Karen Hewes - Stillwater MN, US Scott Augustine - Bloomington MN, US Mark Albrecht - Minneapolis MN, US Randall Arnold - Minnetonka MN, US Thomas Neils - Minneapolis MN, US
International Classification:
H05B 3/10
US Classification:
219552000
Abstract:
Certain embodiments pertain to a heater for warming a patient's extremity in order to cause vasodilation for facilitating venous catheterization.
Disposable Sleeve For Assisting In Venous Catheterization
Karen Hewes - Stillwater MN, US Scott Augustine - Bloomington MN, US Mark Albrecht - Minneaoplis MN, US Randall Arnold - Minnetonka MN, US Thomas Neils - Minneapolis MN, US
International Classification:
A61M 5/00
US Classification:
604110000
Abstract:
Certain embodiments pertain to a disposable sleeve for assisting in venous catherization that can be used in combination with a heater for protecting the patient's extremity from contamination by soiled heaters. The disposable sleeve also protects the heater from contamination by the patient.