Pouch for Containing Medical Connector Fittings
OwnerMichelle A. Salernoinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for containing a medical connector fitting used, in administering a medication about the neck of a patient. In an embodiment, a pouch is constructed of a soft compliant material and includes a compartment for storing the medical connector fitting. Furthermore, a pair of straps extend from the pouch and extend around the neck of the patient.
Claims20
An apparatus for containing a medical connector fitting used in administering a medication about the neck of a patient comprising:
- a pouch constructed of a soft compliant material and having a compartment with an opening thereto wherein the connector fitting is contained within the compartment;
- a pair of straps having distal ends and constructed of a soft compliant material extending from the pouch wherein the distal ends are attached together and extend around the neck of the patient;
- and,
- wherein the opening to the pouch is between the straps and tubing extends from about the neck of the patient, through the opening, and is attached to the connector fitting.
An apparatus for storing a medical connector fitting used in administering a medication about the neck of a patient comprising:
- a pouch having a compartment with an opening and the medical connector fitting contained therein;
- a pair of straps extending from the pouch and around the neck of the patient;
- wherein the straps have distal ends that are attached together;
- and,
- wherein the opening to the pouch is between the straps and tubing extends from about the neck of the patient, through the opening, and is attached to the connector fitting.
An apparatus for keeping a connector fitting attached to IV tubing comprising:
- a pouch having a compartment with an opening thereto wherein the IV tubing passes through the opening and the connector fitting is contained within the compartment;
- a pair of straps extending from the pouch wherein the distal ends are attached together;
- and
- wherein the opening to the pouch is between the straps.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.