Systems and methods for securing catheters
A catheter interface protection device can include a shield. The shield can include an open bottom, a transparent upper surface, sidewalls, and a cavity at least partially defined by the bottom, the upper surface, and the sidewalls. The device can include a vent. The device can include a clip, a tether, and a latch. A non-therapeutic method of protecting a catheter interface can include extending a catheter in the subject through a slot in a catheter interface protection device, wrapping the catheter at least partially around a clip of the catheter interface protection device, and securing a latch of the catheter interface protection device around the clip. A device for positioning a subject in a prone position can include a padded area including an opening configured to accommodate a catheter interface protection device.
1. A catheter interface protection device comprising:
a shield comprising:
an open bottom;
an upper surface, the upper surface being flat and transparent and comprising an opening, the opening comprising a first arcuate portion;
sidewalls;
a plurality of vents in the sidewalls, each of the plurality of vents having an oblong shape with a major axis extending between the upper surface and the bottom and being an uncovered hole;
a cavity at least partially defined by the bottom, the upper surface, and the sidewalls, the shield configured to surround and be spaced from a catheter interface when a catheter interface is in the cavity; and
a slot extending from the bottom along the sidewalls to the opening;
a first clip extending outward from the shield, the first clip comprising an undercut configured to accommodate a portion of a catheter;
a first latch;
a first tether connecting the first latch to the shield, the first latch configured to be extended over a catheter at least partially wound around the first clip; and
a flange extending outward from the shield.
2. The catheter interface protection device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a second clip extending outward from the shield, the second clip comprising an undercut configured to accommodate a portion of a catheter;
a second latch; and
a second tether connecting the second latch to the shield, the second latch configured to be extended over a catheter at least partially wound around the second clip.
3. The catheter interface protection device of claim 1 , wherein the first tether comprises a first arm connected to a first side of the first latch and a second arm connected to a second side of the first latch.
4. The catheter interface protection device of claim 1 , wherein the flange comprises:
a first flange extending outward from the shield, the first flange comprising:
a flat lower surface;
an arcuate upper surface; and
an anchor extending upward from an edge of the first flange; and
a second flange extending outward from the shield laterally opposite the first flange, the second flange comprising:
a flat lower surface;
an arcuate upper surface; and
an anchor extending upward from an edge of the second flange.
5. The catheter interface protection device of claim 1 , wherein the flange comprises an annular flange.
6. The catheter interface protection device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a second clip extending outward from the shield, the second clip comprising an undercut configured to accommodate a portion of a catheter;
a second latch; and
a second tether connecting the second latch to the shield, the second latch configured to be extended over a catheter at least partially wound around the second clip,
wherein the first tether comprises a first arm connected to a first side of the first latch and a second arm connected to a second side of the first latch;
wherein the second tether comprises a third arm connected to a first side of the second latch and a fourth arm connected to a second side of the second latch, and
wherein the opening comprises a second arcuate portion, the first arcuate portion and the second arcuate portion forming a dog-bone shaped opening.
7. A catheter interface protection device comprising:
a shield comprising:
an open bottom;
an upper surface, the upper surface being flat and transparent and comprising an opening;
sidewalls;
a plurality of vents in the sidewalls, each of the plurality of vents being an uncovered hole;
a cavity at least partially defined by the bottom, the upper surface, and the sidewalls, the shield configured to surround and be spaced from a catheter interface when a catheter interface is in the cavity; and
a slot extending from the bottom along the sidewalls to the opening;
a first clip extending outward from the shield;
a first latch; and
a first tether connecting the first latch to the shield.
8. The catheter interface protection device of claim 7 , further comprising:
a second clip extending outward from the shield, the second clip comprising an undercut configured to accommodate a portion of a catheter;
a second latch; and
a second tether connecting the second latch to the shield, the second latch configured to be extended over a catheter at least partially wound around the second clip.
9. The catheter interface protection device of claim 7 , wherein the opening comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion forming a figure-8.
10. The catheter interface protection device of claim 7 , wherein each of the plurality of vents has an oblong shape with a major axis extending between the upper surface and the bottom.
11. The catheter interface protection device of claim 7 , further comprising a flange extending outward from the shield.
12. The catheter interface protection device of claim 7 , further comprising:
a flange extending outward from the shield;
a second clip extending outward from the shield, the second clip comprising an undercut configured to accommodate a portion of a catheter;
a second latch; and
a second tether connecting the second latch to the shield, the second latch configured to be extended over a catheter at least partially wound around the second clip,
wherein the opening comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion forming a figure-8,
wherein each of the plurality of vents has an oblong shape with a major axis extending between the upper surface and the bottom, and
wherein the flange comprises a flat lower surface and an arcuate upper surface.
13. A catheter interface protection device comprising:
a shield comprising:
an open bottom;
an upper surface;
sidewalls;
a vent in the sidewalls; and
a cavity at least partially defined by the bottom, the upper surface, and the sidewalls, the shield configured to surround and be spaced from a catheter interface when a catheter interface is in the cavity; and
a first clip extending outward from the shield;
a first latch; and
a first tether connecting the first latch to the shield.
14. The catheter interface protection device of claim 13 , further comprising:
a second clip extending outward from the shield, the second clip configured to accommodate a portion of a catheter;
a second latch; and
a second tether connecting the second latch to the shield, the second latch configured to be extended over a catheter at least partially wound around the second clip.
15. The catheter interface protection device of claim 14 , wherein the first tether comprises a first arm connected to a first side of the first latch and a second arm connected to a second side of the first latch, and wherein the second tether comprises a third arm connected to a first side of the second latch and a fourth arm connected to a second side of the second latch.
16. The catheter interface protection device of claim 13 , wherein the first tether comprises a first arm connected to a first side of the first latch and a second arm connected to a second side of the first latch.
17. The catheter interface protection device of claim 13 , wherein the upper surface comprises an opening having a shape configured to hold a plurality of catheters.
18. The catheter interface protection device of claim 13 , further comprising a flange extending outward from the shield.
19. The catheter interface protection device of claim 13 , wherein the vent has an oblong shape with a major axis extending between the upper surface and the bottom.
20. The catheter interface protection device of claim 13 , further comprising:
a second clip extending outward from the shield, the second clip comprising an undercut configured to accept a catheter;
a second latch;
a second tether connecting the second latch to the shield, the second latch configured to be extended over a catheter at least partially wound around the second clip;
a flange extending outward from the shield; and
wherein the upper surface is transparent, and
wherein the vent has an oblong shape with a major axis extending between the upper surface and the bottom.