WO2019030765A1

WO2019030765A1 - Apparatus for administration of intravenous fluid (iv)

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Publication number: WO2019030765A1
Application number: PCT/IN2017/050462
Authority: WO
Inventors: Siow Kuang Ling SIEW KUANG CHOONG
Original assignee: Bagga Rohit
Current assignee: Bagga Rohit
Priority date: 2017-08-07
Filing date: 2017-10-11
Publication date: 2019-02-14
Anticipated expiration: 2020-02-07

Abstract

The present invention provides apparatus (200) for administration of intravenous (IV) fluid. The apparatus (200) includes an IV drip bottle holder (210), an adjustable IV drip hanger (220) secured to the bottle holder (210) for hanging an intravenous drip bottle (270), a top pole (230) freely securing the drip bottle holder (210), a lower pole (240)connected to the top pole (230) through a pivotable connection, a shoulder station (250) connected to the lower pole (240) wherein the shoulder station (250) is configured for attaching to a shoulder of a patient and at least two straps (260a, 260b) connected to the shoulder station (250) for securing the apparatus (200) to the shoulder, characterized in that, the top pole (230) includes an adjustable knob (285) configured for rotating the top pole (230) through the pivotable connection wherein the top pole (230) is adapted to rotate by an angle so as to enable the IV drip bottle (270) to be in upright position regardless of the position of the patient using the apparatus (200).

Description

Apparatus for administration of Intravenous fluid (IV)

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to an apparatus for administration of Intravenous fluid. More particularly, the invention provides an apparatus configured for supplying fluid regardless of the position of the Patient.

BACKGROUND

Ambulation for the in-hospital patient is a common occurrence. In fact early ambulation of the post-surgical patient has been shown to decrease respiratory morbidity in the post operative period. However, the patients in most need of early ambulation are usually those who have intravenous (IV) infusions in place. Ambulation for such patients can be difficult since they are usually required to push a wheeled IV pole having a large IV fluid bag attached. The IV pole usually is quite tall in order to establish a sufficient pressure gradient while the patient is in the upright position. Also, the pole must have a wide base to increase its stability.

There are many instances where it is desirable to attach one or more pieces of equipment together to form a movable assembly. For example, hospital patients are generally placed in a wheeled hospital bed so that the patients can be moved from one location to another, such as to and from various hospital wards. These patients often have one or more pieces of medical equipment located near the bed for providing various treatments. One such piece of equipment is an intravenous drip bag mounted on a pole extending from a wheeled base or cart (IV pole). When transporting a patient it is usually preferable to keep the IV pole with the patient so as to maintain the flow of solution from the drip bag to the patient. However, transporting a patient coupled to an IV sometime require additional medical personnel to ensure that the IV pole safely accompanies the patient.

The height of the pole and the breadth of the base can lead to difficult and dangerous ambulation conditions for the patient. Numerous incidents had occurred associating patient and/or visitor injuries resulting from such ambulatory IV poles. Aside from the dangers associated with the use of such IV poles for ambulatory patients, these poles also lack convenience. For example, it is difficult to carry items, such as cafeteria trays, while pushing such an IV pole.

Accordingly, in order to eliminate the need for the additional personnel, there is a need for improved IV delivery systems that are, for example specially adapted for ambulatory patients. Such improved systems would ideally provide added safety and convenience for the patient.

Therefore, it is required to formulate a system and/or a method to obviate the shortcoming associated with the prior arts above. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention describes an apparatus for administration of intravenous (IV) fluid. The apparatus for administration of intravenous (IV) fluid, comprising a IV drip bottle holder, an adjustable IV drip hanger secured to the bottle holder for hanging an intravenous drip bottle, a top pole freely securing the drip bottle holder, a lower pole connected to the top pole through a pivotable connection, a shoulder station connected to the lower pole wherein the shoulder station is configured for attaching to a shoulder of a patient and at least two straps connected to the shoulder station for securing the apparatus to the shoulder, characterized in that, the top pole includes an adjustable knob (285) configured for rotating the top pole (230) through the pivotable connection wherein the top pole (230) is adapted to rotate by an angle so as to enable the IV drip bottle (270) to be in upright position even when a patient using the apparatus (200) is in lying position.

In another embodiment the present invention provides an apparatus for administration of intravenous (IV) fluid. The apparatus including a IV drip bottle holder, an adjustable IV drip hanger secured to the bottle holder for hanging an intravenous drip bottle, a top pole freely securing the drip bottle holder, a lower pole connected to the top pole through a pivotable connection, a shoulder station connected to the lower pole wherein the shoulder station is configured for attaching to a shoulder of a patient, and at least two straps connected to the shoulder station for securing the apparatus to the shoulder, characterized in that the bottle holder (210) is secured to the top pole (230) such that the bottle holder (210) is in upright position even when a patient using the apparatus (200) is moving. The bottle holder swings freely thereby enabling the bottle holder to be upright regardless of the movement of a patient using the apparatus.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in the accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in the context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.

Figure la provides a front view 100a of an apparatus for administering intravenous fluid (IV) in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Figure lb provides a side view 100b of an apparatus for administering intravenous fluid (IV) in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

Figure lc provides a back view 100c of an apparatus for administering intravenous fluid (IV) in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2 provides an exploded view 200 of an apparatus for administering intravenous fluid (IV) in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Figure 3 provides a view of an apparatus for administering intravenous fluid (IV) when a patient is in lying position in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 4 provides a view of an apparatus for administering intravenous fluid (IV) when a patient is moving in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Figure 5 provides a view of an apparatus for administering intravenous fluid (IV) when a patient is in standing or upright position in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION: The present invention rel tes to an apparatus for administering an intravenous (IV) fluid consistently into an ambulatory patient where the apparatus (200) can be worn by the patient.

