摘要 |
A device for providing a protective seal at an incision provided incident to the insertion of a catheter beneath the skin includes a shield having an adhesive coating on one surface so that the shield adheres to the skin in the area of the incision to prevent bacteria from passing beneath the shield. A tubular sleeve extends outwardly from and is sealed to the shield to define a passageway for the catheter, the sleeve having an inner adhesive coating to provide a seal between the sleeve and catheter so as to prevent bacteria from gaining access to the incision.
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