Intravenous site protection device

Details Intravenous site protection device Intravenous site protection device

1998-11-03

2000-04-25

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Restrainers and immobilizers

128879, 128DIG26, A61F 537

Patent

active

060531703

ABSTRACT:
An intravenous site protection device is formed with a rigid, elongated top member and a rigid, elongated bottom member which are oppositely secured on a patient's extremities. The top member is configured to accommodate a catheter and supply tubing to prevent accidental dislodgement during transportation or movement of the patient. Securing straps maintain the top and bottom members against the extremity of the wearer and a resilient sponge is positioned beneath the top member, against the wearer's skin, to assure proper circulation to the intravenous site. The rigid plastic ensures protection of the intravenous site should the site be struck or contacted with clothing or other articles during intravenous fluid transfer. The preferred form of the invention is made from a transparent plastic to allow ease in monitoring by medical personnel.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4561857 (1985-12-01), Sacks
patent: 4870976 (1989-10-01), Denny
patent: 5295951 (1994-03-01), Fareed
patent: 5577516 (1996-11-01), Schaeffer
patent: 5832928 (1998-11-01), Padilla

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Intravenous site protection device does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Intravenous site protection device, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Intravenous site protection device will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-985283