APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VASCULAR ACCESS

摘要

In an aspect, embodiments of the invention relate to the effective and accurate placement of intravascular devices such as central venous catheters, in particular such as peripherally inserted central catheters or PICC. One aspect of the present invention relates to vascular access. It describes devices and methods for imaging guided vascular access and more effective sterile packaging and handling of such devices. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the guidance, positioning and placement confirmation of intravascular devices without the help of X-ray imaging. A third aspect of the present invention relates to devices and methods for the skin securement of intravascular devices and post-placement verification of location of such devices. A forth aspect of the present invention relates to improvement of the workflow required for the placement of intravascular devices.

主权项

1. An endovascular device, comprising:
an elongate body sized for insertion into the vasculature; a sensor on the distal end of the elongate body; and a structure on or in the elongate body to move its tip from an inner blood vessel wall while maintaining the blood stream flow when the endovascular device is in a blood vessel.