Therapeutic apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of medical supplies, and particularly discloses a therapeutic apparatus comprising an acupoint positioning unit comprising an excitation electrode and a measuring electrode, the excitation electrode is configured to generate current to human skin, and the measuring electrode is configured to receive the current and measure a resistance value of the skin to determine an acupoint position; the treatment unit comprises a polylactic acid layer, a temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug layer, a sensor and a plurality of microneedles, the temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug layer is arranged on the polylactic acid layer, the plurality of microneedles are arranged on the temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug layer in a rectangular array, and the sensor is arranged on the temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug layer among the plurality of microneedles; the host comprises a shell, a processor, a memory, a touch screen and an electric heater, the processor and the memory are in data connection and are both installed on a circuit board, the circuit board is arranged in the shell, the touch screen and the electric heater are installed on the shell and are in data connection with the processor, and the therapeutic instrument can achieve precise treatment and is convenient and reliable to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical supplies, in particular to a therapeutic apparatus. Background Art

[0002] As a new type of physical transdermal drug delivery method, microneedle injection is an effective treatment method that replaces traditional transdermal drug delivery systems. This method can produce micropores of several micrometers in the stratum corneum, thereby forming a drug channel that allows particles to reach the active epidermis, and the drug can be absorbed into the systemic circulation through capillaries. At present, in the process of using microneedle injection for disease treatment, the drug delivery site cannot be effectively located and the drug delivery rate cannot be controlled, which affects the treatment effect and causes inconvenience in use. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic device that can achieve accurate treatment and is easy and reliable to use.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a therapeutic apparatus, comprising:

[0005] An acupoint locating unit, comprising an excitation electrode and a measuring electrode, wherein the excitation electrode is configured to generate an electric current to human skin, and the measuring electrode is configured to receive the electric current and measure the resistance value of the skin to determine the acupoint position;

[0006] A treatment unit, comprising a polylactic acid layer, a thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer, a sensor and a plurality of microneedles, wherein the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer is disposed on the polylactic acid layer, a plurality of the microneedles are disposed on the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer in a rectangular array, and the sensor is disposed on the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer between the plurality of the microneedles; and

[0007] The host comprises a housing, a processor, a memory, a touch screen and an electric heater. The processor and the memory are data-connected and are both installed on a circuit board. The circuit board is arranged in the housing. The touch screen and the electric heater are installed on the housing and data-connected to the processor. The processor is electrically connected to the excitation electrode, the measuring electrode, the sensor and the electric heater respectively through the circuit board.

[0008] In some embodiments, the therapeutic apparatus further includes a positioning block, and two of the excitation electrodes and two of the measurement electrodes are respectively provided and are both mounted on the positioning block.

[0009] In some embodiments, the sensor includes a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a pH sensor, and the temperature sensor, the humidity sensor, and the pH sensor are respectively connected to the processor signal through the circuit board.

[0010] In some embodiments, the sensor includes a current sensor and a pressure sensor, and the current sensor and the pressure sensor are respectively connected to the processor signal through the circuit board.

[0011] In some embodiments, the therapeutic device is used to treat chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, and the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer contains drugs for treating chronic pelvic inflammatory disease.

[0012] In some embodiments, the electric heater is used to heat the temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug layer to adjust the drug release rate of the temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug layer.

[0013] In some embodiments, the processor is configured to receive signals from the excitation electrode, the measurement electrode, and the sensor, respectively, and control the heating temperature of the electric heater after processing and analysis.

[0014] In some embodiments, the microneedle has a length of 500 μm.

[0015] In some embodiments, the host further includes a USB interface and a switch button, wherein the USB interface and the switch button are mounted on a side of the housing, and the USB interface and the switch button are electrically connected to the circuit board respectively.

[0016] In some embodiments, the polylactic acid layer and the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer are both rectangular, and the area of ​​the polylactic acid layer is larger than that of the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer.

