Patent Publication Number: US-2013243884-A1

Title: Medical Treatment Kit and Methods of Use Thereof

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation of and claims priority benefit of application Ser. No. 11/127,589 filed May 12, 2005, which claims priority benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 60/570,716 filed May 13, 2004, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates generally to medical sanitation and more particularly, a medical treatment kit and method for packaging, delivering, using and applying a blood removal shampoo with sterilizing, anti-infective and/or antiseptic properties. 
     In the current medical environment, time is usually of the essence, especially in emergency situations. In treating wounds, one important step is to clean the wound as quickly as possible. One method is to clean the wound first with an antiseptic agent and then attempt to clean the wound with a cleaning agent. This is a two step process which can be costly in terms of time particularly in situations where many people in need of treatment. 
     Another method of treating wounds is to measure a small quantity of an antiseptic agent and mix it with a small quantity of a cleansing agent and apply the mixture to the wound. Again, this method is costly in terms of the time needed to accurately pre-measure ingredients and then integrate the agents. 
     A further method is to have a cleansing and antiseptic agent prepared ahead of time. This method is costly if the shelf life of the mixed agents is best measured in minutes rather than hours or days. This may result in mixtures that are unusable. This is costly in terms of money. 
     Yet another method is to have a pre-mixed cleansing and antiseptic agent. These agents when mixed and stored have a limited shelf life. Again, this approach is economically disadvantageous. 
     The present invention addresses these problems by providing a medical treatment kit that provides an economical and efficient method of treating wounds. Each kit includes a container divided into at least two isolated chambers. One chamber has a cleaning agent; the other has a antiseptic agent. The chambers are separated or isolated to prevent premature mixing of the agents. This separation is designed as a temporary basis, primarily for storage purpose. The isolation is designed to be quickly and easily removed such that the kit can be used in time critical situations. Once the isolation is removed, the amalgamation of the two agents is effortlessly done, providing a potent antiseptic shampoo that can treat and clean wounds. 
     Thus, it is an objective of the present invention to provide a medical treatment kit for cleansing and treating a wound that can be easily dispensed without requiring a pre-mixed composition. It is a related objective of the present invention to create a uniform antiseptic shampoo from a cleansing agent and antiseptic agent provided in isolated/separated chambers and that do not mix or contact each other until expressly needed by the medical professional. 
     It is another objective of the present invention to have cleansing and antiseptic agents that are provided in pre-measured quantities, for example, in therapeutically and/or clinically effective quantities, and separately stored in a single container in order to save preparation time during a medical emergency. 
     It is another objective of the present invention to provide a medical treatment kit for cleaning and treating wounds that uses medical agents that are relatively inexpensive compared to other currently available methods and treatment kits. 
     It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a method for quickly cleansing and treating a wound by providing a medical treatment method that is easy to implement and carry out in an emergency situation. It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a method of storing medical compositions for later application by a user in which mixing or contacting of the separate medical compositions does not occur until required by the user. 
     The medical treatment kit of the present invention must also be of construction which is both durable and have a long shelf life, and it should also require little or no maintenance to be provided by the user throughout its storage lifetime. In order to enhance the market appeal of the medical treatment kit of the present invention, it should also include inexpensive medical agents to thereby afford it the broadest possible market. It is also an objective that all of the aforesaid advantages and objectives be achieved without incurring any substantial relative disadvantage. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The disadvantages and limitations of the background art discussed above are overcome by the present invention. With this invention, a medical treatment kit and methods of use thereof for treating wounds and/or other topical, medical or therapeutic applications is provided. 
     The present invention provides, in part, a medical treatment kit that is easy to implement and carry out in an emergency or non-emergency and is economical. The medical treatment kit of the present invention typically contains two medical agents: a cleansing agent and an antiseptic agent that are isolated from each other until the combination of such agents is required. 
     The preferred cleansing agent of the kit is a shampoo. However any detergent, soap, solvent and/or surfactant known to those skilled in the art may be used. The preferred antiseptic agent of the medical treatment kit is hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ). Other antiseptic agents can include other disinfecting agents, such as alcohol, as will be well known to those skilled in the art. 
     If desired, an odor-controlling agent, such as baking soda, is added. Further, additional compositions can be used in the medical treatment kit. For example, antibacterial agents, lotions, skin protectants, moisturizing agents, drying agents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-infective agents, creams, ointments, powders, solutions, gels, symptom-relieving agents and/or other compositions known in the art, may be included or utilized with the kit. 
