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Patent Application
App. No. 13/182,174

Intravenous Catheter Protective Cover

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App. No.
13/182,174
Abstract

A cover for an intravenous catheter configured to attach to a patient to thereby prevent unintentional jarring or other contact with the catheter. The cover includes a dome configured to receive the catheter, and can include a first aperture through which the catheter can be inserted. A fastener can be coupled to the dome, such that the cover can be fastened to the patient. A first set of detents extends from the dome, which are configured to restrict movement of the catheter with respect to the dome.

Claims (13)

1 . A cover for an intravenous catheter configured to attach to a patient, comprising:

a dome configured to receive a catheter, and comprising a first aperture through which the catheter can be inserted; and

wherein the dome comprises a first set of detents extending from the dome and configured to restrict a movement of the catheter with respect to the dome.

2 . The cover of claim 1 , further comprising an outer lip coupled to the dome, and disposed about a perimeter of the dome.

3 . The cover of claim 1 , wherein the dome is rigid.

4 . The cover of claim 1 , further comprising a fastener coupled to the dome, and configured to fasten the cover to a patient.

5 . The cover of claim 4 , wherein the fastener is coupled to at least a portion of an outer lip that is coupled to the dome, and wherein the outer lip is disposed between the fastener and the dome.

6 . The cover of claim 1 , wherein the dome further comprises ventilation apertures configured to ventilate an area beneath the dome when the cover is coupled to the patient.

7 . The cover of claim 1 , wherein the dome further comprises a photochromatic resin configured such that the dome changes color over a defined period.

8 . The cover of claim 7 , wherein the defined period is a recommended usage period for the catheter.

9 . The cover of claim 1 , further comprises a sensor coupled to the dome, and configured to monitor a presence of fluid beneath the dome.

10 . The cover of claim 1 , further comprising a second set of detents configured to restrict movement of the catheter with respect to the dome.

11 . The cover of claim 4 , wherein the fastener comprises an adhesive configured to allow for removably coupling of the dome to the patient.