WO2023017454A1 - Securing a peripheral venous cathether and dressing the associated needle wound - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a catheter dressing for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing a needle wound. The catheter dressing includes a main tape, a first moveable tape, a second moveable tape, a third moveable tape, a liquid absorbent pad, and a fourth moveable tape. The main tape includes a rectangular shape, a first leg, a second leg, a hollow space between the first leg and the second leg, a first inclined cut, and a second inclined cut.

Description

SECURING A PERIPHERAL VENOUS CATHETHER AND DRESSING THE ASSOCIATED NEEDLE WOUND

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to nursing and, particularly, relates to wound dressing, fixation, and bandage. The present disclosure, more particularly, relates to a device for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing the associated wound.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] Venipuncture is surgical puncture of a vein especially for the withdraw of blood or for intravenous medication. In order to implement venipuncture, a hollow needle may be inserted through the skin and into a superficial vein (typically in the cubital fossa of the forearm) of a patient. Blood may then be collected into some evacuated tubes. Venipuncture is considered as one of the most frequent and important procedures in nursing care. This importance may be due to the fact that veins are constantly used for care and treatment interventions. A device called peripheral venous catheter may be used by nurses or health practitioners for venipuncture in hospitals. A peripheral venous catheter is a device which may be used to draw blood and give treatments, including intravenous fluids, drugs, or blood transfusions. A thin, flexible tube may be inserted into a vein of a patient, usually in the back of the hand, the lower part of the arm, or the foot. A needle may be inserted into a port to draw blood or give fluids.

[0003] During placement of peripheral venous catheters, the patient’s vein may be damaged. This damage may be mostly due to instability of the used peripheral venous catheter in its position on the skin. This instability may be due to lack of flexibility in an adhesive dressing that may be used to hold the peripheral venous catheter. Also, when a nurse intends to discharge a peripheral venous catheter, a crowd of patients and their companions may be in nursing station which may increase the stress and work pressure of the nurse which may disturb the nurse and increase the risk of any mistake by him/her. There is, therefore, a need for an integrated and flexible device which needs a less time of nurses to be used and also has an ability to bandage a wound caused by the catheter needle to reduce the workload of the nurse and increase safety of the patient.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0010] This summary is intended to provide an overview of the subject matter of the present disclosure, and is not intended to identify essential elements or key elements of the subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to determine the scope of the claimed implementations. The proper scope of the present disclosure may be ascertained from the claims set forth below in view of the detailed description below and the drawings.

[0011] According to one or more exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a catheter dressing for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing a needle wound. In an exemplary embodiment, the catheter dressing may include a main tape. In an exemplary embodiment, the main tape may tape may include a rectangular shape, a first leg, a second leg, a hollow space, a first inclined cut, and a second inclined cut.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, the hollow space may be between the first leg and the second leg. In an exemplary embodiment, the hollow space may have a rectangular shape. In an exemplary embodiment, the first inclined cut may be at a first edge of the main tape. In an exemplary embodiment, the first edge of the main tape may be associated with the first leg. In an exemplary embodiment, the first inclined cut may be configured to allow the first leg to deflect. In an exemplary embodiment, a first angle between the first inclined cut and the first edge may be 45°. In an exemplary embodiment, a second angle between the second inclined cut and the second edge may be 45°.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment, the second inclined cut may be at a second edge of the main tape. In an exemplary embodiment, the second edge of the main tape may be associated with the second leg. In an exemplary embodiment, the second inclined cut may be configured to allow the second leg to deflect.

[0014] In an exemplary embodiment, a first side of the main tape may be configured to be stuck to a skin of a patient. In an exemplary embodiment, the hollow space may be configured to receive a peripheral venous catheter. In an exemplary embodiment, the main tape may be configured to secure the peripheral venous catheter to the skin of the patient when the main tape is attached onto the peripheral venous catheter and the skin of the patient and the first leg of the main tape and the second leg of the main tape are attached onto each other and to the skin of the patient.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment, the catheter dressing may further include a first moveable tape, a second moveable tape, a third moveable tape, and a fourth moveable tape. In an exemplary embodiment, the main tape, the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape, the third moveable tape, and the fourth moveable tape may be made of polyurethane. In an exemplary embodiment, the first moveable tape may be attached to the main tape. In an exemplary embodiment, the first edge of the first moveable tape may be attached to a first edge of the hollow space. In an exemplary embodiment, the first moveable tape may be configured to rotate around the first edge of the hollow space.

