Intravenous line holder
Described is an intravenous line housing defining an intravenous line guide. The intravenous line guide is configured to hold the intravenous line and direct the intravenous line along a path. Also provided is an apparatus comprising the intravenous housing and a securing means to secure the intravenous line housing to the patient.
1 . An apparatus, comprising:
an intravenous line housing including a U-shaped base and a cover; and
an intravenous line holder mounted on the U-shaped base,
the intravenous line holder comprising a s-shaped groove and an inverse s-shaped groove, wherein the s-shaped groove and the inverse s-shaped groove are each configured to hold an intravenous line and direct the intravenous line towards entry into a patient.
2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , in which the intravenous line housing is adapted to be secured to the patient.
3 . The apparatus of claim 2 , in which the intravenous line housing is adapted to be secured to the patient via a glove disposed to be worn by the patient.
4 . The apparatus of claim 2 , in which the intravenous line housing is adapted to be secured to the patient via a flexible strap disposed to be worn by the patient.
5 . The apparatus of claim 2 , in which the intravenous line housing is adapted to be secured to the patient via a sleeve disposed to be worn by the patient.