PROTECTS
the catheter insertion site
STERILE PACKAGE
to ensure cleanliness upon securement
STANDARDIZES
method of securement between users
EFFECTIVELY SECURES CATHETERS
against internal migration forces and external catheter perturbations
EASY CATHETER REPOSITIONING
without removing adhesives
FAST APPLICATION
can be applied easily in under 2 minutes
LifeBubble
is designed to secure umbilical cord catheters
while protecting the catheter insertion site
Umbilical Catheters are Lifelines for Neonates in the NICU
Umbilical catheters are normally held with tape and adhesives,
which were not designed to secure and protect one of the most important components of neonatal care.
Up To Two Thirds
of umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) migrate after placement
Gupta R, et al. American Journal of Perinatology 2016, 33:600-604.
Dubbink-Verheij GH, et al. Neonatology 2019, 115:205-210.
20% of neonates with UVCs
develop UVC-related complications,
95% of which have malpositioned catheters
Mutlu M, et al. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2016, 29(17)2817-2822.
UVC malposition is associated with necrotizing enterocolitis, pericardial effusion, and infections.
Sulemanji M. Neonatology 2017, 111:337-343.
Sehgal A, et al. Pediatrics 2002, 110:137-142.
CDC.. American Journal of Infection Control 1996, 24:262-293.