[0016] In an exemplary embodiment, the second moveable tape may detachably be attached to the first moveable tape. In an exemplary embodiment, a first edge of the second moveable tape may be attached to a second edge of the first moveable tape. In an exemplary embodiment, the second moveable tape may be configured to rotate around the second edge of the first moveable tape. In an exemplary embodiment, the second moveable tape may be configured to be detached from the first moveable tape.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment, the third moveable tape may be attached to the second moveable tape. In an exemplary embodiment, a first edge of the third moveable tape may be attached to a second edge of the second moveable tape. In an exemplary embodiment, the third moveable tape may be configured to rotate around the second edge of the second moveable tape.

[0018] In an exemplary embodiment, the fourth moveable tape may be attached to the third moveable tape. In an exemplary embodiment, a first edge of the fourth moveable tape may be attached to a second edge of the third moveable tape. In an exemplary embodiment, the fourth moveable tape may be configured to rotate around the second edge of the third moveable tape. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side of the fourth moveable tape may be configured to be stuck to the skin of the patient.

[0019] In an exemplary embodiment, the catheter dressing may further include a liquid absorbent pad. In an exemplary embodiment, the liquid absorbent pad may be attached onto a first side of the third moveable tape. In an exemplary embodiment, the liquid absorbent pad may be made of compressed cotton fibers. In an exemplary embodiment, the liquid absorbent pad may be configured to be placed onto a needle wound on the skin of the patient and dress the needle wound. In an exemplary embodiment, the needle wound may be associated with the peripheral venous catheter.

[0020] In an exemplary embodiment, the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape, the third moveable tape, and the fourth moveable tape may be configured to be placed in a compact configuration at the first side of the main tape. In an exemplary embodiment, when the main tape is unstuck from the skin of the patient, the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape, the third moveable tape, and the fourth moveable tape may be configured to be opened form the compact configuration and expand along the skin of the patient.

[0021] In an exemplary embodiment, when the main tape is unstuck from the skin of the patient, the second moveable tape may be configured to be detached from the first moveable tape, the pad may be configured to be placed on the needle wound and dress the needle wound, and a first side of the second moveable tape may be configured to be stuck to the skin of the patient.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The drawing figures depict one or more implementations in accord with the present teachings, by way of example only, not by way of limitation. In the figures, like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements.

[0023] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective transparent view of a catheter dressing for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing an associated needle wound, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. IB illustrates a perspective transparent view of a catheter dressing for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing an associated needle wound, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 1C illustrates a bottom view of a catheter dressing for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing an associated needle wound, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. [0026] FIG. ID illustrates a side view of a catheter dressing for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing an associated needle wound, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a main tape, in a scenario in which a first leg and a second leg are deflected, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 3A illustrates a catheter dressing in a scenario in which a needle of a peripheral venous catheter is inserted into a vein of a patient and then the catheter dressing is stuck onto a skin of the patient in such a way that a remaining part of the peripheral venous catheter is placed inside a hollow space, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 3B illustrates a top view of a catheter dressing in a scenario in which a needle of a peripheral venous catheter is inserted into the vein of the patient and then the catheter dressing is stuck onto a skin of the patient in such a way that a remaining part of the peripheral venous catheter is placed inside a hollow space, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 3C illustrates a side view of a catheter dressing in a scenario in which a needle of a peripheral venous catheter is inserted into the vein of the patient and then the catheter dressing is stuck onto a skin of the patient in such a way that a remaining part of the peripheral venous catheter is placed inside a hollow space, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a catheter dressing in a scenario in which a needle of a peripheral venous catheter is inserted into a vein of the patient and a first leg and a second leg of a main tape are stuck onto the skin of the patient in a cross shape, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 5A illustrates a side view of a catheter dressing in a scenario in which a first moveable tape, a second moveable tape, a third moveable tape, and a fourth moveable tape are placed in a compact configuration at a first side of a main tape, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 5B illustrates a perspective transparent view of a catheter dressing in a scenario in which a first moveable tape, a second moveable tape, a third moveable tape, and a fourth moveable tape are placed in a compact configuration at a first side of a main tape, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 6A illustrates a side view of a catheter dressing in a scenario in which a main tape is unstuck from a skin of the patient and, thereby, a first moveable tape, a second moveable tape, a third moveable tape, and a fourth moveable tape are opened form the compact configuration and the first moveable tape is detached from the second moveable tape, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 6B illustrates a bottom view of a catheter dressing in a scenario in which a main tape is unstuck from a skin of the patient and, thereby, a first moveable tape, a second moveable tape, a third moveable tape, and a fourth moveable tape are opened form the compact configuration and the first moveable tape is detached from the second moveable tape, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 6C illustrates a side view of a catheter dressing in a scenario in which a main tape is removed, a first moveable tape is detached from a second moveable tape, the second moveable tape and the fourth moveable tape are stuck onto a skin of the patient, and a liquid absorbent pad dresses a needle wound, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0038] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth by way of examples in order to provide a thorough understanding of the relevant teachings. However, it should be apparent that the present teachings may be practiced without such details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures, components, and/or circuitry have been described at a relatively high-level, without detail, in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring aspects of the present teachings.