     In accordance with the present invention, the cleansing and antiseptic agents are provided in pre-measured quantities and placed in two isolated chambers. The medical agents are properly isolated such that they do not prematurely mix, combine and/or otherwise interact until required by the user. However, the medical agents are placed in proximity to each other such that when needed, the medical agents are readily available to mix and interact. Once combined, an antiseptic shampoo is created. 
     Immediately after combination, the antiseptic shampoo is at its peak of potency, and therefore, the most clinically/therapeutically effective. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method of delivering an antiseptic shampoo in which the combination of agents is at its maximum effectiveness/potency at the time its use is required. Also, since the medical agents are initially separated and only mixed when needed, more economical cleansing and antiseptic agents can be used to achieve the desired cleansing effect. In addition, as isolated agents, the medical kit of the present invention exhibits an extended shelf life. 
     In the preferred embodiment, the antiseptic shampoo loosens and removes coagulated blood, and has antibacterial proper ties. This antiseptic shampoo also cleans the wound and hair of blood, debris and other contaminants. In certain embodiments, an odor-controlling agent, such as baking soda, is added. 
     The medical treatment kit can include a multi-chamber battle that contains a pre-measured amount of one or more cleansing agents in one chamber of the bottle, and a pre-measured amount of one or more antiseptic agents in another chamber. The bottle also contains a stopper or a separation mechanism to prevent the two medical agents from mixing or integrating until required by the user. The stopper is positioned between one of the aforementioned chambers and a third chamber that contains a flexible bellow(s). This allows the user to apply vertical pressure, thereby releasing the stopper from the frictional seal. The user can then shake the contents of the bottle to form an integrated/combined cleansing and antiseptic agent—an antiseptic shampoo. The antiseptic shampoo is released through an outlet or nozzle on one end of the bottle. The applicator is placed close to the wound. The rate of flow of the antiseptic shampoo is easily proportionately controlled by the pressure exerted on the bottle and the size of the applicator. 
     In another embodiment, the present invention provides a bottle that has a main container section divided into two or more chemically isolated chambers or columns. The cleansing agent is contained in one chamber and the antiseptic agent is contained in the other chamber. Within the container, a foil membrane separates the two chambers of the container, forming a barrier, which prevents the two medical agents from mixing or reacting until required by the user. This foil membrane is also connected to the cap of the container. When the medical treatment kit is needed, the cap of the container is removed; thereby breaking the foil membrane or seal and allowing the cleansing agent and the antiseptic agent to mix as the two medical agents flow through an outlet of the container. 
     In yet another embodiment, the container has two physically separated chambers, one chamber with male threads, the other with female threads. At least one of the containers has a protective foil membrane over these openings. When the two chambers are screwed together, a small blade mounted on one of the chambers cuts the foil membrane on the other chamber. The two medical agents are combined by shaking to form an antiseptic shampoo. 
     In certain other embodiments, the present invention includes a container which is a foil pouch that is separated into two foil chambers. Each chamber has a formed outlet or nozzle for releasing the contents of each respective chamber. Across each nozzle there is a tear strip. In one embodiment, the two nozzles share a common tear strip. When the medical treatment kit is needed, the tear strip(s) is torn off allowing the cleansing agent and the antiseptic agent to be mixed within the stream as they flow through the applicator. The two medical agents can be further mixed by the user by hand, creating an antiseptic shampoo. The antiseptic shampoo is then directed to the wound via the applicator of the medical treatment kit. 
     The present invention can also be, in part, a method of quickly and efficiently cleaning/treating a wound using a medical kit. This method includes providing a pre-measured amount of an antiseptic agent disposed in an enclosure and a pre-measured amount of a cleansing agent disposed in a separate enclosure, wherein the antiseptic agent and cleansing agent do not contact each other until just before the kit is used. 
     The two agents are mixed together by shaking or massaging the container to form an enhanced antiseptic shampoo. Any protection devices, such as a cap, are removed to expose the applicator. The applicator is then directed to a wound or injured area. Proper pressure is applied to the container to dispense the proper amount of the admixture (antiseptic shampoo) needed to the wound or injured area. 
