A therapeutic touching device that increases the moral support, makes a person more positive, accelerates the healing process and makes individuals feel happier, and shows vital signs. The device includes a pulse meter that is on the touching device and positioned to touch the patient's hand, a thermometer that allows the measurement of the patient's temperature, and an oximeter that allows the measurement of the oxygen level in the patient's blood. A microprocessor provides data collection and evaluation via the pulse meter, thermometer and oximeter, checks whether the pulse, temperature and oxygen data can be collected, provides a warning if the pulse, temperature and oxygen data are below or above a certain value, and enables the touching device to be moved by motors. A display panel controlled by a microprocessor provides the display of pulse, temperature and oxygen data and provides warnings to the user.

The methods and devices disclosed herein are effective in the promoting the reattachment of delaminated cartilage to bone. The methods (and related devices) are effective in the removal of the acellular layer of the delaminated cartilage or effective in the indentation of the acellular layer of the delaminated cartilage thereby exposing the underlying chondrocyte cells and thereby allowing the promotion of the reattachment of the delaminated cartilage.

The invention relates to an immersion device comprising a nitrogen monoxide generating unit and a volume unit provided for immersing objects. The invention also relates to the use of said device for treating diseases, in particular chronic wounds and diabetes, and also to blood flow impairments associated with blood vessel disorders.

Apparatus and methods may be provided to monitor performance of an intraosseous device, including a system comprising an intraosseous device, a sensor contained within a tip of the intraosseous device, a monitor configured to record a signal from the sensor, and an electrical conductor coupled to the sensor and configured to transmit the signal from the sensor to the monitor. The tip of the intraosseous device may be configured to penetrate bone and bone marrow such that the tip is disposed in the bone marrow. In certain embodiments, the tip may also include a side port for delivering fluids into the bone marrow.

A skin care device includes a receptacle that includes an outlet port and defines a chamber that extends from the outlet port to a sump, which is defined by an impermeable portion of the receptacle, and is disposed for receiving one end of a tube inserted through the outlet port. Wicking material is received over a permeable portion of the receptacle for location over a particular region of the skin. When a vacuum is applied at the sump, the particular region is cooled by evaporative cooling when the particular region is moist. The device includes at least one vent that is so disposed as to promote air flow and to prevent a vacuum from occurring at a portion of the skin adjacent where the wicking material is located while the vacuum is applied. The device can be used for wound care and to dispose wicking material within a skin fold,

A bi-directional cannula for perfusing blood in two directions. The cannula has a distal opening in fluid communication with a cannula first lumen. The cannula has a secondary opening proximal of the distal opening, and may include a movable tubular extension selectively extendable from the cannula via the secondary opening. The tubular extension may be in fluid connection with the cannula first lumen and/or a cannula second lumen. The tubular extension may have distal and/or side openings, with the openings providing antegrade fluid perfusion. The cannula second lumen may be separate from the first lumen, so that perfusion can be selectively provided to just the cannula distal opening, just the secondary opening/tubular extension, or simultaneously to both the distal opening and secondary opening/tubular extension.

A blood vessel visualization device for visualizing a blood vessel of a living body in a site to be visualized that includes a first surface and a second surface on a side opposite the first surface, includes: an attachment portion attachable to and detachable from the site to be visualized; and an irradiation unit including a light source unit for irradiating the first surface with near-infrared light. The attachment portion includes a wavelength converter including a wavelength conversion material that converts the near-infrared light into visible light, the attachment portion being fixable to the site to be visualized in a state in which the wavelength converter is in contact with the second surface.

A reduced-pressure treatment system for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site at a limited-access location on a patient includes a reduced-pressure source, a treatment manifold for placing proximate the tissue site and operable to distribute reduced pressure to the tissue site, and a sealing member for placing over the tissue site and operable to form a pneumatic seal over the tissue site. The reduced-pressure treatment system also includes a reduced-pressure bridge and a moisture-removing device on at least portion of the reduced-pressure bridge. The reduced-pressure bridge includes a delivery manifold operable to transfer the reduced pressure to the treatment manifold, an encapsulating envelope at least partially enclosing the delivery manifold and having a patient-facing side, and a reduced-pressure-interface site formed proximate one end of the reduced-pressure bridge.

A disposable basin for extremity procedures, irrigation and lavage in the operating room, treatment clinic or ward allows the extremity to rest comfortably, safely, and securely inside the basin, allowing the surgeon, physician, clinician, and or provider ease of access within a contained protective barrier. Contaminated fluid safely and efficiently drains into an integrated suction trough via the intrinsic design of the basin, resulting in decreased exposure to pathogens, containment of contamination, ease of execution and disposal, and cost savings.

A wound care device having a covering device fixable to the skin surrounding a wound and used for producing a closed wound space containing the wound. At least sections of the covering device are water vapor-permeable. The covering device preferably comprises a tubular film and a suction port across which a negative pressure can be generated in the wound space. The tubular film preferably has an opening with an opening length of at least 80 cm and more preferably of at least 130 cm.