[0017] The present invention provides a therapeutic device, which has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0018] The excitation electrode is configured to generate an electric current to human skin, and the measuring electrode is configured to receive the electric current and measure the resistance value of the skin to determine the location of the acupuncture points, so as to achieve precise treatment by locating the acupuncture points. A plurality of the microneedles are arranged in a rectangular array on the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer, and the sensor is arranged on the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer between the plurality of the microneedles. The thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer is heated by an electric heater to control the rate of drug release, so that the process of microneedle piercing the skin for treatment is convenient and reliable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a therapeutic apparatus provided in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of a treatment unit of a treatment device provided in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the microneedles of the therapeutic device provided in some embodiments of the present invention penetrating the skin.

[0022] In the figure: 1. acupoint positioning unit; 11. excitation electrode; 12. measuring electrode; 2. treatment unit; 21. polylactic acid layer; 22. thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer; 23. microneedle; 3. host; 31. housing; 32. touch screen; 33. electric heater; 34. USB interface; 35. switch button; 4. skin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.

[0024] It should be understood that, in the description of the present application, the terms "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated, that is, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In addition, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0025] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0026] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the therapeutic apparatus provided by the embodiment of the present invention comprises an acupoint positioning unit 1, a therapeutic unit 2 and a host 3. The acupoint positioning unit 1 determines the acupoint position of the human body, so that the therapeutic unit 2 can accurately perform treatment at the acupoint position, keeping the treatment process accurate and convenient.

[0027] The acupoint positioning unit 1 includes an excitation electrode 11 and a measuring electrode 12. The excitation electrode 11 is configured to generate current to the human skin 4, and the measuring electrode 12 is configured to receive the current and measure the resistance value of the skin 4 to determine the acupoint position. When working, the excitation electrode 11 generates an alternating current, which is input to the measuring electrode 12 after passing through the skin. The processor can measure the impedance value of the skin by analyzing and processing the data of the excitation electrode 11 and the measuring electrode 12, and can quickly and accurately identify the acupoint position in combination with the acupoint map, so as to facilitate the user to perform treatment operations.

[0028] The treatment unit 2 includes a polylactic acid layer 21, a thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22, a sensor and a plurality of microneedles 23, wherein the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22 is arranged on the polylactic acid layer 21, a plurality of microneedles 23 are arranged on the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22 in a rectangular array, and the sensor is arranged on the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22 between the plurality of microneedles 23. The polylactic acid layer 21 used has good biocompatibility and degradability, can effectively reduce the harm to the body, and can reduce environmental pollution. The thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22 is formed by compounding thermosensitive hydrogel and drug materials, wherein the thermosensitive hydrogel is a block copolymer of poly N-isopropylacrylamide and polyethylene glycol, which is liquid at low temperature and condenses at high temperature, and this state change is reversible with temperature, and has a network structure capable of accommodating objects, and can achieve regulation of the drug release rate of the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22 by adjusting the temperature.

[0029] The host 3 includes a housing 31, a processor, a memory, a touch screen 32 and an electric heater 33. The processor and the memory are data connected and are both installed on a circuit board. The circuit board is arranged in the housing 31. The touch screen 32 and the electric heater 33 are installed on the housing 31 and are data connected to the processor. The processor is electrically connected to the excitation electrode 11, the measuring electrode 12, the sensor and the electric heater 33 through the circuit board. When in use, the processor can receive data from the excitation electrode 11, the measuring electrode 12, and the sensor for analysis and processing, and control the temperature of the electric heater 33. The treatment unit 2 is placed against the surface of the electric heater to achieve temperature regulation of the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22, thereby controlling the release rate.

[0030] In some embodiments, the therapeutic apparatus further includes a positioning block 13, and two excitation electrodes 11 and two measuring electrodes 12 are respectively provided and both are mounted on the positioning block 13. The positioning block 13 facilitates the installation of the four electrodes and facilitates measurement. The two excitation electrodes 11 and two measuring electrodes 12 are respectively provided to effectively improve the measurement accuracy.

[0031] In some embodiments, the sensor includes a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and a pH sensor, and the temperature sensor, the humidity sensor and the pH sensor are respectively connected to the processor signal through a circuit board, so as to monitor the use environment of the treatment unit and ensure the safety of the patient.