     It may therefore be seen that the present invention teaches both a medical treatment kit and a method to treat a wound by providing an antiseptic shampoo that can be quickly and easily prepared and dispensed when needed by the medical professional. 
     The medical treatment kit of the present invention is of a construction which is both durable and long lasting, and which will require little or no maintenance to be provided by the user throughout its operating lifetime. The medical treatment kit of the present invention is also of inexpensive construction to enhance its market appeal and to thereby afford it the broadest possible market. Finally, all of the aforesaid advantages and objectives are achieved without incurring any substantial relative disadvantage. 
    
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       These and other advantages of the present invention are best understood with reference to the drawings, in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a side view of a medical treatment kit in bottle form where the ratio of volume of the lower chamber to the upper chamber is much larger than 1.0 and having a bellowed chamber with one bellow; 
         FIG. 2  is side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIG. 1  shown being vertically squeezed to release a stopper to integrate the agents; 
         FIG. 3  is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 2  showing the two agents mixed and/or integrated into one composition; 
         FIG. 4  is a side view of an alternate embodiment of a medical treatment kit of the present invention in which the ratio of volume of the lower chamber to the upper chamber is less than 1.0 and having a bellowed chamber with one bellow; 
         FIG. 5  is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIG. 4  being vertically squeezed to release a stopper to integrate the agents; 
         FIG. 6  is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIGS. 4 and 5  showing the two agents mixed and/or integrated; 
         FIG. 7  is a side view of an additional embodiment of a medical treatment kit of the present invention in which the ratio of volume of the lower chamber to the upper chamber is approximately 1.0 and having a bellowed chamber with several bellows; 
         FIG. 8  is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIG. 7  shown being vertically squeezed to release a stopper to integrate the agents; 
         FIG. 9  is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIGS. 7 and 8  shown with the two agents mixed and/or integrated; 
         FIG. 10  is a partial side view of a container using foil as a barrier/membrane; 
         FIG. 11  is a partial side view of the membrane illustrated in  FIG. 10  showing the ruptured membrane; 
         FIG. 12  is a side view of another embodiment of a medical treatment kit of the present invention illustrating two separate chambers spaced apart by a barrier portion; 
         FIG. 13  is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIG. 12  showing the two chambers screwed together, causing foil between the two chambers to tear and/or break allowing two agents to integrate and/or mix; 
         FIG. 14  is a perspective view of a further embodiment of a medical treatment kit where the container contains two chambers that are separated by a vertical wall; 
         FIG. 15  is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIG. 14 ; 
         FIG. 16  is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIGS. 14 and 15  showing a cap being twisted off to cause a foil to be torn and/or broken; 
         FIG. 17  is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIGS. 14 through 16  showing the chambers being massaged and squeezed to integrate and/or mix the agents; 
         FIG. 18  is a top view of another embodiment of the medical treatment kit of the present invention showing a bag with two chambers attached by the chamber sides, with two applicators in proximity to each other, with a common tear strip; 
         FIG. 19  is a top view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIG. 18 , shown inverted with the tear strip removed and the two agents allowed to mix within an output stream; 
         FIG. 20  is a top view of another embodiment of the medical treatment kit of the present invention showing a bag having two chambers attached at the chamber bottoms, with two applicators on opposite sides of the bag and having two distinct tear strips; 
         FIG. 21  is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIG. 20  folded in half; and 
         FIG. 22  is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in  FIGS. 20 and 21  showing both tear strips removed, with pressure being applied to the bag to release the agents, to mix in an output stream. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     With this invention, a medical treatment kit  40  is shown including one or more medical treatment, cleansing and/or antiseptic agents  42  and  44  for use in the method of the present invention. Referring first to  FIG. 1 , a medical treatment kit  40  includes a bottle  46  having a first chamber  50  and a second chamber  56  and a middle diaphragm  48  disposed therebetween. 
     The bottle  46  is preferably the size of a common 12 oz. soda can; however, any size bottle may be used depending on the given end-use application. The first and second chambers  50  and  56  are hermetically sealed and designed to contain medically proportioned agents  42  and  44 , as will be described in more detail herein. 
