ROSEMARIE OILER COE
Nursing in Parkersburg, WV
License number
Pennsylvania RN543723
Category
Nursing
Type
Registered Nurse
Address
Address
2
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Professional information
Blood Collection Funnel
US Patent:
6102871, Aug 15, 2000
Filed:
Nov 23, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/197439
Inventors:
Rosemarie O. Coe - Parkersburg WV
International Classification:
A61B 500
US Classification:
600575
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for reliably collecting blood from the umbilical cord of a newborn infant having a funnel having multiple spouts for simultaneously filling a plurality of test tubes. A funnel having a number of spouts on its lower end below a central, tapered receiving chamber is provided to collect blood from an umbilical cord or other blood source held over the wide mouthed funnel. A number of test tubes for transporting the blood to various labs or testing facilities are insertable over the ends of the spouts below the funnel to easily and directly pour the blood from the umbilical cord through the funnel to the test tubes. The spouts may have a tapered surface, an elastomeric surface, or appropriately sized to securely receive the test tubes.