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|Kelly Rasmussen, William R. Barron, Catherine C. Breiter
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|C. R. Bard, Inc.
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This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/096,553, entitled "CATHETER CONNECTOR SYSTEM," filed Apr. 1, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,377,915, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, which application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/558,150, entitled "CATHETER CONNECTOR SYSTEM," filed Apr. 1, 2004, which is also incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
It is common to use an implanted catheter to repeatedly access the vascular system of a patient and with the catheter perform repeated therapeutic medical activity. Such therapeutic activity could include the intermittent or continuous infusion of medication and fluids, the periodic sampling of blood, or the continuous withdrawal and return of blood for processing outside of the body of the patient. The catheters used in these activities are referred to as vascular access catheters.
Before any therapeutic activity can actually commence, however, the vascular access catheter must be implanted in the body of the patient with the distal tip of the catheter residing at the location in the vascular system at which an intended therapeutic activity is appropriate. Typically, most of the length of an implanted vascular access catheter resides within blood vessels of the vascular system, extending from the distal tip of the catheter to a location in the vascular system at which the catheter, by traversing a puncture or incision formed through a wall of the blood vessel in which the catheter is disposed, enters into the surrounding subcutaneous tissue of the patient. The location at which this occurs is referred to as a venipuncture site. Venipuncture sites are classified on the basis of the position of a venipuncture site in relation to the center of the body of the patient. Central venipuncture sites are those that enter the vasculature through the jugular or subclavian veins. Peripheral venipuncture sites typically enter the basilic or cephalic veins of the upper or lower arm. The freedom to select among venipuncture sites is determined largely on catheter size and vein size. Vein size is dependent on patient size and on location within the body, with peripheral veins being smaller than central veins.
Proximal of the venipuncture site, the implanted catheter extends through the subcutaneous tissue of the patient to emerge through the skin at a location that is referred to as the skin exit site. Most skin exit sites are chosen as being locations at which the proximal end of the implanted catheter can be easily manipulated by medical personnel. Favored among such locations are the neck, the region about the collar bone or chest wall, the upper leg, the upper arm, and the forearm. Occasionally, the skin exit site is somewhat removed from the venipuncture site. Then, a significant portion of the length of the implanted catheter must be embedded in the subcutaneous tissue of the patient in a surgically created tunnel that extends from the venipuncture site to the skin exit site. In all instances, a portion of the proximal end of an implanted catheter must remain outside of the body of the patient. It is this portion of an implanted catheter, from the proximal end thereof to the skin access site that is referred to as the extracorporeal portion of the implanted catheter.
In various applications, the extracorporeal portion of an implanted catheter needs to be configured to permit selective coupling and uncoupling between the tubing and the medical equipment outside the body of the patient that are required for therapeutic activity. Accordingly, the proximal end of the vascular access catheters is configured to terminate in a catheter coupling hub that can be secured in fluid communication with such tubing and medical equipment, or can be capped, valved, or clamped closed between periods of actual use. Due to the variation in length of catheter that is required to traverse the subcutaneous and intravascular route from implanted tip location to skin exit site, it often becomes necessary to trim the catheter to an appropriate length. Traditionally, it is the distal end of the catheter that is trimmed.
Trimming the catheter to an appropriate length is particularly advantageous with respect to Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) where precise central venous catheter tip placement at the right atrial (RA), superior vena cava (SVC) junction is imperative to prevent potential thrombosis, traumatic or functional complications. Many types of catheters, however, cannot be distally trimmed due to the special configuration thereof, including, for example, dual lumen catheters with a pre-staggered tip, soft tip catheters, catheters with valved distal ends, etc. In the case of such catheters, a pre-connected hub at the proximal end of the catheter cannot be accurately located at the venipuncture site and, consequently, some length of catheter extends there from. This excess catheter length often presents difficulty in dressing the catheter and exposes the catheter to potential damage.
Whether or not the catheter has a preformed distal tip, it is advantageous to be able to trim a catheter at its proximal end prior to connection to a coupling hub or other extracorporeal medical equipment because proximal trimming may allow the physicians to keep inventory low (as several different catheter lengths are unnecessary), and each catheter implanted can be customized to the exact length optimal for patient comfort and operability of the catheter. Therefore, a catheter connector system that permits the proximal end of a catheter to be trimmed and allows coupling of a connector hub to the trimmed proximal end for repeated access of the catheter may desirable in various medical applications.