     Since some of the compositions included within the bottle are highly reactive, the medical treatment kit  40  is preferably constructed of one or more layers of a material that is opaque such as HDPE (High Density Polyethylene). The bottle  40  is also opaque to prevent the premature breakdown of the stored chemicals from light. Accordingly, the bottle  46  can be constructed of any thermoplastic material (polypropylene, low density polyethylene, polystyrene, AS, ABS, methacrylate, etc.) or other material, and specifically those approved by the FDA for use in the given medical application, as will be known to those skilled in the art. Where light sensitivity of the contents is not an issue, the container may be constructed of a transparent or substantially transparent material. 
     The first or top chamber  50  is designed to be filled at or near to capacity with one or more medical agents or compositions  42  or  44 . In the preferred form, the shape of the chamber is cylindrical as shown in  FIGS. 1-6 . However, the first chamber may be of any size or shape. A bottom radial surface  54  of the first chamber is attached to the bellowed middle diaphragm  48 . The bottom radial surface  54  is partially open providing an opening in order to physically adapt to the mating bellow  64  of the middle diaphragm  48 . A top radial surface  52  of the first chamber (when the bottle  46  is being stored) is also partially open to allow the contents of the bottle  46  to exit the bottle  46  via an attached applicator  62 , outlet, nozzle or opening. 
     The applicator  62  of the bottle is coupled to the top radial surface  52  of the first or top chamber  50 . The applicator  62  is taller than it is wider. There is an opening  78  at the top of the applicator  62  to allow the antiseptic shampoo  80  to be dispensed from the medical treatment kit  40 . The applicator  62  provides control and focus for the application of the contents of the kit  40 . Thus, the opening  78  within the applicator  62  allows the contents of the kit  40  to exit the bottle  46  and be applied to a wound with the proper amount of pressure exerted on the bottle  46 . 
     Preferably, there is cap  84  or other sealing mechanism over the opening in the applicator  62  to protect the applicator  62  from contamination and damage from external forces. The cap  84  can be screw-off or pop-off. In addition, a sealing mechanism such as foil, plastic or paper or other items known in the art may be used to cover the opening in the applicator  62 . 
     The second or bottom chamber  56  is substantially similar to the first chamber  50 . The second chamber  56  can be of any shape, however in the preferred embodiment, the shape is cylindrical. In  FIGS. 1-3  the volume ratio of the second chamber  56  to the first chamber  50  is much larger than 1.0. In  FIGS. 4-6 , the volume ratio of the second chamber  56  to the first chamber  50  is smaller than 1.0. In  FIGS. 7-9 , the volume ratio of the two chambers  50  and  56  is approximately 1.0. Thus, the first and the second chambers  50  and  56  may be of any size required by the particular agents  42  and  44  utilized and/or the end use application of the medical treatment kit  40 . 
     The second chamber  56  is designed to be filled at or near to capacity with one or more medical agents or compositions. Shoulders  70  are formed at the top of the second chamber  56  to allow better transfer of the agent(s)  42  and/or  44 . A top radial surface  76  of the second chamber  56  is partially open, forming an opening that will permit the contents of the second chamber  56  to mix with the contents of the first chamber  50  when called for by the user. A bottom radial surface  74  of the second chamber  56  encloses the contents and the surface is slightly curved toward the inside of the bottle  46 . This allows the contents of the chamber to remain inside the second chamber  56 , allowing the bottle  46  to stand on end as well as accept increased pressure when the bottle  46  is squeezed. 
     In between the first and the second chambers  50  and  56  is the accordion-like or bellowed middle diaphragm  48 . This middle diaphragm  48  can have a single bellow  64  or rib as shown in  FIGS. 1-6  or has multiple bellows  66  or ribs as shown in  FIGS. 7-9 . These bellows  66  allow the bottle  46  to be squeezed vertically with less effort. The middle diaphragm  48  separates the contents of each of the two chambers  50  and  56  such that the contents do not interact or contact each other until required by the user. The middle diaphragm  48  also provides a mechanism to release a stopper  68  which separates the two medical agents  42  and  44 , as will be described in more detail below. Once needed, the middle diaphragm  48  bridges the contents of the two chambers  50  and  56 . 
     The friction-secured stopper  68  has a slight conic shape and is positioned between the first and second chambers  50  and  56  as best illustrated in  FIG. 1 . The middle diaphragm  48  and the stopper  68  separate the first and second chambers  50  and  56 , thereby preventing the medical agents  42  and  44  from contacting and/or interacting until required or needed by the user. Preferably, the stopper  68  is inserted such that the stopper  68  borders the top chamber  50  and the middle diaphragm  48  and the narrow portion of the stopper  68  is pointing down, as shown in  FIGS. 1-9 . 
