CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER PROTECTIVE CAP

Abstract

The invention relates to a central venous catheter protective cap designed to prevent contact of the catheter and catheter dressing with water, moisture, and other external factors during showering and similar hygiene activities in patients who have received an internal jugular central venous catheter in the neck region. Specifically, the invention relates to a central venous catheter protective cap with a domed upper structure that creates a free space within the body for the catheter and dressing, and a lower sealing edge that establishes a 360° uninterrupted sealing contact with the skin.

Description

1 TARIFF CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER PROTECTIVE CAP Technical Area The invention relates to patients who have undergone internal jugular central venous catheterization in the neck region. During showering and similar hygiene activities, the catheter and catheter dressing should not come into contact with water or moisture. a central venous catheter protector designed to prevent contact with external factors such as those mentioned above. It is related to the container. The invention is particularly notable for its domed superstructure, which allows for free insertion of catheters and dressings inside the body. a bottom seal that creates a volume and establishes a 360° seamless sealing contact with the skin This relates to a central venous catheter protective cap that has a border. 10 State of the Art Today, in patients who have undergone bone marrow transplantation and in patients receiving chemotherapy treatment, Internal venous access is often achieved through an incision in the neck region. A jugular central venous catheter is inserted. This patient has a suppressed immune system. Patient groups are at high risk for infections and general body hygiene is crucial. To ensure this, one must shower regularly. However, during the shower... Contact of the catheter insertion site and catheter lumens with water can be serious in these patients. infections, sepsis risk, local and systemic complications, and the treatment process This can lead to disruptions. In current practices, water is usually 20 oz to protect the catheter site during showering. Impermeable covers, tapes, or disposable protective materials are used. However, these methods cannot provide a complete seal and do not adequately conform to the anatomy of the neck. It is not adaptable, it can shift during movement, and the dressing... It disrupts its integrity, necessitating further dressing changes. Also, the neck... It can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in the affected area. 25 Document US6571395B1, which is included in the known state of the art, describes the neck. a device designed to protect the catheter exit site in that area from water during bathing or showering It describes the protective device. This device consists of a collar that wraps around the neck and... a waterproof cover that extends from the collar to the shoulder and chest area, and this cover It consists of straps that secure it to the body. This structure protects the catheter area by 30 2 It is a type of covering, flat dressing system, inside the body for catheter and dressing. With a domed cup structure that creates a closed, free volume, it provides 360° uninterrupted coverage on the skin. a thin lip-shaped lower sealing edge that makes contact with the seal It does not include. Document CN207545336U, included in the known state of the art, describes the parotid gland 5. Applying controlled pressure and dressing to the affected area after surgery. an adjustable pressure mask assembly designed to maintain its integrity It explains that the device in question is not intended for water insulation but is used in the surgical area. It is intended to provide compression. Document US20120310046A1, which is included in the known state of the art, describes endoscopic 10 a system designed to prevent fluid leakage from the entry ports of medical devices during surgical procedures This describes the sealing cover assembly. This assembly connects to a device port. It is a type of implanted gasket structure, placed in the patient's neck area. It is not related to a cap structure that protects the catheter. Existing solutions have leak-proof features and fail to provide a perfect fit to the neck anatomy. 15 disadvantages include direct contact with the catheter and dressing, and the fact that it cannot be reused. A protective case for a central venous catheter is needed to facilitate removal. In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions being the subject of discussion... Due to its shortcomings, an improvement is needed in the relevant technical field. It has been made. 20 Purpose of the Invention The invention was created by drawing inspiration from existing situations and overcoming the aforementioned drawbacks. It aims to solve the problem. The primary purpose of this invention is to improve the use of central venous catheters and catheters in the neck region. dressing changes, showering and similar hygiene activities with water, moisture, soap and shampoo 25 The goal is to provide a central venous catheter protective cover that protects it from external factors such as these. Another purpose of the invention is to facilitate catheter lumens and dressings thanks to its domed superstructure. by creating a free volume between the material and the container body, the protective structure a central venous catheter protector that prevents direct contact with the catheter and dressing The goal is to provide a cover. 