[0032] In some embodiments, the sensor includes a current sensor and a pressure sensor, which are respectively connected to the processor signal through a circuit board, and can monitor the use environment of the treatment unit and the use status of the temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug layer 22 .

[0033] In some embodiments, the therapeutic device is used to treat chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, and the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer contains drugs for treating chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. The drug material of the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22 is made of traditional Chinese medicine ingredients, including wormwood, radix scutellariae, angelica sinensis, safflower, chuanxiong, frankincense, myrrh, Sichuan pepper and notopterygium wilfordii, which are crushed and compounded with the thermosensitive hydrogel.

[0034] In some embodiments, the electric heater 33 is used to heat the temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug layer to adjust the drug release rate of the temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug layer.

[0035] In some embodiments, the processor is configured to receive signals from the excitation electrode 11 , the measurement electrode 12 , and the sensor, respectively, and control the heating temperature of the electric heater 33 after processing and analysis.

[0036] In some embodiments, the length of the microneedle 23 is 500 μm, ensuring that the microneedle 23 can easily penetrate the surface layer of the skin without causing significant pain.

[0037] In some embodiments, the host 3 further includes a USB interface 34 and a switch button 35, which are installed on the side of the housing 31, and are electrically connected to the circuit board respectively. When the circuit board is connected to an external power source, the switch button 35 is used to control the power switch of the circuit board, and the USB interface 34 can be used as a power interface.

[0038] In some embodiments, the polylactic acid layer 21 and the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22 are both rectangular, and the area of ​​the polylactic acid layer 21 is larger than the area of ​​the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22. When the polylactic acid layer 21 is attached to the skin, it can completely cover the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22, thereby preventing leakage of the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer 22 and improving the efficiency of drug use.

[0039] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and substitutions should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A therapeutic apparatus, characterized in that: include: An acupoint locating unit, comprising an excitation electrode and a measuring electrode, wherein the excitation electrode is configured to generate an electric current to human skin, and the measuring electrode is configured to receive the electric current and measure the resistance value of the skin to determine the acupoint position; A treatment unit, comprising a polylactic acid layer, a thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer, a sensor and a plurality of microneedles, wherein the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer is disposed on the polylactic acid layer, a plurality of the microneedles are disposed on the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer in a rectangular array, and the sensor is disposed on the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer between the plurality of the microneedles; as well as The host comprises a housing, a processor, a memory, a touch screen and an electric heater. The processor and the memory are data-connected and are both installed on a circuit board. The circuit board is arranged in the housing. The touch screen and the electric heater are installed on the housing and data-connected to the processor. The processor is electrically connected to the excitation electrode, the measuring electrode, the sensor and the electric heater respectively through the circuit board.

2. The therapeutic apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The therapeutic apparatus further comprises a positioning block, and two of the excitation electrodes and two of the measurement electrodes are respectively provided and are both mounted on the positioning block.

3. The therapeutic apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensors include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and a PH sensor, and the temperature sensor, the humidity sensor and the PH sensor are respectively connected to the processor signal through the circuit board.

4. The therapeutic apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sensor comprises a current sensor and a pressure sensor, and the current sensor and the pressure sensor are respectively connected to the processor signal through the circuit board.

5. The therapeutic apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The therapeutic device is used for treating chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, and the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer contains drugs for treating chronic pelvic inflammatory disease.

6. The therapeutic apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric heater is used to heat the temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug layer to adjust the drug release rate of the temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug layer.

7. The therapeutic apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processor is configured to receive signals from the excitation electrode, the measurement electrode and the sensor respectively, and control the heating temperature of the electric heater after processing and analysis.

8. The therapeutic apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the microneedle is 500 μm.

9. The therapeutic apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host also includes a USB interface and a switch button, wherein the USB interface and the switch button are installed on the side of the shell, and the USB interface and the switch button are electrically connected to the circuit board respectively.

10. The therapeutic apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The polylactic acid layer and the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer are both rectangular, and the area of ​​the polylactic acid layer is larger than that of the thermosensitive hydrogel drug layer.

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