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;
the opening having a configuration and interior dimensions compatible with exterior portions of the intraosseous device;
the structure configured to at least partially enclose the intraosseous device after the intraosseous device has been disposed at the target site and inserted into a bone of the patient;
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 after the intraosseous device has been inserted in the bone of the patient;
the adhesive layer extending over at least a portion of the extended surface; and
the apparatus configured such that the intraosseous device can be inserted into the bone of the patient while not coupled to the apparatus.
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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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19 Claims
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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; the opening having a configuration and interior dimensions compatible with exterior portions of the intraosseous device; the structure configured to at least partially enclose the intraosseous device after the intraosseous device has been disposed at the target site and inserted into a bone of the patient; 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 after the intraosseous device has been inserted in the bone of the patient; the adhesive layer extending over at least a portion of the extended surface; and the apparatus configured such that the intraosseous device can be inserted into the bone of the patient while not coupled to the apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16)
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10. 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 collar having an opening formed therein; the outer collar opening having a configuration and interior dimensions compatible with exterior portions of the cylindrical inner collar; an extended surface associated with the outer collar such that at least a portion of the extended surface is in fixed relation to 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 (11, 17)
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12. An apparatus for supporting an intraosseous device disposed at a target area in a patient comprising:
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a supporting structure having an opening formed therethrough; the opening having a configuration and interior dimensions compatible with exterior portions of the intraosseous device; the supporting structure operable to releasably engage the apparatus to a patient proximate the target site after the intraosseous device has been inserted in a bone of the patient; the structure configured to at least partially enclose the intraosseous device after the intraosseous device and been disposed at the target site and inserted into a bone of the patient; a connector assembly attached to the intraosseous device; the connector assembly including a one-way valve operable to connect the intraosseous device with a fluid source; and the apparatus configured such that the intraosseous device can be inserted into the bone of the patient while not coupled to the apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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18. An apparatus for supporting a medical device disposed at a target site in a patient comprising:
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a supporting structure having an opening formed therethrough; the opening having a configuration and interior dimensions compatible with exterior portions of the medical device; the supporting structure configured to at least partially enclose the medical device after the medical device has been disposed at the target site and inserted into a bone of the patient; 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 after the medical device has been inserted in the bone of the patient; the adhesive layer extending over at least a portion of the extended surface; a connector assembly in fluid communication with the medical device; the connector assembly including a one-way valve operable to connect the medical device with a conduit; and the apparatus configured such that the medical device can be inserted into the bone of the patient while not coupled to the apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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