Padded Forearm Band To Secure Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Lumens, Eden Melmed, US, Spring Lake, NJ

摘要

This invention is meant to address the issues associated with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lumen. Individuals can have a PICC inserted for extended periods of time. The lumen need to be secured so that they are not hanging freely, whereby they could be pulled or dislodged. The lumen cap and clamp, can cause pain and discomfort when they are pressed into the arm. This can happen from using a PICC cover or simply by resting the arm on a surface. This invention consists of a forearm band with a padded area and a strap. The stretchy forearm band can be pulled on with one hand and positioned with the padded area under the lumen, thereby protecting the arm. The strap can then be pulled over the lumen to secure the lumen in place. This invention can be used alone or under a PICC sleeve and/or shirt sleeve.