Intravenous bandage
OwnerSteve S. Kroghinventor
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Abstract
An intravenous bandage for securation of an intravenous administration tube to the epidermis. A preformed bandage includes a pocket in which a bended portion of an administration tube is held in secured capture. Frangible perforations provide for timely deployment and use of various sterile members of the intravenous bandage including a member having a transparent membrane which aligns over a puncture site. One embodiment includes an umbilicus member which is incorporated for attachment of the administration tube to the epidermis. Another alternate embodiment includes a foldable clip member for frictional engagement and capture of a tube or appliance which includes an expandable shroud.
Claims21
A bandage for use with a fluid administration line comprising:
- a. a rectangular base of pliable flexible and transparent material forming a bandage, said bandage in general is divided into continuous and adjacent pocket securement and dressing membrane portions, said portions being separated by a fold line;
- b. a transparent dressing membrane intermittently sealed at sealing areas to said rectangular base in a manner to incorporate a plurality of openings between said rectangular base and said transparent dressing membrane, wherein said openings vent an area between said dressing membrane and said rectangular base;
- c. a pocket having an opening aligned along and about said pocket securement portion for capturing a fluid administration line;
- d. an adhesive layer directly applied to said base;
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- e. a peel-away backing over said adhesive.
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