Patent Document

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    1. The Technical Field 
         [0002]    The technical field of this invention relates to post-operative in-home recuperation of patients, in particular, kits for facilitating home recuperation. 
         [0003]    2. Prior Art 
         [0004]    In recent years, hospitals have had to deal with the rising costs of business operations and the fact that not all of the increased costs can be passed on the insurance companies or to the patients. Indeed, the increased cost of medical care has caused the cost of medical insurance to drastically increase over recent years. It has also been recognized that long term hospital stays are not necessary for many procedures. Having much of the recovery period at home may have a positive benefit since the patient may feel more comfortable than in an unfamiliar setting of a hospital. 
         [0005]    Accordingly, to save costs and to ensure that the insurance companies pay a larger portion of the cost of surgeries and post-operative care, hospital stays have been drastically reduced and the patient is sent home much sooner for recuperation purposes. 
         [0006]    As such, the patient must become aware of and be able to purchase the products that are necessary to complete the recovery process at home. 
         [0007]    In addition, when patients leave the hospital after surgery, they are often given written or verbal instructions which generally require additional supplies to aid in their healing process. Typically, the patient has to seek out these additional items at retail stores. Due to the time, complexity, and discomfort involved in gathering these supplies just after leaving the hospital, patients often do not comply with their doctor&#39;s orders for recovery. This can result in even greater discomfort for the patient, a slower recover and possible complications. 
         [0008]    There exists a company, Home Recovery Catalog of Braselton, Ga. whose website discloses a “Home Recovery Catalog”, which is an on-line and direct mail catalog sales business, specializing in the marketing, sale and delivery of recovery kits which are directed to patients and prospective patients of cosmetic surgical procedures. The kits are stated as being compiled through consultation with “respected physicians and surgeons, nurses and cosmetic patients.” 
         [0009]    In addition to the foregoing, the following prior art patent and patent application including the following references: 
         [0010]    Monica, U.S. Pat. No. 5,544,753. This patent discloses a back ailments care kit, which includes a dietary supplement compounded to promote healing, and a container for securing an ice pack, analgesic balm, and the dietary supplement. An instruction video 99, a written manual, support pillows, exercise devices and/or other care products may also be included. A patient acquires the kit from a healthcare provider, clinic, retail outlet or the like. 
         [0011]    Withers, U.S. Pat. No. 5,752,234. This patent discloses a method and apparatus for providing disposable supplies for health care workers for single visits to patients. The supplies can be tracked through to waste disposal. The system comprises single, trackable, disposable containers which can hold pre-prepared supplies and waste and whose movements can be recorded on a database. 
         [0012]    Akasaka et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,785,650. This patent discloses a medical system for patients at home, which uses computer based units at home for receiving medical data from patients which are linked by a communication channel to computers at a medical center. 
         [0013]    Beller et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,961,446. This patent discloses a system for medical teleconferencing for supplying information on medication scheduling. The system passes information on customized instructions concerning medication, procedures or visits, from a central station to a patient station where the information is stored. 
         [0014]    Aruffo et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,579,271 B1. This patent discloses a self-care system for a post-surgical drain site on, e.g., a cancer patient, which includes a split gauze pad with foam support bar, a drainage record card, a set of step-by-step instructions, and a container for holding system components, among other items. 
         [0015]    Franks-Farah et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,640,976 B1. This patent discloses a patient education system for intermittent male catheterization, include self care documentation for instructing a user, along with male catheters, a lubricant gel tube, antibacterial soap, disposable wipers, and a urine record card. 
         [0016]    Franks-Farah et al., US 2004/0055925 A1. This application is a continuation of the application from which the Franks-Farah et al. &#39;976 patent arose, and thus has the same disclosure, and has now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,840,379 B2. 
         [0017]    Aruffo et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,740,068 B1. This patent arose from a division of the application from which the Aruffo et al. US &#39;271 patent arose, and thus has the same disclosure. 
         [0018]    Landsman et al., US 2004/0167805 A1. This application discloses medical packs which are provided that can include a set number of medications and other medical supplies the amounts of which that are selected for a specific period of home treatment. The medical packs can also include instructions (which may be personalized from the patient&#39;s physician) using photographs and a patient log. Return of the pack in a return visit to the treating medical professional can provide a means for evaluating patient compliance. 
         [0019]    Aruffo et al., International Apln. PCT/US00/30902, Pub. Doc. WO 01/35299. This reference discloses a medical method for determining the contents of a self care kit, and for conducting in-home medical procedures which identifies the medical procedure to be carried out in a patient&#39;s home and further identifies the procedures and materials, and incorporates those materials into a kit. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0020]    The proposed invention comprises in part, surgical recovery kits, which contain various medical and related articles, which are specifically “tuned” to be used by individuals who are planning to undergo specific medical procedures. The kits are intended to be used by convalescent patients who are recovering at home. 
