Systems and methods for providing securement and position verification for medical catheters

摘要

An antimicrobial, securement, and position verification device for medical catheters is disclosed. A film, medical grade adhesive, and antimicrobial substance disposed on the medical grade adhesive operate in conjunction to secure the device to the patient's skin and to prevent infections. The catheter is secured by guide channels in the foundation and securement cover through the use of one or more adhesives impregnated with antimicrobial substances. The device further comprises catheter position alert media and indicators configured to indicate any unintentional positional changes.

主权项

1. A device for securing and monitoring movement of a medical catheter, comprising:
a film having an adhesive disposed on a body-facing surface for securing the film to a body, the adhesive having antimicrobial properties; a securement foundation mounted on the film; a securement cover; and a hinge member coupling the securement foundation to the securement cover, wherein when the securement cover and the securement foundation are configured in a closed state via the hinge, the securement cover and the securement foundation form a housing with a guide channel for securing the catheter, wherein an adhesive is disposed on a surface of the guide channel for restricting movement of the catheter within the housing formed by the securement cover and the securement foundation, wherein the securement cover further comprises positional shift alert media configured to indicate positional shifts by the catheter relative to the housing, wherein the position shift alert media comprises a positional indicator embedded in the adhesive disposed on the surface of the guide channel, wherein when the securement cover and the securement foundation are configured in the closed state, the positional indicator is fixedly attached to the catheter via the adhesive, wherein the securement cover is constructed of a clear medical grade silicone material, and wherein the positional shift alert media further comprises a plurality of tinted regions in the securement cover, the tinted regions being located at a distal end and at the proximal end of the securement cover, wherein the positional indicator fixedly attached to the catheter is viewable from a top view through a top surface of the securement cover, and wherein the positional indicator fixedly attached to the catheter is initially centrally located relative to the tinted regions.