[0039] The following detailed description is presented to enable a person skilled in the art to make and use the methods and devices disclosed in exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. For purposes of explanation, specific nomenclature is set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are not required to practice the disclosed exemplary embodiments. Descriptions of specific exemplary embodiments are provided only as representative examples. Various modifications to the exemplary implementations will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other implementations and applications without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the implementations shown, but is to be accorded the widest possible scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.

[0040] Herein is disclosed a catheter dressing for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing a needle wound. An exemplary catheter dressing may be used for fixing a needle of a peripheral venous catheter at place and also dressing a wound that is created on the skin of a patient when the needle is withdrawn from the vein of the patient.

[0041] FIG. 1A shows a perspective transparent view of a catheter dressing 100 for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing an associated needle wound, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. IB shows a perspective transparent view of catheter dressing 100 for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing an associated needle wound, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1C shows a bottom view of catheter dressing 100 for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing an associated needle wound, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. ID shows a side view of catheter dressing 100 for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing an associated needle wound, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1A, FIG. IB, FIG. 1C, and FIG. ID, in an exemplary embodiment, catheter dressing 100 may include a main tape 102. In an exemplary embodiment, main tape 102 may have a rectangular shape. In an exemplary embodiment, main tape 102 may have any other geometrical shape. In an exemplary embodiment, main tape 102 may be made of polyurethane. In an exemplary embodiment, main tape 102 may include a first leg 122, a second leg 124, and a hollow space 126 between first leg 122 and second leg 124. In an exemplary embodiment, hollow space 126 may have a rectangular shape. In an exemplary embodiment, hollow space 126 may have any other geometrical shape.

[0042] With further reference to FIG. 1A, FIG. IB, FIG. 1C, and FIG. ID, in an exemplary embodiment, main tape 102 may further include a first inclined cut 127 and a second inclined cut 128. In an exemplary embodiment, first inclined cut 127 may be at a first edge 123 of main tape 102. In an exemplary embodiment, a first angle 1272 between first inclined cut 127 and first edge 123 may be 45°. In an exemplary embodiment, first edge 123 of main tape 102 may be associated with first leg 122. In an exemplary embodiment, a part of first edge 123 may be an edge of first leg 122. In an exemplary embodiment, first inclined cut 127 may be configured to allow first leg 122 to deflect. In an exemplary embodiment, second inclined cut 128 may be at a second edge 125 of main tape 102. In an exemplary embodiment, a second angle 1282 between second inclined cut 128 and second edge 125 may be 45°. In an exemplary embodiment, second edge 125 of main tape 102 may be associated with second leg 124. In an exemplary embodiment, a part of second edge 123 may be an edge of second leg 124. In an exemplary embodiment, second inclined cut 128 may be configured to allow second leg 124 to deflect. FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of main tape 102, in a scenario in which first leg 122 and second leg 124 are deflected, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0043] In an exemplary embodiment, a first side 1022 of main tape 102 may be configured to be stuck to a skin of the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, first side 1022 of main tape 102 may be covered by an adhesive layer. In an exemplary embodiment, a release foil may be disposed on the adhesive layer. In an exemplary embodiment, the release foil may be removed so that the adhesive layer may be exposed and, thereby, first side 1022 of main tape 102 may be ready to be stuck to a surface such as the skin of the patient.

