Abstract: A patient infusion assembly (10) is provided having a synthetic resin infusion body (12) supported on a flexible adhesive mount (14) allowing the assembly (10) to be secured on a patient's body at a desired infusion site. The body (12) includes a plurality of elongated, tubular, substantially rigid infusion elements (16-20) each having an input end (40-44) and connected to a common outlet head (32). The elements (16-20) have individual fluid-conveying lumens (34-38) which communicate with corresponding outlet head passageways (62-66) in order to maintain the separation of respective infusion fluids prior to administration thereof. The outlet head (32) is equipped with a luer connector (60) allowing the ready attachment of a conventional infusion needle (67). Preferably, the elements (16-20) diverge from the connection head (32) with the longitudinal axis of the central element (18) disposed above the axes of the other elements (16, 20).

Abstract: An I/V protector apparatus includes a first limb reception portion which includes a front. end, a front cushion located at the front end, a rear end, a rear cushion located at the rear end, a main first limb reception region located between the front end and the rear end, and first connectors attached to the main first limb reception region. A second limb reception portion is registrable with the first limb reception portion, and the second limb reception portion includes second connectors for connecting with the first connectors of the first limb reception portion. The first limb reception portion is located below the second limb reception portion when a patient's forearm is received therein. Hooks are connected to the second limb reception portion and project inwardly thereof. The first connectors are first hook-or-loop connectors, and the second connectors are complimentary second loop-or-hook connectors.

Abstract: A combination holding and stabilizing device for cylindrical objects comprises a combination of two components, a securing unit and an anchoring unit. The securing unit has an elongated longitudinal body having a top surface with adhesive and first and second lateral portions extending from a fold line. The second lateral portion foldably overlaps the first lateral portion for holding and stabilizing a cylindrical object therebetween. At both ends of the body, the top surface of the first and second portions have separable holding elements to releasably secure the first and second portions together to allow quick and easy adjustment of the cylindrical object. The anchoring unit has an elongated longitudinal body having a bottom surface with adhesive. The anchoring unit is longer than the first lateral portion of the securing unit such that the bottom surface of the securing unit is attached to the top surface of the anchoring unit with the anchoring unit extending beyond at least the axis of the fold line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-adhering catheter tube assembly including an elongated tubular member having a needle extending from one of two ends and an adhesive strip on the exterior surface thereof. An L-shaped tongue protrudes from the exterior surface of the tubular member for selectively engaging an L-shaped opening on a sleeve member. The transparent sleeve member surrounds the exterior of the tubular member and selectively covers the adhesive strip by coupling the L-shaped opening with the L-shaped tongue. Accordingly, the sleeve may be rotated and slid axially with respect to the tubular member to expose the adhesive strip. A removable protective layer covers the adhesive strip allowing the tubular member to be quickly and easily secured to a patient's skin.

Abstract: A method of kidney dialysis by operation of a kidney dialysis machine includes use of unique AVF or a AVG sets or needle-like venous catheter whose blood-flow tubes are equipped with respective injection/administration port structures or fittings for the introduction of required or desired drugs or other additives into the body of a patient through an A-V access fistula or graft during operation of the machine or following disconnection from the machine while still emplaced in the body of a patient.

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: The invention relates to an adjustable anchoring device to retain a catheter at a desired location inside a patient. The anchoring device includes a securing member with a body portion having an opening extending through the tubular body portion. The opening has a first dimension adapted to retain the catheter by frictionally engaging the catheter. The body portion of the securing member is dilatable to have an opening with a second dimension such that the securing member can slidably move about the catheter. The invention also relates to an anchoring device with a dilator member portion with a forward end wherein the forward end is adapted to detachably mate with the securing member through a portion of the opening of the securing member and to dilate the tubular body portion of the securing member from having an opening with the first dimension to have an opening with the second dimension.

Abstract: A portable holder for holding containers for feeding a product from the container to the human body such as intravenous feeding or colon flushing in which the holder is strapped to the upper torso of the human body. Being strapped to the body, it enables the person to be mobile without having to push along a cart or a stand. It also gives the person an unlimited range since the container goes with the person.

Abstract: A retention device is provided for supporting the container of intravenous fluids on a patient who is not bedridden. The retention device has a shoulder harness, a top bracket connected to the harness by a pin and a strap engaging and connected to the shoulder harness. The retention device is designed for wide latitude of patient mobility and comfort.