FIG. 1 a, lb, lc shows an assembled apparatus (100) of the present invention with an IV drip bottle secured on the apparatus (100). The exploded view showing individual parts in details is shown in FIG. 2. As shown in both figures, the apparatus (200) comprises a drip bottle holder (210) to secure a drip bottle (270), a hanger (220) for hanging the drip bottle (270), a top pole (230) of securing the holder (210), a lower pole (240) connected to the top pole (230), a shoulder station (250) having a plurality of apertures (255a, 255b, 255c, 255d) for accommodating at least two straps (260a, 260b) to be worn by a patient. In an embodiment the shoulder station (250) and the at least two straps (260a, 260b) are removably secured to each other.

In an embodiment, the top pole (230) accommodates the IV bottle holder (210).

In an embodiment, the bottle holder (210) has plurality of extended flaps (215a, 215b, 217a, 217b) on each side for holding the IV bottle (270).

In an embodiment one of the at least two straps is an arm strap (260b).

In an embodiment one of the at least two straps is a chest strap (260a).

In an embodiment the top pole (230) has an electrical component (290) attached for drip bottle Volume detect, Location detect/GPS, telecommunication.

The bottle holder (210) is preferably made of rigid material such as metal, hard rubber, hard plastic or the like. It may be understood that the IV drip bottle (270) is hanging like a pendulum and maintain its upright position regardless of the movement of the patient.

With the mobile intravenous (IV) administration apparatus (200) as proposed by the present invention may be worn by a patient, the patient will have continuous supply of IV fluid even while on the move. Further, the bottle holder (210) secures the IV drip bottle (270) thus maintaining it in upright position regardless of the movement of the patient. The freely swing feature of the IV drip bottle holder (210) is advantageous as the patient may move freely including bending without the IV drip bottle (270) being dropped. In an embodiment, the top pole (230) includes an adjustable knob (285) configured for rotating the top pole (230) through the pivotable connection wherein the top pole (230) is adapted to rotate by an angle so as to enable the IV drip bottle (270) to be in upright position regardless of the position of the patient using the apparatus as shown in Fig. 3. The apparatus (300) is pivotable by 90degree when the patient is in lying position. The top pole (230) and the lower pole (240) are at 90degress to each other. The knob has a cap (280) to secure the pivotable joint of the top pole (230) and lower pole (240).

In an embodiment, the apparatus (400) is configured for holding the drip bottle (270) upright even when the patient is moving or bending as shown in Fig. 4 of the present invention. The bottle holder (210) and hanger (220) are configured to keep a drip bottle (270) in an upright position. The bottle holder is secured to the top pole (230) such that the bottle holder swings freely thereby enabling the bottle holder (210) to be upright regardless of the movement of a patient using the apparatus.

Fig. 5 provides the position of the apparatus (500) when the patient is standing in an upright position in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

While the present invention has been described with reference to one or more exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes can be made in respect of the types of descriptors, without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular geometry or dimension to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from the scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention not be limited to the particular embodiment(s) disclosed as the best mode contemplated, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An apparatus (200) for administration of intravenous (IV) fluid, comprising: a IV drip bottle holder (210); an adjustable IV drip hanger (220) secured to the bottle holder (210) for hanging an intravenous drip bottle (270); a top pole (230) freely securing the drip bottle holder (210); a lower pole (240) connected to the top pole (230) through a pivotable connection; a shoulder station (250) connected to the lower pole (240) wherein the shoulder station (250) is configured for attaching to a shoulder of a patient; and at least two straps (260a, 260b) connected to the shoulder station (250) for securing the apparatus (200) to the shoulder, characterized in that, the top pole (230) comprises: an adjustable knob (285) configured for rotating the top pole (230) through the pivotable connection wherein the top pole (230) is adapted to rotate by an angle so as to enable the IV drip bottle (270) to always be in upright position with respect to the shoulder of the patient.

2. An apparatus (200) for administration of intravenous (IV) fluid, comprising: a IV drip bottle holder (210); an adjustable IV drip hanger (220) secured to the bottle holder (210) for hanging an intravenous drip bottle (270); a top pole (230) freely securing the drip bottle holder (210); a lower pole (240) connected to the top pole (230) through a pivotable connection; a shoulder station (250) connected to the lower pole (230) wherein the shoulder station (250) is configured for attaching to a shoulder of a patient; and at least two straps (260a, 260b) connected to the shoulder station (250) for securing the apparatus (200) to the shoulder, characterized in that the bottle holder (210) is secured to the top pole (230) such that the bottle holder (210) is in upright position even when a patient using the apparatus (200) is moving.

3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the angle is 90degrees when the patient is in lying position.

4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further characterized in that said shoulder station (250) and the straps (260a, 260b) are removably secured to each other.

5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further characterized in that the top pole (230) accommodates the IV bottle holder (270).

6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further characterized in that the bottle holder (210) has plurality of extended flaps (215a, 215b, 217a, 217b) on each side for holding the IV bottle (270).

7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the shoulder station (250) has plurality of apertures (255a, 255b, 255c, 255d) for accommodating the at least two straps (260a, 260b).

8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein one of the at least two straps is an arm strap (260b).

9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein one of the at least two straps is a chest strap (260a).

10. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further characterized in that the top pole (230) has an electrical component (290) attached for drip bottle Volume detect, Location detect/GPS, telecommunication.