Inflatable surgical compression device and related systems and methods

Abstract

Inflatable compression devices are disclosed. In some embodiments the devices provide compression to the torso of a patient, including at a pocket configured to receive a pacing device. In some embodiments at least one securing strap is displaceable with respect to a compression member. In some embodiments a compression member is displaceable relative to at least one securing strap.

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         21 . An inflatable compression device, comprising:
 a compression member configured to be coupled to a patient so as to apply compression to a compression site of the patient, the compression member comprising an inflatable bladder, wherein a level of compression is at least partially defined by an inflation pressure within the bladder; and   a securement system comprising:
 a collar coupled to the compression member; and 
 one or more straps coupleable to the collar, 
   wherein the securement system is configured to define a downward force of the compression member.   
     
     
         22 . The compression device of  claim 21 , wherein the compression device is configured to apply compression to a compression site located on a torso of the patient. 
     
     
         23 . The compression device of  claim 21 , wherein the compression member comprises an elongate shape so as to apply compression to an elongate compression site. 
     
     
         24 . The compression device of  claim 21 , wherein compression member defines a window to facilitate visual observance of the compression site. 
     
     
         25 . The compression device of  claim 21 , wherein the bladder is transparent. 
     
     
         26 . The compression device of  claim 21 ,
 wherein the compression member further comprises a top plate and an inflation port,   wherein the inflation port is coupled to a top surface of the top plate and the bladder is coupled to a bottom surface of the top plate, and   wherein the inflation port is in fluid communication with the bladder.   
     
     
         27 . The compression device of  claim 26 , wherein the top plate and the bladder define a window to facilitate visual observance of the compression site. 
     
     
         28 . The compression device of  claim 26 , wherein the inflation port is coupled to the top plate via a tube, and
 wherein the inflation port and the tube are disposed substantially parallel to the top plate.   
     
     
         29 . The compression device of  claim 21 , further comprising a therapeutic substance disposed on an outside surface of the bladder so as to be in contact with skin of the patient. 
     
     
         30 . The compression device of  claim 21 , wherein the collar is coupled to a circumference of the compression member and extends radially away from the compression member. 
     
     
         31 . The compression device of  claim 21 , wherein the one or more straps comprises a first strap configured to extend around the torso of the patient and a second strap configured to extend over a shoulder of the patient. 
     
     
         32 . The compression device of  claim 31 , wherein the first strap is attachable to the collar at a plurality of locations along the first strap such that a length of the first strap extending around the torso is adjustable, and
 wherein the second strap is attachable to the collar at a plurality of locations along the second strap such that a length of the second strap extending over the shoulder is adjustable.   
     
     
         33 . An inflatable compression device, comprising:
 a compression member configured to be coupled to a patient so as to apply compression to a compression site of the patient, the compression member comprising an inflatable bladder, wherein a level of compression is at least partially defined by an inflation pressure within the bladder; and   a securement system comprising a collar coupled to the compression member and one or more straps coupleable to the collar,   wherein the securement system is configured to define a downward force of the compression member.   
     
     
         34 . The inflatable compression device of  claim 33 , wherein the one or more straps comprises a first strap configured to extend around a torso of the patient and a second strap configured to extend over a shoulder of the patient. 
     
     
         35 . The inflatable compression device of  claim 34 ,
 wherein the first strap is attachable to the collar at a plurality of locations along the first strap such that a length of the first strap extending around the torso is adjustable; and   wherein the second strap is attachable to the collar at a plurality of locations along the second strap such that a length of the second strap extending over the shoulder is adjustable.   
     
     
         36 . The inflatable compression device of  claim 34 , wherein the first strap and the second strap are attachable to the collar at any of a plurality of locations around the collar. 
     
     
         37 . The inflatable compression device of  claim 34 , wherein the collar comprises a hook component of a hook-and-loop fastening mechanism, and
 wherein each of the first strap and the second strap comprises a loop component of the hook-and-loop fastening mechanism.   
     
     
         38 . The inflatable compression device of  claim 37 ,
 wherein the second strap further comprises the hook component of the hook-and-loop fastening mechanism; and   wherein the second strap is coupleable to the first strap.   
     
     
         39 . A method of applying compression to a compression site located on a torso of a patient, comprising:
 providing a compression device comprising:
 an inflatable compression member; and 
 a securement system configured to secure the compression member to the patient; 
   placing the compression member over the compression site while visually observing the compression site through a window of the compression member;   securing the compression member to the patient, wherein securing the compression member to the patient comprises extending a first strap of the securement system around a torso of the patient and coupling the first strap to the compression member; and   inflating the compression member so as to establish a desired compression on the compression site.   
     
     
         40 . The method of claim  17 , wherein securing the compression member to the patient further comprises extending a second strap of the securement system over a shoulder of the patient and coupling the second strap to the compression member and to the first strap.