CPC A61B 17/135 (2013.01) [A61B 5/0036 (2018.08); A61B 5/02438 (2013.01); A61B 5/026 (2013.01); A61B 5/445 (2013.01); A61B 5/742 (2013.01); A61B 17/1325 (2013.01); A61B 5/6831 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00119 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00123 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00132 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00199 (2013.01); A61B 17/1355 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. An apparatus for use over a puncture site for a patient during hemostasis comprising:
a visual pulse indicator that is configured to be positioned on the patient near the puncture site, wherein said visual pulse indicator provides for displaying a plurality of indications that relate to a plurality of blood flow attributes, wherein said visual pulse indicator is a reflective foil that provides for moving up and down along with a pulse of said patient, said reflective foil having a first side and a second side, said first side configured to be placed facing the patient's skin near the puncture site; and
a pressure component configured to apply pressure to said puncture site, wherein said pressure component is a substantially transparent balloon, and wherein said pressure component is attached to one of said first side and said second side of said reflective foil;
said plurality of indications including a first indication and a second indication;
said plurality of blood flow attributes including a constricted blood flow and a non-constricted blood flow;
wherein said first indication is displayed in conjunction with said non-constricted blood flow;
wherein the reflective foil visually shows the moving up and down along with the pulse of the patient.
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