| abstract |
A stabilizing device ( 20 ) for securing an intravenous catheter ( 22 ) to a patient's body is disclosed having a main body ( 24 ) with an opening ( 26 ) to allow passage of the catheter. The main body ( 24 ) includes a front portion ( 28 ) connected to a rear portion ( 30 ) by a pair of side portions ( 32 ). At least one of the side portions ( 32 ) has a slit ( 34 ) to enable the opening ( 26 ) to be placed around a previously installed catheter. A plurality of straps ( 36 ) are provided to wrap around the affected body portion of a patient. Loops ( 38 ), in the shape of a partial figure eight, are used to hold catheter tubing ( 22 ) to the main body ( 24 ) to prevent unwanted removal of the catheter. |