A waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.

Abstract

This invention discloses a waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, belonging to the field of medical auxiliary protective devices. The waterproof garment comprises a main body, integrally molded from medical-grade flexible polymer waterproof material, with a neck, torso, and two long sleeves. The inner chest of the torso, corresponding to the affected breast area, is covered with a medical hydrogel material layer that adheres tightly to the skin, while the other side is covered with a PVC waterproof material layer. Tightening devices are provided at the neck-torso connection, the lower torso opening, and the cuffs of the long sleeves. The upper neck opening features an adjustable drawstring structure with a medical-grade elastic drawstring and an anti-slip adjustment buckle. The tightening device includes a hard plastic fixing ring and a medical-grade silicone elastic rubber film ring. At least two one-way breathable and waterproof one-way ventilation components are provided in the non-radiotherapy irradiated area of ​​the main body. This invention provides precise protection for the irradiated area of ​​the affected breast, offering a stable seal, skin-friendly comfort, and easy wear, making it suitable for clinical use and easy to promote.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical auxiliary protective equipment technology, specifically a waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​breast cancer radiotherapy patients. Background Technology

[0002] During radiotherapy, breast cancer patients require surface radiotherapy marking in areas such as the chest wall, breast, and armpits. The radiotherapy cycle is relatively long, and patients have daily needs such as showering and cleaning. The skin on the affected side is sensitive and fragile after radiotherapy; if the irradiated area comes into contact with water or is subjected to adverse stimuli, it can easily cause redness, swelling, and damage, affecting the radiotherapy effect and patient recovery. Therefore, specialized waterproof protective devices are needed to protect the radiotherapy irradiated area.

[0003] Currently, the main protective methods used in clinical practice and the market for this scenario are wrapping with plastic wrap, covering with ordinary waterproof film, and general-purpose waterproof clothing. These methods have several drawbacks: First, the protective area is poorly adapted to the area irradiated by breast cancer radiotherapy, making it difficult to accurately and comprehensively cover the affected breast and surrounding chest wall area, and easily creating water entry channels at joints and junctions; Second, the simple sealing structure design means that the adhesive or wrapping method is prone to displacement and loosening during patient movement, resulting in insufficient waterproof stability; Third, no special design is made for sensitive skin after radiotherapy, and direct contact of ordinary waterproof materials with the skin can easily cause pressure and irritation, resulting in poor comfort; Fourth, most protective devices are completely sealed structures, preventing heat and moisture from escaping, causing significant stuffiness for patients; Fifth, the protection needs of the affected and healthy sides are not differentiated, and a single material design is used, resulting in material waste and failing to meet the special protection requirements of the affected skin.

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technologies, there is an urgent need to develop a waterproof protective garment specifically designed for breast cancer radiotherapy patients. This protective garment should be able to accurately cover the radiotherapy irradiation area of ​​the affected breast, have good sealing stability, and at the same time take into account skin-friendliness and wearing comfort, thus solving many problems of existing protective methods. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​breast cancer radiotherapy patients, solving the technical problems of existing protective devices such as poor adaptability to the breast area on the affected side of breast cancer radiotherapy, unstable sealing, high irritation to sensitive skin, and stuffiness when worn. It achieves precise and stable waterproof protection for the radiotherapy irradiated area, while improving the comfort and adaptability of the patient.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​a breast cancer radiotherapy patient includes a waterproof garment body made of a flexible waterproof material, and the waterproof garment body is integrally formed with a neck, a torso and two long sleeves.

[0008] A medical hydrogel material layer is applied to the inner side of the front chest area of ​​the torso, corresponding to the area of ​​the patient's affected breast, and the medical hydrogel material layer is closely attached to the patient's skin; a tightening device is provided at the connection between the neck and torso of the main body of the waterproof garment, at the lower opening of the torso, and at the cuffs of the two long sleeves; an adjustable drawstring structure is also provided at the upper opening of the neck.