         [0021]    Each kit is composed of a variety of articles (bandages, hot/cold compresses, non-prescription medications, etc.) which, individually and collectively, would be needed or useful to a person recovering from a particular procedure. As many different kits can potentially be assembled as there are procedures, although as a practical matter, many if not most kits will be applicable to more than one procedure. The use of the initials “OTC” herein is an abbreviation of the words “over the counter”. 
         [0022]    The kits may have various added-value features, such as personalization (e.g., “This kit has been specially developed for [patient&#39;s name] by [health care professional&#39;s name]”). The kits will preferably contain highly detailed instructions for their use, and may include information such as contraindications or other warnings useful for a home convalescent. The kits may also contain brochures or promotional literature, separately wrapped promotional items, coupons, questionnaires or surveys which may or may not be specific to the particular surgical procedure or postoperative treatment, etc. 
         [0023]    The invention also encompasses a method and process for developing different kits for facilitating post-operative recovery following different medical/surgical procedures, and bringing the knowledge of the availability of those kits to physicians and other health care professionals (as opposed to direct marketing to prospective and actual patients), with various free samples of kits optionally provided to encourage the physicians and health care providers to recommend/prescribe the use of the recovery kits by their patients or home care givers. 
         [0024]    The first step is the determination of what surgical procedures are amenable to home convalescence, and thus for home rapid recovery kits, and what articles should be included in such home rapid recovery kits, through conducting of interviews with physicians, therapists and consumers. Once the kits have been presented to the health care professionals, those individuals would serve as the “sales force” to the ultimate customers, the patients. 
         [0025]    In a preferred embodiment of the system, the patients would have the kits recommended to them, and be provided with a telephone number or internet site, where the kits can be ordered, with the delivery preferably timed for their receipt just prior to the surgical procedure. 
         [0026]    In particular, post-operative home recovery kits that are disclosed herein relate to common types of general surgery; obstetric and gynecological surgery; plastic surgery; orthopedic surgery; otolaryngology surgery. In particular, the following kits relate to the following different kinds of general surgeries: wound care; hemorrhoid; male genital procedures including vasectomy, implant, circumcision (adult and for babies), orchidectomy and prostatectomy. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0027]      FIG. 1  identifies, in block form, the steps of the method. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0028]    While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there are shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail, several preferred embodiments of the invention, with the understanding that the present disclosure should be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the embodiments so illustrated. 
         [0029]    This application relates to a method of developing and marketing post-operative home recovery kits for use by the patient after discharge from the hospital. In addition, the specification describes a series of home recovery kits for several categories of surgeries as well as specific types of surgeries under each category. 
         [0030]    The method comprises identifying the surgery for which the recovery kit will be used ( 10 ); consulting with a doctor, therapists, other health care professionals and/or prospective consumers, to determine what articles should be included in the kit ( 20 ); developing the necessary and/or optional contents of the recovery kit based upon recommendations from the doctor, therapists, other health care professionals and/or prospective consumers ( 30 ); including detailed instructions for the use of the articles that are contained in the recovery kit ( 40 ); having the doctor or other health care professional review the contents of the recovery kit prior to distribution ( 50 ); and having the kit recommended and possibly distributed by the doctor or health care professional ( 60 ). (The recovery kit may be customized for an individual patient). 
         [0031]    The method may additionally comprise the step of providing an order by telephone facility to enable the patient to order the kit in advance by phone ( 70 ); providing an order by telephone facility to enable a health care provider to order the kit in advance by phone ( 80 ); providing an internet based ordering facility to enable the patient to order the kit in advance ( 90 ); and/or providing an internet based ordering facility to enable the health care provider to order the kit in advance ( 100 ). 
         [0032]    The method may additionally comprise the inclusion of free samples of related items within the kit ( 110 ); the inclusion of a thank you card to the doctor within the kit ( 120 ); the inclusion of special offers and coupons within the kit ( 130 ); and the inclusion of a survey or questionnaire ( 140 ). 
       General Surgery 
       [0033]    The following home recovery kits relate to procedures following general surgery including surgeries that require external incisions, hemorrhoid surgery, male genital surgery, circumcision of babies surgery and foot surgery. 
         [0034]    Kit 1 
         [0035]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following surgeries that require external incisions such as hernia, thyroidectomy, cholecystomy, cardiovascular and lumpectomy surgeries. In particular, the kit covering these procedures includes the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Scar revision cream 
                 Use after healing to fade incision scars. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Adhesive closure strips 
                 Support incision - helps prevent the 
               
