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An ophthalmic drape with a built-in breathing outlet
1Department of Ophthalmology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA.
Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers
|August 1, 1996
Summary
A novel ophthalmic surgical drape features an integrated breathing outlet for emergencies. This innovation enhances patient safety, particularly for elderly individuals, and provides surgeons with increased confidence during procedures.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Technology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Current ophthalmic surgical drapes lack specific features for managing unexpected respiratory events during surgery.
- Elderly patients may be at higher risk for respiratory complications during ophthalmic procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe an ophthalmic surgical drape with an ancillary breathing outlet.
- To address the need for enhanced safety features in ophthalmic surgical drapes for emergency situations.
Main Methods:
- Description and illustration of a novel ophthalmic surgical drape design.
- Conceptualization of an ancillary breathing outlet integrated into the drape.
Main Results:
- The proposed drape design includes an ancillary breathing outlet.
- This feature is intended to provide a critical emergency function.
Conclusions:
- The novel ophthalmic surgical drape with a breathing outlet offers a potential solution for managing intraoperative respiratory emergencies.
- This innovation aims to improve safety for elderly patients and provide surgeons with greater procedural assurance.