[0009] The waterproof garment body is provided with at least two one-way ventilation components. The one-way ventilation components are one-way breathable and waterproof structures that allow only the gas inside the waterproof garment body to escape outwards and prevent external water from entering the waterproof garment body.

[0010] Preferably, the anterior chest region of the torso is covered with a medical hydrogel material layer on one side and a PVC waterproof material layer on the other side.

[0011] Preferably, the tightening device includes a hard plastic fixing ring and an elastic rubber film ring. The hard plastic fixing ring is fixedly connected to the corresponding opening of the waterproof garment body. The outer circumference of the elastic rubber film ring is fixedly connected to the plastic fixing ring. The inner circumference of the elastic rubber film ring is used to adhere to human skin and form a sealing fit.

[0012] Preferably, the elastic rubber film ring is made of medical-grade silicone film.

[0013] Preferably, the one-way ventilation components are all located on the main body of the waterproof garment in the area of ​​the patient's chest wall that is not exposed to radiotherapy.

[0014] Preferably, the flexible waterproof material used for the main body of the waterproof garment is a medical-grade flexible polymer waterproof material.

[0015] Preferably, the thickness of the medical hydrogel material layer is 0.5-2 mm.

[0016] Preferably, the adjustable drawstring structure includes a medical elastic drawstring and an anti-slip adjustment buckle. The medical elastic drawstring is threaded through the upper neck opening, and the anti-slip adjustment buckle is fitted to the end of the medical elastic drawstring for adjusting the tightness of the upper neck opening.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least one of the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0018] I. High precision of protection: The waterproof garment is integrally molded and a medical hydrogel material layer is precisely applied to the inner side of the chest of the torso corresponding to the patient's affected breast. It can specifically cover the core irradiation area of ​​breast cancer radiotherapy, solve the problem of poor compatibility of existing protective devices, and achieve precise protection of the radiotherapy irradiation area.

[0019] 2. Excellent sealing stability: Tightening devices are set at the junction of the neck and torso, the lower part of the torso, and the cuffs of the long sleeves. Together with the adjustable drawstring structure at the upper part of the neck, multiple sealing protections are formed. The elastic rubber film ring of the tightening device can fit closely to the human skin, and the hard plastic fixing ring ensures the shape stability of the sealing structure, effectively preventing the device from shifting or loosening when the patient moves, avoiding water ingress, and improving the stability of the waterproof seal.

[0020] 3. Good skin-friendliness: The medical hydrogel material layer applied to the corresponding area of ​​the affected breast adheres closely to the skin. This material is skin-friendly and non-irritating, which can effectively reduce the pressure and irritation on sensitive skin after radiotherapy. At the same time, the healthy side uses a PVC waterproof material layer to achieve differentiated protection between the affected and healthy sides, which meets the actual clinical needs.

[0021] IV. Excellent Wearing Comfort: The main body of the waterproof garment is made of medical-grade flexible polymer waterproof material, which is flexible and fits the human body shape. At the same time, at least two one-way ventilation components are designed with a one-way breathable and waterproof structure, which can expel heat and moisture from the inside of the device in time, effectively solving the problem of stuffiness caused by the sealed structure and greatly improving the comfort of patients.

[0022] V. Highly adaptable and easy to operate: The adjustable drawstring structure at the neck opening allows patients to flexibly adjust the tightness according to their own situation. The anti-slip adjustment buckle ensures the stability after adjustment. It can be adapted to patients of different body shapes. Moreover, the device is a garment structure, which is easy to wear and meets the daily operation needs of patients. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The invention, its features, shape, and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals denote like parts throughout the drawings. The drawings are not drawn to scale; their focus is on illustrating the gist of the invention.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a waterproof garment used to protect the irradiated area of ​​a breast cancer radiotherapy patient in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the tightening device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] The components include: 1. Waterproof garment body; 11. Torso; 12. Neck; 13. Long sleeves; 2. Tightening device; 21. Hard plastic fixing ring; 22. Elastic rubber film ring; 3. Adjustable drawstring structure; 31. Medical elastic drawstring; 32. Anti-slip adjustment buckle; 6. One-way ventilation component. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but these are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0028] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "inner side" and "closely attached" are descriptions based on the state of human wearing, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0029] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, this invention discloses a waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​breast cancer radiotherapy patients. The waterproof garment includes a main body 1, which is made of medical flexible polymer waterproof material. This material has good waterproof performance, good flexibility, and meets medical hygiene standards. The main body 1 is integrally molded with a neck 12, a torso 11, and two long sleeves 13. The integral molding structure can reduce the splicing gaps of the device, improve the overall waterproof performance, and at the same time fit the human body shape, making it more comfortable to wear.

