A disposable device for stabilizing a vessel during venipuncture is provided. The device includes two half body portions, each half body portion having a vascular stabilizing rib thereon. A living hinge portion connects the two half body portions and permits pivotal motion whereby the stabilizing ribs may be brought closer together while maintaining a parallel relationship therebetween. A step locking mechanism also is connected between the two half body portions which permits pivotal motion about the hinge portion in one direction only. The device is placed on the body of the patient so that the vessel subject to venipuncture lies between the two stabilizing ribs. The half body portions are then pivoted about the hinge portion so that the vessel is stabilized between the stabilizing ribs. In this manner, vessels of any dimension may be stabilized. The step locking mechanism prevents pivotal motion in the opposite direction destabilizing the vessel and also ensures that the device may only be used for a single venipuncture procedure, thereby preventing cross-contamination between patients. The device is removed immediately after venipuncture and disposed of.
A notched pressure pad for use on an artery clamp of the type used to apply pressure following catheterization of a major artery. The pad includes a notched portion to facilitate placement of the pad over a catheter prior to removal of a catheter from a patient's artery. The pad is removably attached to an artery clamp.
A vein locator for locating a vein of a patient for insertion of a venous access catheter. The locator comprises a sleeve partially encompassing the vein to be located, and a ring removably attached to the sleeve. The ring has protuberances around an opening wherein the protuberances can be felt through the skin of the patient to locate the vein. The opening surrounded by the protuberances defines the vein location for insertion of the catheter. The method of locating a vein and the method of inserting a venous access catheter is also contemplated by the invention.
The present invention relates to a vein spotter which consists of a flexible band which has a buckle attached to one end and a hook and pile Velcro type of fastener mounted on a first surface. A plurality of protrusion members are mounted on the second surface of the band. The buckle and the hook and pile fastener allow the flexible band to be formed into a loop encircling a limb with the protrusion members pushing into skin, displacing tissue into spaces formed between the projecting members and causing superficial veins to distend and become visible.
A stabilizer for blood vessels including a pair of diverging panels integrally joined at a bight portion which in turn defines a hinge between the panels. The panels have outer edges with extending legs for engagement with and manipulation of skin for the positioning and stabilizing of veins. The stabilizer includes linear forward edges and generally arcuate rear edges for use in varying situations.
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.
