Patent ID: 7244245
Filing Date: 2007-07-17
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A dressing device comprising: a substantially rigid, elongated body adapted to receive a chest tube, the body having a first end and a second end; a seal positionable between the body and the chest tube; an air-impermeable flexible joint at the second end of the body, the joint having a first portion, a second portion and an internal airspace therethrough; and a base having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the base is connected with the first portion of the flexible joint, and wherein the second side of the base includes an adhesive for securing the base to a patient's chest, the base providing an air-impermeable connection between the flexible joint and the patient's chest cavity; wherein the joint is sealable between the first portion and the second portion to close the airspace therethough.