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: An arm board for clinical use including a first elongated inclined ramp joined to a relatively shorter second inclined ramp at an angle to form a fulcrum over which a human wrist may be hyperflexed. A base is provided for resting on various surfaces. A hand grip is also provided for gripping by the patient. Means may be provided to set the angle at the fulcrum to accommodate various patients hand sizes and to maximize flexion.

Abstract: A medical support board to inhibit movement of a patient's limb is provided. The support board is provided with an adherent strip applied to its reverse side. The adherent strip is a removably adherable to materials underlying the support board such as carpets, blankets or the clothing of the patient. The adherent strip adherring to an underlying material inhibits movement of the patient's limb relative to the body. Straps are provided to secure the limb to the support board and are fastened by means of adherent strips.

Abstract: In a micro-fluid exchange apparatus for exchanging fluid with an organ, such as the trachea or a blood vessel of a small animal, such as a rat or a mouse, a hollow needle, such as a syringe needle, is provided for penetrating the fluid conduit of the animal. The syringe needle is coupled to a plenum chamber having an inlet and outlet port. The plenum chamber is coupled to the syringe needle via the intermediary of a standard quick disconnect coupling fitting. The plenum chamber is carried at the end of a drive rod which is coupled to a micrometer drive head. The micrometer drive head is slidably and pivotably coupled to a pedestal for adjusting the height and angle of inclination of the needle relative to a reference base support. The needle is positioned adjacent to the incised trachea or a blood vessel of a small animal and the micrometer drive head is operated for penetrating the fluid conduit of the animal.

Abstract: A flexible pad with two self-securing straps for mounting a transducer to the arm of a patient.