[0044] In an exemplary embodiment, hollow space 126 may be configured to receive a peripheral venous catheter. In an exemplary embodiment, a nurse may insert a needle of a peripheral venous catheter into a vein of a patient and then may stick catheter dressing 100 onto the skin of the patient in such a way that a remaining part of the peripheral venous catheter is placed inside hollow space 126. FIG. 3A shows catheter dressing 100 in a scenario in which a needle 322 of a peripheral venous catheter 302 is inserted into a vein of a patient and then catheter dressing 100 is stuck onto a skin 310 of the patient in such a way that a remaining part 324 of peripheral venous catheter 302 is placed inside hollow space 126, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3B shows a top view of catheter dressing 100 in a scenario in which needle 322 of peripheral venous catheter 302 is inserted into the vein of the patient and then catheter dressing 100 is stuck onto a skin 310 of the patient in such a way that remaining part 324 of peripheral venous catheter 302 is placed inside hollow space 126, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3C shows a side view of catheter dressing 100 in a scenario in which needle 322 of peripheral venous catheter 302 is inserted into the vein of the patient and then catheter dressing 100 is stuck onto a skin 310 of the patient in such a way that remaining part 324 of peripheral venous catheter 302 is placed inside hollow space 126, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0045] In an exemplary embodiment, after sticking catheter dressing 100 onto the skin of the patient, the nurse and/or practitioner may stick first leg 122 and second leg 124 of main tape 102 onto the skin of the patient in a cross shape. In an exemplary embodiment, it may be understood that first inclined cut 127 may allow first leg 122 to deflect, and also second inclined cut 128 may allow second leg 124 to deflect. Hence, a nurse and/or practitioner may be able to stick first leg 122 and second leg 124 of main tape 102 onto the skin of the patient in a cross shape. In an exemplary embodiment, sticking first leg 122 and second leg 124 of main tape 102 onto the skin of the patient in a cross shape may help peripheral venous catheter 302 and catheter dressing 100 to be secured to the skin of the patient more firmly. FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of catheter dressing 100 in a scenario in which needle 322 of peripheral venous catheter 302 is inserted into the vein of the patient and first leg 122 and second leg 124 of main tape 102 are stuck onto the skin of the patient in a cross shape, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0046] As further shown in FIG. 1A, FIG. IB, FIG. 1C, and FIG. ID, in an exemplary embodiment, catheter dressing 100 may further include a first moveable tape 132, a second moveable tape 134, a third moveable tape 136, and a fourth moveable tape 138. In an exemplary embodiment, first moveable tape 132, second moveable tape 134, third moveable tape 136, and fourth moveable tape 138 may be made of polyurethane. In an exemplary embodiment, first moveable tape 132 may be attached to main tape 102. In an exemplary embodiment, a first edge 1322 of first moveable tape 132 may be attached to a first edge 1262 of hollow space 126. In an exemplary embodiment, first moveable tape 132 may be able to rotate around first edge 1262 of hollow space 126. In an exemplary embodiment, second movable tape 134 may detachably be attached to first moveable tape 132. In an exemplary embodiment, it may be understood that when second movable tape 134 is detachably attached to first moveable tape 132, it may mean that second movable tape 134 is attached to first moveable tape 132 in such a way that when second movable tape 134 is pulled with a force greater than a threshold, second movable tape 134 may be detached from first moveable tape 132. In an exemplary embodiment, a first edge 1342 of second moveable tape 134 may be attached to a second edge 1324 of first moveable tape 132. In an exemplary embodiment, second moveable tape 134 may be configured to be detached from first moveable tape 132. In an exemplary embodiment, the connection line of first edge 1342 of second moveable tape 134 and second edge 1324 of first moveable tape 132 may be perforated with a series of perforations so that second moveable tape 134 may be able to detach from first moveable tape 132 easily by pushing. In an exemplary embodiment, the series of perforations may be configured to facilitate detachment of first moveable tape 132 from second moveable tape 134.