The present invention is directed to a catheter connector system for a subcutaneously-placed catheter. Accordingly, it is an embodiment of the present invention to provide a catheter connector system, which safely and effectively connects a proximal end of a catheter to extracorporeal medical device/equipment, following placement of the distal end of the catheter in a patient. It is a further embodiment of the present invention to provide a catheter connector system that reduces assembly time of an associated suture wing, provides the functionality of a repair kit, and/or provides a proximally trimmable design for a multi-lumen catheter.
In one variation, the catheter connection system comprises a dual lumen catheter, a bifurcation, and a connector sheath for securing the proximal end of the dual lumen catheter to the bifurcation. The connector sheath comprises a proximally extending collet and a distally extending strain relief. The distal end of the bifurcation comprises an interface including two cannulas for insertion into the lumens of the dual lumen catheter, a cavity surrounding the cannulas being configured for receiving the collet on the connector sheath, and a locking element for securing the connector sheath to the bifurcation. To attach the catheter to the bifurcation, the proximal end of the catheter is passed through the lumen of the connector sheath and placed over the cannulas (i.e., with the cannulas inserted within the lumens of the catheter). The connector sheath is then displaced proximally to engage the distal interface of the bifurcation. When the connector sheath is coupled to the bifurcation, the collet is inserted within the cavity at the distal interface and the inner wall of the cavity forces the collet onto the proximal portion of the catheter and secures the catheter to the bifurcation. In one design variation, the collet comprises a pliable polymeric material. In another design variation, each of the two cannulas comprises non-circular circumferential surface. In yet another design variation, each of the two catheter lumens comprises a D-shaped cross-section.
These and other embodiments, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art when taken with reference to the following more detailed description of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings that are first briefly described.
The following detailed description should be read with reference to the drawings, in which identical reference numbers refer to like elements throughout the different figures. The drawings, which are not necessarily to scale, depict selective embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The detailed description illustrates by way of example, not by way of limitation, the principles of the invention. This description will clearly enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives and uses of the invention, including what is presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the invention.
Before describing the present invention, it is to be understood that unless otherwise indicated this invention need not be limited to applications in humans. As one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate, variations of the invention may be applied to other mammals as well. Moreover, it should be understood that embodiments of the present invention may be applied in combination with various catheters, tubing introducers or other catheter implantation and connection devices for establishing a fluid conduit into a patient's body.
Establishment of a central line utilizing a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is used herein as an example application of the catheter connector system to illustrate the various aspects of the invention disclosed herein. In light of the disclosure herein, one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that variations of the catheter connector system may be utilized in various medical procedures for establishing a fluid conduit into a patient's body. Although the catheter connector system may be particularly useful in catheter implantation that requires reverse tunneling, it is also contemplated that the catheter connector system can be utilized in various catheter implant procedures that do not require reverse tunneling.
It must also be noted that, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, the term "a snap-lock arm" is intended to mean a single snap-lock arm or a combination of snap-lock arms, "a fluid" is intended to mean one or more fluids, or a mixture thereof. Furthermore, the words "proximal" and "distal" refer to directions closer to and away from, respectively, a physician operating the device, with the tip end (i.e., distal end) placed inside the patient's body. Thus, for example, the catheter end placed within the body of the patient would be the distal end of the catheter, while the catheter end outside the patient's body would be the proximal end of the catheter. In addition, the term "soft" as used herein means pliable or compressible. The term "hard" as used herein means rigid. Preferably, a soft material has a Durometer measurement of less than about 100 Shore A, and a hard material has a Durometer measurement of more than about 100 Shore A. For example, in one variation the hard material implemented in a catheter connector system includes materials with a hardness of at least 60 Shore D. Moreover, the term "unitary piece" as used herein means a single functional component that may comprise one or more interconnecting parts coupled together.
This invention is directed to a catheter connection system for securing a single or multi-lumen catheter to a connection hub. In particular, the various designs disclosed herein allow the physician to trim the catheter to length to fit the patient's body sizes prior to establishing a connection interface with the connection hub. In one variation, a connector sheath is disposed over the distal portion of the catheter to serve as a compression interface. The distal portion of the connector hub is configured to apply an inwardly directed force on the proximal portion of the connector sheath, such that the connector sheath grips around the circumference of the catheter and secures the catheter on the connector hub's cannula, which is inserted within the lumen of the catheter.
