Medical garment

Abstract

A medical garment or patch, at least a portion of which is formed from a flexible, air-impervious film. The garment or patch is configured to be directly applied to a region of an individual's skin surface when the garment or patch is donned by an individual. The garment may be used to apply a medical device to the body.

1 . A medical garment or patch, at least a portion of which is formed from a flexible, air-impervious film, the garment or patch being configured to be directly applied to a region of an individual's skin surface when the garment or patch is donned by an individual  
     
     
         2 . The garment or patch according to  claim 1  wherein the film is made from polyurethane or latex.  
     
     
         3 . The garment or patch according to  claim 1  including a nipple for connection to a source of negative pressure so as to remove air between the film and the skin surface.  
     
     
         4 . The garment or patch according to  claim 1  wherein the means for conforming at least a portion of the film to the skin surface includes straps.  
     
     
         5 . The garment according to  claim 1  wherein the film is acoustically transparent in at least a predetermined frequency range.  
     
     
         6 . A system for applying a flexible film to a body surface comprising: 
 (a) A garment or patch at least a portion of which is formed from an air impervious flexible film and having a nipple for connection to a source of negative pressure to remove air between the film and the body surface when the film is applied to the body surface; and    (b) a source of negative pressure.    
     
     
         7 . The system according to  claim 6  wherein the film is made from polyurethane or latex.  
     
     
         8 . The system according to  claim 6  wherein the film is acoustically transparent in at least a predetermined frequency range.