Transilluminating Immobilizer for Intravenous and Intra-arterial procedures
OwnerJacob Amentinventor
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Abstract
A transilluminating immobilizer and methods for the same for intravenous procedures (IV), intra-arterial procedures (IA) and vessel access. The device features a component for restraining an extremity and a transilluminating component for location of vessels during IV and IA placement.
Claims30
A medical device for immobilizing and transilluminating an extremity, the medical device comprising:
- an extremity immobilizing component configured to secure to the extremity and immobilize the extremity;
- a transilluminating component removably secured to the extremity immobilizing component and configured to provide transillumination of the extremity;
- a power source connected to the transilluminating component and configured to provide power thereto;
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- an affixing device attached to the extremity immobilizing component and configured to secure the extremity immobilizing component to the extremity;
- wherein the medical device affixes to the extremity and provides immobilization of the extremity during use.
A medical device for immobilizing and transilluminating an extremity, the medical device comprising:
- an extremity immobilizing component configured to secure to the extremity and immobilize the extremity;
- an adapter component removably secured to the extremity immobilizing component and configured to allow interchangeable use of a plurality of transilluminators which may be removably secured to the adapter;
- an affixing device attached to the extremity immobilizing component and configured to secure the extremity immobilizing component to the extremity;
- wherein the medical device affixes to the extremity and provides immobilization of the extremity during use.
The medical device of claim 24, wherein the adapter component is secured to the extremity immobilizing component via one or more mortise and tenon style joints, wherein a protuberance fits securely into a hole or recess.
A method of transillumination of tissue for venipuncture and vessel access, the method comprising:
- affixing an extremity immobilizing component to an extremity of a patient;
- adjusting the extremity immobilizing component to a desired posture;
- affixing a transilluminating component to the extremity immobilizing component;
- positioning the transilluminating component to direct a light in a desired direction;
- accessing a vessel of the patient while the extremity is immobilized and while transillumination of the patient is maintained.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.