Polymeric materials are described which have a bioflavonoid coating, the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such coated polymeric materials is also described as well as the process for making the coated polymeric materials.

A medical garment for a patient includes a front garment panel having a front garment fastener assembly and a rear garment panel operatively associated with the front garment panel. The rear garment panel has a rear garment fastener assembly operatively adapted for detachable attachment to the front garment fastener assembly so as to secure the front garment panel to the rear garment panel. The medical garment further includes a bag adapted to hold medical equipment attached to the patient. The bag includes a first bag fastener assembly and a second bag fastener assembly. The first bag fastener assembly is operatively adapted for detachable attachment to the front garment fastener assembly and the second bag fastener assembly is operatively adapted for detachable attachment to the rear garment fastener assembly to secure the bag between the front garment panel and the rear garment panel.

At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a combination, comprising: a garment, a configurable convective device, and an attachment device configured to attach the configurable convective device to the garment. The configurable convective device comprises a pneumatic structure having a first portion, a second portion, and an inflatable channel connecting the first portion and the second portion and at least one opening into the pneumatic structure. In some cases, the relative positions of the first portion and the second portion of the pneumatic structure can be rearranged.

An apparatus for monitoring a person, including while sleeping, the apparatus including: a. a garment for a person to wear while sleeping; b. a rigid sensor device configured to detect a temperature and/or a motion of the rigid sensor device while the person is wearing the garment; and c. an elastic pocket configured to hold the rigid sensor device tightly inside the garment during the detection of the temperature and/or the motion.

The multifunctional labor gown intents to provide users with a garment or a labor gown, that mothers can wear for labor and delivery. Targeted at hospital patients, the garment is versatile and adapts to the different stages of labor, medical interventions, and labor support techniques. To accomplish this, the garment includes multiple detachable fabric pieces, connected by a plurality of fasteners. Further, various layers of fabric panels are designed in an overlapping fashion to provide both coverage as well as access for medical intervention. Moreover, the garment is suitable for all births, whether at home, in a birthing center, or in a hospital. Additionally, the garment's unique design allows users to wear the garment in different ways. Thus, the multifunctional labor gown is a transforming labor gown that accommodates the needs and wants of the patient while meeting the requirements of the medical staff providing care.

Pivotably connected upper and lower cushions may be sized and shaped to protect chest and lower abdomen areas of a patient, respectively. The cushion structure may be held against the chest and/or abdomen areas of a patient by a combination of an adjustable and disconnectable neck strap attached to an upper portion of the upper cushion, and an adjustable length and resilient strap, such as an elastic belt binder, which may be positioned around the user's waist and the upper cushion. The lower cushion may pivotably move with the patient's legs, allowing the cushion structure to be comfortably used when moving between standing and seated positions, and providing improved protection from automotive seat belts. Pockets may be provided for positioning ice packs proximate the patient's body and for inconspicuously placing a negative-pressure wound therapy vacuum pump or other items.

Certain embodiments according to the invention provide compression articles suitable for a wide variety of uses (e.g., compression socks, athletic garments, etc.). In accordance with certain embodiments, the compression article includes at least two uniform compression regions, including a first uniform compression region having a first compression pressure and a second uniform compression region having a second compression pressure, and at least one transitioning compression region, including a first transitioning compression region positioned between the first and second uniform compression regions. The first transitioning compression region comprises a first end adjacent or proximate to the first uniform compression region and a second end adjacent or proximate to the second uniform compression region. The first transitioning compression region comprises a compression pressure gradient extending from the first end to the second end of the first transitioning compression region.

A chemical protective poncho system for encapsulating a patient is presented. The system has a body extending a length between a top end and a bottom end and having a hood attached near the top end and having a liner attached near the bottom end. The system includes a layer of adsorbent impregnated media capable of filtering chemical agents while allowing oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass through the material. The chemical protective poncho is specially adapted to fit over the top of a patient and chemically seal the lower portion of the patient while allowing the patient ambulatory freedom. The system also includes ports for intravenous access as well as a port for respiratory access. The system may also include a powered air purifying respirator which positively pressurizes the interior space of the system.

The present invention relates to a system and method of skin detection of a human subject using a textile product. The textile product (10, 31, 43) is made from or comprising textile including near-infrared, NIR, absorbing pigments. It supports and/or partially covers the human subject while skin detection and/or detection/monitoring vital signs of the human subject is carried out. A increased contrast between the textile product and skin in the NIR wavelength range is thus achieved.

A gown or other apparel, for patient or caregiver, for use in healthcare settings that is chemically treated with anti-viral, antiseptic, and antibacterial solutions. Garments are either pre- or post-conditioned with an aseptic barrier that can reduce the presence of microorganisms in the fibers of the fabric that make up the gown. Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-harmful agents are imbued into the gown that will safely cover reusable or disposable medical gowns, medical robes, medical socks, medical scrubs and all other medical-related apparel for both pediatric and adult patients.