a device for fixing a catheter , such as a peripheral veinous catheter , a central veinous catheter or a central arterial catheter , to the body of a patient . the device includes a housing , which can be closed by a lid , and a base coupled to the housing , surrounding the housing and enabling the housing to be fixed to the skin of the patient . the housing includes a first chamber through which the outer part of the catheter , which is placed in the vein , passes and a second chamber for accommodating and maintaining the catheter .