Sash-style telemetry pouch

Abstract

A telemetry pouch ( 12 ) with sash ( 10 ) is provided for maintaining a telemetry unit ( 30 ) adjacent to a patient ( 8 ). Telemetry unit ( 30 ) is attached to patient ( 8 ) when sash ( 10 ) is threaded through the arm, over a patient's head, coming to rest comfortably on the shoulder. The pouch ( 12 ) includes a fold ( 20 ) to secure the telemetry unit. A slit ( 16 ) at the top of the pouch ( 12 ) accommodates the cables of the telemetry unit ( 30 ) but also allows easy accessibility. The sash style telemetry pouch ( 10, 12 ) can be worn above or beneath clothing when made of the natural rubber latex free material.

1 . A medical apparatus which supports and attaches a telemetry unit or the like to a patient or individual over the shoulder, comprising:
 (a) a piece of material of sufficient size to accommodate the length of a person from shoulder to waist   (b) another piece of material of sufficient size to accommodate the telemetry unit or the like   
   
   
       2 . A method of attaching a telemetry unit or the like to a person, by:
 (a) providing a comfortable over the shoulder application   (b) providing secure but also easy access to said telemetry unit   
   
   
       2 . A means of allowing telemetry monitoring to remain continuous, by:
 (a) Allowing removability of a telemetry unit for personal hygiene   (b) Allowing easy access to said unit for readings and battery changes