Syringe cover for Obscuring a Patient's Observation of Needle Insertions

Abstract

A syringe cover obscures a patient's observation of needle insertions for medical procedures. Obscuring the needle insertion from the patient reduces the psychological fear associated with needles. The syringe cover includes a tubular sleeve, a collapsible sleeve, and a viewport opening. The tubular sleeve covers the fluid reservoir barrel to hide the fluid drawn from or injected into the patient from the patient's view. The collapsible sleeve obscures the needle of the syringe from the patient's view. The collapsible sleeve is pressed against the patient's body when the needle penetrates the patient's skin. The collapsible sleeve deforms as the needle is inserted into the patient's body such that the collapsible sleeve does not obstruct the insertion of the needle. The viewport allows the medical practitioner to view the volume of fluid within the fluid reservoir barrel of the syringe.

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