Abstract: System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, at least one strap attached to the base for securing the base to the patient, wherein at least two of the fasteners have a different color from one another.

Abstract: System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, and at least one strap attached to the base for securing the base to the patient.

Abstract: A method for treating a compression fracture in a bone includes the step of forming a transverse cavity and then applying a force within the cavity generally normal to a surface of the bone to restore it substantially to its normal anatomic shape. In certain embodiments, the force is applied by an expandable device.

Abstract: An orthopaedic brace apparatus for the treatment of fractures is described. The brace comprises two portions (2,3) joined together by a strap (4). The first portion (2) comprises at least one preformed pad and the second portion (3) comprises at least two preformed pads (5, 6) joined together by resilient material (7). The resilient material is elastically deformable and the preformed pads are formed from a material that resists slippage such that the apparatus provides gentle compression on the fracture.

Abstract: The invention teaches the use of a surgical instrument for creating and preparing a cavity in a bony intervertebral body. Asymmetrical cutting structures selectively open a cavity which has a relatively large surface area in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A therapeutic mobilization device is disclosed. The device includes a flexion assembly, a pro/supination assembly and a valgus carrying angle compensation device. The flexion assembly has an arm attachment assembly and an elbow actuator and the elbow actuator defines and axes of rotation. The pro/supination assembly is attached to flexion assembly and has a distal forearm attachment assembly and a pro/supination actuator operably connected thereto. The valgus carrying angle compensation device is operably attached to the flexion assembly and the pro/supination assembly. Preferably the pro/supination assembly is slidably mounted on a housing shaft whereby during flexion the pro/supination assembly is free to move along the housing shaft. Further, preferably the arm attachment assembly includes an attachment ring and an adjustable clamp pivotally attached thereto whereby the attachment ring defines a pro/supination axis and the adjustable clamp pivots orthogonally to the pro/supination axis.

Abstract: An intravenous catheter retainment device for use on young children and babies that supports and overlies a portion of the forearm and hand having an inserted intravenous needle therewithin. An overlying portion of said cover is of a stretchable see through netting that conforms to the hand and lower forearm securely holding it in place on a rigid support board. The netting allows for visual inspection of the IV site and is releasably secured to the support board for ease of selected access thereto.

Abstract: This subject invention is a protective shield for protecting indwelling medical devices, during showering, bathing, or swimming. This protective shield includes an inner bag having an opening containing by a medical grade absorbent material, where the opening is surrounded by a medical grade adhesive for attachment to a patient's skin. The medical device in inserted into the bag through the absorbent material. This bag is covered by an attached outer cover, which has an adhesive material applied along it peripheral edge or attachment to the patient, which diverts the flow of fluid away from the opening of the inner bag. The absorbent material in opening of the inner bag traps and hold fluid penetrating the two adhesive barriers affording additional level of protection in preventing fluid from reaching the inside of the pouch.

Abstract: An arm board for supporting the forearm, wrist and hand during IV therapy which includes a contoured brace with removable straps for securing the forearm and middle two fingers of the patient's hand to the support, allowing some limited movement of the middle two fingers, and free movement of the little finger, thumb and index finger to reduce fatigue without altering the position of the IV tubing.

Abstract: An orthopedic traction apparatus includes in coaxial arrangement, a first tubular member anchored to a operating table or other stationary structure supporting a patient, and a second tubular member telescopically moving within the first one. A hand-crank and jack-screw mechanism is used to vary the position of the second member in relation to the first member. A tensiometer is provided at the distal end of the second member proximate a fixture adapted for attachment to a part of a patient's body. The tensiometer is based on a compressible, calibrated coil spring and is provided with a vernier scale for convenient and precise adjustment of the traction force. Alternately, the tensiometer uses a load-cell driving a digital read-out.

Abstract: A method of securing a medical article to the body of a patient is disclosed in which an anchoring device comprising an anchor and a retainer is used. The retainer is attached to an upper surface of the anchor and comprises a base, a cover and a post. The base is disposed on the upper surface of the anchor and the cover is connected to the base so as to move between an open and a closed position. When the cover is in the closed position, it lies above at least part of the base. The post is attached movably to either the base or the cover and is arranged so as to lie at least partially between the cover and the base when the cover is in the closed position. When securing a medical article, the cover is placed in the open position and the medical article placed onto the retainer. The cover may then be closed over the medical article and the anchoring device attached to the patient.