               
                   
                 incision from opening. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incision. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incision to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Cotton Swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from external incision. 
               
               
                 Adhesive bandages 
                 Covers incision until completely healed 
               
               
                   
                 to prevent infection. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaires 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0036]    Kit 2 
         [0037]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following hemorrhoid surgery. In particular, the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Cooling pack for anal area 
                 Place on anal area to reduce swelling 
               
               
                   
                 and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Bed pads 
                 Prevents pillows and sheet from being 
               
               
                   
                 soiled by drainage or medication. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Sitz bath 
                 Use over toilet to clean anal area. 
               
               
                 Squirt bottle 
                 Mix water and antiseptic soap in squirt 
               
               
                   
                 bottle. Use bottle to squirt the mixture 
               
               
                   
                 externally on anus. 
               
               
                 Antiseptic soap solution 
                 Mix with clean water in squirt bottle. 
               
               
                   
                 Use to clean the exterior anal area. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Hemorrhoid cream or 
                 Use to control hemorrhoid flare up. 
               
               
                 Hydrocortisone cream 
                 Also use to externally to control itching 
               
               
                   
                 around the anus (not directly on the 
               
               
                   
                 incision). 
               
               
                 Mesh underwear 
                 Use to hold absorbent pad and/or 
               
               
                   
                 cooling pack in place. Optional. 
               
               
                 Topical painkiller 
                 Apply externally to anus as necessary 
               
               
                   
                 to reduce pain. Optional. 
               
               
                 Note pad and pen 
                 Avoid getting up to take a message or 
               
               
                   
                 make a note. Optional. 
               
               
                 Soothing lotion - Witch hazel 
                 Use externally after sitz bath to 
               
               
                   
                 moisturize and sooth the area around 
               
               
                   
                 the anus. Optional. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to prevent crusting and infection. 
               
               
                 Absorbent pads 
                 Covers incision area for several days 
               
               
                   
                 after the surgery. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0038]    Kit 3 
         [0039]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following male genital surgery including vasectomy, circumcisions (excluding babies), orchidectomy and prostatectomy surgery. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incision to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incision. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with bandages to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Adhesive bandages 
                 Covers incision until completely healed 
               
               
                   
                 to prevent infection. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Cooling pack for genital area 
                 Place on genital area to reduce swelling 
               
               
                   
                 and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Mesh underwear 
                 Use to hold gauze bandages and/or 
               
               
                   
                 cooling pack in place. Optional. 
               
               
                 Genital support (to be worn 
                 Supports genitals and reduces 
               
               
                 closely around affected area to 
                 discomfort. Optional. 
               
               
                 provide support while permitting 
               
               
                 limited movement) 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0040]    Kit 4 
         [0041]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following infant circumcisions. In particular, the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incision. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incision to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incision. 
               
               
                 Soothing lotion - Witch hazel 
                 Use externally to moisturize and sooth 
               
               
                   
                 the area around the genitals. Optional. 
               
               
                 Petroleum jelly 
                 Apply to incision area to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 irritation from the diaper. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0042]    Kit 5 
         [0043]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following foot surgery, such as for in-grown toe nail, tendon or muscle repair, excision of bone and wart removal surgery. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Cooling pack for foot/toes 
                 Place over foot/toes to reduce swelling 
               
               
                   
                 and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Adhesive closure strips 
                 Support incision - helps prevent the 
               
               
                   
                 incision from opening. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incision. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incision to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incision. 
               
               
                 Adhesive bandages 
                 Covers incision until completely healed 
               
               
                   
                 to prevent infection. 
               
               
                 OTC Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Foot/toe support (to be worn 
                 Provides support for the foot/toe 
               
               
                 closely around affected area to 
                 during the healing and rehabilitation 
               
               
                 provide support while permitting 
                 process. Optional. 
               
               
                 limited movement) 
               
               
                 Foot/toe wedge 
                 Keeps foot/toe above the heart to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Surgical shoe 
                 Reduces pressure on the foot from 
               
               
                   
                 walking and reduces foot movement. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       Obstetric and Gynecological 
       [0044]    These home recovery kits relate to recovery procedures following different types of obstetric and gynecological procedures including birth surgery (both vaginal and cesarean); and surgery relating to the uterus, cervix and vagina. 
         [0045]    Kit 1 
         [0046]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following birth, both vaginal and cesarean, with or without laceration and/or episiotomy. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Cooling pack for genitals 
                 Place over genitals to reduce swelling 
               
               
                   
                 and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Bed pads 
                 Prevents pillows and sheets from being 
               
               
                   
                 soiled by drainage and medication. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Sitz bath 
                 Use over toilet to clean the external 
               
               
                   
                 genital area. 
               
               
                 Squirt bottle 
                 Mix water and antiseptic soap in squirt 
               
               
                   
                 bottle. Use bottle to squirt the mixture 
               
               
                   
                 externally on genital area. 
               
               
                 Antiseptic soap solution 
                 Mix with clean water in squirt bottle. 
               
               
                   
                 Use to clean the exterior genital area. 
               
               
                 Heating pad 
                 Place under back to relax tense 
               
               
                   
                 muscles. Optional. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Hemorrhoid cream 
                 Use to control hemorrhoid flare up. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Post partum book 
                 Help mothers understand manage post 
               
               
                   
                 partum depression. Optional. 
               
               
                 Absorbent pads 
                 Use to absorb fluid discharge from the 
               
               
                   
                 vagina. 
               
               
                 Cooling pack for back 
                 Place under back to reduce swelling 
               
               
                   
                 and discomfort from strained muscles. 
               
               
                 Hydrocortisone cream 
                 Use externally to control itching around 
               
               
                   
                 the genitals. Optional. 
               
               
                 Mesh underwear 
                 Use to hold absorbent pads and/or 
               
               
                   
                 cooling pack for genitals. Reduces 
               
               
                   
                 perspiration and irritation. Optional. 
               