The catheter connection system allows the physician to trim the proximal end of the catheter to the desired length before establishing a connection hub on the proximal end of the catheter. This design allows the physician to customize the length of the catheter to meet the requirements of the particular medical procedure and modify the catheter according to the deployment location and the patient's physical size. In comparison, an existing fixed-length dual lumen catheter 10, such as the one shown in
In one variation, the trimmable single or multi-lumen catheter is configured with a valve (e.g., Groshong™ valve, etc.) at the distal end, and a bifurcation at the proximal end, but the bifurcation could be detached (i.e., not molded on during the manufacturing process). In one particular design, the catheter is configured to serve as a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line. The distal portion of the catheter can be inserted into the patient's body first. Once the distal end of the catheter is positioned in place, the catheter is trimmed to length at the proximal end, after which, the bifurcation is attached. The catheter may be comprised of one or more polymers that are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art. In one variation, the catheter comprises silicone, while in another variation, the catheter comprises polyurethane.
In one example, the catheter connector system 22 comprises a dual lumen catheter 24, a connector sheath 26, and a bifurcation 28 (i.e., connector hub), as shown in
In one variation, each of the cannulas comprises a metal tubing. The outer circumferential surface of the cannula is configured to match the inner wall of the catheter lumen, such that when the cannula is inserted within the catheter lumen, a seal is established. In one example, the catheter lumens 56, 58 are configured with D-shaped cross-sections as shown in
The catheter connector system 22 can be configured to support a specific minimum pull-off force (the force to pull the catheter tube off of the connector hub or attachment) requirement, such that accidental removal of the connection hub may be prevented. In one variation, the connector system is configured with a minimum pull-off force of about 3.37 lbs. or higher. In another variation, the connector system is configured with a minimum pull-off force of about 4 lbs. or higher.
To connect the catheter 24 to the bifurcation 28, the connector sheath 26 is first slidably positioned over a proximal end of the shaft of the catheter 24. Next, the proximal end of the catheter is placed over the distally extending cannulas 32, 34. When the cannulas are inserted within the lumens of the catheter, the outer diameter of the catheter tube may increase. The user then advances the connector sheath 26 in the proximal direction over the cannula/catheter connection, and continues the displacement until the locking elements 52, 54 (i.e., two prong arms) snap into the corresponding slots 72, 74 on the connector sheath 26, as shown in
In this example, the distal interface 48 of the bifurcation 28 comprises a conical-shaped cavity 50. When the proximal end of the connector sheath is inserted into the conical-shaped cavity, the soft collet at the proximal end of the connector sheath is compressed, which in turn compresses the catheter tube evenly over the cannula. This compression force maintains the connection between the catheter and the bifurcation. Furthermore, with the prong arms snapped into the hard over-sheath of the connector sheath, the connector sheath is secured onto the distal end of the bifurcation. The presence of the locking elements (e.g., prong arms, snap-lock arms, etc.) increases the minimum force required to pull-off the connectors sheath to detach the catheter from the bifurcation.
In one variation, the distal interface 48 of the bifurcation 28 comprises a hard plastic material, such that the pliable polymeric collet inserted therein is compressed inwardly toward a longitudinal axis of the bifurcation as the collet engages the incline plane on the inner wall of the cavity. In addition, the hard over-sheath of the connector sheath 64 may also comprise a hard plastic material such that as the prong arms 52, 54 on the bifurcations distal interface engage the hard over-sheath 64, an audible click sound is created to notify the user of successful attachment. In one design configuration, the catheter connector system is configured with a burst pressure of at lease about 60 psi, a pull-off force of at least about 3.37 lbs., and an audible connection indicator sound level of at least about 60 dB. In another design configuration, the catheter connector system is configured with a burst pressure of at least about 100 psi, a pull-off force of at least about 4 lbs., and an audible connection indicator sound level of at least about 65 dB.
One of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure would appreciate that various methods that are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art may be utilized to fabricate the catheter connector system described herein. In one approach, a mold is manufactured to shape cannula tubings. Channels of a specific size are end-milled into a block of hardened aluminum. These channels with a specific width and depth are utilized to facilitate the compression of the cannulas. In one variation, the channels of the mold are rectangular in shape. When a round cannula is pressed into the channel, the cannula tubing is formed into a shape resembling a rectangle with rounded corners. This shape is substantially the same as the shape of a D-shaped lumen of the catheter tubing, which facilitates the insertion of the cannula into the D-shaped lumen and provides a good seal against fluid leakage at the junction between the cannula and the catheter.
