The invention relates to a protective device for
intravenous catheters (4) with a connecting element (7) having two wings (13) and with a two-way
stopcock valve (8). During
assembly, this connecting element (7) is encompassed by a recess (10'') arranged on the underside of the base plate (16) of the
catheter support body (2) such that, after being adhered, the
intravenous catheter (4) is securely attached to the
skin surface of the respective body part against tensile, compressive, and rotational forces. The connecting element (7) is further secured against compression and rotation by a recess (10) adapted to its shape and height. The central part of the
catheter support body (2), which is essentially shaped like a trapezoidal
prism and has a tunnel-like form, is rounded on all sides, as are the corners of the base plate (16). The fixing film (3) covering the cannula (5),
insertion site and sheathed cannula (11) is designed to be self-
adhesive on the underside and has a removable cover film.This is also the case with the cannula support (2). The transparent fixation film (3) and the cannula support (2) are made of flexible material, ensuring a snug fit against the
skin of the respective body part. To facilitate application of the fixation film (3), it is provided with a circumferential border (14) and an attached tab (15). Both aids are removed after the fixation film (3) has been applied. The cannula support (2) is also provided with a viewing window (12) for checking the
insertion site.