[0030] A medical hydrogel material layer is applied to the inner side of the anterior chest region of the torso 11, corresponding to the area of ​​the patient's affected breast. The medical hydrogel material layer is placed in close contact with the patient's skin, and the thickness of the medical hydrogel material layer is 0.5-2mm. In this embodiment, the thickness is preferably 1mm. This thickness of medical hydrogel material layer can fit well with the sensitive skin after radiotherapy, playing a role in cushioning and preventing irritation, and will not cause a feeling of heaviness when wearing it. Specifically, the anterior chest region of the torso 11 is covered with a medical hydrogel material layer on one side and a PVC waterproof material layer on the other side. This is a differentiated design for the characteristics of breast cancer radiotherapy patients with sensitivity on the affected side and low protection requirements on the healthy side, so as to control the production cost while ensuring the protective effect. If both breasts of the patient are affected, then the anterior chest region of the torso 11 is covered with a medical hydrogel material layer on both sides.

[0031] Tightening devices 2 are provided at the connection between the neck 12 and the torso 11 of the main body 1 of the waterproof garment, at the lower opening of the torso 11, and at the cuffs of the two long sleeves 13. The tightening device 2 includes a hard plastic fixing ring 21 and an elastic rubber membrane ring 22. The hard plastic fixing ring 21 is fixedly connected to the corresponding opening of the main body 1 of the waterproof garment to limit the sealing shape of the tightening device 2 and ensure structural stability. The elastic rubber membrane ring 22 is made of medical silicone film, which is skin-friendly, non-irritating, and has good elasticity. The outer circumference of the elastic rubber membrane ring 22 is fixedly connected to the hard plastic fixing ring 21, and the inner circumference of the elastic rubber membrane ring 22 is used to fit against human skin and form a sealing fit. The rigid-flexible structural design ensures the sealing and waterproof effect while reducing the pressure on the skin.

[0032] An adjustable drawstring structure 3 is also provided at the upper opening of the neck 12. The adjustable drawstring structure 3 includes a medical elastic drawstring 31 and an anti-slip adjustment buckle 32. The medical elastic drawstring 31 is threaded through the upper opening of the neck 12, and the anti-slip adjustment buckle 32 is fitted at the end of the medical elastic drawstring 31. It is used to adjust the tightness of the upper opening of the neck 12. The patient can flexibly adjust it according to his own neck circumference so that the upper opening of the neck 12 fits tightly with the skin to form a secondary seal. The anti-slip adjustment buckle 32 can effectively prevent the drawstring from loosening and ensure the stability of the seal.

[0033] The waterproof garment body 1 is provided with at least two one-way ventilation components 6. In this embodiment, one one-way ventilation component 6 is provided on each side of the non-radiotherapy irradiation area of ​​the torso 11, for a total of two. The one-way ventilation component 6 is a one-way breathable and waterproof structure, which only allows the gas inside the waterproof garment body 1 to be discharged outward, and can prevent external water from entering the interior of the waterproof garment body 1. It can timely discharge the heat and moisture inside the device, effectively solve the problem of stuffiness when wearing it, and improve comfort. At the same time, it is placed in the non-radiotherapy irradiation area, so it will not obstruct or irritate the radiotherapy positioning and irradiation area.

