Apparatus and methods to communicate fluids and/or support intraosseous devices
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1. An apparatus for supporting an intraosseous device disposed at a target site in a patient comprising:
- a supporting structure having an opening formed therethrough, an inner portion, and an outer portion movable relative to the inner portion;
the opening having a configuration and interior dimensions compatible with exterior portions of the intraosseous device;
the supporting structure having an extended surface with an adhesive layer disposed thereon;
the extended surface including a bottom face of the supporting structure;
the adhesive layer operable to releasably engage the apparatus to a patient proximate the target site;
the adhesive layer extending over at least a portion of the extended surface; and
the outer portion operable to extend toward the target site and beyond the inner portion to provide stabilization at the target site.
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Abstract
Fluid communication devices and supporting structures may be provided for use with intraosseous devices. Apparatus and methods may also be provided to communicate fluids with an intraosseous device.
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1. An apparatus for supporting an intraosseous device disposed at a target site in a patient comprising:
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a supporting structure having an opening formed therethrough, an inner portion, and an outer portion movable relative to the inner portion; the opening having a configuration and interior dimensions compatible with exterior portions of the intraosseous device; the supporting structure having an extended surface with an adhesive layer disposed thereon; the extended surface including a bottom face of the supporting structure; the adhesive layer operable to releasably engage the apparatus to a patient proximate the target site; the adhesive layer extending over at least a portion of the extended surface; and the outer portion operable to extend toward the target site and beyond the inner portion to provide stabilization at the target site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus for supporting an intraosseous device disposed at a target site in a patient comprising:
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a generally hollow, cylindrical inner collar, having a configuration and interior dimensions compatible with exterior portions of the intraosseous device, an outer surface of the inner collar defining a groove; an outer collar having an opening formed therein, an inner surface of the outer collar defining a protrusion extending into the opening; the outer collar opening having a configuration and interior dimensions compatible with exterior portions of the cylindrical inner collar such that the outer collar is configured to slidably receive at least a portion of the inner collar within the opening and with the protrusion of the outer collar extending into the groove of the inner collar, the protrusion configured to prevent the inner collar from spinning or rotating relative to the outer collar; an extended surface associated with the outer collar; an adhesive layer operable to releasably engage the apparatus to a patient proximate the target site; and the adhesive layer extending over at least a portion of the extended surface. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus for supporting a medical device disposed at a target site in a patient comprising:
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a supporting structure including a first collar and a second collar, the first collar operable to slide down against the patient at the target site and having an opening formed therethrough, the first collar operable to slide upward away from the target site and configured to limit its longitudinal movement, and wherein the first and second collars are configured to prevent spinning or rotating of the first collar relative to the second collar when sliding the first collar toward the patient and when sliding the first collar away from the patient; the opening having a configuration and interior dimensions compatible with exterior portions of the medical device; the supporting structure having an extended surface with an adhesive layer disposed thereon; the adhesive layer operable to releasably engage the apparatus to a patient proximate the target site; the adhesive layer extending over at least a portion of the extended surface; a connector assembly in fluid communication with the medical device; and the connector assembly including a one-way valve operable to connect the medical device with a conduit. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. An apparatus for supporting a medical device disposed at a target site in a patient, the apparatus comprising:
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a support structure including an extended surface configured to releasably attach to the patient proximate the target site, a first collar configured to releasably receive the medical device, and a second collar configured to slidably receive the first collar; the extended surface associated with the second collar and having a material configured to adapt to contours of the patient proximate the target site; the first collar having an opening configured to mate with a portion of the medical device, and the second collar having an opening configured to mate with a portion of the first collar; wherein the first collar is configured to longitudinally move relative to the second collar without the first collar spinning or rotating relative to the second collar, wherein the second collar is configured to limit longitudinal movement of the first collar relative to the second collar, and wherein the second collar is operable to provide stability at the target site when fixed in position relative to the first collar. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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