Abstract: This subject invention is a protective shield for protecting implanted and/or transdermal medical devices, during showering, bathing, or swimming. This protective shield comprises an a protective layer including an outer pocket formed from moisture resistant adhesive material located on one side along the peripheral edge of the protective layer. In one embodiment, the protective layer includes a line of perforations. In another embodiment, the outer pocket includes an inner pocket to contain and provide added protection for an implanted and/or transdermal device. In yet another alternate embodiment, the outer pocket includes an inner bag having an opening therethrough, where the opening is surrounded by a medical grade adhesive for attachment to a patient's skin. The medical device is inserted into the bag through the opening.

Abstract: A hand/wrist positioning splint to keep the hand positioned for radial artery access and to permit application of a hemostasis band to apply pressure to the radical artery puncture site to permit closing of said puncture site, is provided. The splint includes a rigid structure (12A) for positioning a patient's hand, and wrist in a fixed hyper-extended state, the structure (12A) having a distal end surface to support a patient's hand, and palm up, the end surface extends downwardly from the wrist position to make a first fixed angle with a horizontal plane. The rigid structure also has a wrist/forearm support surface also extending downwardly from the wrist position to make a second fixed angle with a horizontal plane. Straps (16A) are provided for securing the hand, and the wrist/forearm in fixed position on the rigid structure. An opening (20A) in the wrist/forearm surface of the rigid support below the point of arterial access permits application of a hemostasis band to the arterial puncture site.

Abstract: A non-slip strap that can be connected to a patient monitoring device to resist movement of the device when the patient moves beyond a predetermined distance in his bed.

Abstract: A multipurpose site guard for use at all peripheral and central venipuncture infusion sites, sensitive areas, and for pediatric and adult patients. The guard is a hollow plastic member with a base and a sidewall curved upwardly and inwardly to form a cover which is form fitted to the infusion site under finger pressure and which can be taped in place. Improvements to this invention include holding the guard in place with a fabric connector and cushioning the guard's base with a soft material.

Abstract: An infant's sleep blanket/garment for use with medical monitoring devices, which is offered as either a sleep sack or a sleep shirt, depending on the age of the infant, with the sleep sack further presented with no arm holes and having snugging straps for newborns or with arm holes and sleeves for older infants. An openable monitor cable sheath located inside of the sleeper allows for bundling medical monitoring device cables and IV tubes and enclosing them within the sheath to prevent irritation to the infant and reduce the possibility of the infant becoming entangled in the cables and tubes. Additionally, the upper shoulder and sleeve seams are openable to allow for the installation, maintenance and removal of IV tubes without removing the garment from the infant. Thermometers incorporated into the body of the garment and an optional sleep cap aid in monitoring the infant's temperature as he sleeps.

Abstract: A key operated restraining device is provided to create a securing loop of adjustable dimension. The device includes a locking head portion, an elongated smooth surfaced strap insertable into the locking head portion to form a securing loop of adjustable dimension, a support block disposed in the interior of the head portion, and a pawl member. Both the support block and the pawl member terminate in a spaced relation to an interior wall surface of the head portion and form a slideway for the strap operation. The pawl member is connected to the locking head by a resilient hinge structure with a spike inserted into or attached to the pawl biasing the pawl member into a locking position wherein the locking structure is operative to lockably engage a smooth strap and a release position wherein the locking structure is disengaged from the strap.

Abstract: A multipurpose site guard for at all peripheral and central venipuncture infusion sites, sensitive areas, and for pediatric and adult patients. The guard is a hollow plastic member with a base and sidewall curved upwardly and inwardly to form a cover which is form fitted to the infusion iste under finger pressure and which can be taped in place. Improvements to this invention include holding the guard in place with a fabric connector having closure means and cushioning the guard's base with a soft material.

Abstract: A Feeding tube spike set with integrated Y-port is disclosed. The preferred spike set includes a spike, a drip chamber, a y-port fitting, a stepped connector, and tubing connecting these components to one another in series. The y-port fitting further includes a body, a plug assembly and an undulating retaining member connecting the plug assembly to the body. The plug assembly further includes a plug from which a pair of tabs extend. The body also includes a flushing port formed within it; the preferred flushing port includes a plurality of ridges formed along it's bore to assist in retaining a secure seal between the inserted plug and the body.