Abstract: A drip syringe backpack frame is provided which includes an inverted T-shaped backpack plate adapted for releasable coupling to a user by means of a waist belt and a pair of shoulder straps. The inverted T-shaped backpack plate includes a pair of anchor sleeves disposed in longitudinally spaced relationship for securing an extendable drip syringe suspension rod thereto. The extendable suspension rod is formed by a longitudinally extended tubular outer tube in which is telescopically received an inner rod. The distal end of the inner rod is adapted for supporting a drip syringe solution container.

Abstract: Transfusion and perfusion device having two pressure bags communicating via a calibrated pressure-reducing valve, each pressure bag including an inflatable pressure balloon. Each balloon is held in an envelope and has the same shape as its envelope. An inflating device provides for the inflation of the pressure balloon, and a verticalization device ensures verticality of the drip. Both envelopes which hold the two balloons are flexible and are each provided with a sleeve intended to receive a flexible pouch of the perfusion product in such a way that the pressure balloon contained in its envelope may be inflated to a high pressure and therefore may act as a pressing balloon in order to provide the flow rate necessary for life support. The invention is applicable to the medical and veterinary fields.

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: The present invention relates to an improved I.V. cover/protector which includes a housing having a generally triangular top, a larger end-wall, a smaller end-wall, and two tapered sides. Two flexible wings are joined by a living hinge along the edge of the two tapered sides. An arch defines a passage through the larger end-wall into the housing. Protuberances are located along the inside walls of the arch for prehension of a catheter/catheter line. The passage defined by the arch and protuberances is oblique to the plane of the flexible wings so that the catheter/catheter line slants downwards toward the insertion site.

Abstract: An organizing device (10) is provided for use in hospitals, in order to maintain plural patient care lines (e.g., transducer lines (50) and intravenous infusion lines (52)) in a separate, individually identified, easy to use relationship. The device (10) includes an elongated, rigid base plate (12) having upstanding wall sections (14); the wall sections (14) include axially spaced apart, differently configured openings (34, 36) for receiving different patient care lines (50, 52). The base plate (12) also has a surface (28) for receiving line-identifying information thereon. A level indicator (16), viewable from both sides of the device (10), is provided in order to facilitate proper setup of transducer lines (50). The device (10) is preferably of unitary and integral synthetic resin construction, and is of a length to span the distance between upstanding hospital bed rails (58), thereby permitting releasable connection of the device (10) to a hospital bed.

Abstract: The invention is a removable protective cover for enveloping a body catheter of a type having a first end for being inserted semi-permanently through the skin at an insertion site into the body of a patient, and a second end for extending outside of the body. The second end has at least one needle lumen for receiving a needle therein. The protective cover includes a sheet material, and complementary hook and loop fasteners carried by the sheet material for removably attaching the cover to the second end of the catheter. The sheet material is formed of a soft, nonirritating material for residing next to the skin of the patient. The sheet material is foldable around the second end of the catheter to define an inner, skin side segment and two opposed, outer flaps.

Abstract: Some patients have an catheter extending from an upper arm in order to administer intravenous pharmaceuticals. A clamping apparatus rigidly holds an end of the catheter during pharmaceutical administration thus allowing the procedure to be performed using only the patient's free hand. The apparatus has a base from which a support member extends. A mechanism enables the support member to be positioned at a number of angles with respect to the base. A catheter clamp can be attached along the support member in a number of positions. This mechanism allows the position of the clamp to be varied in order to accommodate patients having arms of different size.

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: A stabilization device for intravascular catheters comprises a sheet of fiber reinforced material defined by first and second spaced sheet members. The first and second sheet members each have a predetermined size and shape and the same or different thickness dimension. A pair of fiber reinforced side bolsters bridge the first and second sheet members and provide a connection therebetween. The side bolsters have a thickness dimension that is greater than the thickness dimension of both the first and second sheet members to provide lateral support for an intravascular catheter. The sheet members and the side bolsters cooperate to define a framing window to facilitate unobstructed observation of the percutaneous insertion site of the intravascular catheter.

Abstract: A retention device, particularly useful for drainage tubes and the like, having a pad for adhesive attachment to a patient's skin at the exit/entry site for a post-surgical drainage tube. The device includes a retainer body secured to the pad and provided with a strap to be looped and tightened about the drainage tube for immobilizing that tube. A passage in the body receives the free end of the strap and a latching mechanism prevents retraction of the strap unless the sides of the body are squeezed towards each other to alter the configuration of the body's side and top walls and cause lateral disengagement of a restraining pawl from the ratchet teeth of the strap.

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 organizer for organizing and maintaining a plurality of lines in a specifically arranged manner. The organizer is to include a clamping arrangement to facilitate securement to an exterior structure. The lines are fixedly mounted at appropriate spaced-apart locations on a block with this block being pivotally mounted on the clamping apparatus so as to position the lines at a desired orientation relative to an exterior structure upon which the clamping apparatus is mounted. Identifying indicia is to be placed on the organizer which is to correspond to identifying indicia on the lines so as to organize the lines and avoid confusion between the different lines mounted on the organizer.

