Protective shield for patients using hickman-style catheters or other medically implanted devices

摘要

A protective chest shield device having medical applications is disclosed. The chest shield is designed to prevent damage to patients wearing an indwelling catheter or other medically implanted device during participation in athletic activities. The device consists of a rigid shield below which padding is placed at appropriate locations as to create a void so as to prevent contact with the external or internal components of the medical device. It is affixed to the patient by means of an adjustable harness.