David G Musgrove

US Patent:

50020668, Mar 26, 1991

Filed:

Dec 22, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/288568

Inventors:

Shawn L. Simpson - Toledo OH
Steven E. Young - Temperance MI
David G. Musgrove - Worthington OH

Assignee:

Medex, Inc. - Hilliard OH

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

128760

Abstract:

In blood pressure monitoring apparatus, apparatus for withdrawing blood from a tube connected to a patient's blood vessel. A stopcock is connected to the tube. A T-connector is connected to one port of the stopcock. A storage syringe is connected to one branch of the T-connector and a latex self-sealing cap covers the other port to provide an IV site suitable for penetration with a syringe needle to withdraw a blood sample through the IV site. The storage syringe brings blood to the T-connector so that it can be withdrawn through the IV site.