EDNA M ELLIOTT
Nursing in Philadelphia, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PN034327L
Category
Nursing
Type
Practical Nurse
Address
Address
Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Address
Phone
916 Ryan Ave, New Castle, PA 16101
2587 Garner Road Ext, Edinburg, PA 16116
1608 Raewyck Dr, West Chester, PA 19380
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Protective Retaining Device And Method
Protective Retaining Device And Method
US Patent:
4470410, Sep 11, 1984
Filed:
Jan 24, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/460135
Inventors:
Edna M. Elliott - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
A61M 500
US Classification:
128133
Abstract:
A protective retaining device for application to the site of an intravenous or catheter intervention system utilizing insertion means and tubing comprising an elongated sleeve means of flexible material for being received over and about a portion of the body to which an intervention system is applied. The sleeve means is positionable over the intervention site for protecting the body about and at the site of intervention and for firmly retaining the tubing in position proximate to the body. The retaining device is provided with an opening therein which is positionable over the intervention site of the body to allow inspection of the insertion means without removal or displacement of the retaining device. The invention includes a method for protecting a site of intervention on a body by application and positioning of a flexible sleeve means about the portion of the body at the intervention site and over the insertion means and tubing thereat for firmly retaining between the sleeve means and body the intervention means and minimizing disturbance of the site and dislodgement of the insertion means and tubing secured therewith.