| abstract |
A method of securing a line (25) to a patient or of adjusting the position of a line (25) thus secured comprises elongating and narrowing a sleeve (20) applied to the line to grip the line and resist movement of the line along its longitudinal axis with respect to the sleeve. Also disclosed is a fastener (19) for securing a line (25) to a patient, the fastener comprising a sleeve (20) of variable length capable when lengthened of gripping the line. |