[0034] When using the waterproof garment of this invention, the patient selects the appropriate style of waterproof garment according to the affected side of the breast receiving radiotherapy, puts the main body 1 of the waterproof garment on the body, and ensures that the medical hydrogel material layer precisely conforms to the radiotherapy irradiation area of ​​the affected breast. Then, the elastic rubber film rings 22 of each tightening device 2 are adjusted to ensure a tight fit with the skin. Finally, the medical elastic drawstring 31 is adjusted through the anti-slip adjustment buckle 32 of the neck 12 to tighten the upper opening of the neck 12 to a suitable degree, completing the wearing process. During showering or cleaning, the multiple sealing structure effectively prevents water from entering, protecting the radiotherapy irradiation area, while the one-way ventilation component 6 can promptly expel internal heat and moisture, avoiding stuffiness. After use, the main body 1 of the waterproof garment can be removed, washed, and dried for reuse.

[0035] The waterproof garment of this invention specifically addresses many shortcomings of existing breast cancer radiotherapy protective devices, achieving precise and stable waterproof protection for the radiotherapy irradiation area of ​​the affected breast. It also takes into account skin-friendliness and wearing comfort. The structure is reasonable, the operation is convenient, and it is suitable for daily protection by breast cancer radiotherapy patients, and has good clinical promotion value.

[0036] Those skilled in the art should understand that variations can be implemented by combining existing technology with the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here. Such variations do not affect the essence of the present invention, and will not be elaborated here either.

[0037] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and the devices and structures not described in detail should be understood as being implemented in a conventional manner in the art. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solutions of the present invention using the methods and techniques disclosed above, or modify them into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, without departing from the scope of the present invention. This does not affect the essential content of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the present invention's technical solutions still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​breast cancer radiotherapy patients, characterized in that, The garment includes a waterproof suit body made of flexible waterproof material, and the waterproof suit body is integrally formed with a neck, torso and two long sleeves. A medical hydrogel material layer is applied to the inner side of the front chest area of ​​the torso, corresponding to the area of ​​the patient's affected breast, and the medical hydrogel material layer is closely attached to the patient's skin; a tightening device is provided at the connection between the neck and torso of the main body of the waterproof garment, at the lower opening of the torso, and at the cuffs of the two long sleeves; an adjustable drawstring structure is also provided at the upper opening of the neck. The waterproof garment body is provided with at least two one-way ventilation components. The one-way ventilation components are one-way breathable and waterproof structures that allow only the gas inside the waterproof garment body to escape outwards and prevent external water from entering the waterproof garment body.

2. The waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​breast cancer radiotherapy patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anterior chest area of ​​the torso is covered with a medical hydrogel material layer on one side and a PVC waterproof material layer on the other side.

3. The waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​breast cancer radiotherapy patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tightening device includes a hard plastic fixing ring and an elastic rubber film ring. The hard plastic fixing ring is fixedly connected to the corresponding opening of the waterproof clothing body. The outer circumference of the elastic rubber film ring is fixedly connected to the plastic fixing ring. The inner circumference of the elastic rubber film ring is used to adhere to human skin and form a sealing fit.

4. The waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​breast cancer radiotherapy patients according to claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic rubber film ring is made of medical-grade silicone film.

5. The waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​a breast cancer radiotherapy patient according to claim 1, characterized in that, The one-way ventilation components are all located on the main body of the waterproof suit in the area of ​​the patient's chest wall that is not exposed to radiotherapy.

6. The waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​a breast cancer radiotherapy patient according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the waterproof garment is made of a flexible waterproof material that is medical-grade flexible polymer waterproof material.

7. The waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​a breast cancer radiotherapy patient according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the medical hydrogel material layer is 0.5-2 mm.

8. The waterproof garment for protecting the irradiated area of ​​a breast cancer radiotherapy patient according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustable drawstring structure includes a medical elastic drawstring and an anti-slip adjustment buckle. The medical elastic drawstring is threaded through the upper neck opening, and the anti-slip adjustment buckle is fitted to the end of the medical elastic drawstring to adjust the tightness of the upper neck opening.

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