               
                 Topical painkiller 
                 Apply externally to genitals as 
               
               
                   
                 necessary to reduce pain. Optional. 
               
               
                 Note pad and pen 
                 Avoid getting up to take message or 
               
               
                   
                 make a note. Optional. 
               
               
                 Soothing lotion 
                 Use externally after sitz bath to 
               
               
                   
                 moisturize and sooth the area around 
               
               
                   
                 the genitals. Optional. 
               
               
                 In addition, use specifically, 
               
               
                 following Cesarean: 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep external incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incisions. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incisions to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Used to hole gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incisions. 
               
               
                 Adhesive closure strips 
                 Support incision - helps prevent the 
               
               
                   
                 incision from opening. 
               
               
                 Abdominal compression wrap 
                 Maintains pressure on abdomen to 
               
               
                   
                 prevent pooling of fluids. Optional. 
               
               
                 Scar revision cream 
                 Use after healing to fade incision 
               
               
                   
                 scars. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0047]    Kit 2 
         [0048]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following surgery of the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Cooling pack for genitals 
                 Place over genitals to reduce swelling 
               
               
                   
                 and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Bed pads 
                 Prevents pillows and sheets from being 
               
               
                   
                 soiled by drainage or medication. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Heating pad 
                 Place under back to relax tense 
               
               
                   
                 muscles. Optional. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Absorbent pads 
                 Use to absorb fluid discharge from the 
               
               
                   
                 vagina. 
               
               
                 Mesh Underwear 
                 Use to hold absorbent pads and/or 
               
               
                   
                 cooling pack for genitals. Reduces 
               
               
                   
                 perspiration and irritation. Optional. 
               
               
                 For procedures done through the 
               
               
                 abdomen: 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep external incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incisions. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incisions to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incisions. 
               
               
                 Adhesive closure strips 
                 Support incision - helps prevent the 
               
               
                   
                 incision form opening. 
               
               
                 Abdominal compression wrap 
                 Maintains pressure on abdomen to 
               
               
                   
                 prevent pooling of fluids. Optional. 
               
               
                 Scar revision cream 
                 Used after healing to fade incision 
               
               
                   
                 scars. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       Plastic Surgery 
       [0049]    These kits relate to recovery procedures following different types of plastic surgery including: rhinoplasty (nose) surgery; rhytidectomy (face lift) surgery; abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”) surgery; blepharoplasty (eyelids) surgery; breast including mastoplexy, mastectomy and breast enlargement surgery; liposuction surgery and face surgery including chemical peel, laser and microderm abrasion. 
         [0050]    Kit 1 
         [0051]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following rhinoplasty surgery. In particular, the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Elevation wedge 
                 Keeps head (nose) above heart to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to nasal openings and external 
               
               
                   
                 incision to prevent crusting and 
               
               
                   
                 infection. 
               
               
                 Bulb syringe 
                 Use to squirt cleansing solution into 
               
               
                   
                 nasal passages. 
               
               
                 Cooling mask for nose and eyes 
                 Place over nose and eyes to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 swelling and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the nostrils and external 
               
               
                   
                 incision. 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Gauze bandage 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb nasal 
               
               
                   
                 drainage and keep external incision 
               
               
                   
                 sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the opening of the nose and external 
               
               
                   
                 incision. 
               
               
                 Lip balm 
                 Apply to lips to prevent drying and 
               
               
                   
                 cracking while breathing through the 
               
               
                   
                 mouth. Optional. 
               
               
                 Hypo-allergenic humidifier 
                 Run near bedside to maintain humidity. 
               
               
                   
                 This keeps nasal membranes from 
               
               
                   
                 drying out and bleeding. Optional. 
               
               
                 Non-alcohol nasal spray mist 
                 Spray into passages to keep 
               
               
                   
                 membranes moist. 
               
               
                 Nose protector (similar to sports) 
                 Wear to protect the nose and septum 
               
               
                   
                 from damage due to an accidental 
               
               
                   
                 bump. Optional. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Cleansing solution 
                 Use cleaning solution in nasal passages 
               
               
                   
                 to remove crust, open airway, and 
               
               
                   
                 prevent infection. 
               
               
                 Saline in squirt bottle 
                 Alternative to using cleansing solution. 
               
               
                 Scar revision cream 
                 Use after healing to fade incision 
               
               
                   
                 scars. 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Sun block 
                 Use to prevent scar tissue becoming 
               
               
                   
                 sun damaged and more visible. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Free samples of medical related 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items. 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 medical related items. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Throat lozenges 
                 Sooths sore throat from surgery and 
               
               
                   
                 coats/prevents drying when breathing 
               
               
                   
                 through the mouth. Optional. 
               
               
                 Oral moisturizer 
                 Keeps mouth moist. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0052]    Kit 2 
         [0053]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following rhytidectomy (face lift) surgery. In particular, the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Cooling pack for face 
                 Place over face to reduce swelling and 
               
               
                   
                 discomfort. 
               
               
                 Elevation wedge 
                 Keeps head (face) above heart to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep external incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incisions. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incisions to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Scar revision cream 
                 Use after healing to fade incision scars. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incisions. 
               
