Protective cover for a trach tie
OwnerFelita Yvette THOMASinventor
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Abstract
A protective cover for use with a tracheostomy tube inserted into a patient's trachea comprises a middle portion including an opening for a tracheostomy tube to pass through, a first strap portion extending from the middle portion in a first direction, and a second strap portion extending from the middle portion in a second direction opposite to the first strap portion. The cover's middle portion and strap portions cover and substantially prevent secretions from reaching underlying equipment such as a trach tie and a neck plate used to secure the tracheostomy tube to the patient, while allowing the tracheostomy tube to be used for breathing.
Claims9
A protective cover for use with a tracheostomy tube inserted into a patient's trachea, the cover comprising:
- a) a middle portion including an opening for a tracheostomy tube to pass through;
- b) a first strap portion extending from the middle portion in a first direction;
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- c) a second strap portion extending from the middle portion in a second direction opposite to the first strap portion, wherein the cover and substantially prevents secretions exiting the tracheostomy tube from reaching underlying equipment used to secure the tracheostomy tube to the patient, while allowing the tracheostomy tube to be used for breathing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.