Patent ID: 8733366
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A medical protective cover, comprising: a dome-shaped rigid shell dimensioned and configured for covering an intravenous access site on a patient's body, including an intravenous catheter left inserted in the patient, the dome-shaped rigid shell being transparent to facilitate visual inspection of an area covered by the dome-shaped rigid shell, the dome-shaped rigid shell being elongated to define a longitudinal axis, the dome-shaped rigid shell having: a plurality of ventilation holes formed therein for permitting air passage to dry the covered area; a plurality of tubing ports formed in opposite, longitudinal ends of the dome-shaped rigid shell, the plurality of tubing ports being adapted to receive intravenous infusion tubing therethrough; and a selectively covered access slot formed on top of the dome-shaped rigid shell, the access slot being elongated and extending along the longitudinal axis, the access slot permitting the passage of a needle therethrough for administration and withdrawal of fluid through the intravenous catheter; a lid selectively covering the access slot, wherein the lid is attached to the dome-shaped rigid shell; a pair of adhesive tabs extending only from opposite longitudinal ends of the dome-shaped rigid shell and extending along the longitudinal axis, each pair of adhesive tabs having an adhesive side; and a plurality of adjustable straps being attached to and extending laterally and directly from each side of the dome-shaped rigid shell, the plurality of adjustable straps being adapted for at least partially wrapping around a user's body to secure the shell thereon; wherein the dome-shaped rigid shell provides impact resistant and contaminant protection over the covered area.