               
                 Sun block 
                 Use to prevent scar tissue becoming 
               
               
                   
                 sun damaged and more visible. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Hypo-allergenic Humidifier 
                 Run near bedside to maintain humidity. 
               
               
                   
                 This keeps skin from drying out. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related medical items 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Hydrocortisone cream 
                 Use on face as necessary to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 periodic itching. Optional. 
               
               
                 Allergy relief medication 
                 Use to control persistent itching. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Facial band 
                 Holds bandages in place, compresses 
               
               
                   
                 tissue and promotes healing, limits 
               
               
                   
                 movement. 
               
               
                 Bed pads 
                 Prevents pillows and sheet from being 
               
               
                   
                 soiled by drainage or medication. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Dry skin soap 
                 Will not dry out the healing areas like 
               
               
                   
                 regular soap. Optional. 
               
               
                 Mild shampoo 
                 Will not irritate the healing areas like 
               
               
                   
                 regular shampoo. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0054]    Kit 3 
         [0055]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery. In particular, the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Elevation wedge 
                 Keeps body in bent position, reducing 
               
               
                   
                 pull on sensitive tummy skin. Optional. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandage 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incisions sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incisions. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incisions to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Scar revision cream 
                 Use after healing to fade incision scars. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incisions. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which would indicate 
               
               
                   
                 an infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of Use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Hydrocortisone cream 
                 Use on tummy as necessary to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 periodic itching. Optional. 
               
               
                 Allergy relief medication 
                 Use to control persistent itching. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Dry skin soap 
                 Will not dry out the healing areas like 
               
               
                   
                 regular soap. Optional. 
               
               
                 Knee wedge 
                 Keeps knees bent; reduces pull on 
               
               
                   
                 sensitive tummy skin. Optional. 
               
               
                 Cooling pack for abdomen 
                 Place over tummy to reduce swelling 
               
               
                   
                 and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Abdominal band 
                 Holds bandages in place, compresses 
               
               
                   
                 tissue and promotes healing, limits 
               
               
                   
                 movement. Optional. 
               
               
                 Bed pull up device 
                 Use to sit up without putting pressure 
               
               
                   
                 on the sensitive tummy skin. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0056]    Kit 4 
         [0057]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following blepharoplasty (eyelid) surgery. In particular, the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Elevation wedge 
                 Keeps head (face) above heart to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incisions sterile. 
               
               
                 Saline squirt bottle 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incisions. 
               
               
                 Ophthalmic Solution 
                 Apply to incisions to lubricate and 
               
               
                   
                 prevent crusting and infection. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandages in place. 
               
               
                 Scar revision cream 
                 Use after healing to fade incision scars. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with saline to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incisions. 
               
               
                 Sun block 
                 Use to prevent scar tissue becoming 
               
               
                   
                 sun damaged and more visible. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of medical related 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Shower goggles 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Allergy relief medication 
                 Use to control persistent itching. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Bed pads 
                 Prevents pillows and sheets from being 
               
               
                   
                 soiled by drainage or medication. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Dry skin soap 
                 Will not dry out the healing areas like 
               
               
                   
                 regular soap. Optional. 
               
               
                 Cooling pack for eyes 
                 Place over eyes to reduce swelling and 
               
               
                   
                 discomfort. 
               
               
                 Rewetting eye drops 
                 Use to keep eyes moist during healing 
               
               
                   
                 process. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0058]    Kit 5 
         [0059]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following breast surgery including mastoplexy, mastectomy and breast enlargement surgery. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Elevation wedge 
                 Keeps chest above the lower body to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandage 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incisions sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incisions. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incisions to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Used to hold gauze bandages in place. 
               
               
                 Scar revision cream 
                 Use after healing to fade incision 
               
               
                   
                 scars. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incisions. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry while showering. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Hydrocortisone cream 
                 Use on breasts as necessary to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 periodic itching. Optional. 
               
               
                 Allergy relief medication 
                 Use to control persistent itching. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Bed pads 
                 Prevents pillows and sheets from being 
               
               
                   
                 soiled by drainage or medication. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Dry skin soap 
                 Will not dry out the healing areas like 
               
               
                   
                 regular soap. Optional. 
               
               
                 Cooling pack for breasts 
                 Place over breast to reduce swelling 
               
               
                   
                 and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Breast band 
                 Holds bandages in place, compresses 
               
               
                   
                 tissue and promotes healing, limits 
               
               
                   
                 movement. Optional. 
               
               
                 For reduction - full sternum/full 
                 Prevents movement of breasts, 
               
               
                 back vest 
                 compresses tissue and promotes 
               
               
                   
                 healing. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0060]    Kit 6 
         [0061]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following liposuction surgery. In particular, the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Gauze bandage 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb draining 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incisions sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incisions. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incisions to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandages in place. 
               
               
                 Scar revision cream 
                 Use after healing to fade incision scars. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incisions. 
               
               
                 OTC stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Hydrocortisone cream 
                 Use on skin necessary to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 periodic itching. Optional. 
               