Abstract: Apparatus for engaging at least one associated intravenous tube used in the delivery of medication or nutrient to a patient which includes a first generally U-shaped member having first and second generally straight elongated legs. Each of the legs has inner and outer faces. The inner faces are disposed in opposed relation and the first leg is movable between a first position in which the respective inner faces of the first and second legs are disposed in spaced relation and a second position in which the respective inner faces of the first and second legs are closer than in the first position, the inner faces being disposed in the first position with a space sufficient to allow insertion of an intravenous tube therebetween, the inner faces being dimensioned and configured to engage the sides of the associated intravenous tube in the second position.

Abstract: A gastronomy tube holder arranged for ease of access and employment is provided to include a belt member arranged for torso mounting relative to an individual, having cooperative support and cover plate structure to secure in a sanitized convenient manner a gastronomy tube for subsequent use, with a slot directed through the support plate for access into the individual for use.

Abstract: A retention device, particularly useful for drainage tubes and the like, having a pad for adhesive attachment to a patient's skin at the exit/entry site for a post-surgical drainage tube. The device includes a retainer body secured to the pad and provided with a strap to be looped and tightened about the drainage tube for immobilizing that tube. A passage in the body receives the free end of the strap and a latching mechanism prevents retraction of the strap unless a pair of side flanges of the body are squeezed towards each other to alter the configuration of the body's top wall and cause upward disengagement of a restraining pawl from the ratchet teeth of the strap. In one form of the invention, the strap is oriented horizontally and the passage is spaced well above the pad so that the horizontal plane of the passage substantially bisects the loop along its axis, thereby allowing portions of the loop to be located above and below the entrance to the passage.

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: A neonatal ventilator circuit holder including a strap for securely holding a ventilator circuit in place on a mattress adjacent to an infant in order to retain the ventilator circuit in optimum relation to the mouth of an infant reclining on the mattress. The holder is in the form of an elongated strap of flexible fabric or similar material having the ends thereof secured to the frame of the infant bed by the use of readily attachable and detachable fastening structures preferably in the form of hook and loop pile fasteners available under the trademark "VELCRO".

Abstract: A band for securing and aligning medical tubing relative a portion of a human body is disclosed including primary and secondary straps constructed of VELFOAM.RTM.. The primary strap includes a male VELCRO.RTM. portion fastened to the foam substrate of the VELFOAM.RTM. so that the primary strap can be adjustably fastened to itself about a portion of a human body. The secondary strap includes one or more male VELCRO.RTM. portions attached to the foam substrate of the VELFOAM.RTM.. The secondary strap attaches at its ends anywhere along the primary strap, trapping the medical tubing between its ends and the primary strap to secure the medical tubing in place.

Abstract: A device for delivering an erection causing stimulus to the penis comprising a ring for placement of the penis. In one variation of the device the ring includes a needle guide projecting from the surface of the ring. In a second variation the ring includes a porous drug delivery media attached to the inner surface of the ring. In a third variation the ring has an electrically conductive material attached to the inner surface of the ring.

Abstract: A protector for a venepuncture site having a flexible base with peripherally extending taping tabs for adhesively securing the protector about the venepuncture site. An openable transparent shield or cover is hinged to the base to provide acces to the site. The opposite ends of the base form openings or bridge sections which allow IV tubing to pass between the base and the patient. The cover is provided with aperture to access tubing for temporary or short time infusions.

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.

Abstract: A device for securing and restraining an intravenous line while the line is inserted into the arm of a patient including a fabric wrap anchorable by the patient's thumb and circumscribable about the patient's hand for detachable attachment to itself while sandwiching a loop of the intravenous line therebetween. A slit is provided to pass the intravenous loop through the wrap for engagement by the thumb.

Abstract: An ultrasonic air-in-line detection system for use in detecting air bubbles in the fluid line of a disposable cassette mounted on a main pump unit is disclosed in which a self-test procedure is periodically used to ensure that any faults in the ultrasonic air-in-line detector which do not fail safe are automatically detected. After a pumping cycle is completed, if the ultrasonic air-in-line detector indicates that there is fluid in the fluid line at the location of the ultrasonic sensor, the operating frequency of the transmitting ultrasonic transducer is changed to a non-resonant frequency for the self-test procedure. If the ultrasonic air-in-line detector still produces a signal indicating that there is fluid in the line, this indicates that there is a failure in the ultrasonic detector and a fault is indicated and the system is shut down.

