Electrode cable and electrode storage device for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis

Abstract

This invention discloses electrode wires and electrode storage devices for neurophysiological diagnosis, including a substrate with a first hanging area, a second hanging area, and a third hanging area. The upper part of the first hanging area has multiple hooks arranged horizontally at intervals, with a winding post directly below each hook, and the winding post having a notched limiting piece. The second hanging area has a first hanging frame, inside which are multiple pairs of hanging strips arranged from top to bottom, defining a suspension area whose width decreases from top to bottom. The third hanging area has a second hanging frame, with a receiving groove containing a shelf. This invention also provides a method for storing electrode wires, saddle electrodes with non-removable electrode wires, and electrode needles. The storage device and method of this invention contribute to the cleanliness of the surgical environment or testing room, and facilitate doctors in quickly finding the required electrode wires and electrodes, thus aiding in the clinical management of electrode wires and electrodes for neurophysiological diagnosis.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis, and in particular to an electrode wire and an electrode storage device for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis. Background Art

[0002] During intraoperative neuroelectrophysiological monitoring of patients, multiple electrodes and electrode wires are often used. Depending on the purpose, commonly used electrodes include concentric needles (also known as electromyographic needles), saddle electrodes, etc. Generally, the concentric needle and the electrode wire are detachably connected, while the saddle electrode and the electrode wire are detachably connected or non-detachably connected. Due to the large number of electrode wires and electrodes, there are no special devices in the operating room or testing room to organize these electrode wires and electrodes, which brings inconvenience to their use and management. Summary of the invention

[0003] To solve at least one problem of the prior art, the present disclosure provides an electrode cable for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage device and method.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electrode wire for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage device are provided, comprising a substrate having a first hanging area, a second hanging area and a third hanging area;

[0005] A plurality of hooks arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction are provided at the upper part of the first hanging area, and a winding column is provided directly below each hook. The winding column comprises a main body and a limiting piece. The root of the main body is connected to the base plate, and the main body extends in a direction perpendicular to the base plate. The limiting piece is vertically arranged at the free end of the main body, and at least two notches are provided at the edge of the limiting piece.

[0006] The second hanging area is provided with a first hanging rack whose back side is fixed on the base plate, the first hanging rack comprises a first top opening, a bottom opening and a first front opening, a plurality of pairs of hanging bars arranged from top to bottom are arranged inside the first hanging rack, each pair of hanging bars extends in the front-to-back direction, the plurality of pairs of hanging bars define a hanging area, the width of the hanging area decreases from top to bottom, and first limiting parts are arranged on both sides of the first front opening; and

[0007] The third hanging area is provided with a second hanging rack, a receiving groove is provided in the second hanging rack, the top of the receiving groove is a second top opening, the front side of the receiving groove is a second front side opening, a shelf is provided in the receiving groove, and second limiting parts are provided on both sides of the second front side opening.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second hanging area and / or the third hanging area is located above the first hanging area, or the second hanging area and the third hanging area are located on both sides of the first hanging area, respectively.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first hanging rack includes two opposite side panels, and each pair of hanging bars is respectively disposed on the two side panels.

[0010] In some embodiments, the distance between the two hanging bars of each pair of hanging bars decreases from top to bottom.

[0011] In some embodiments, the shelf extends in a front-to-rear direction.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electrode line for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage method are provided, comprising the following steps:

[0013] A storage device including a first hanging area is provided, wherein a plurality of hooks arranged at intervals in a horizontal direction are provided on the upper portion of the first hanging area, a winding post is provided directly below each hook, the winding post includes a main body and a limiting piece, the root of the main body is connected to a base plate, and the main body extends in a direction perpendicular to the base plate, the limiting piece is vertically arranged at the free end of the main body, and at least two notches are provided at the edge of the limiting piece;

[0014] Wrap the electrode wire between the hook and the body at least twice;

[0015] Insert the two ends of the electrode wire into the two notches of the limiting piece respectively.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electrode line for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage method are provided, comprising the following steps:

[0017] A storage device including a first hanging area and a second hanging area is provided, wherein the second hanging area is arranged above the first hanging area, wherein the upper part of the first hanging area is provided with a plurality of hooks arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, and a winding post is correspondingly provided directly below each hook, the winding post comprises a main body and a limiting piece, the root of the main body is connected to the base plate, and the main body extends in a direction perpendicular to the base plate, the limiting piece is vertically arranged at the free end of the main body, and at least one notch is provided at the edge of the limiting piece, the second hanging area is provided with at least one first hanging rack, the first hanging rack comprises a first top opening, a bottom opening and a first front side opening, and the interior of the first hanging rack is provided with a plurality of pairs of hanging strips arranged from top to bottom, each pair of hanging strips extends in the front-rear direction, the plurality of pairs of hanging strips define a hanging area, and the width of the hanging area decreases from top to bottom;

