with gas, and a filter member that controls discharge of gas injected into the inflatable portion, in which the band has one or more hole portions penetrating between an inner surface and an outer surface of the band, the inflatable portion is disposed to cover the hole portions on the inner surface of the band, and the filter member is disposed on the band to block the hole portions and controls discharge of gas from the hole portions.

A hemorrhage control device for sealing a penetrating wound includes a tube having a connector engaged to a first end thereof. The connector can selectively engage a container so that the container is in fluidic communication with the tube. The container can selectively pressurize a fluid positioned therein so that the fluid is selectively dispensable through the tube. A shell is engaged to a second end of, and in fluidic communication with, the tube. The shell is selectively expandable from a compacted configuration wherein the shell is substantially circumferentially equivalent to the tube. The shell can be at least partially inserted into a penetrating wound in a mammal, such as a bullet wound. The shell then can be selectively expanded, as the fluid is dispensed from the container through the tube, so that the shell contacts a surface of the penetrating wound to control hemorrhaging.

Tissue compression devices having pressure indicators and methods of using the same. The tissue compression devices provide feedback to a user with respect to the pressure being applied to selected tissue at a selected location such as a radial artery to assist the user in applying the desired amount of pressure to the tissue (such as the pressure needed to achieve hemostasis at an access site). The pressure indication may be provided by a ring indicator that moves between two configurations (e.g., a concave configuration and a convex configuration), a bellow chamber in a housing, a bladder located below a bladder window, etc.