In one variation, the bifurcation comprises two cannulas 32, 34, a hard core 76 securing the two cannulas 32, 34, and a soft overmold 78.
As discussed herein, in one variation, the connector sheath 26 is manufactured into a single functional piece. In one design, the soft collet 30, which serves as a compression member, is inserted into a hard over-sheath 64 during the manufacturing process to form a single piece connector sheath, as shown in
This design eliminates the need for a free-floating compression member. The soft collet provides compression to retain the catheter on the cannula while protecting the soft catheter material from any potential sharp edges or hard surfaces of the hard over-sheath. In one variation the soft collet comprises a polymer within Durometer in the range of about 30-100 Shore A. In another variation, the soft collet comprises silicone of about 40-60 Shore A. In another variation, the soft collet comprises silicone of about 40-50 Shore A. In yet another variation, the soft collet comprises a polymer of about 80 Shore A. Also, the cut-away portion 86 of the bifurcation's distal interface, between the snap-lock arms 52, 54, allows the user to visually confirm that the catheter tubing 24 is properly loaded onto the cannula 32, 34, as shown in
The catheter may be used for facilitating the introduction or removal of a fluid to or from a body. In one variation, the proximal end of the catheter connector hub (e.g., bifurcation, etc.) is temporarily attached to a luer fitting connector of an extension catheter. In another variation, the proximal end of the catheter connector hub is permanently attached to the extension catheter in lieu of the luer fitting connection. In yet another variation, the catheter connector hub is coupled to an extension catheter, which is utilized for chronic excess fluid drainage from a body. In another application, the catheter connector hub is coupled to an electromechanically powered and/or magnetically coupled vesicular pump to permit assisted flow of a fluid into or out of a body. This flow may be unidirectional or bi-directional.
One exemplary method for utilizing the catheter connector system to establish fluid communication with a patient's circulatory system comprises attaching a bifurcation to an implanted catheter according to the procedure described below. The user is provided with a catheter 24, a connector sheath 26, and a bifurcation 28, as shown in
While ensuring that the lumens of the catheter 24 are aligned with the two distally extending cannulas 32, 34, the user then advances the catheter 24 onto the cannulas 32, 34 until the proximal end 46 of the catheter is abutting the body of the bifurcation 28, as shown in
This invention has been described and specific examples of the invention have been portrayed. While the invention has been described in terms of particular variations and illustrative figures, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the variations or figures described. In addition, where methods and steps described above indicate certain events occurring in certain order, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the ordering of certain steps may be modified and that such modifications are in accordance with the variations of the invention. Additionally, certain of the steps may be performed concurrently in a parallel process when possible, as well as performed sequentially as described above. Therefore, to the extent there are variations of the invention, which are within the spirit of the disclosure or equivalent to the inventions found in the claims, it is the intent that this patent will cover those variations as well.
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|Jun 28, 1991
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|May 31, 1988
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|Apr 20, 1990
|Apr 21, 1992
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|Jan 4, 1991
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|Splittable hemostatic valve and sheath and the method for using the same
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|Vas-Cath Incorporated
|Method of making a triple lumen catheter
|Apr 17, 1990
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|Aug 25, 1992
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|Aug 15, 1990
|Sep 22, 1992
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|Oct 31, 1991
|Oct 13, 1992
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|Mar 2, 1993
|Strato Medical Corporation
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|Mar 2, 1993
|Boston University
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|Catheter having rotary valves
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|Triple-lumen critical care catheter
|Feb 28, 1994
|Jan 10, 1995
|The Kendall Company
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|Medical connector with valve
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|Guiding catheter with sealing cap system for reducing blood loss when inserting guiding catheters
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|May 16, 1995
|Kimberly-Clark Corporation
|Upright facial tissue carton
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|May 23, 1995
|Setzer; Kathy P.
|Removable protective cover for use with a body catheter
|Oct 27, 1993
|May 30, 1995
|Stevens; Robert C.