30 3 Another aim of the invention is to create a thin, lip-shaped underlay that makes uninterrupted 360° contact with the skin. Provides an effective seal that conforms to the anatomy of the neck thanks to its sealing edge. One of the features offered is providing a protective cover for a central venous catheter. Another purpose of the invention is that, thanks to its reusable structure, it can be used before every shower. 5 that eliminates the need for temporary coating and taping processes The goal is to provide an economical and practical protective cap for central venous catheters. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such, and therefore the evaluation will also take these forms and detailed explanations into account. This should be done taking this into consideration. 10 Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1 shows a perspective of the central venous catheter protective casing that is the subject of this invention. It is the appearance. Figure 2 shows the placement of the central venous catheter protective casing, the subject of this invention, on the human body. This is the appearance of the applied version. 15 Explanation of Part References A. Protective cover 1. Body 2. Superstructure 3. Sealing edge 20 4. Support framework 5. Fastening element 6. Locking fastener Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed description outlines the preferred configurations of the protective casing that is the subject of the invention, 25 This explanation is provided solely to facilitate a better understanding of the subject. The invention describes a protective cover (A) that is biocompatible and encloses the catheter and catheter dressing. At least one body made of silicone elastomer material (1), the said body (1) located on it and the catheter lumens and the dressing material contact the body (1) 4 at least one domed superstructure (2) forming a free volume that obstructs the body (1) under a thin lip located on the periphery that creates a 360° seamless, sealing contact with the skin in its form at least one sealing edge (3), located around the body (1) and structural at least one support frame (4) that provides stability, at least one that fixes the container (A) longitudinally fixing element (5) and at least one 5 located at the end of the fixing element (5). It includes a locking fastening element (6). The body (1) is oval in shape to accommodate the catheter and catheter dressing. It is designed and manufactured from biocompatible silicone elastomer material. Body (1), It forms the main protective structure that isolates the catheter site from the external environment. Body (1), when made of a transparent material, visual inspection of the catheter insertion site 10 This allows for the possibility of preventing unwanted developments at the catheter insertion site. These situations can be detected early without the need to remove the container (A). The domed superstructure (2) is arranged in a dome form on the upper part of the body (1), a free space between the catheter lumens and the dressing material and the inner surface of the body (1) It creates volume. Thanks to this free volume, the protective cover (A), catheter 15 and does not come into direct contact with the dressing; this prevents the catheter from becoming dislodged, Damage to the lumens and disruption of dressing integrity are prevented. The inner height of the domed superstructure (2) allows the catheter and dressing to be accommodated freely. It is determined in such a way as to create a gap. The inner height of the curved superstructure (2), 20 of the known components of the catheter inserted, such as lumens, clamps and connection hubs. an interior space where it can be accommodated without being squeezed or compressed, and a watertight seal. It is determined in such a way as to form the chamber. The said internal height is preferably 1.5 cm. It is between 3.5 cm and 3.5 cm. The lower limit value for the inner height is approximately between 1.5 cm and 2 cm. Catheter attachment elements (hubs / clamps) can come into contact with the skin, causing pressure sores or blockages. It defines the minimum safe distance that will prevent the formation of a fire. The interior height is 25 The upper limit value, approximately between 3.0 cm and 3.5 cm, refers to multiple lumens overlapping. It provides sufficient interior space even in the most bulky situations, but ergonomics are important. It prevents excessive size that would cause damage. The sealing edge (3) is located on the lower perimeter of the body (1) and is medical grade. A thin lip shape made of soft silicone elastomer and a 360° seamless circumferential 30 It is manufactured in a structure. The sealing edge (3) adapts to the anatomy of the neck, skin It tolerates micro-irregularities on its surface and adheres to the skin with light pressure, retaining water. It prevents passage. The sealing edge (3) prevents water pressure from increasing. When designed to increase the contact force it applies to the skin, the increased water pressure Instead of weakening, the sealing performance underneath is strengthened. The support frame (4) is located around the body (1) and forms the container (A). by protecting and increasing structural stability and to which the fastening elements (5) are connected 5 It forms mechanical support points. The support frame (4) is relative to the body (1). by being manufactured from a material with higher mechanical strength, fastening tensile forces from elements (5) are point forces on the body (1) This prevents deformation. The fixing elements (5) ensure that the container (A) remains stable on the body, 10 The fixing elements (5) are positioned on the right and left sides of the container. to prevent axial displacement, to evenly distribute the pressure on the body (1) It distributes and supports the homogeneous contact of the sealing edge (3) with the skin. The fixing elements (5) are of adjustable length and have locking mechanisms at their ends. It is adjusted and locked according to the user via connecting elements (6). 