Abstract: The protective device of the present invention used for an intravenous (IV) site during intravenous infusion includes a waterproof flexible wrap that wraps around a portion of a limb where an intravenous catheter enters a vein. The wrap secures the intravenous tube connected to the catheter into position and excludes water and other contaminants from the IV site allowing the patient to bathe.

Abstract: A combination medical protective guard and self-contained support for providing a painless access to a wound site, medical device or surgical site or protecting the site. The combination is adaptable for conforming to various parts of the anatomy of a human or an animal body and eliminates the use of adhesives. The support includes an elongated bidirectional wrap having hook fasteners at a first end for engaging a portion of a loop like material along a length of a second end of the wrap. The wrap allows for infinite adjustment along its length for either loosening or tightening the wrap when the site guard is received over the wound site or the infusion site. Also, the wrap may include a window opening with sides of the window opening received around a top portion of the protective guard. The window opening is used for viewing the site through the top of the protective guard.

Abstract: A support device for rapid attachment to a structural component of a bed, stretcher, gurney or the like, for supporting a device on behalf of a patient. This device comprises first and second clamping jaws operatively associated with an elongate rod, with each of the jaws having at least one active surface. A manually operable component is utilized for bringing about movement along the elongate rod of one of the jaws relative to the other jaw, with the manually operable component enabling the active surfaces of the first and second jaws to converge in a generally aligned manner. The active surfaces of the jaws are placable on either side of a structural component of a bed, stretcher, gurney or the like, with continued operation of the manually operable component causing the active jaw surfaces to bear closely against and thereafter tightly grasp the structural component and thus form a sturdy mounting for the elongate rod.

Abstract: A device is disclosed which aids in the stabilization of veins for puncturing. A device body is disclosed which may be constructed of any suitable lightweight and durable metal or resinous material which may be easily cast or formed and which possesses properties of strength and resiliency. A handle with a grip extending outwardly from the device body when said device is in the operative position may be engaged by a user's thumb or forefinger to stabilize the device body during use. A pair of elongated flanges displaced outwardly from the centerline of the device, spaced apart a selected distance, and terminating in contact surfaces, may be placed such that the subject vein may extend through a space present between the contact surfaces of the elongated flanges.

Abstract: An intravenous site protection device is formed with a rigid, elongated top member and a rigid, elongated bottom member which are oppositely secured on a patient's extremities. The top member is configured to accommodate a catheter and supply tubing to prevent accidental dislodgement during transportation or movement of the patient. Securing straps maintain the top and bottom members against the extremity of the wearer and a resilient sponge is positioned beneath the top member, against the wearer's skin, to assure proper circulation to the intravenous site. The rigid plastic ensures protection of the intravenous site should the site be struck or contacted with clothing or other articles during intravenous fluid transfer. The preferred form of the invention is made from a transparent plastic to allow ease in monitoring by medical personnel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the alleviation of an undesirable fluid accumulation in a body area of a patient is provided. The apparatus, or static reaction system has enclosure containing a multiplicity of particles that are pressed against the body area. The shape of the enclosure and the physical qualities of the particles affect the suitability of specific versions of the invention to particular conditions and body areas. Pockets are included in some versions of the enclosure to capture and isolate subsets of the multiplicity of particles. An optional directional flow pattern feature is established by the orientation, sizes and shapes of the optional pockets and thereby affects the rate at which the fluid accumulation is reduced. Lightweight and flexible materials are used to manufacture various comfortable, transportable and storable models of the invention.

Abstract: Patients' limb immobilizers for stabilizing fractured or broken limbs, which may be enclosed in casts, are structured to eliminate rolling movement of the limb, to promote comfort and healing. Laterally extending support bases resting on a bed or other underlying support surface are provided with a pair of upwardly-extending limb-embracing elements, which are adjustable to provide close embrace of the patient's limb. The elements may be rigid or flexible; they are releasably clamped on the patient's limb for optimum immobilization.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricant-impregnated porous substrate. The lubricant-impregnated porous substrate may be used to deliver lubricant as needed to gloves or other surface contacting a tacky resin material during molding or forming of the tacky material. In particular, the lubricant-impregnated porous substrate may be used to lubricate gloves during molding and forming of orthopedic casting materials. The lubricant-impregnated porous substrate may be packaged one or more in a container, and the lubricant-impregnated porous substrate may also be packaged as a kit with the orthopedic casting material.