|Guidable catheter assembly using coated deflector wire and method of using same
|Apr 15, 1993
|Jun 13, 1995
|Cordis Corporation
|Modular catheter sheath introducer
|May 31, 1994
|Jul 4, 1995
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|Transfer adaptors
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|Oct 24, 1995
|Cordis Corporation
|Catheter introducer with fluid chamber valve
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|Dec 5, 1995
|Vas-Cath Incorporated
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|Catheter having rotary valves
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|Drainage catheter
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|Fluid separation control attachment for physiologic glue applicator
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|Treatment method for pleural effusion
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|Multiple lumen catheter for hemodialysis
|Dec 22, 1994
|May 7, 1996
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|Connector having a medical cannula
|Jul 15, 1994
|May 28, 1996
|Cordis Corporation
|Catheter hemostasis valve
|Aug 27, 1993
|May 28, 1996
|Bespak Plc
|Connecting apparatus for medical conduits
|May 28, 1993
|Jun 4, 1996
|Schoenbaechler; Peter
|Self-closing catheter valve
|Oct 3, 1994
|Jul 16, 1996
|Moss; Gerald
|Dilator/introducer apparatus for percutaneous gastrostomy
|Apr 19, 1994
|Jul 23, 1996
|Cordis Corporation
|Hemostasis valve for catheter introducer having thickened central partition section
|Jun 30, 1994
|Aug 6, 1996
|United States Surgical Corporation
|Valve assembly for introducing instruments into body cavities
|Nov 6, 1995
|Sep 17, 1996
|Thomas J. Fogarty
|Method of manufacturing an adjustable valve for surgical applications
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|Catheter connector
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|Coaxial blunt dilator and endoscopic cannula insertion system
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|Abbott Laboratories
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|Device for paracentesis and thoracentesis
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|Retractable disposable tip reusable trocar obturator
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|Tfx Medical Incorporated
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|Nov 6, 1995
|Jul 21, 1998
|Cordis Corporation
|Catheter introducer having toroidal valve
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|Jul 28, 1998
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|Internal urinary catheter
|Jun 7, 1995
|Aug 25, 1998
|Vas-Cath Incorporated
|Multiple lumen catheter
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|Sep 1, 1998
|Catheter with flexible and elongate body
|Nov 29, 1996
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|Intra-aortic balloon catheters
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|Catheter introducer
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|Teleflex, Incorporated
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|Oct 5, 1999
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|Halkey-Roberts Corporation
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|Snap-fastenable coupling for a fluid-transfer hose
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|Boston Scientific Corporation
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The Packers are 15-1 and clinched the top seed in the NFC two weeks ago, meaning they get a break this weekend and will not have to play until Jan. 15.
After Week 17 in the NFL ended last night, the playoff picture has crystallized and there are three potential opponents the Packers could face in the first round of the playoffs: the No. 4 seed New York Giants, who won the NFC East on Sunday Night and who the Packers beat on Dec. 4 in a wild 38-35 win.
The Packers might also face one of the two Wild Card teams, both of which they also faced this year. These are the Atlanta Falcons, whom they beat 25-14, and the Lions, whom they beat twice. The first on Thanksgiving and then again on New Year's Day.
Here is my evaluation of the three remaining opponents that could travel to Lambeau Field and face the Packers along with their chances of pulling off an upset.

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Charlottetown Islanders left-winger Filip Rydstrom provides the screen in front of Acadie-Bathurst Titan goalie Tanner Somers as Titan defenceman Mark Trickett watches a shot come directly at him.
Charlottetown goes into post-season on seven-game winning streak
There were times during the first half of the season Oliver Cooper thought his junior career would end without another post-season game.
"Going home at Christmas we were out of a playoff spot and things didn't seem to be changing," Cooper said. "It was definitely tough."
The Islanders were 13-19-2-1 at the break.
Fast-forward three months and the Islanders have gone 22-7-3-1 to finish ninth in the 18-team Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
They will play the Rimouski Oceanic in the first round of the playoffs starting Friday in Rimouski, Que.
"It's definitely exciting. It's definitely a different atmosphere in that dressing room since Christmas," Cooper said. "It's fun to be apart of."
The Islanders are one of the league's hottest teams heading into the playoffs, having won seven straight contests.
"Everybody knows in our room we're playoff ready," said sophomore forward Keith Getson.
He scored twice in Saturday's finale, a 5-2 win over Halifax, to give him six goals on the season.
Head coach Jim Hulton said Getson is such a team-first player the whole squad was excited for him. The coach gave him some shifts late in the game with the Islanders top offensive players in order to try and get him the hat trick.
"True to form he doesn't care," Hulton said. "He's sitting on two goals and what's he do, he dives in front of a shot rather than try and cheat. That sums up what Gettsy is all about and hopefully what our team is all about."
