Surgery – Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants – Restrainers and immobilizers
Patent
1997-04-08
1998-11-10
Brown, Michael A.
Surgery
Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants
Restrainers and immobilizers
128878, 128DIG6, A61F 537
Patent
active
058329285
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.
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