| 摘要 |
<p>An intravenous site protection device (10) is formed with a rigid, elongated top member (11) and a rigid elongated bottom member (12) which are oppositely secured on a patient's extremities such as an arm (13). The top member (11) is configured to accommodate a catheter (15) and supply tubing (16) to prevent accidental dislodgement during transportation or movement of the patient. Securing straps (22) maintain the top and bottom members (11 and 12) against the extremity of the wearer and a resilient sponge (19) is positioned beneath the top member (11), against the wearer's skin, to assure proper circulation to the intravenous site (14). The rigid plastic ensures protection of the intravenous site (14) should the site be struck or contacted with clothing or other articles during intravenous fluid transfer. The preferred form of the invention is made from a transparent plastic to allow ease in monitoring by medical personnel.</p> |