Hulton likes the way the team has played to close out the regular season.
"These last seven have all been tight-checking, low-scoring games and that's what playoff hockey is all about," he said. "The good part is we've got comfortable in these types of games."
The team has also shown the ability to score five-on-five compared to earlier in the second half where it relied more on its power play to generate offence. The offence has also been spread around, making it harder for teams to concentrate on shutting down one line.
"Confidence is at a high right now," said goalie Mason McDonald. "I think we have the team to win a championship."
Hulton said McDonald has been as sharp as he's seen him of late. McDonald said in the first half of the season he thought about his statistics and making the national junior team. Now it's all about stopping the puck.
"Just playing hockey in the second half has been a lot easier."
The Islanders first-round series will be a 2-2-1-1-1 format. If the two teams are 800 kilometres apart the format changes to 2-3-2 based on the league's rules.
Playoff schedule (all times Atlantic)
Game 1
8:30 p.m. - Charlottetown at Rimouski.
Game 2
5 p.m. - Charlottetown at Rimouski.
Game 3
Tuesday, March 29
7 p.m. - Rimouski at Charlottetown.
Game 4
Wednesday, March 30
7 p.m. - Rimouski at Charlottetown.
Game 5*
Friday, April 1
8:30 - Charlottetown at Rimouski.
Game 6*
Sunday, April 3
7 p.m - Rimouski at Charlottetown.
Game 7*
Tuesday, April 5
8:30 p.m. - Charlottetown at Rimouski
* If necessary


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Stars Slim Down With Horse Pills and the 'Idiot' Diet
When celebrities tell magazines they became walking spaghetti strands by doing yoga and walking their dogs, they're lying. In fact, they're overexercising, starving themselves, smoking cigarettes, and taking drugs and prescription horse pills…
News flash! When celebrities tell magazines they became walking spaghetti strands by doing yoga and walking their dogs, they're lying. According to a really long and revelatory article in the Daily News, they slim down by overexercising, starving themselves, smoking cigarettes, and taking drugs like Adderall and prescription horse pills, which suppress appetite.
Fasting stars sometimes even go to restaurants and don't eat. Like Paris Hilton, who went to Nobu and consumed only water and Red Bull during the entire meal. Then there's Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross, who went out to eat with her husband and sipped fruit juice while he ate fish. If we may, don't these ladies know they're taking up valuable real estate at restaurants where people who actually want to eat the food wait eons to get reservations?
And then there are the scary tales of people on the cusp of collapse at the gym because they refuse to nosh. Celebrity trainer David Kirsch recalls training a client for the Oscars who ate only two boiled eggs a day. Some stars supposedly go on the "IV diet" where they check into a hospital and have nutrients dribbled into their system so they can avoid the calories. One "supermodel trainer" recalled a client who lived off Diet Coke, peanuts, and cigarettes only. "When we tried to work out, we had to stop every five minutes. It was awful," he said.
Finally, there's the infamous Master Cleanse, in which one consumes only "lemonade" made from maple syrup, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper:
Beyoncé admitted following this regimen for two weeks to drop 20 pounds for the film "Dreamgirls." Jared Leto used it to shed about 30 pounds he gained to play Mark Chapman in the new film "Chapter 27."
Gunnar Peterson calls this the "You're an idiot" diet.
"I had a client who did it and I thought he was ill," says Peterson.
"His skin was gray and his eyes had terrible dark circles under them. He was shuffling when he walked, and this was after only 10 days!"
Gosh this stuff never gets old, does it? And for the record, we did not call Beyoncé and Jared idiots. Gunnar Peterson did.


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Some share information in an attempt at discourse … some cheerlead, bash, trash, and use profanity / vulgarity lacking thought and vocabulary.These boards used to be better … could still be better, if an attempt to share, even argue in civil tone, would displace emotional animosity.For every yin a yang, for every buyer a seller (and visa versa). Those long / short / in cash needn't be enemies. Each needs the other.A personal remark: one can sometimes distinguish the real from the posers and imposters … by depth of thought expressed.Have a fine Independence Day all!RSps - the Thursday financial calendar includes:7:45 AM – ECB rate decision8:30 AM – average workweek / hourly earnings / initial claims / nonfarm payrollsunemployment rate10:00 AM – ISM servicespps – irt shortened sessions: the NYSE will close the Big Board at 1 PM
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postman: thanks for making the point so others would see it too.He is sadly deficient and this board is his playground, to post blather.I have participated in several forums since 1999. This is my first troll run-in.Now, having him (and the next permutation, and the next) on ignore, well, it's Independence Day!(the) rosetta.stone33ps - trivia: though Independence Day in the US is tomorrow, it's Independence Day in Belarus today!http://www.breitbart.com/image.php?id=app-9f7ec106-49a3-4bf0-9c8b-7a685394be83&show_article=1&catnum=0&ch=BNImagesAll
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Click here for a copy of the Annual Preliminary Program
Friday, November 2
8:00 - 9:45 a.m.
