| 摘要 |
An apparatus to assist patients using peripherally inserted central catheters (5) on limbs or with other medically active sites on their bodies (1). A tubular sleeve (6) with at least one elastic braid or band (7) is placed around the patient's limb. The invention protects the catheter or other medical site from contamination and from snagging or pulling out. Various elastic materials may be used including elastic materials. The invention can be equipped with a zipper (9), Velcro3 fasteners (10), or clip type fasteners (11). The invention can be made in different lengths and sizes as well as colors to fit different patients. The invention is not limited to humans and can also be used with animals.
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