Patent ID: 7938846
Filing Date: 2011-05-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A femoral compression device for compressive bearing against the femoral artery of a patient, comprising: a base plate; an inflatable air cushion attached to the base plate; a first extension extending from a first side of the base plate; a second extension extending from a second side of the base plate, said second side being opposite to the first side; a belt adapted to be attached to an end of the first extension and being adapted to extend around the patient's body to be attached to an end of the second extension; a pump connected to the inflatable air cushion for inflation of the inflatable air cushion; a manometer connected to the inflatable air cushion for measurement of a current pressure difference between pressure prevailing inside the inflatable air cushion and ambient air pressure, wherein the manometer is an electronic manometer; and a mechanical device comprising a closing portion, and a removable portion configured to prevent the manometer or circuits thereof from being electrically powered while preventing the closing portion from closing an air opening leading to the inflatable air cushion.