[0047] In an exemplary embodiment, third moveable tape 136 may be attached to second moveable tape 134. In an exemplary embodiment, a first edge 1362 of third moveable tape 136 may be attached to a second edge 1344 of second moveable tape 134. In an exemplary embodiment, third moveable tape 136 may be configured to rotate around second edge 1344 of second moveable tape 134. In an exemplary embodiment, fourth moveable tape 138 may be attached to third moveable tape 136. In an exemplary embodiment, a first edge 1382 of fourth moveable tape 138 may be attached to a second edge 1364 of third moveable tape 136. In an exemplary embodiment, fourth moveable part 138 may be configured to rotate around second edge 1364 of third moveable tape 136. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side 1386 of fourth moveable part 138 may be configured to be stuck onto skin 310 of the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, first side 1386 of fourth moveable part 138 may be covered by an adhesive layer so that it can be stuck to skin 310 of the patient.

[0048] In an exemplary embodiment, catheter dressing 100 may further include a liquid absorbent pad 1368. In an exemplary embodiment, liquid absorbent pad 1368 may be attached to a first side 1366 of third moveable tape 136. In an exemplary embodiment, liquid absorbent 1368 may be made of compressed cotton fibers. In an exemplary embodiment, liquid absorbent pad 1368 may be configured to be placed onto a needle wound on skin 310 of the patient and dress the needle wound. In an exemplary embodiment, the needle wound may be associated with needle 322 of peripheral venous catheter 302. In an exemplary embodiment, the needle wound may refer to a wound which may be created on skin 310 of the patient due to inserting needle 322 of peripheral venous catheter 302 into skin 310 of the patient.

[0049] In an exemplary embodiment, first moveable tape 132, second moveable tape 134, third moveable tape 136, and fourth moveable tape 138 may be configured to be placed in a compact configuration at first side 1022 of main tape 102. FIG. 5A shows a side view of catheter dressing 100 in a scenario in which first moveable tape 132, second moveable tape 134, third moveable tape 136, and fourth moveable tape 138 are placed in a compact configuration at first side 1022 of main tape 102, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B shows a perspective transparent view of catheter dressing 100 in a scenario in which first moveable tape 132, second moveable tape 134, third moveable tape 136, and fourth moveable tape 138 are placed in a compact configuration at first side 1022 of main tape

102, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0050] In an exemplary embodiment, when main tape 102 is unstuck from skin 310 of the patient, first moveable tape 132, second moveable tape 134, third moveable tape 136, and fourth moveable tape 138 may be opened form the compact configuration. In an exemplary embodiment, when a nurse and/or practitioner unstick main tape 102 from skin 310 of the patient, first moveable tape 132, second moveable tape 134, third moveable tape 136, and fourth moveable tape 138 may be opened form the compact configuration and second moveable tape 134 may be detached from first moveable tape 132. FIG. 6A shows a side view of catheter dressing 100 in a scenario in which main tape 102 is unstuck from skin 310 of the patient and, thereby, first moveable tape 132, second moveable tape 134, third moveable tape 136, and fourth moveable tape 138 are opened form the compact configuration and first moveable tape 132 is detached from second moveable tape 134, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, the wound which is created on skin 310 of the patient due to inserting needle 322 of peripheral venous catheter 302 into skin 310 of the patient may be a needle wound such as an exemplary needle wound 602 on skin 310 of the patient. FIG. 6B shows a bottom view of catheter dressing 100 in a scenario in which main tape 102 is unstuck from skin 310 of the patient and, thereby, first moveable tape 132, second moveable tape 134, third moveable tape 136, and fourth moveable tape 138 are opened form the compact configuration and first moveable tape 132 is detached from second moveable tape 134, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side 1346 of second moveable tape 134 may be configured to be stuck to skin 310 of the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, first side 1346 of second moveable tape 134 may be covered by an adhesive layer. In an exemplary embodiment, a nurse and/or practitioner may remove main tape 102 by unsticking main tape

102 from skin 310 of the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, when main tape 102 is unstuck from skin 310 of the patient, first moveable tape 132, second moveable tape 134, third moveable tape 136, and fourth moveable tape 138 may be opened form the compact configuration and first moveable tape 132 may be detached from second moveable tape 134. In an exemplary embodiment, after that first moveable tape 132, second moveable tape 134, third moveable tape 136, and fourth moveable tape 138 are opened form the compact configuration and first moveable tape 132 is detached from second moveable tape 134, liquid absorbent pad 1368 may be placed onto needle wound 602 and first side 1346 of second moveable tape 134 may be stuck onto skin 310 of the patient. FIG. 6C shows a side view of catheter dressing 100 in a scenario in which main tape 102 is removed, first moveable tape 132 is detached from second moveable tape 134, second moveable tape 134 and fourth moveable tape 138 are stuck onto skin 310 of the patient, and liquid absorbent pad 1368 dresses needle wound 602, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0051] While the foregoing has described what may be considered to be the best mode and/or other examples, it is understood that various modifications may be made therein and that the subject matter disclosed herein may be implemented in various forms and examples, and that the teachings may be applied in numerous applications, only some of which have been described herein. It is intended by the following claims to claim any and all applications, modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the present teachings.