Abstract: An arm board and method of using the same for positioning and restraining the forearm and hand of a patient to receive either an intravenous or intra-arterial line. An elongated malleable core member is provided with padding on at least one surface, the core member having an adjustable bending point along the length with the member capable of nonpermanently bending at the bending point from a flat configuration to an angled configuration. A pair of adjustable straps secure the patient's hand and forearm to the core member.

Abstract: An intravenous site protection device is formed with a rigid, elongated top member and a rigid, elongated bottom member which are oppositely secured on a patient's extremities. The top member is configured to accommodate a catheter and supply tubing to prevent accidental dislodgement during transportation or movement of the patient. Securing straps maintain the top and bottom members against the extremity of the wearer and a resilient sponge is positioned beneath the top member, against the wearer's skin, to assure proper circulation to the intravenous site. The rigid plastic ensures protection of the intravenous site should the site be struck or contacted with clothing or other articles during intravenous fluid transfer. The preferred form of the invention is made from a transparent plastic to allow ease in monitoring by medical personnel.

Abstract: A soft-sided splint for rest and therapy of a stressed joint is constructed of fabric and batting and stiffened by one or more battens running the length of the generally tubular shape of the splint. Specific shapes within the generally tubular shape are designed to restrain and hold an affected joint in a resting position comfortably so that the splint can be worn for extended periods including throughout the night and easily removed and re-applied without cumbersome attachment methods. In the preferred embodiment for treatment of wrist injuries, a sleeve extending from the fingers to the elbow contains a foam ball sewn into the construction at the location of the wearer's palm and a thumb-hole to position and secure the splint on the wearer's forearm.

Abstract: An enclosure which provides a sterile environment for insertion of a catheter, attachment of an iv setup and the like and in another embodiment for sterile maintenance of a localized surgical site. The enclosure in both embodiments is comprised of a sterile transparent dome section comprised of a medically inert and acceptable resilient or rubber-like plastic material such as polyurethane, PVC or polyethylene, with a flat flange section peripherally situated around the base of the dome and extending away from the enclosure. The flange section comprises an adhesive section on the underface thereof whereby the dome can be sealingly and hermetically removably adhered to the skin of a patient to enclose a portion of a patient's skin in a controllable environment.

Abstract: A rigid support mounted to protect the site of a connection to a catheter or other in-dwelling treatment assembly. In a forearm cast assembly for a dialysis catheter, a hinged frame is retained to the arm with adjustable elastic strap anchors at the elbow and hand. Top and bottom perforated frame sections are held together with hook and loop hinges and closure fasteners. A variety of detachable, cushioned liners mount to the interior frame surfaces to prevent abrasion or dislodgment of the treatment assembly. The frames are constructed to permit limb movement within the cast with minimal impediment to limb movement about the body. Alternative single and double shell frames are also disclosed which include adjustable harness straps and adhesive retainers to accommodate a variety of mounting sites.

Abstract: An intravenous catheter shield is formed by a base having side walls underlying a portion of a hand and forearm of a patient having an inserted infusion needle. The side walls at one side of the base define a thumb nesting recess therebetween. Resilient padding is interposed between the base and the patient's hand and forearm and straps extending transversely across the patient's hand releaseably secure it to the base. An inverted transparent generally U-shaped shield has leg portions removably secured to the base side walls with the bight portion of the shield in vertically spaced relation, with respect to the patient's hand, permitting visual inspection of a venipuncture site at all times.

Abstract: The present invention constitutes a device for securing and restraining intravenous tubing to prevent dislodgment of a venipuncture device. A secure strap according to the present invention utilizes hook and loop fasteners and restrains the movement of a Y injection placed on the intravenous line.

Abstract: A wrist extending board for cannulation of a catheter and/or arterial blood sampling is disclosed as including an elongated cannulation board having a first end, a second opposing end and several angular bends disposed therebetween. In preferred design, the longitudinal configuration of the cannulation board provides a contoured shape forming an angle of extension sufficient for hyperflexing the supinated hand and wrist of a patient to sufficiently expose the volar aspect of the wrist for cannulation or arterial blood sampling by way of penetrating the radial artery. Preferably disposed approximate the second end of the cannulation board is a fixation member forming an open cavity. The cavity provides an opening for introducing a substantial portion of the supinated hand of the patient therein and further provides means for securing the hand, wrist and forearm of the patient in a fixed relationship with the cannulation board.

