Tuck-away belt for peritoneal dialysis patients

Details Tuck-away belt for peritoneal dialysis patients Tuck-away belt for peritoneal dialysis patients

1995-09-11

1997-09-23

Rimell, Sam

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604174, A61M 532

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056698844

ABSTRACT:
A fabric of flexible material adapted to be worn around the abdomen of a patient adjacent to the protruding end of a Peritoneal Dialysis catheter and transfer tube. The front part of the belt that crosses the abdomen consists of a single panel of fabric, the back part of the main belt is made up of two pieces of fabric layered one on top of the other forming a reinforced envelope into which the transfer tube is inserted. The rest of the belt is made of an elastic band attached to each end of the main belt and featuring a fastening means. This belt serves to enclose, protect, and secure the transfer tube and prevent it from dangling. The proposed device, Tuck-Away Belt, accommodates this transfer tube, is not restrictive to active Peritoneal Dialysis patients, and is not noticeable under conventional garment. This proposed device enhances a patient's self esteem and self confidence because the transfer tube is safely tucked away underneath the garment and not easily detected, avoiding potential embarrassing situations.

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