               
                 Allergy relief medication 
                 Use to control persistent itching. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Bed pads 
                 Prevents pillows and sheets from being 
               
               
                   
                 soiled by draining or medication. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Dry skin soap 
                 Will not dry out the healing areas like 
               
               
                   
                 regular soap. Optional. 
               
               
                 Cooling pack 
                 Place over affected area to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 swelling and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Compression wraps 
                 Holds bandages in place, compresses 
               
               
                   
                 tissue and promotes healing, limits 
               
               
                   
                 movement. Optional. 
               
               
                 Undergarment pads 
                 Protects clothing from being soiled by 
               
               
                   
                 drainage or medicine. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0062]    Kit 7 
         [0063]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following facial surgery including chemical peel, laser surgery and microderm abrasion. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Cooling pack for face 
                 Place over face to reduce swelling and 
               
               
                   
                 discomfort. 
               
               
                 Elevation wedge 
                 Keeps head (face) above heart to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandage 
                 Use to soak off any crust or scabs. 
               
               
                 Scar revision cream 
                 Use after healing to fade scars. 
               
               
                 Sun block 
                 Use to prevent scar tissue from 
               
               
                   
                 becoming sun damaged and more 
               
               
                   
                 visible. Optional. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions - laminated 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep affected area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Hydrocortisone cream 
                 Use on face as necessary to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 periodic itching. Optional. 
               
               
                 Allergy relief medication 
                 Use to control persistent itching. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Bed pads 
                 Prevents pillow and sheets from being 
               
               
                   
                 soiled by draining or medication. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Dry skin soap 
                 Will not dry out the healing area like 
               
               
                   
                 regular soap. Optional. 
               
               
                 Mild shampoo 
                 Will not irritate the healing area like 
               
               
                   
                 regular shampoo. Optional. 
               
               
                 Head/Hair band 
                 Keeps hair out of face while healing. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Cotton balls 
                 Used to gently clean affected areas. 
               
               
                 Soothing solution 
                 Use with face compress to sooth face 
               
               
                   
                 and reduce irritation. 
               
               
                 Face compress 
                 Use with soothing solution to sooth 
               
               
                   
                 face and reduce irritation. 
               
               
                 Moisturizing cream 
                 Rehydrates and protects sensitive skin. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Eye drops 
                 Relieves eye irritation brought on by 
               
               
                   
                 the procedure or healing process. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       Orthopedic Procedures 
       [0064]    The following home care kits relate to recovery procedures following different types of orthopedic surgeries, including knee (both arthroscopy and cartilage); shoulder (both arthroscopy, and rotator cuff); and elbow (including tendons, excision of bone and bursa). 
         [0065]    Kit 1 
         [0066]    This kit relates to recovery procedures for knee surgeries primarily arthroscopy, cartilage and meniscus surgery. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Knee wedge 
                 Keeps knee above heart to minimize 
               
               
                   
                 swelling and bleeding. Optional. 
               
               
                 Cooling pack for knee 
                 Place over knee to reduce swelling and 
               
               
                   
                 discomfort. 
               
               
                 Compression stockings 
                 Reduce swelling and enhance 
               
               
                   
                 circulation. Optional. 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Knee support (to be worn 
                 Provides support for the knee during 
               
               
                 closely around affected area to 
                 the healing and rehabilitation process. 
               
               
                 provide support while permitting 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 limited movement) 
               
               
                 Adhesive closure strips 
                 Support incision - helps prevent the 
               
               
                   
                 incision from opening. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incision. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incision to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandages in place 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the external incision. 
               
               
                 Adhesive bandages 
                 Covers incision until completely healed 
               
               
                   
                 to prevent infection. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0067]    Kit 2 
         [0068]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following shoulder surgery including arthroscopy and rotator cuff surgery. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Elevation wedge 
                 Keeps shoulder above heart to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Cooling pack for shoulder 
                 Place over shoulder to reduce swelling 
               
               
                   
                 and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Adhesive closure strips 
                 Support incision - helps prevent the 
               
               
                   
                 incision from opening. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incision. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incision to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incision. 
               
               
                 Adhesive bandages 
                 Covers incision until completely healed 
               
               
                   
                 to prevent infection. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation from prescription 
               
               
                   
                 pain relief. Straining can rupture 
               
               
                   
                 healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Sling 
                 Immobilizes arm/shoulder during the 
               
               
                   
                 healing process. Optional. 
               
               
                 Shoulder support (to be worn 
                 Provides support for the shoulder 
               
               
                 closely around affected area to 
                 during healing and rehabilitation 
               
               
                 provide support while permitting 
                 process. Optional. 
               
               
                 limited movement) 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0069]    Kit 3 
         [0070]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following elbow surgery involving tendons, excision of bone and bursa surgery. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Cooling pack for elbow 
                 Place over elbow to reduce swelling 
               
               
                   
                 and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Adhesive closure strips 
                 Support incision - helps prevent the 
               
               
                   
                 incision from opening. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incision. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incision to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incision. 
               
               
                 Adhesive bandages 
                 Covers incision until completely healed 
               
               
                   
                 to prevent infection. 
               