Abstract: A plurality of devices are provided for dressing wounds, injuries, and inserted intravenous (IV) catheters on a body portion of a patient. Each device has a pressure plate for being positioned in engagement with the wound, injury, or inserted IV catheter, and at least one securing strap to secure the pressure plate in engagement therewith. An embodiment having a bandage secured to an elongated pressure plate with a flexible center portion may be applied to a wound in the area of a body joint. Another embodiment having a bandage secured to each of two pressure plates may be applied to a wound comprising first and second wound areas located in the same general lateral portion of a body portion. Still another embodiment having a raised portion at one end of the pressure plate generally shaped to correspond to the external portion of an inserted IV catheter may be applied to secure the IV catheter.

Abstract: A securing tape for securement to a foreign body including an elongated tape having first and second sides, a base portion on the tape, adhesive on the first side of the tape for securing the base portion to a foreign body, a tab having a fixed end and a free end with the tab being formed by cutting it out of the tape while leaving the fixed end integrally attached to the base portion, an opening in the base portion being formed in the location from which the tab was cut of the tape, an outer end on the opening remote from the fixed end of the tab, a relocating arrangement for effectively relocating the free end of the tab and the outer end of the opening relative to each other to permit the free end of the tab to be secured relative to the base portion, securing structure for securing the free end of the tab to the base portion, and a reinforcement member at the junction of the base portion and the fixed end of the tape.

Abstract: An intravenous catheter shield is formed by a base underlying a portion of a hand and forearm of a patient having an inserted infusion needle. The base having side walls interrupted intermediate their ends by a thumb nesting recess. Resilient padding is interposed between the base and the patient's hand and forearm and straps extending transversely across the patient's hand releaseably secure it to the base. An inverted transparent generally U-shaped shield has leg portions removably secured to the inner surface of the base side walls with the bight portion of the shield in vertically spaced relation, with respect to the patient's hand, permitting visual inspection of the catheter at all times.

Abstract: A securing tape for securement to a foreign body including an elongated tape having first and second sides, a base portion on the tape, adhesive on the first side of the tape for securing the base portion to a foreign body, a tab having a fixed end and a free end with the tab being formed by cutting it out of the tape while leaving the fixed end integrally attached to the base portion, an opening in the base portion being formed in the location from which the tab was cut of the tape, an outer end on the opening remote from the fixed end of the tab, a relocating arrangement for effectively relocating the free end of the tab and the outer end of the opening relative to each other to permit the free end of the tab to be secured relative to the base portion, and securing structure for securing the free end of the tab to the base portion.

Abstract: An enclosure used in conjunction with an extracorporeal medical device for containing bodily fluid resulting from the occurrence of a rupture or leak during medical treatment includes a sleeve having an interior for receiving and surrounding the medical device. The sleeve is provided with two openings positioned at opposite ends of the sleeve for allowing tubing connected to the medical device to extend out of the sleeve. Each of the openings can be provided with an adhesive for closing the opening once the medical device is positioned in the interior of the sleeve to thereby define a closed environment within the interior of the sleeve. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, an enclosure for surrounding a portion of a patient's body that serves as an access site for accessing the patient's bodily fluid includes a sleeve having an interior.

Abstract: An improved anterior pelvic support device is provided for use in securely and safely positioning a patient during a surgical procedure, such as hip or pelvis surgery. The support device comprises a double-ended bracket arm having a pair of padded support members at opposite ends thereof and adjustably carried on a bracket post adapted for secure mounting as by clamping onto an operating table. The bracket arm is adjustably positioned to support the patient lying on one side in a lateral decubitis position, with the padded support members applied to bony prominences particularly such as the symphysis pubis and the lower side anterior superior iliac spine. The support device is used in combination with a posterior pelvic support plate, and a pair of anterior-posterior chest support plates to retain the patient in a secure and stable manner during surgery.

Abstract: A protective device to protect against needle stick injuries in health care. The device has a base. There are troughs in the base to receive and protect fingers. Each trough has an inner wall that, with the other inner side wall defines a retaining passage between the troughs and on its inner surface a grip for the fingers. The device may also be able to hold a sample tube and include an indent adjacent one edge to place over a subcutaneous implanted injection port.

Abstract: A device for covering, protecting and providing ready access to an infusion or wound site on a patient's limb including a first cover with cushions for supporting the patient's limb. A second cover is placed over the patient's limb into contact with the lower cover. Connecting straps removably connect the upper and lower covers together to protect the infusion site while permitting ready access to the infusion site. The covers may be provided with sections of transparent material to view the infusion site without having to remove the device. The device may also be used to immobilize a joint, by strapping the covers together across the joint.

