CATHETERS AND VALVE FOR ENDOTRACHEAL SUCTIONING

摘要

A package for a catheter (41) which may be connected to a fluid source, the source and catheter having quick disconnect means (62), the package comprising an elongated envelope of flexible plastic sheet material such as polyethylene. The package converts to a protective sheath (42) when the catheter and its envelope are connected to the fluid source, such connection anchoring the sheath to such source while forming a fluid seal between the quick disconnect means. The sheath/envelope reconverts to a package for disposal of the catheter after use.