Patent ID: 6752790
Filing Date: 2004-06-22
Classification: A61J,A61M

Abstract:
An apparatus for administering medications to a patient with an indwelling enteral feeding tube, said apparatus comprising,a dosage vessel comprising at least one wall with an inner surface abutting a drain, said dosage vessel having a volume of from about 25 milliliters to about 250 milliliters, said at least one wall defining a top opening enabling fluid to be directed into said dosage vessel via said top opening in its entirety when said top opening is uncovered, and a leak-proof secure fluid path from the dosage vessel to the feeding tube, said fluid path comprising a drain passageway securely attached to said drain, a drip chamber securely attached to said passageway, said drip chamber having a top portion with a drip port, a bottom portion with an egress port and a cylindrical wall extending therebetween and defining a drip chamber reservoir, tubing securely attached to said drip chamber egress port and forming a fluid path therefrom to the feeding tube, said tubing comprising a tubing connector for making a secure attachment to the feeding tube, regulating means for regulating the fluid flow from said dosage vessel to the feeding tube; an air vent to said dosage vessel in said fluid path, intermediate to said drain and said drip chamber; a membrane disposed across said air vent; and a cap releaseably placed over said air vent.