               
                 OTC stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Sling 
                 Immobilizes arm/elbow during the 
               
               
                   
                 healing process. Optional. 
               
               
                 Elbow support (to be worn 
                 Provides support for the elbow during 
               
               
                 closely around affected area to 
                 the healing and rehabilitation process. 
               
               
                 provide support while permitting 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 limited movement) 
               
               
                 Elbow pad 
                 Provides comfort when elbow is resting 
               
               
                   
                 on things. Optional. 
               
               
                 Elbow wedge 
                 Keeps elbow above heart to minimize 
               
               
                   
                 swelling and bleeding. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0071]    Kit 4 
         [0072]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following hand and wrist surgery including carpal tunnel and tendon surgery. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Cooling pack for hand/wrist 
                 Place over hand/wrist to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 swelling and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Adhesive closure strips 
                 Support incision - helps prevent the 
               
               
                   
                 incision from opening. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incision. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incision to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incision. 
               
               
                 Adhesive bandages 
                 Covers incision until completely healed 
               
               
                   
                 to prevent infection. 
               
               
                 OTC stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Sling 
                 Immobilizes hand/wrist during the 
               
               
                   
                 healing process. Optional. 
               
               
                 Hand/wrist support (to be worn 
                 Provides support for the hand/wrist 
               
               
                 closely around affected area to 
                 during the healing and rehabilitation 
               
               
                 provide support while permitting 
                 process. Optional. 
               
               
                 limited movement) 
               
               
                 Hand/wrist wedge 
                 Keeps hand/wrist above heart to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Hand exerciser 
                 Use to strengthen hand during the 
               
               
                   
                 rehabilitation process. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0073]    Kit 5 
         [0074]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following back and spine surgery including stenosis, fusions and discectomy surgery. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Cooling pack for back 
                 Place over incision area on back to 
               
               
                   
                 reduce swelling and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Adhesive closure strips 
                 Support incision - helps prevent the 
               
               
                   
                 incision from opening. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swab to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incision. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incision to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incision. 
               
               
                 Adhesive bandages 
                 Covers incision until completely healed 
               
               
                   
                 to prevent infection. 
               
               
                 OTC stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Bed pull up device 
                 Use to sit up without pressure on the 
               
               
                   
                 back. Optional. 
               
               
                 Heating pad 
                 Alternate with cool pack to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 discomfort and increase flexibility (after 
               
               
                   
                 72 hours). Optional. 
               
               
                 Back supporter 
                 Provides support for the back during 
               
               
                   
                 the healing and rehabilitation process. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Back wedge 
                 Keeps back above legs to minimize 
               
               
                   
                 swelling and bleeding. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       Otolaryngology Procedures 
       [0075]    The following home kits relates to recovery procedures following different types of otolaryngology surgery including nasal and sinus (septoplasty and ethmoidectomy) throat (tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy) surgery; and otologic (stapedectomy and choleseatoma) surgery. 
       Kit 1 
       [0076]    This kit relates recovery procedures following nasal and sinus (septoplasty and ethmoidectomy) surgery. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Elevation wedge 
                 Keeps head (nose) above heart to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Antibiotic ointment 
                 Apply to nasal openings to minimize 
               
               
                   
                 crusting of drainage. 
               
               
                 Bulb syringe 
                 Squirt cleansing solution into nasal 
               
               
                   
                 passage to remove crusting, open 
               
               
                   
                 airway, and reduce likelihood of 
               
               
                   
                 infection. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from opening of the nose. 
               
               
                 Cooling pack for eyes and nose 
                 Place over nose and eyes to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 swelling and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the opening of the nose. 
               
               
                 Lip balm 
                 Apply to lips to prevent drying and 
               
               
                   
                 cracking while breathing through the 
               
               
                   
                 mouth. Optional. 
               
               
                 Hypo-allergenic Humidifier 
                 Run near bedside to maintain humidity. 
               
               
                   
                 This keeps membranes in the nasal 
               
               
                   
                 passages from drying out and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Oral moisturizer 
                 Apply on tongue and in mouth to 
               
               
                   
                 prevent drying and cracking while 
               
               
                   
                 breathing through the mouth. Optional. 
               
               
                 Nasal bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 from the nostrils. 
               
               
                 Non-alcohol nasal spray mist 
                 Spray into nasal passages to keep 
               
               
                   
                 membranes moist 
               
               
                 Nose protector 
                 Wear over nose to protect the nose 
               
               
                   
                 and septum to avoid damages from an 
               
               
                   
                 accidental bump. Optional. 
               
               
                 Nasal decongestant 
                 Use to control persistent bleeding - 
               
               
                   
                 consult physician before use. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture healing blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold nasal bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Cleansing solution 
                 Use cleansing solution in nasal passage 
               
               
                   
                 to remove crusting, open airway, and 
               
               
                   
                 reduce likelihood of infection. 
               
               
                 Saline in squirt bottle 
                 Alternative to using cleansing solution. 
               
