A catheter docking system is provided that is easily affixed to a patient and that facilitates the secure connection of an infusion line to an anesthesia-delivering catheter. The system comprises a docking station having an adapter mounted thereon. The adapter includes a first port adapted to communicate with an infusion line and a second port adapted to communicate with an anesthesia-delivering catheter. Valve means may be provided to regulate the flow between the first and second ports. In addition, the system preferably has associated with the docking station a means for relieving any tensile strain on the catheter line.
展开▼
