Intravenous Therapy

摘要

A medical device is disclosed that can be used to provide a space at an IV catheter site so that kinking of the IV is substantially prevented. The disclosed medical device includes a spacer and an attachment material. The attachment material may be an elongated strap, or may be a tubular strap. The spacer may comprise an elongated member.

主权项

1. A medical device for enabling the consistent flow of fluids when an intravenous catheter is placed in an antecubital vein, the medical device comprising:
a spacer having a first end and a second end, the spacer comprising a pliable member configured to be positioned near the flexor region of a patient's arm; and an elastomeric tubular strap positioned over the spacer, the strap being configured to hold the member in position substantially over the intravenous catheter site such that the patient is able to flex upper extremities without kinking the intravenous catheter such that the flow of fluids can be consistent through the intravenous catheter while the medical device is in place.