47 results about "Intravenous treatment" patented technology

The present invention relates to the intrathecal (IT) administration of recombinant enzyme to treat lysosomal storage disorders. In an exemplary embodiment, intrathecal administration of human α-L-iduronidase (rhIDU) injections in MPS I affected animals resulted in significant enzyme uptake, significant rh-iduronidase activity in brain and meninges and a decrease of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) storage in cells of MPS I subjects to that of normal subjects. Intrathecal administration proved more effective than intravenous treatment at alleviating MPS I symptoms, indicating it is a useful method of treating lysosomal storage disorders.

A vein position locating device includes a vein probing head which includes two light emitters spacedly and opposedly apart from each other to define a treatment channel therebetween, wherein the vein probing head is adapted for contacting on a skin of a user so that each of the light emitters is adapted for emitting a light beam to penetrate through the skin of the user so as to visualize a vein thereunder. The vein probing head is arranged for moving on the skin of the user until the vein is aligned in the treatment channel between the two light emitters for vein treatment.

The invention comprises a system and method for non-ablative laser treatment of dermatologic conditions. A laser energy is transmitted to an underlying target element in the skin. The target element is heated to a temperature of at least forty degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, a pulsed, near infrared, high peak power laser energy is used. The systems and methods of the present invention may be used to treat acne, smooth wrinkles, remove hair, treat leg veins, treat facial veins, improve skin texture, decrease pore sizes, reduce rosacea, reduce “blush/diffuse redness, reduce striae, reduce scarring, or the like.

A vascular access device having a fluid chamber in which UV-C radiation is emitted to irradiate pathogens contained in an infusate flowing though the fluid chamber.

A venipuncture assistor for use in inserting a needle into a patient's vein in order to draw blood or to carry out an intravenous treatment of some type. The distended. vein is received in a pair of substantially rigid, spaced, opposing notches in the bottom edge of the cylindrical body of the assistor. The notches are preferably spaced about 16 mms. from each other. The space between notches is substantially free of any member that contacts the vein segment being punctured. The edges of each notch and the bottom edge of the assistor are free of any sharp protuberances. The assistor keeps the vein segment being punctured from moving laterally out of the path of the needle that is being introduced into the vein segment. It is preferably made of a transparent plastic material.

Methods and apparatus for generating vapor within a catheter are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is generating vapor with an electrode array within a catheter. Another feature is sensing an impedance of the electrode array, and adjusting the power delivered to the electrode array to fully generate vapor within the catheter. Another feature is delivering the vapor to a vein of a patient for vein reduction therapy.

The invention relates to a thermal insulation device for protecting esophagus in the frozen balloon catheter cryoablation process of pulmonary veins. A balloon wall thermocouple, an intra balloon thermocouple, and a thermal circulating thermal insulation device are arranged in a balloon, and the balloon wall thermocouple and the intra balloon thermocouple are respectively attached onto the inner and outer walls of the balloon to measure the temperature in real time; and the thermal circulating thermal insulation device is connected with a thermal insulation module, and the thermal insulation module is connected with the balloon wall thermocouple, the intra balloon thermocouple and the thermal insulation module to be used for controlling and feeding back the temperature of the balloon, and controlling the cold and heat amount of the thermal circulating thermal insulation device by intelligent match so as to keep the temperature of a pulmonary vein ablation area near the esophagus at 20 to 30 DEG C. The thermal insulation device provided by the invention can be introduced to the cryoablation area through the esophagus natural cavity, the thermal insulation balloon is used in the CBA (Cryoballoon-based Ablation) cryoablation process of pulmonary veins so as to protect the esophagus near the pulmonary vein cryoablation area, prevent esophageal fistula and other serious damages caused by cryoablation, eliminate the limitation of CBA cryoablation treatment of pulmonary veins on atrial fibrillation, and benefit the popularization of CBA catheter ablation of pulmonary veins.

Focused infrared light may be used in a non-invasive varicose vein treatment procedure with infrared light from a plurality of laser diodes that are combined in a multiplexer and coupled to a multi-mode fiber coupled to another fiber or fiber bundle that delivers the light to a lens/mirror assembly for application in the non-invasive procedures. The wavelength of light may be selected near 980 nm, 1210 nm, or 1720 nm to achieve a desired penetration depth and/or for absorption in a particular tissue type or water. Wavelengths near approximately 1100 nm, 1310 nm or 1650 nm may be advantageous for non-invasive procedures through the skin. The light may be focused with lower intensity on the skin or outer tissue to reduce collateral damage and higher intensity at a desired depth to induce thermal coagulation or occlusion at depths of about 1-2 mm or more. Surface cooling techniques, such as cryogenic sprays or contact cooling may be provided.