[0052] Unless otherwise stated, all measurements, values, ratings, positions, magnitudes, sizes, and other specifications that are set forth in this specification, including in the claims that follow, are approximate, not exact. They are intended to have a reasonable range that is consistent with the functions to which they relate and with what is customary in the art to which they pertain.

[0053] The scope of protection is limited solely by the claims that now follow. That scope is intended and should be interpreted to be as broad as is consistent with the ordinary meaning of the language that is used in the claims when interpreted in light of this specification and the prosecution history that follows and to encompass all structural and functional equivalents. Notwithstanding, none of the claims are intended to embrace subject matter that fails to satisfy the requirement of Sections 101, 102, or 103 of the Patent Act, nor should they be interpreted in such a way. Any unintended embracement of such subject matter is hereby disclaimed.

[0054] Except as stated immediately above, nothing that has been stated or illustrated is intended or should be interpreted to cause a dedication of any component, step, feature, object, benefit, advantage, or equivalent to the public, regardless of whether it is or is not recited in the claims.

[0055] It will be understood that the terms and expressions used herein have the ordinary meaning as is accorded to such terms and expressions with respect to their corresponding respective spaces of inquiry and study except where specific meanings have otherwise been set forth herein. Relational terms such as first and second and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded by “a” or “an” does not, without further constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

[0056] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims . In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various implementations. This is for purposes of streamlining the disclosure, and is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed implementations require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed implementation. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.

