Intravenous line coupling apparatus

摘要

An intravenous (IV) coupling apparatus is disclosed for fluid delivery to a patient. The coupling includes a tube having an input end and an output end, wherein the input end includes a plurality of input connections configured to releasably couple to one or more input lines in communication with one or more fluid sources, and the output end includes a plurality of output connections configured to releasably couple to one or more output lines configured to deliver fluid to the patient. The coupling includes a plurality of lumens disposed within the tube substantially along the length of the tube, wherein each lumen couples one of the input connectors in fluid communication with a corresponding output connector such that an input line is in fluid communication with a corresponding output line when the input line and output line are connected to a corresponding input connector and output connector.

主权项

1. A coupling apparatus for fluid delivery to a patient, comprising:
a compliant tube having an input end, an output end, and a length between the input end and the output end; the input end comprising a plurality of input connections configured to releasably couple to one or more input lines, the one or more input lines being in communication with one or more fluid sources; the output end comprising a plurality of output connections configured to releasably couple to one or more output lines, the one or more output lines being configured to deliver fluid to the patient; a plurality of lumens disposed within the tube substantially along the length of the compliant tube; wherein each lumen couples one of said plurality of input connections in fluid communication with a corresponding output connection such that an input line is in fluid communication with a corresponding output line when the input line and output line are connected to a corresponding input connection and output connection; wherein the length of the compliant tube is sized to extend along a substantial portion of a distance between the patient and the one or more fluid sources; and a plurality of slotted retainers coupled to each of the plurality of input connections and output connections; wherein the input connections and output connections are secured within a dedicated aperture within the compliant tube; wherein each of the dedicated apertures extends through a wall in the compliant tube; and wherein the slotted retainers comprise a disc-shaped structure having an outer diameter configured to retain each of the input connections and output connections from retracting within the aperture.