     The medical agent included within the first chamber is preferably a pre-measured cleansing agent  42 , and the medical agent included within the second chamber is preferably a pre-measured antiseptic agent. Preferably, the cleansing agent  42  is a shampoo and the antiseptic agent  44  is hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ). Preferably, the hydrogen peroxide is provided in an about concentration of 2% to about 4% solution. The cleansing agent can include any soap, detergent, solvent, surfactant or combination thereof known to those skilled in the art, depending on the type of wound to be treated and/or the end-use medical application. In certain embodiment, the type of cleansing agent used is mild, for example, similar to a baby shampoo. The antiseptic agent can include any disinfectant composition known to those skilled in the art including, but not limited to, alcohol, witch hazel, iodine, mercurochrome, and/or other combinations thereof. The cleansing agent and the antiseptic agent are preferably provided in premeasured quantities and concentrations such that the resulting admixture is clinically and/or therapeutically effective upon contact with the wound, as will be well known to those skilled in the art. 
     In certain embodiments of the present invention either the cleansing agent or the antiseptic agent or both can include an odor-controlling agent, such as baking soda. Consistent with the broader aspects of the present invention, agents such as other odor-controlling agents, antibacterial agents, skin protectants, moisturizing agents, drying agents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-infective agents, symptom-relieving agents, sterilizing agents, therapeutic agents, and/or combinations thereof, may be included or provided with the kit  40 , as will be well known to those skilled in the art. 
     In addition, an inert ingredient(s) or delivery vehicles can be added to the medical agents. The type and quantity of the vehicle determines the consistency of the medical agent compound. The vehicle also controls whether or not the medical agent or composition penetrates the skin. Vehicles for delivery of the medical agents can include, but are not limited to, ointments, creams, lotions, solutions, powders, gels or any other vehicle known in the art. 
     It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the medical kit and methods of the present invention can be utilized with a wide range of medicants, therapeutic and/or treatment compositions, depending on the type of wound or type of medical, cosmetic, nutritional, clinical or therapeutic application. Further, the duel chamber bottles/kits illustrated herein may be utilized in many additional chemical, pharmaceutical and/or nutritional applications, as will also be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. 
     When the medical treatment kit  40  as shown in  FIGS. 1 ,  4 , and  7  is needed, the bottle  46  is vertically squeezed (with pressure applied to both the top and bottom) as shown in  FIGS. 2 ,  5 , and  8 ; the stopper  68  is released from the middle diaphragm  48  as shown in  FIGS. 3 ,  6  and  9 .  FIGS. 3 ,  6  and  9  show the stopper  68  moving to the chamber closest to the applicator  62  when implemented or squeezed. In certain other embodiments (not shown), the stopper  68  can move to the chamber furthest from the applicator  62  when implemented or squeezed. In either scenario, when the bottle  46  is squeezed, the stopper  68  dislodges, the two chambers  50  and  56  become connected. This allows the two medical agents  42  and  44  to mix and/or contact each other. 
     To utilize the medical treatment kit  40  of the present invention, the user shakes the bottle  46  for several seconds. This will completely blend the two medical agents  42  and  44 —forming an antiseptic shampoo  80 . The bottle  46  is inverted and the antiseptic shampoo  80  may now be applied to a medically contaminated part of the body where dirt and dried blood need to be removed. The bottle  46  is squeezed around the circumference of the bottle  46 . The antiseptic shampoo  80  flows through the applicator  62  onto the wound. The rate of flow through the applicator  62  can be controlled by the squeezing or the pressured applied to the medical treatment kit  40 , the size of the opening in the applicator  62  and the viscosity of the medical agents  42  and  44  contained therein. The squeezing action precisely and proportionately controls the amount of antiseptic shampoo  80  that is applied to the wound. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 10-11 , a second medical treatment kit  94  for use in the methods of the present invention is illustrated. A bottle  46  similar to the bottle  46  previously described is provided. However, the method of isolation of the chambers  50  and  56  is a membrane or foil  90  mounted on one of the bellows or rib(s) of the middle diaphragm  48 , as shown in  FIG. 10 . The two chambers  50  and  56  of the bottle  46  contain separated quantities of a cleansing agent  42  and an antiseptic agent. The cleansing agent  42  and/or the antiseptic agent may be any one or more of those described herein. 