Infrastructure for all Generations:
Plan, Design, Build, Manage
Presidential Remarks
William F. Marcuson, III, Ph.D., P.E., Hon.M.ASCE
ASCE President 2007
Our theme for the ASCE's 137th Annual Civil Engineering Conference encompasses everything we should be doing as civil engineers. Planning and designing are the key ingredients for all infrastructure projects from transportation to growth, and good planning ensures long term results. Whether the engineer builds the project or provides oversight for the owner, we are ensuring the design will perform for the anticipated life span and hopefully beyond. Engineers become the stewards of our infrastructure by managing the maintenance and up grading over the life of each project so the project will serve the peoples needs for generations to come as economically as possible.
Roger L. Jeffery, P.E., F.ASCE
2007 Annual Conference Chair
Join us for an entertaining and thought provoking discussion with international best-selling author, John P. Strelecky. Taking a proverbial page from his inspirational book, The Why Cafe, John explores the humorous side of some of life's biggest questions - why we exist, and why we design and live our lives the way we do.
John's books have been translated into seventeen languages and sold on every continent in the world (including Antarctica). His work has prompted Gannett Media (USA TODAY…) to say that "He has put his finger on the pulse of the world." For more information about John, visit www.whycafe.com.
Session I
Planned Growth (Celebration)
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
If you could build the city of your dreams where would you begin? What would be your priorities? Who would live in your city? Although these sound like hypothetical questions they are not. We will hear from three speakers today about three new cities transformed from dreams to reality here in the Orlando area. Disney developed the city of Celebration adjacent to their theme parks. The city of Baldwin Park was developed from, an old Naval Training Facility and lastly the city of Reunion was developed on virgin land west of Orlando.
Moderator: Carol Connor, P.E., Executive Vice President, MSCW, Inc.
Presenters: To Be Announced
Session II
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Transportation – Regional
There are approximately 3.5 million people currently living in the seven-county Central Florida Region, which is comprised of Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and Volusia counties. Projections show that between 2005 and 2050, an additional four million people will move into the region. The seven-county region is extraordinary in that less than one-fifth of the total land area is developed. Few, if any, other regions of the country share such relative amounts of open space. Also since most growth in Central Florida has happened over the last 20 years, citizens enjoy relatively new infrastructure such as roads and schools. Due to various reasons the era of easy growth and development is now ending, the area is now wary of the region's capability to provide for the mobility required to sustain and support the population growth. In recognition of these issues, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been encouraging closer collaboration on transportation decisions among metropolitan planning organizations and local governments within common regions. The panel will discuss how these different entities are working together to improve the transportation for the region.
Moderator: Shelley Lauten, Director, www.myregion.org
Panelists: Noranne Downs, P.E., District 5 Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation, Orlando, FL; Roger Neiswender, AICP Transportation Department Director, City of Orlando, Orlando, FL; Mike Snyder, P.E., Executive Director, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, Orlando, FL
Noranne Downs, P.E.
Shelley Lauten
Roger Neiswender
Session III
Everglades - Building the System
2:45 - 4:15 p.m.
The Florida Everglades was once a vibrant, free-flowing river of grass that provided clean water from Lake Okeechobee south to Florida Bay. Today, this extraordinary ecosystem is dying. Over the past half century, the health and size of the Everglades have steadily declined. Lost to drainage and development, the Everglades ecosystem is suffering from severe shortage of clean reliable water.
To ensure and preserve South Florida's natural environment, enhance water supplies, and maintain flood protection, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the South Florida Water Management District, has developed a plan to save the Everglades. The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) calls for a series of ecological and water system improvements that will take over 20 years to complete. The estimated cost of the plan, to be shared equally by the federal government and the state of Florida, is $7.8 billion.
