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US 7,406,967 B2Granted
Universal intravenous arm support
OwnerJames J. Callawayinventor
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Abstract
An arm board for supporting the forearm, wrist and hand during IV therapy which includes a contoured brace with removable straps for securing the forearm and middle two fingers of the patient's hand to the support, allowing some limited movement of the middle two fingers, and free movement of the little finger, thumb and index finger to reduce fatigue without altering the position of the IV tubing.
Claims5
An arm support for supporting the forearm, wrist, hand and only two fingers of a patient during intravenous therapy, said arm support comprising:
- a support body for supporting either a left arm and hand or a right arm and hand of the patient, said support body including
- a first portion adapted for supporting a forearm of a patient,
- a second portion extending upwardly at an angle in a range of approximately 20 to 40 degrees with respect to said first portion, said second portion supporting a wrist and a palm of one hand of the patient,
- a third portion connected to the second portion, said third portion extending generally parallel to said first portion and adapted for supporting a portion of only the two middle fingers of the patient, and
- a fourth portion extending downwardly from the third portion at an angle in a range of approximately 40 to 50 degrees, said fourth portion being of a width adapted for supporting the tips of only the two middle fingers of the patient.
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