     Similar to the bottle  46  described with reference to  FIGS. 1-9 , top and bottom chambers  56  of the bottle  46  can be of any shape, and are preferably cylindrical. Top and bottom radial surfaces  106  contained in the top chamber  50  are partially open and each contain an opening. The bottom radial surface  54  of the top chamber  50  is attached to a bellowed middle diaphragm  48 . 
     Attached to the top radial surface  52  of the top chamber  50  is an applicator  62 , outlet, nozzle or opening. The applicator  62  is normally taller than it is wide. There is a small opening  78  at the top of the applicator  62  to allow the application of the antiseptic shampoo  80  from the medical treatment kit  94 . When the need for the kit  94  arises and the contents of the kit  94  are mixed, the applicator  62  provides control and focus for the application of the contents of the kit  94 . The opening  78  in the applicator  62  allows the contents of the kit  94  to exit and be applied to a wound. Also, as stated herein, the applicator  62  may optionally have a cap  84  or some other sealing device known in the art for protection. 
     The bottom chamber  56  has a top radial surface including an opening and a closed bottom radial surface  106 . The top radial surface of the bottom chamber  56  is attached to the bellowed middle diaphragm  48 . Thus, the two chambers  50  and  56  containing the selected medical agents  42  and  44  are separated by the bellowed middle diaphragm  48  as described herein. 
     In this configuration, foil  90  or a barrier membrane is attached to one of the bellow  66  or ribs in the bellowed middle diaphragm  48  horizontally, as shown in  FIG. 10 . The foil  90  prevents the medical agents  42  and  44  from mixing, contacting and/or reacting until required or needed by the user. 
     When use of the medical treatment kit is required, the bottle  46  is vertically squeezed. In this configuration, the membrane will rip or tear away  92  from the supporting rib of the middle diaphragm  48  as shown in  FIG. 11 . The two chambers  50  and  56  containing the medical agents  42  and  44  will then be connected, allowing the agents  42  and  44  to contact and mix. The bottle can then be shaken for several seconds which will completely blend the medical agents  42  and  44 —forming an antiseptic shampoo  80 , or other desired admixture/composition. The application of the antiseptic shampoo  80  is applied to the wound by turning the medical treatment kit  94  upside down and squeezing the bottle  46 . This allows the antiseptic shampoo  80  to exit through the applicator  62 , which is applied at a controlled rate to the wound. 
     Referring next to  FIGS. 12 and 13 , another embodiment of the medical treatment of the present invention  94  includes a screw-container  96  configured to hold the two different medical agents  42  and  44 . Preferably, a first chamber contains a pre-measured amount of a cleansing agent  42  and a second chamber contains a pre-measured amount of antiseptic agent. The medical kit, including the cleansing agent  42  and/or the antiseptic agent, may contain any of the agents or compositions described herein. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 12 , the screw-container  96  is initially stored as two isolated chambers  50  and  56  which are spaced-apart by a barrier portion (a space) or lightly screwed together—about a ½ a turn. The top or first chamber  50  of the screw-container  96  can contain either female threads  100  or male threads  102 . Preferably, the top chamber  50  has the female threads  100 . It is designed to be filled at or near to capacity with one or more medical agents. The first chamber  50  can be of any shape. In the preferred form, the shape of the chamber is cylindrical, as shown in  FIGS. 12-13 . The top portion of the first chamber includes shoulders  70 . 
     A top radial surface  104  of the first chamber contains an opening (when the bottle  46  is being stored) to allow the contents of the bottle  46  to exit the bottle  46  via an attached applicator  62 , outlet, nozzle or opening when the proper pressure is exerted. The bottom radial surface  106  of the first chamber also contains an opening which is covered by foil  90  or other type of frangible membrane, protecting the medical agents from environmental elements and premature mixing or contact. These openings are provided to allow the contents  42  or  44  of the chambers  50  and  56  to mix or contact each other. 
     The second chamber preferably contains male threads for removably attaching the first and second chambers. The second chamber is designed to be filled at or near capacity with one or more medical agents. The second chamber can be of any shape or size, but is preferably cylindrical. The top radial surface  76  of the second chamber  56  contains an opening which is covered by an easily removable foil  90  or other frangible membrane. At least one slightly sharp blade  112  or piercing device is also provided near the screw threads. It is sharp enough to pierce and tear the foil  90  on the first chamber  50 , but designed so as not to injure the user. 
