Abstract:
A nasogastric tube securement system. The system can include a base layer and a coupling layer. The base layer can be configured to be adhered to a nose, the base layer having a first major surface comprising a skin-contact adhesive and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The coupling layer can include a first end comprising coupling means configured to be repositionably coupled to the second major surface of the base layer, and a leg. The leg can be connected to and extending from the first end, can be elongated along a longitudinal direction, and can be configured to secure a nasogastric tube.
Abstract:
A splint is disclosed for supporting the hand, wrist and finger during a time when the patient is undergoing Intravenous medication incorporating a perforated molded body replicating the contours of the palm where it is attached by means of a plurality of built-in straps with fabric fasteners(e.g. Velcro) sewn alternately on both ends and fitted against each other for proper tightness, thus immobilizing the wrist in the process. This solves the common problems of bulging, blistering, backflow, accidental dislodges of needle and uneven flow rate of fluid generally encountered in the administration of the Dextrose medication.
Abstract:
A tube holder assembly (10) is provided for securing a medical tube such as an endotracheal tube (36) to a patient. In one illustrative embodiment, the holder assembly comprises a support strap (12) for placement around the patient's head or neck region, a bracket (11) for holding the endotracheal tube in position relative to the patient's mouth, and a face anchoring portion (27) for securing the support strap to the patient's face region. The support strap includes a front surface (22) and an opposed, back surface (23). The bracket may be attached to the front surface of the support strap. The bracket may include an upper bar (13) and an arm (17) extending from the upper bar. The face anchoring device may comprise a first surface (28a) configured to adhere to the patient's face region, and a second, opposed surface (28b) having a strap-engaging portion configured to mechanically engage the back surface of the support strap. The support strap may be configured to be repeatedly releasable and adjustable to the face anchoring device.
Abstract:
A tube holder is provided for securing a medical tube to a patient. In one illustrative embodiment, the tube holder includes a band to secure a medical tube to a patient, and first and second tabs attached at first and second ends of the band to secure the medical tube. Each of the first and second tabs include a hook surface and a loop surface, the hook surface and loop surface to mate with one another to secure the medical tube. The first and second tabs include moisture resistant material located on a surface contacting the patient's skin.
Abstract:
System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, and at least one strap attached to the base for securing the base to the patient.
Abstract:
According to this invention a fixing device (10) for an endotracheal tube (22) (or any other surgical drainage tube) comprises, in essence, a purpose designed ratchet strap fastener. The fixing device (10) comprises a ratchet strap fastener, made up of a flexible ratchet strap (12), a slotted keeper (14) and an anchor plate (16). The components of the fixing device (10) are integrally moulded in injection moulded plastics. In use the fixing device 10 is secured to the tube 22 of an endotracheal tube with the strap (12) encircling the tube (22). The anchor plate 16 angles away from the endotracheal tube (22) and since the anchor plate (16) is parallel to the plane of encirclement of the strap (12) secured around the endotracheal tube (22), the anchor plate (16) extends perpendicularly to the endotracheal tube (22). This means that the anchor plate (16) appropriately positioned to lie flat against the skin of the patient's upper lip area (24.1), where the anchor plate (16) can be secured in place, thereby to secure the endotracheal tube (22) in place. The free end of the fixing device strap (12) may be cut off (at 28) and discarded.
Abstract:
A medical article securement device holds a medical article in position upon the body of a patient and can be used to inhibit lateral and longitudinal motion of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer with a base and at least one post, and at least one cap. The cap is attached to the base of the retainer by a flexible connection, and can be placed into either a covered or uncovered configuration with respect to the post. The cap includes a recess which can receive a protrusion at the end of the post of the retainer. By placing the post through an appropriate opening in the medical article to be retained and then securing the medical article to the retainer by placing the cap into the covered position over the post, longitudinal and lateral motion of the medical article is inhibited.
Abstract:
An apparatus is provided for securing a medical device on a patient's body. According to one preferred embodiment, a medical device holder is provided that includes a strap for attachment to a patient, a pouch attached to the strap, the pouch including a front layer and a back layer that forms a pocket for receiving the medical device, and a first fastener fixedly attached to an inner surface of the front layer to attach the front layer to the back layer to secure the medical device in the pouch.
Abstract:
A skin mounted device holder for holding generally medical devices such as fluid reservoirs. The skin mounted device holder include a base (10) comprised of a resilient cloth material and having a fastener (28) attached to its top surface (12) and a water based adhesive material (24) coated onto its bottom surface (14), a securing flap (16) having a fastener (30) for mating with the fasttener (28) of the base (10), and a connector loop (20) having an attachment (22) for attaching medical devices. The connector loop (20) loops around the securing flap (16) and thus connects the medical devices to the base (10).
Abstract:
An anchoring system (8) includes a simply-structured device which permits a portion of a catheter tube (15) or similar medical article to be easily anchored to a patient, desirably without the use of tape or needles and suturing. A unitary retainer (10) desirably includes a base (14) connected to a cover (22) by way of a flexible hinge (24). The retainer (10) is attached to a flexible anchor pad (16) including an adhesive bottom surface, which can be attached to the patient's skin. A catheter (15) is secured to a fitting (11), which in turn mounts to the retainer (10). Mounting the fitting (11) to the retainer (10) can be accomplished by inserting posts (20) of the retainer (14) through holes (67, 77) of the fitting (11), or by mounting the fitting (11) within a channel defined by mounting structures (140, 142) integral to the retainer (10c). The cover (22) is then positioned over the base (14), by bending the flexible hinge (24), and latched to the base (14). Several embodiments of the latching mechanism are disclosed. In one form, the latching mechanism includes one or more posts (20) on the base (14) which can be releasably locked into corresponding slotted holes (32) in the cover (22).