In an effort to expedite restoration of the Everglades the South Florida Water Management District created the Acceler8 Program. Acceler8 is a major boost for Everglades restoration. The expedited course of action reaffirms the commitment of the federal/state/local partnership to revitalize the ecosystem by stepping up the pace on eight restoration projects at a cost of $1.2 billion over five years.
Presenters in this session will provide an overview of CERP and Acceler8 including a brief overview of projects currently under design and construction. A brief overview of a newly created program to restore the northern Everglades.
Presenters: Kenneth G. Ammon, P.E., M.ASCE, Assistant Deputy Executive Director; Stu Applebaum Deputy Program Manager for Restoration, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District; Jeffrey Kivetts, M.ASCE, Director Everglades Restoration Engineering Department, South Florida Water Management District
Kenneth G. Ammon, P.E., M.ASCE
Stu Applebaum
Jeffrey Kivett, M.ASCE
Session IV
Space- Infrastructure for Space
4:15 – 5:30 p.m.
While we Plan Design Build and Manage our infrastructure here on earth we may find the need for more than is available on our planet. Where will we go and what will we do when we get there? Will we make cities in space? Will we live on the moon or Mars? Come and hear Russell R. Romanella the current director of the International Space Station talk about our future.
Moderator: Kevin Casey, P.E., F.ASCE, Vice President, Paul S. Ford and Company
Presenter: Russel R. Romanella, Director, International Space Station.
Russel R. Romanella
Pre-Conference Event
CEO Forum: Every Engineer's Duty What Tragedy Has Taught Us about Professionalism, Ethics, Leadership and Public Safety
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The CEO forum, consisting of CEOs, senior leadership and decision-makers, will kick off this year's Annual Conference with a lively Q&A session moderated by Lt. Gen. Henry J. Hatch, P.E., Hon.M.ASCE, NAE, US Army (ret.). Come take part as industry professionals discuss current issues in infrastructure, including the professional, ethical and leadership issues associated with Hurricane Katrina, Every Engineers Duty, and the Big Dig. What questions do you have for the leadership of our profession? Engage our panelists and get answers to your burning questions by attending and participating in this
important event.
Session Coordinator: T.E. (Ed) Richardson, PE, M.ASCE, - Senior Vice President & Manager of Engineering, The Bechtel Corporation – Chair, CEFI Board of Directors
Panel Kickoff – Set the Stage: TBD
Moderator: Henry J. Hatch, Hon.M.ASCE
Presenters: David E. Daniel, Ph.D., P.E., Hon.M.ASCE, NAE, President, University of Texas at Dallas; George W. Black Jr., P.E., M.ASCE Senior Civil Engineer/National Resource Specialist, National Transportation Safety Board. ; Gerald Galloway Jr., Ph.D., P.E, D.WRE, Hon.M.ASCE; Glenn L. Martin Institute, University of Maryland; Benjamin R. Schwegler, Jr., Ph.D., M.ASCE, Vice President & Chief Scientist, Walt Disney Imagineering, Research & Development, Inc.; Jane Chmielenski, President and COO, DMJM Harris


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Shorts are killing each other, really. Those who shorted at 100 covered at 120 today. Those who shorted at 120 will have to cover at 140..Vicious cycle until, you are right, 250.
Longs are operating in a bubble. Did you NOT hear Bernanke today? Worst financial report in a year. Economy contracting. Even traders won't be able to make a case for putting money hoping to repeat these recent moves. Market is going lower and will take NFLX with it. NFLX is not impervious to its environment entirely. Past week was a party but not it's back to reality. The euphoria is over.TEVA, GENERAL MILLS, CVS, TARGET....hell, 99-cent stores...that's where the new emphasis will be.


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Get an overview of this hotel3-star hotel near Cathedral of Naples
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Located in the heart of Naples, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi and Cathedral of Naples. Santa Chiara and National Archaeological Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a bar/lounge, this hotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 13 rooms offer free WiFi, refrigerators, and satellite TV. Minibars, room service, and hair dryers are among the other amenities available to guests.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Hotel SiriVia Nicola Mignogna 15 Naples NA 80142
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
This Naples hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 13
- Bar/lounge
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Number of floors - 2
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Porter/bellhop
- Year Built 1860
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Bidet
- Shower only
- Room service (limited hours)
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
Payment types
- Pets allowed
- Dogs and cats only
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10 per night
Hotel Name
- Hotel Siri
- Hotel Siri Naples
- Siri Hotel
- Siri Naples
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport. Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.