     When the medical treatment kit is needed by the user, the foil  90  on the second chamber  56  is removed. The two chambers  50  and  56  are then screwed together. As the two chambers  50  and  56  tighten, the blade(s)  112  on the second chamber  56  pierce and tear the foil  90  coupled to the first chamber  50 . This opening allows the two medical agents  42  and  44  to contact, mix and/or react—depending on the agents contained therein. 
     As described herein, the bottle  46  is shaken allowing the contents to thoroughly mix and interact. The resultant admixture is preferably an antiseptic shampoo  80 . The applicator  62  is inverted and directed towards the wound. The bottle  46  is squeezed to dispense the proper amount of the antiseptic shampoo  80 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 14-17 , in yet another embodiment, there is shown a ‘twist’ container  116  that can hold at least two medical agents  42  and  44 . The main storage area  122  of the container  116  can be of any shape. However, the preferred shape of the container is cylindrical. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 14 and 15 , a flexible, vertical wall  120  forms a chord  124  when viewed from the top of the container  116 . The wall  120  is formed inside she main storage area  122  of the container and extends from the top to the bottom of the container  116 , vertically dividing the container  116  into two separate chambers  142  and  144 . 
     The left chamber  142  contains a pre-measured/effective amount of a cleansing agent  42  and the right chamber  142  contains a pre-measured/effective amount of an antiseptic agent  44  (or visa-versa). The cleansing agent  42  and/or the antiseptic agent  44  may be any of those described herein. 
     An inner portion of the top radial surface of the main storage area  122  has a breakable foil  90  or membrane. This foil  90  is sealed along the circumference of the top radial surface  126  of the main storage area  122  and also sealed along the top edge or chord  124  of the dividing wall  120 . This seal also has a weakly taut bur strong thread  128  connected to a cap  84  or equivalent sealing device known in the art. 
     Surrounding the outer circumference of the top of the main storage area  122  and permanently coupled to this circumference is an integrating chamber  123 . The shape of the integrating chamber  123  is a 3-D equilateral cylindrical trapezoid. The attachment of the integrating chamber  123  to the circumference of the main storage area  122  is made with the larger of the two circular openings of the trapezoid  130 . The smaller of the two openings of the trapezoid  132  has a neck or simple applicator  62  formed. 
     The applicator  62  is a thin cylinder with both radial surfaces open, which allows the contents of the container to flow and transfer. The top of applicator  62  has a cap  84  which can be popped off or preferably screwed off to break or rip the foil  90  and start the integrating and transfer process of the antiseptic shampoo  80 . The cap  84  can be substituted with a foil, plastic or paper membrane or other sealing device known in the art. 
     The integrating chamber  123  issued to partially integrate or mix the two medical agents  42  and  44  when needed. The integrating chamber also protects the foil  90  from external damage or premature tearing. 
     When the cap  84  of the ‘twist’ container  116  is twisted, as shown in  FIG. 16 , the breakable foil  90  tears allowing medical agents  42  and  44  to contact/mix. Several seconds of shaking and massaging at least partially mixes the agents  42  and  44  as shown in  FIG. 17 . An antiseptic shampoo  80  (or other compositional admixture) is created for treating wounds. The shampoo  80  may be directly applied to the wound using the applicator  62  (and inverting the medical treatment kit, as shown in  FIG. 17 ). 
     The container illustrated in  FIGS. 14-17  is advantageous in that it is much more flexible than those previously described. The flexibility allows at least a partial integration of the medical agents  42  and  44  by massaging the container. 
     Turning next to  FIG. 18  a further embodiment of the medical treatment kit  136  of the present invention is disclosed. The kit includes a flexible bag  140  that contains two separate chambers  50  and  56  housing separate medical agents  42  and  44  or compositions. The bag may be constructed of polypropylene and/or other flexible plastic or FDA approved material know to those skilled in the art. The bag may also be constructed of foil. 