Abstract: An intravenous catheter shield is formed by a base underlying a portion of the patient's limb containing an infusion needle. A transparent channel-like housing in higedly connected with the base and overlies the catheter area in vertical spaced relation. Velcro equipped straps secure the patient's limb to the base and the surface of the base is longitudinally provided with recesses in resilient mateiral which grip an IV tube extending into the housing and connected with a catheter.

Abstract: A device and method for immobilizing a patient's hand and/or forearm includes a composite sheet and an armboard. The composite sheet includes an adhesive surface on one side thereof and a fabric loop fastener on the other side. the armboard includes a fabric hook fastener on a side thereof. The patient's hand and/or forearm is secured to the composite sheet by placing the hand and/or forearm on the adhesive surface thereof. After the hand and/or forearm is secured to the composite sheet, the composite sheet is attached to the armboard by securing the fabric loop fastener of the composite sheet to the fabric hook fastener of the armboard. In this manner, the hand and/or forearm can easily be immobilized.

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 formed integrally therewith, pressure-sensitive tape on the base portions and on an exposed window of 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.

Abstract: A device for securing and stabilizing an intravenous catheter and a portion of its associated tubing in place relative to the limb of a patient, comprising a planar base to be removeably attached to the limb of a patient adjacent the catheter entry site, having a pair of U-shaped walls defining an acruate slot therebetween to receive and stabilize the catheter tubing, and further having a cover adapted to be removeably interconnected to the planar base to retain and stabilize the catheter and associated tubing relative to the limb of the patient and prevent direct access to the catheter entry site. The device is preferably constructed of a clear plastic material and is preferably attached to the limb of the patient with one or more flexible adhesive strips.

Abstract: A protecting and restraining apparatus for use in applying an intravenous or catheter system to an extremity of the body for substantially immobilizing the extremity while permitting continued intravenous or catheter system operation comprising: an elongated flexible sheet member adapted to be wrapped about and encompass the arm, the sheet member further comprising a main base portion and a plurality of straps integrally formed with and transversely depending from the main base portion at a marginal longitudinal edge of the main base portion, each of the straps being connected to its adjacent straps at selective points along confronting marginal transverse edges of the adjacent straps; a flexible sleeve member being pivotally attached to a first surface of the sheet member coextensively along one marginal longitudinal edge of the sleeve member so as to allow pivoting of the sleeve member toward and away from the first surface of the sheet member, the sleeve being adapted to accept and retain a stiffener membe

Abstract: A neck engaging support for a medical device or appliance that engages and is thus supported from the neck of a medical practitioner. More specifically, the present invention is a rod-like support device having a downwardly opening, generally U-shaped hook member dimensioned to fit around the neck of a user with the open area positioned in front of the chest region with one leg of the U-shaped member having a smaller hook for engagement with an IV bag in order to support the IV bag in elevated position without using the hands such as is frequently necessary during emergency situations when a patient is being conveyed on a stretcher from the site of the emergency to an ambulance, hospital or the like. The support of this invention enables the user of the device to actually carry one end of the stretcher while at the same time supporting an IV bag in an elevated position.

Abstract: An improved intravenous injection shield assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a protective shield member made of a rigid transparent plastic material. The assembly further includes strap members for holding the assembly in a predetermined position on a limb. The assembly when positioned on the limb is longitudinally extending with respect to the limb to prevent the bending of the limb. When the shield is positioned on the limb, a space is defined between the uppermost surface of the shield member and the upper surface of the limb. An intravenous needle and tubing can be positioned in the space between the shield member and the limb.

Abstract: An intravenous tube assembly to supply intravenous fluid to a patient includes an intravenous fluid container held by a stand and connected at one end to intravenous fluid tubing, which is connected at the opposite end to a patient. A mast assembly has an elongate resilient mast with a movable tip and a base. The base is fixed to structure proximate the patient. The tip carries a tube holder which releasably holds a segment of the intravenous tube leading to the patient. The mast permits patient movement by deflecting to follow the patient and rebounding upon return of the patient to prevent an excess of residual intravenous tube in the vicinity of the patient.

Abstract: A venipuncture site protector to be secured to a patient over a venipuncture site containing an intravenous needle for shielding the site and needle against contact by other objects which would cause trauma to the endothelial lining of the venal wall, pain and discomfort to the patient, and other adverse effects. The protector has a body including a relatively rigid cup-like shield of frustro-pyramidal shape and mounting tabs extending from the shield, these tabs are taped to the patient's body with the shield positioned over the venipuncture site and the intravenous needle entering the shield through a side opening. The protector body is constructed of relatively thin, stiff but readily bendable material having a low modulus of elasticity such that the protector may be bent without appreciable springback to accommodate the protector to the patient's body surface contour at the venipuncture site.

