Apparatus, methods, and systems for positioning and retaining a nasally introduced medical tube to a patient
OwnerTara Meltoninventor
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Abstract
A medical tube securement system is disclosed, designed for securing nasally introduced medical tubes to patients. This system features a non-adhesive, non-invasive head-piece with a groove. Integrated within are a face strap and a backstay, both with grooves for tube placement. The face strap has a semi-tubular body, a cushion, and a nostril piece. The backstay is ring-shaped with a perimeter channel for tube accommodation. Enhanced grip is provided by the backstay's textured surface, and a unique tab ensures effective strap attachment.
Claims13
A medical tube securement system for securing a nasally introduced medical tube to a patient, the medical tube securement system comprising:
- a head-piece comprising at least one groove for securing a medical tube, wherein the head-piece is non-adhesive and non-invasive, the headpiece comprising:
- an elongated face strap comprising an elongated semi-tubular shaped body spanning longitudinally along a substantial portion of a first side portion of the elongated face strap, the elongated semi-tubular shaped body comprising a substantially straight portion, a first curved portion contiguous to the substantially straight portion, and a second curved portion contiguous to the first curved portion;
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- a cushion adjacent to the elongated semi-tubular shaped body on the first side portion of the elongated face strap, wherein the first curved portion and the second curved portion curve about the cushion.
A medical tube securement system for securing a nasally introduced medical tube to a patient, medical tube securement system comprising:
- an elongated face strap comprising:
- an elongated semi-tubular shaped body comprising a first groove, wherein the elongated semi-tubular shaped body is disposed substantially along a side portion of the elongated face strap;
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- a backstay comprising:
- a ring-shaped body comprising a central aperture;
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- a second groove substantially around a perimeter edge of the ring-shaped body.
A medical tube securement system for securing a nasally introduced medical tube to a patient, the medical tube securement system comprising:
- a head-piece comprising at least one groove for securing a nasally introduced medical tube, wherein the head-piece is non-adhesive and non-invasive, the headpiece comprising:
- a backstay comprising a ring-shaped body comprising a central aperture configured to retain the backstay on the crown of the patient's head;
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- a first groove of the at least one groove that spans substantially around a circumference of an outermost perimeter edge of the ring-shaped body configured for receiving at least a portion of the nasally introduced medical tube and retaining the at least the portion of the nasally introduced medical tube on the posterior side of the patient.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.