While various implementations have been described, the description is intended to be exemplary, rather than limiting and it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many more implementations and implementations are possible that are within the scope of the implementations. Although many possible combinations of features are shown in the accompanying figures and discussed in this detailed description, many other combinations of the disclosed features are possible. Any feature of any implementation may be used in combination with or substituted for any other feature or element in any other implementation unless specifically restricted. Therefore, it will be understood that any of the features shown and/or discussed in the present disclosure may be implemented together in any suitable combination. Accordingly, the implementations are not to be restricted except in light of the attached claims and their equivalents. Also, various modifications and changes may be made within the scope of the attached claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1- A catheter dressing for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing a needle wound, the device comprising: a main tape, the main tape comprising: a rectangular shape; a first leg; a second leg; a hollow space between the first leg and the second leg, the hollow space comprising a rectangular shape; a first inclined cut at a first edge of the main tape, the first edge of the main tape associated with the first leg, the first inclined cut configured to allow the first leg to deflect; and a second inclined cut at a second edge of the main tape, the second edge of the main tape associated with the second leg, the second inclined cut configured to allow the second leg to deflect; a first moveable tape attached to the main tape, a first edge of the first moveable tape attached to a first edge of the hollow space, the first moveable tape configured to rotate around the first edge of the hollow space; a second moveable tape detachably attached to the first moveable tape, a first edge of the second moveable tape attached to a second edge of the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape configured to rotate around the second edge of the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape configured to be detached from the first moveable tape; a third moveable tape attached to the second moveable tape, a first edge of the third moveable tape attached to a second edge of the second moveable tape, the third moveable tape configured to rotate around the second edge of the second moveable tape; a liquid absorbent pad attached onto a first side of the third moveable tape, the liquid absorbent pad configured to be placed onto a needle wound on the skin of the patient and dress the needle wound, the needle wound associated with the peripheral venous catheter; and a fourth moveable tape attached to the third moveable tape, a first edge of the fourth moveable tape attached to a second edge of the third moveable tape, the fourth moveable tape configured to rotate around the second edge of the third moveable tape, a first side of the fourth moveable tape configured to be stuck to the skin of the patient, wherein: a first side of the main tape is configured to be stuck to a skin of a patient; the hollow space is configured to receive a peripheral venous catheter; the main tape is configured to secure the peripheral venous catheter to the skin of the patient responsive to: the main tape being attached onto the peripheral venous catheter and the skin of the patient; the first leg of the main tape and the second leg of the main tape being attached onto each other and to the skin of the patient; the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape, the third moveable tape, and the fourth moveable tape are configured to be placed in a compact configuration at the first side of the main tape; responsive to unsticking the main tape from the skin of the patient: the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape, the third moveable tape, and the fourth moveable tape are configured to be opened form the compact configuration and expand along the skin of the patient; the second moveable tape is configured to be detached from the first moveable tape; the pad is configured to be placed on the needle wound and dress the needle wound; and a first side of the second moveable tape is configured to be stuck to the skin of the patient; the first side of the main tape, the first side of the second moveable tape, and the first side of the fourth moveable tape are covered by an adhesive layer; and the first edge of the second moveable tape is attached to the second edge of the first moveable tape at a perforated connection line, the perforated connection line being perforated with a series of perforations, the series of perforations configured to facilitate detachment of the first moveable part from the second moveable part. 22 - A catheter dressing for securing a peripheral venous catheter and dressing a needle wound, the device comprising: a main tape, the main tape comprising: a rectangular shape; a first leg; a second leg; a hollow space between the first leg and the second leg, the hollow space comprising a rectangular shape; a first inclined cut at a first edge of the main tape, the first edge of the main tape associated with the first leg, the first inclined cut configured to allow the first leg to deflect; and a second inclined cut at a second edge of the main tape, the second edge of the main tape associated with the second leg, the second inclined cut configured to allow the second leg to deflect, wherein: a first side of the main tape is configured to be stuck to a skin of a patient; the hollow space is configured to receive a peripheral venous catheter; the main tape is configured to secure the peripheral venous catheter to the skin of the patient responsive to: the main tape being attached onto the peripheral venous catheter and the skin of the patient; and 23 the first leg of the main tape and the second leg of the main tape being attached onto each other and to the skin of the patient. - The catheter dressing of claim 2, further comprising: a first moveable tape attached to the main tape, a first edge of the first moveable tape attached to a first edge of the hollow space, the first moveable tape configured to rotate around the first edge of the hollow space; a second moveable tape detachably attached to the first moveable tape, a first edge of the second moveable tape attached to a second edge of the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape configured to rotate around the second edge of the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape configured to be detached from the first moveable tape; a third moveable tape attached to the second moveable tape, a first edge of the third moveable tape attached to a second edge of the second moveable tape, the third moveable tape configured to rotate around the second edge of the second moveable tape; a liquid absorbent pad attached onto a first side of the third moveable tape, the liquid absorbent pad configured to be placed onto a needle wound on the skin of the patient and dress the needle wound, the needle wound associated with the peripheral venous catheter; and a fourth moveable tape attached to the third moveable tape, a first edge of the fourth moveable tape attached to a second edge of the third moveable tape, the fourth moveable tape configured to rotate around the second edge of the third moveable 24 tape, a first side of the fourth moveable tape configured to be stuck to the skin of the patient, wherein: the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape, the third moveable tape, and the fourth moveable tape are configured to be placed in a compact configuration at the first side of the main tape; and responsive to unsticking the main tape from the skin of the patient: the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape, the third moveable tape, and the fourth moveable tape are configured to be opened form the compact configuration and expand along the skin of the patient; the second moveable tape is configured to be detached from the first moveable tape; the pad is configured to be placed on the needle wound and dress the needle wound; and a first side of the second moveable tape is configured to be stuck to the skin of the patient. - The catheter dressing of claim 3, wherein the first side of the main tape, the first side of the second moveable tape, and the first side of the fourth moveable tape are covered by an adhesive layer. 25 - The catheter dressing of claim 4, wherein the first edge of the second moveable tape is attached to the second edge of the first moveable tape at a perforated connection line, the perforated connection line being perforated with a series of perforations, the series of perforations configured to facilitate detachment of the first moveable part from the second moveable part. - The catheter dressing of claim 5, wherein the main tape, the first moveable tape, the second moveable tape, the third moveable tape, and the fourth moveable tape are made of polyurethane. - The catheter dressing of claim 6, wherein: a first angle between the first inclined cut and the first edge is 45°; and a second angle between the second inclined cut and the second edge is 45°. - The catheter dressing of claim 7, wherein the liquid absorbent pad is made of compressed cotton fibers.