Abstract: Position locating device for interstitial radiotherapy of a body portion comprising a flexible sheet member for being received about and conformed with a body portion which is to receive radiotherapy, the sheet member having a plurality of spaced position locating means, and attachment means for releaseably securing the sheet member about the body portion. The position locating means of the sheet member comprises a plurality of spaced openings arranged in rows and columns, and the attachment means comprises a pair of clamping units securing a plurality of bands with the ends of the sheet member. The clamping units are detachably secured with the sheet member for being replaced and repositioned therewith and the first ends of the bands are pivotally secured with the respective clamping units, while the second ends of each of the bands of one of the clamping units is detachably securable with a corresponding one of the second ends of the bands of the other clamping unit.

Abstract: A garment is provided for holding, storing, supporting, and receiving certain indwelling catheters, e.g., a Hickman catheter or similar device to a patient's body. The garment is generally comprised of three elements including straps to hold said garment securely to patient's body and a pocket element within which to store said catheter. Fastening means are provided to connect the elements, said means being of various types. The garment is made of various types of material including disposable or throw away material.

Abstract: A very lightweight intravenous filter retainer assembly, weighing only in the order of two grams, includes a formed medically inert plastic sheet element, Velcro tabs mounted on the side edges of this formed plastic sheet member and a foam strip for extending around the arm and engaging the Velcro tabs. The standard type of intravenous filter is an elongated generally rectangular element with one flat side and the other side having a central raised passageway and a pair of transverse grooves. The filter retainer assembly includes the formed plastic sheet material contoured to include a recess which extends over the back of the filter and further includes a pair of ridges to engage the recesses on the filter. In addition, the outer sides or edges of the plastic sheet element may be provided with longitudinally extending grooves to hold the intravenous tubing in a desired location relative to the patient's limb.

Abstract: An ambulatory aid takes the form of a crutch having a bracket which includes a generally U-shaped channel for suspending auxilliary medical apparatus, such as IV bottles and the like. A spring loaded strap hingedly connected to the bracket serves to close the U-shaped channel so the medical apparatus will not become unhooked and fall.

Abstract: A device for protecting a venipuncture site and retaining a catheter and intravenous tubing at said site, without binding said catheter and tubing or occluding the flow therethrough. Easy accessibility to the venipuncture site and retention site is provided by a hinged cover. Much pain and discomfort associated with frequent removal of adhesive tape from a patient's skin, repeated venipuncture and trauma due to irritation caused by inadvertent catheter movement are eliminated or substantially eliminated because the catheter is disposed in a protective environment.

Abstract: An arm restraint for temporarily restraining a patient's arm while drawing either venous or arterial blood is described. The restraint includes a rigid member with a concave cross section to accept an arm from the upper part of the arm to below the wrist. Adjustable and removable straps are at each end of the rigid member with securing straps attached through slots in the rigid member substantially in the middle of the rigid member. The securing straps can be used to attach the arm restraint to a bed rail, a blood collecting chair or the like. Spring clips are attached to the underside of the rigid member to attach a blood collecting tray. An open ended slot is available at one end of the rigid member through which a tourniquet passes and continues around the patient's upper arm.

Abstract: A splint is disclosed for supporting the hand, wrist and at least a portion of the forearm during a time when a patient is connected to a lifeline, e.g. intravenous tube. The splint incorporates a substantially rigid molded body defining several shapes. Generally, a dome is provided for mating engagement with the palm of the hand and a transversely arcuate curved channel extends away from the dome to receive the wrist and a portion of the forearm. The contact surface is vented, as by a fabric covering, texture or perforations. The molded body further defines securing means for the lifeline, as in the form of rolled or beaded edges of the body which also add strength and rigidity. Fastening means for attaching the molded body to the hand, wrist and forearm are also incorporated in the form of straps fitted with fabric contact engaging means. A hole is defined in the molded body for tying it in a stable position.

Abstract: The present invention provides ambulatory support means for use in combination with an intravenous delivery system. The intravenous delivery system typically includes a container for containing a particular solution for delivery into the circulatory system of a patient and a delivering apparatus for delivering the particular solution into the circulatory system of the patient. The intravenous system may include a driving apparatus, such as gravity or a pump, for providing the energy which is required to drive the particular solution from the container through the delivering apparatus into the circulatory system of the patient. In one form of the invention an ambulatory vest includes a back panel and a pair of front panels, the supporting apparatus including a pole and a device for attaching the pole to the vest and device for coupling the bottle of the intravenous system to the pole.