15 Locking fasteners (6); hook and loop tape, at the ends of the fastening element (5) or Magnetic lock consisting of medical magnets located at the locking points (A) of the container, A stepped snap fastener or fastener where opposing tabs engage and lock into a slot. The flexible extension at one end of the element (5) into the notch or holes on the opposite side It can be arranged in a snap-fit ​​socket form where it is attached by stretching; the 20 in question Fasteners, either individually or in combination with each other. It is available for use. In an example application of the invention; the protective cap (A) is placed around the neck where the catheter is located. to the region, the body (1) catheter and dressing formed by the domed superstructure (2) It is placed in such a way as to enclose the free volume. Sealing edge (3) catheter entry 25 It is fitted seamlessly to the skin around the area in 360°. Fixing elements (5) Adjustable and locking fasteners according to the user's neck and torso measurements. (6) is fixed and homogeneous contact of the sealing edge (3) with the skin is ensured. Shower During this time, water coming from the outside environment is stopped by the sealing edge (3) Water is prevented from reaching the catheter insertion site and catheter lumens. When water pressure increases, 30 The seal is strengthened by increasing the contact force of the sealing edge (3) with the skin. Shower Afterwards, the lid (A) is removed, washed, and reused. 6 In a preferred application of the invention, the body (1) is made of transparent medical silicone elastomer It is manufactured from the material and the catheter insertion site can be visualized without removing the cap (A). This allows for monitoring. In another preferred application of the invention, the inner height of the domed superstructure (2) It has been determined to be approximately 3 cm. 5 In another preferred application of the invention, the sealing edge (3) is subjected to water pressure. It is designed to increase the force of contact it applies to the skin if the pressure increases. In another preferred application of the invention, the support frame (4) is thermoplastic. It is made of polyurethane material. In another preferred application of the invention, the fastening elements (5) are attached to the right and 10 of the container. They are positioned on their left sides, two at the top and two at the bottom, for a total of four. In another preferred application of the invention, the locking fasteners (6) are Velcro. The closure comes in the form of a band, magnetic lock, stepped snap, or snap-type slot. Thanks to this configuration, in patients who have undergone central venous catheterization, the catheter and It is protected from water and moisture during dressing changes, showering and similar hygiene activities; 15 free volume created by the domed superstructure (2) and catheter and dressing mechanics It is isolated without being suppressed; the thin lip makes uninterrupted 360° contact with the skin. with a sealing edge (3) that conforms to the neck anatomy and increases water pressure A strengthened seal is achieved under the transparent body (1) and catheter insertion. Early detection of complications by monitoring the area without removing the cap (A) 20 It is provided with a reusable structure for temporary coating and taping processes. Economic and practical protection is offered by eliminating the need for it. The central venous catheter protective cap (A), which is the subject of the invention, is made of biocompatible silicone elastomer. Manufactured using injection molding, making it suitable for mass production. It can be done. Cap (A); hospitals, intensive care units, oncology and hematology 25 services, transport units, dialysis centers and home health care applications, primarily It can be used in all areas where central venous catheterization is performed. Thanks to its reusable design, it provides temporary protection before each shower. It eliminates the need for such methods and offers an economical solution.

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. Remove the central venous catheter and catheter dressing from the neck area with a shower. central venous catheter protective cap (A) for protection from water during operation Its characteristic is; • Biocompatible silicone elastomer 5 that encloses the catheter and catheter dressing. at least one body made of material (1), • located on the body (1) and with catheter lumens a free which prevents the dressing material from contacting the body (1) at least one superstructure with a curved shape that forms volume (2), • located on the lower wall of the body (1) and providing a 360° seamless seal with the skin 10 at least one sealing edge in the form of a thin lip that makes contact (3), • at least one located around the body (1) and providing structural stability support frame (4), • at least one fastening element (5) that secures the protective container (A) to the length, • at least one locking link located at the end of the fastening element (5) 15 element (6) It includes.

2. According to claim 1, the protective cover is (A) and its characteristic is that the superstructure (2) is domed. and its internal height should be between 1.5 cm and 3.5 cm.

3. According to claim 1, the protective cover (A) is characterized by its locking fasteners. (6) Velcro strap and / or magnetic lock and / or stepped snap and / or tab It is a snap-fit ​​socket.

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