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US 7,094,219 B2Granted
Intravenous fluid warming device
AssigneeThe Heat Factory, Inc.
InventorsFrank M. Noice, Christl Diane Treptow, David Thomas Treptow
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Abstract
A device for warming fluids being administered intravenously to a patient. The heating assembly comprising a warming pouch is wrapped and secured around a tube through which fluid is intravenously provided to the patient.
Claims26
A system for warming intravenous fluids, said system comprising:
- a tube suitable for providing intravenous fluids to a patient, said tube having a distal end adapted for insertion into a vein of a patient;
- a warming pouch comprising a flexible, air-permeable pouch wrapped around the tube;
- an exothermic composition disposed within the warming pouch, said exothermic composition capable of reacting with air to produce heat;
- an air-permeable adhesive sheet surrounding the warming pouch and extending beyond the warming pouch to provide an adhesive surface for securing the warming pouch around the tube.
1 more element
A device for warming a fluid to be provided intravenously to a patient, said device comprising:
- an inner container comprising a flexible, air-permeable container;
- an exothermic composition disposed within the inner container, said exothermic composition capable of reacting with air to produce heat;
- an adhesive sheet, wherein the inner container is disposed on the adhesive sheet to form a heating assembly comprising the inner container disposed on the adhesive sheet;
- a tube suitable for providing the fluid intravenously to the patient, wherein the fluid is disposed in the tube, and wherein the heating assembly is wrapped around the tube.
1 more element
A method of warming a fluid provided intravenously to a patient, wherein the fluid is provided through a tube, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a device for warming a fluid to be provided intravenously to a patient, said device comprising:
- an inner container comprising a flexible, air-permeable container;
- an exothermic composition disposed within the inner container, said exothermic composition capable of reacting with air to produce heat;
- an adhesive sheet, wherein the inner container is disposed on the adhesive sheet to form a heating assembly comprising the inner container disposed on the adhesive sheet;
- a tube suitable for providing the fluid intravenously to the patient, wherein the fluid is disposed in the tube, and wherein the heating assembly is wrapped around the tube;
- exposing the inner container to air;
- and
- allowing the heating assembly to warm the fluid passing through the tube.
5 more elements
A method of providing a fluid intravenously to a patient, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a device for warming a fluid to be provided intravenously to the patient, said device comprising:
- an inner container comprising a flexible, air-permeable container;
- an exothermic composition disposed within the inner container, said exothermic composition capable of reacting with air to produce heat;
- an air permeable adhesive sheet, wherein the inner container is disposed on the adhesive sheet to form a heating assembly comprising the inner container disposed on the adhesive sheet;
- a tube suitable for providing the fluid intravenously to the patient, wherein the heating assembly is wrapped around the tube;
- providing a source of fluid and placing the source in fluid communication with the tube;
- placing the tube in fluid communication with a vein of the patient through a percutaneous access point;
- exposing the inner container to air;
- delivering fluid to the patient through the tube.
6 more elements
A system for warming intravenous fluids, said system comprising:
- a tube suitable for providing intravenous fluids to a patient, said tube having a distal end adapted for insertion into a vein of a patient;
- a warming pouch comprising a flexible, air-permeable pouch wrapped around the tube;
- an exothermic composition disposed within the warming pouch, said exothermic composition capable of reacting with air to produce heat;
- an adhesive surface disposed on the warming pouch;
- wherein the warming pouch is folded around the tube and secured thereto by the adhesive.
2 more elements
A method of warming a fluid provided intravenously to a patient, wherein the fluid is provided through a tube, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a device for warming a fluid to be provided intravenously to a patient, said device comprising:
- a tube suitable for providing the fluid intravenously to the patient, wherein the fluid is disposed in the tube;
- a warming pouch comprising a flexible, air-permeable container, said warming pouch having an adhesive surface, said warming pouch being wrapped over the tube and secured thereto by the adhesive purpose;
- an exothermic composition disposed within the warming pouch, said exothermic composition capable of reacting with air to produce heat;
- exposing the warming pouch to air;
- and
- allowing the fluid to pass through the tube.
4 more elements
A method of providing a fluid intravenously to a patient, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a device for warming a fluid to be provided intravenously to the patient, said device comprising:
- a tube suitable for providing the fluid intravenously to the patient, wherein the fluid is disposed in the tube;
- a warming pouch comprising a flexible, air-permeable container, said warming pouch having an adhesive surface, said warming pouch being wrapped over the tube and secured thereto by the adhesive purpose;
- an exothermic composition disposed within the warming pouch, said exothermic composition capable of reacting with air to produce heat;
- providing a source of fluid and placing the source in fluid communication with the tube;
- placing the tube in fluid communication with a vein of the patient through a percutaneous access point;
- exposing the warming pouch to air;
- delivering fluid to the patient through the tube.
5 more elements
An intravenous infusion system comprising:
- an IV tube having a distal end adapted for insertion into a vein of a patient;
- a flexible pouch filled with an exothermic compound, said pouch being wrapped around the IV tube near the distal end of the IV tube;
- an air-permeable adhesive sheet surrounding the flexible pouch, said adhesive sheet being adhered to the flexible pouch to hold the pouch on the IV tube.
An intravenous infusion system comprising:
- an IV tube having a distal end adapted for insertion into a vein of a patient;
- a flexible pouch filled with an exothermic compound, said pouch being wrapped around the IV tube near the distal end of the IV tube, said flexible pouch having an adhesive surface securing the flexible pouch in place on the IV tube.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.