Female self-cleaning intermittent catheterization fixing instrument

Abstract

The invention discloses a female self-cleaning intermittent catheterization fixing instrument. The instrument comprises a fixing frame, an expander and a urethral catheter, the fixing frame comprisesa telescopic arm and a support movably connected with the telescopic arm, and the support is attached to the buttocks and used for limiting and supporting the buttocks and the legs; the expander is mounted on the telescopic arm and is used for assisting one end of the urethral catheter to extend into bladder for catheterization; and the other end of the urethral catheter is connected with a urinary catheterization bag. The instrument has the advantages that the fixing frame and the expander are arranged to fix the body position, and the urethral catheter is assisted in stretching into the bladder for catheterization; the problem that a sitting posture cannot be adopted during intermittent catheterization is solved, and muscular tension during intermittent catheterization is reduced; and the expander is beneficial to finding the urethral orifice, simple to operate and low in requirement on hand function coordination capability.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to a self-cleaning intermittent catheterization device for women. Background technique [0002] Bladder management is particularly important in the rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury, and effective bladder management can improve the survival rate of patients. Clean or sterile intermittent catheterization has been recommended in different guidelines as the gold standard for lower urinary tract management in patients with SCI. Intermittent catheterization enhances the independence of patients, but studies have shown that this technique has not significantly improved the quality of life and satisfaction of patients, which may be related to patients' worries about the complications of intermittent catheterization. [0003] In clinical investigations it was found that: [0004] Intermittent catheterization in female patients with spinal cord injury: 62.5% self-c...

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Problems solved by technology

Spinal cord injury can lead to impairment of voiding center function. Intermittent catheterization has been used to manage neurogenic bladder for 30 years. Research results show that it can effectively reduce the risk of upper urinary tract complications such as urinary retention, urinary incontinence and infection. The obstacles encountered in intermittent catheterization are also different in different studies. The research of Bolinger et al. showed that the inability to find the toilet in time is the most common obstacle. This study shows that insufficient hand function is the main obstacle for patients who cannot perform intermittent catheterization by themselves

The results of the study show that poor hand function coordination is a common obstacle for patients, and inability to sit still is the most common obstacle for patients. Patients cannot take a sitting position during intermittent catheterization, it is difficult to find the urethral opening, muscle tension is too high, and hand function coordination ability Poor, resulting in difficulty in catheterization

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