               
                 Throat lozenges 
                 Sooths sore throat resulting from 
               
               
                   
                 surgery and coats throat/prevents 
               
               
                   
                 drying when breathing through the 
               
               
                   
                 mouth. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Surveys/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0077]    Kit 2 
         [0078]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following throat (tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy) surgery. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Lip balm 
                 Apply to lips to prevent drying and 
               
               
                   
                 cracking. Optional. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture blood vessels in the nasal 
               
               
                   
                 passages. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Cooling pack for neck and ears 
                 Place over neck and ears to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 swelling and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Rehydrating freezer pops 
                 Replenishes electrolytes, sooths throat, 
               
               
                   
                 reduces swelling. Optional. 
               
               
                 Water bottle with squirt top 
                 Use bedside for water or thirst 
               
               
                   
                 quencher. Optional. 
               
               
                 Powdered thirst quencher 
                 Mix with water and keep bedside. Keep 
               
               
                   
                 mouth and throat moist, and body fully 
               
               
                   
                 hydrated. Optional. 
               
               
                 Anesthetic throat spray 
                 Spray topical antiseptic on back of 
               
               
                   
                 throat to reduce pain. 
               
               
                 Salt packs 
                 Mix with water and gargle to clean 
               
               
                   
                 surgical site and reduce risk of infection 
               
               
                 Elevation wedge 
                 Keeps head/throat above heart to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0079]    Kit 3 
         [0080]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following otologic (stapedectomy and cholesteatoma) surgery. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Elevation wedge 
                 Keeps head (ears) above heart to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Antibiotic ointment 
                 Use on exterior incisions to prevent 
               
               
                   
                 infection. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the incision area and 
               
               
                   
                 prevent infection. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incision area and prevent infection. 
               
               
                 Bandages 
                 Maintain sterile coverage of incision 
               
               
                   
                 site and/or ear. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Head band 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place 
               
               
                   
                 and keep ears from moving. 
               
               
                 Cooling pack for ears 
                 Place over neck and ears to reduce 
               
               
                   
                 swelling and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Shower cap 
                 Keep incision area dry and water out of 
               
               
                   
                 ears when showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Ear plugs 
                 Use to keep water out of ears when 
               
               
                   
                 swimming. Optional. 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       Skin Repair Kit 
       [0081]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following dermatological surgery such as tumor, keloid and mole removal; laceration repair and scar revision. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Scar revision cream 
                 Use after healing to fade incision 
               
               
                   
                 scars. 
               
               
                 Shower cover 
                 Keep incision area dry when 
               
               
                   
                 showering. Optional. 
               
               
                 Adhesive closure strips 
                 Support incision - helps prevent the 
               
               
                   
                 incision from opening. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use with paper tape to absorb drainage 
               
               
                   
                 and keep incision sterile. 
               
               
                 Hydrogen peroxide 
                 Use with swabs to remove crust from 
               
               
                   
                 the incision. 
               
               
                 Antibacterial ointment 
                 Apply to incision to prevent crusting 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. 
               
               
                 Paper tape 
                 Use to hold gauze bandage in place. 
               
               
                 Cotton swabs 
                 Use with hydrogen peroxide to remove 
               
               
                   
                 crust from the external incision. 
               
               
                 Adhesive bandages 
                 Covers incision until completely healed 
               
               
                   
                 to prevent infection. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate 
               
               
                   
                 and infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for the doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free Samples of Related 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Medical Items 
               
               
                 Special Offers and Coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Related Items 
               
               
                 Survey/questionnaire 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       Dentistry &amp; Oral Surgery 
       [0082]    This kit relates to recovery procedures following surgery for tooth extraction including the removal of wisdom teeth (impacted or not) and other bases for the removal of teeth. In particular, the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes: 
         [0000]    
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 Item 
                 Medical Purpose 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 Elevation wedge 
                 Keeps head (throat) above heart to 
               
               
                   
                 minimize swelling and bleeding. 
               
               
                   
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Stool softener 
                 Reduces constipation caused by 
               
               
                   
                 prescription pain relief. Straining can 
               
               
                   
                 rupture blood vessels. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thermometer 
                 Check for fever which could indicate an 
               
               
                   
                 infection. Optional. 
               
               
                 Thank you card for your doctor 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 Instructions 
               
               
                 Schedule of use 
               
               
                 Free samples of related medical 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 items 
               
               
                 Special offers and coupons for 
                 Optional. 
               
               
                 related items 
               
               
                 Cooling pack for cheeks, neck 
                 Place over cheeks, neck and ears to 
               
               
                 and ears 
                 reduce swelling and discomfort. 
               
               
                 Topical painkiller 
                 Spray topical painkiller on affected area 
               
               
                   
                 to reduce pain. 
               
               
                 Salt packets 
                 Mix with water and gargle to clean the 
               
               
                   
                 surgical site and reduce risk of 
               
               
                   
                 infection. 
               
               
                 Gauze bandages 
                 Use to pack extraction site. Optional. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0083]    The foregoing description and drawings merely explain and illustrate the invention, and the invention is not limited thereto, except as those skilled in the art who have the present disclosure before them will be able to make modifications and variations therein without departing from the scope of the invention.

Technology Category: 3