Abstract: An enclosure used in conjunction with an extracorporeal medical device for containing bodily fluid resulting from the occurrence of a rupture or leak during medical treatment includes a sleeve having an interior for receiving and surrounding the medical device. The sleeve is provided with two openings positioned at opposite ends of the sleeve for allowing tubing connected to the medical device to extend out of the sleeve. Each of the openings can be provided with an adhesive for closing the opening once the medical device is positioned in the interior of the sleeve to thereby define a closed environment within the interior of the sleeve. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, an enclosure for surrounding a portion of a patient's body that serves as an access site for accessing the patient's bodily fluid includes a sleeve having an interior.

Abstract: An arm support cover including a sheath having an impermeable inner layer and an absorbent outer layer. The sheath is elongated and has an opening at a selected end thereof for insertion therethrough of a surgical arm support commonly used to support and secure a patient's arm during surgery so that intravascular and intramuscular hypodermics inserted within the patient's arm will not be inadvertently disturbed during the operation. Two pair of straps each including a first strap having a hooked portion and a second strap having a looped portion, are connected to the underside of the sheath. In operation, the first and second straps are wrapped in opposite direction around the sheath, support arm and patient's arm with the hook and loop portions being engaged to connect the strap and secure the patient's arm. An alternate embodiment includes a pair of straps each having a hooked portion and looped portion of hook-and-loop connector on opposite sides thereof.

Abstract: A securing tape for securement to a foreign body including an elongated tape having first and second sides, a base portion on the tape, adhesive on the first side of the tape for securing the base portion to a foreign body, a tab having a fixed end and a free end with the tab being formed by cutting it out of the tape while leaving the fixed end integrally attached to the base portion, an opening in the base portion being formed in the location from which the tab was cut of the tape, an outer end on the opening remote from the fixed end of the tab, a relocating arrangement for effectively relocating the free end of the tab and the outer end of the opening relative to each other to permit the free end of the tab to be secured relative to the base portion, and securing structure for securing the free end of the tab to the base portion.

Abstract: An improved armboard includes receptacles for receiving and holding a medical device to be used in conjunction with the treatment of a patient. The patient's forearm is immobilized on the armboard, a sensor associated with the medical device is inserted into the patient, with a side channel of the armboard holding the medical device and a cable extending from the sensor to a fiber optic connector received in a modular unit stored in a suitable cavity and optical cable channels extending from opposite ends thereof are appropriately sized to prevent misinsertion of the modular unit into the armboard. The armboard is formed from polystyrene foam, and thus is lightweight, disposable after a single use, and the cavities provided therein are appropriately sized to receive and retain the components of the medical device associated therewith.

Abstract: As an alernative to incarceration or supervised parole/probation, and following the burgeoning home detention philsophy, the penalty device would provide a humane, relatively inexpensive, court directed, rehabilitative/monitoring measure for non-violent criminal offenders. The device would consist of a rigid sleeve of heavy gauge plastic or metal which is locked in place around a criminal offender's forearm by a locking mechanism. The penalty device would be a court ordered stipulation or unsupervised parole or probation. The device would not only constitute appropriate requital for many offenses, but would additionally serve to identify certain offenders to law enforcement personnel and the public in general.

Abstract: An improved pediatric device for administering intravenous medications and fluids is provided which maintains an infant or toddler's hand, arm, leg or foot in a stationary position to prevent the child from inadvertently dislodging the needle from the vein during sudden movement. The device comprises an anatomically correct age and weight appropriate visco-elastic support molded to conform to the natural contours of the child, said support providing sufficient weight to keep the extremity immobile. The mold is covered with a disposable sleeve-like covering which provides a soft, clean, non-allergenic surface to protect the sensitive skin of an infant or child. The device is affixed to the child with a continuous sleeve of flexible material providing an elongated tubular form for completely securing the limb. The rectangular fabric sleeve has a smooth, moisture absorbing inner surface and is secured by fabric contact engaging means, e.g. Velcro.RTM. fasteners along each edge of the sleeve.

Abstract: A securing tape for securing to a patient's skin or to a support, a medical device such as tubing, a catheter, an intravenous needle, or the like, including an elongated tape having base portions and a central tab extending outwardly from a central portion thereof, pressure-sensitive tape on the base portions and on the tab, and hook and pile fastener portions on opposite sides of the exposed adhesive on the tab and on the base portion facing the exposed adhesive.