SECUREMENT DEVICE FOR A NEONATE

摘要

A securement device (10) for securing a medical line to a neonate includes first and second anchors (20a), (20b) disposed in opposing relationship to each other. Each anchor (20) comprises an anchor pad (22), a retainer (26), and a connector (24) connecting the anchor pad (22) and retainer (26). The connectors (24) extend in a direction substantially normal to the anchor pads (22) and grip the medical line from opposing directions. The device (10) is particularly adapted for use in connection with neonates and provides a small securement surface to fit onto the small body locations of a neonate. The device (10) is also particularly adapted for applications in which the medical line enters the body in a direction generally normal to the surface of the body, such as umbilical, nasogastric, or endotracheal applications.