There is provided herein a system, device and methods for performing minimally invasive spider vein treatments. In some embodiments an apparatus for eliminating spider veins comprises a dual syringe mechanism that includes a pusher for pushing sclerosant materials into a target vein, and an extractor for extracting debris from a target vein; a needle for application into a target vein; and a Y-connector connecting each exit of the dual syringe mechanism to the needle. In some implementations the apparatus's dual syringe mechanism includes a locking mechanism to enable controlled advancing of the syringe pusher.

A container shaped in the form of a teardrop is used interchangeably in upright and inverted orientations. The container is used in an upright orientation to allow a person to directly drink liquids. In the inverted orientation, the container is mounted at a height over the user and allows versatile and controlled administration of liquids even to bedridden patients. The controlled administration provides the advantages of precise and measured dispensation of liquids, on-site or remote monitoring of dispensation, and control of dispensation by a patient or a care-giver. This type of liquid dispensation is not as invasive as other medical treatments (e.g., intravenous treatment), and therefore can be employed both at home and at hospitals with comparable effectiveness.

The invention refers to tumor-homing cells expressing the tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis inducing ligand (TRIAL), particularly to CD34+ and NK cells transduced with adenoviral vetors coding for TRIAL. The cells of the invention are useful for the intravenous treatment of tumors, particularly of lymphoma.

The invention relates to the technical field of machinery, and in particular relates to a multi-purpose indwelling needle. The indwelling needle comprises an indwelling needle body, an extension pipemounted at the bottom of the indwelling needle body, and an infusion joint mounted at the other end of the extension tube. For the multi-purpose indwelling needle, a first one-way valve is arranged atthe tail end of a hose, so that liquid or blood only can enter and can not exit; meanwhile, an infusion valve is cancelled, so that the pressure injuries caused by the infusion valve can be avoided,tblood can flow out from mesh openings, on one hand, whether a steel needle is inserted into the vein or not can be confirmed, on the other hand, medical workers can carry out blood sampling work conveniently, liquid can enter the hose directly through the indwelling needle body, and then vein treatment is carried out; backflow of liquid or blood also can be prevented, and moreover, through a second one-way valve, two ends can realize smooth liquid supplementing; and in addition, due to the arrangement of a first probe and a second probe, the blood pressure, heart rate, SPO2 and body temperature can be rapidly measured.

A therapeutic pouch is provided. The therapeutic pouch defines a cavity for slidably receiving intravenous therapy equipment, such as an IV bag or other fluid dispenser. A front portion of the therapeutic pouch provides a comforting presentation for the patient, while the rear portion of the therapeutic pouch provides a visibility pouch for securing the IV bag and allowing a healthcare provider visibility of the administration of the fluids retained by the IV bag. The visibility pouch may provide an upper opening and an opposing lower opening, both communicating with the cavity for enabling the IV bag to protrude therefrom and access to IV tubing and ports, respectively. An upper portion of the therapeutic pouch provides a hanging loop for working in unison with the IV bag hole for enabling support from an IV stand or the like.

The invention discloses a novel fixing device used for intravenous therapy, and belongs to the technical field of medical instruments. The upper end of a base is fixedly provided with a lifting column; the other end of the lifting column is fixedly connected with a support seat; one side face of the support seat is rotatably connected with a support plate; one surface of the support plate is fixedly connected with a cushion pad; the material of the cushion pad is cushion breathable cotton; one side face of the support seat is fixedly connected with a connecting block; one side face of the connecting block is fixedly connected with a threaded sleeve; and one end of the threaded sleeve is connected with an infusion support through threads. According to the novel fixing device used for the intravenous therapy, the installed support plate has a rotating function, and the rotating angle can be automatically adjusted with the height of legs of a patient to avoid that the edge of the supportplate squeezes the legs of the patient, so that the comfort of use is improved; moreover, an installed tray has the function of free rotation, and the tray and the infusion support have the function of quickly disassembling and combining, thereby reducing the space occupied by the fixing device and the fixing device is convenient to carry and move.