Intravenous therapy
OwnerMarian Bond, Jeffrey R. Schwindtinventors
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Abstract
A medical device is disclosed that can be used to provide a space at an IV catheter site so that kinking of the IV is substantially prevented. The disclosed medical device includes a spacer and an attachment material. The attachment material maybe an elongated strap. The spacer may comprise an elongated member. The elongated strap may be elastomeric and self-adhesive.
Claims17
A medical device for enabling the consistent flow of fluids when an intravenous catheter is placed in an antecubital vein, the medical device comprising:
- a spacer having a first end and a second end, the spacer comprising a pliable member configured to be positioned near the flexor region of a patient's arm;
- and an elongated strap connected to the spacer, the strap having a member-enclosing portion configured to hold the member in position over the intravenous catheter site such that the patient is able to flex upper extremities without kinking the intravenous catheter such that the flow of fluids can be consistent through the intravenous catheter while the medical device is in place;
- wherein the elongated strap is elastomeric and self-adhesive.
A medical device for enabling the consistent flow of fluids when an intravenous catheter is placed in an antecubital vein, the medical device comprising:
- a spacer having a first end and a second end, the spacer comprising a pliable member configured to be positioned near the intravenous catheter site;
- and an elongated strap connected to the spacer, the strap being configured to hold the member in position substantially over the intravenous catheter site such that the patient is able to flex an extremity without interrupting the flow of intravenous fluid to through the intravenous catheter.
A medical device for enabling the consistent flow of fluids when an intravenous catheter is placed in an antecubital vein, the medical device comprising:
- a pliable member configured to be positioned near the intravenous catheter site;
- and an elongated strap connected to the pliable member, the strap being configured to hold the member in a curved and arm-conforming position over the intravenous catheter site such that the patient is able to flex an extremity without interrupting the flow of intravenous fluid to through the intravenous catheter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.