     The bag  140  is divided by a vertical divider into a left chamber  142  and a right chamber  144  to hold the desired medical agents  42  and  44 . Preferably one chamber contains a pre-measured cleansing agent  42  and the other chamber contains a pre-measured antiseptic agent  44 . The cleansing agent  42  and/or the antiseptic agent  44  may be any of those described herein. The two chambers  142  and  144  are isosceles trapezoid in shape, with the varying angled side  148  of the trapezoid on the upper portion  138  of the container. The acute angles  150  of each trapezoid chamber are placed toward the vertical divider of the two chambers  142  and  144 . Each of the two chambers are preferably hermetically sealed. 
     At the two acute angle  150  corners of each of the chambers are preformed applicators  62 , outlets or nozzles. The size of the applicators  62  will be in proportion to the viscosity of the medical agents  42  and  44  that will flow through them, will depend on the type of agents included therein and/or will depend on the application of the medical kit. 
     A tear strip  138  extends across the entire top of the bag  140 , which also bisects  152  each of the applicators  62  of the two separated chambers  142  and  144 . The tear strip is coupled to the bag or can be integrally formed into the bag. An optional notch  154  can be provided on one end of the tear strip to provide easier starting of the tear. 
     When the strip is torn away, the applicators/nozzles  62  are opened, as shown in  FIG. 19 . The user will then turn the bag  140  upside down and squeeze the bag  140  with substantially equal pressure on both sides of each chamber. This allows at least partial mixing of the medical agents  42  and  44  forming an admixture  156  which will be applied to the wound. The admixture  156  can then be further mixed by hand directly into or on the wound. 
     Referring next to  FIG. 20 , an alternate medical treatment kit  162  including a separate tear strip  164  and applicator  62  for each chamber of the bag is illustrated. 
     The bag  140  is divided into a left chamber  142  and a right chamber  144 , with a middle sealing divider  158 . The middle sealing divider  158  is designed to allow the bag  140  to be folded in half. However, instead of joining the two chambers  142  and  146  by the chambers  142  and  146  sides, the chambers  142  and  146  are joined at the bottoms of each chamber  160 . Accordingly, the applicators  62  of each corresponding chamber are on opposite sides of the bag  140 . 
     The left chamber  142  contains a pre-measured quantity of a cleansing agent  42  and the right chamber  142  contains a pre-measured quantity of an antiseptic agent  44 . The cleansing agent  42  and/or the antiseptic agent  44  may be any of those described herein. 
     The main storage area  122  of each chambers is substantially rectangular in shape. Each rectangle has shoulders  70  on top to provide more efficient transfer of the chamber  142  and  146  contents. 
     With each applicator  62 , there is a corresponding or mating tear strip  164  that bisects the top of each applicator at a point  166 . Optionally, there can be a notch  154  (not shown) on one side of the tear strip of the bag  140  to provide easier starting of the tear. When removed, the applicator  62  is opened, allowing the contents of each chamber to mix and be applied to the wound. 
     Accordingly, when ready to use, each tear strip is removed and then the bag  140  is folded in half such that the tips of the applicators  62  are next to each other, as illustrated in  FIGS. 21 and 22 . When squeezed in the center, this dual chamber combination at least partially mixes the two medical agents  42  and  44  outside of the chambers  142  and  146  within the output stream forming an admixture  156 . The two medical agents  42  and  44  can be further mixed by the user by hand, creating an antiseptic shampoo  80 . As before, the antiseptic shampoo  80  is directed to the wound via the applicator  62  of the medical treatment kit  162 . 
     Although an exemplary embodiment of the present invention has been shown, and described with reference to particular embodiments and applications thereof, it will be apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art that a number of changes, modifications, or alterations to the invention as described herein may be trade, none of which depart from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Ail such changes, modifications and alterations should therefore be seen as being within the scope of the present invention. 
     It may therefore be appreciated from the above detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a medical treatment kit for cleansing a wound. The present invention also provides a method for cleaning and treating wounds that use medical agents that are inexpensive. The present invention has cleansing and antiseptic agents that are pre-measured in order to save time. The present invention has cleansing and antiseptic agents that are quick to set up. The present invention also provides a medical treatment method that is easy to implement and carry out in an emergency situation. 
     The medical treatment kit of the present invention is of construction which is both durable and has a long shelf life. The medical treatment kit requires little or no maintenance to be provided by the user throughout its storage lifetime. In order to enhance the market appeal of the medical treatment kit of the present invention, the kit has inexpensive agents or chemicals to thereby afford it the broadest possible market.