| 摘要 |
<p>A medical line securement device (10) allows for inspection, repositioning, replacement and servicing of a medical line (12) without removing an adhesive patch (20) attached to the neonate's skin, thereby saving the thin and fragile skin of the neonate. The securement device provides a releasable attachment between the adhesive anchor patch (20), which is attached to the neonate, and a coupler (32) of the securement device, which is attached to the medical line (12). The patch has a base (22), a fastening element (26), and an adhesive layer (24) that attaches to the skin of a medical patient. The coupler (32) attaches to the medical line (12). By this configuration, the patch (22) and coupler (32) cooperate to retain and releasably secure a medical line (12) to the patient. The device 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 securement device (10) consequently can be used to couple different types of catheters or tubes at different locations on the neonates body.</p> |
