#$%^&*AU2012216810B220140410.pdf#####WOUND SHIELD AND WOUND WARMING APPARATUS AND METHOD ABSTRACT A shield for protecting a wound, the shield comprising: a conformable frame (203) configured to circumscribe the wound; a first adhesive layer securing the conformable frame (203) around the wound; a lid (205) engaging the conformable frame (203) to enclose a space (211) about the wound; and a second adhesive layer securing the lid (205) to the conformable frame (203); and a vacuum device (209) connected to the lid (205) and configured to create a vacuum within the enclosed space (211).