[0018] Provide at least one saddle electrode, the saddle electrode comprises a handle, the handle comprises a hand-held portion and a head arranged at one end of the hand-held portion, and the tail end of the hand-held portion is non-detachably connected to an electrode wire;

[0019] Put the handle upside down into the first hanging bracket from the first front opening or the first top opening so that the head of the handheld part is supported by the hanging bar;

[0020] Lead the electrode wire of the saddle electrode out from the bottom opening and wrap it between the hook and the main body;

[0021] Insert the free end of the electrode wire into the notch of the stopper.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electrode line for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage method are provided, comprising the following steps:

[0023] A storage device including a third hanging area is provided, wherein the third hanging area is provided with a second hanging rack, a receiving groove is provided in the second hanging rack, the top of the receiving groove is a second top opening, the front side of the receiving groove is a second front side opening, a shelf is provided in the receiving groove, and the shelf includes at least one pair of support bars extending in the front-rear direction;

[0024] Provide an electrode needle, pinch the electrode needle with the thumb and index finger, and place the electrode needle into the receiving groove from the second top opening, while the thumb and index finger of the person enter the second front opening;

[0025] Place the head and tail ends of the electrode needle on a pair of support bars respectively, and pull out the thumb and index finger from the second front opening.

[0026] The beneficial effects of the device and method of the present invention are: it can store electrode wires, saddle electrodes with non-detachable electrode wires, and electrode needles, which helps to keep the operating environment or testing room clean, and makes it easy for doctors to quickly find the required electrode wires and electrodes, which helps the clinical management of electrode wires and electrodes for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 The present invention is a perspective view of an electrode cable for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a front view of an electrode cable for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a front view of an electrode wire for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode housing device according to an embodiment of the present invention when the electrode wire is housed.

[0030] Figure 4 It is a front view of an electrode wire and an electrode storage device for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis according to another embodiment of the present invention storing a saddle electrode with a non-detachable electrode wire.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a partial front view of an electrode cable and an electrode storage device for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis according to one embodiment of the present invention when storing an electrode needle.

[0032] Explanation of symbols:

[0033] Base plate 1, first hanging area 2, second hanging area 3, third hanging area 4, hook 5, winding column 6, main body 7, limiting piece 8, notch 9, first hanging rack 10, first top opening 11, bottom opening 12, first front opening 13, hanging bar 14, hanging area 15, side plate 16, second hanging rack 17, accommodating groove 18, second top opening 19, second front opening 20, shelf 21, second limiting part 22, support bar 23, first limiting part 24, electrode wire 25, handle 26, hand-held part 27, head 28, electrode needle 29, dotted line 30, hanging ring 31 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0035] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electrode line and an electrode storage device for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis are provided. Figure 2 , comprising a base plate 1, the base plate 1 having a first hanging area 2, a second hanging area 3 and a third hanging area 4. In a use state, the base plate 1 is vertically arranged, for example, it can be hung on a wall.

[0036] The first hanging area 2 is used to store the electrode wire 25 in a winding manner. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The upper part of the first hanging area 2 is provided with a plurality of hooks 5 arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, and a winding post 6 is correspondingly provided directly below each hook 5. In the use state, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The electrode wire 25 can be repeatedly wound between the hook 5 and the winding rod 6. Figure 1 Each winding post 6 comprises a main body 7 and a stopper 8. The main body 7 is preferably a cylindrical rod, the root of which is connected to the base plate 1, and the main body 7 extends forward in a direction perpendicular to the base plate 1. The stopper 8 is vertically arranged at the free end of the main body 7, that is, the plane where the stopper 8 is located is perpendicular to the main body 7. Please refer to Figure 1 The edge of the limiting piece 8 is provided with at least two notches 9, for example, Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, each limiting piece 8 is circular, and four notches 9 are evenly distributed on the edge thereof.

[0037] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , several winding poles 6 are arranged at different heights. For example, when a winding pole 6 is closer to its corresponding hook 5, the winding poles 6 adjacent to the winding pole 6 are slightly farther from their respective corresponding hooks 5.

[0038] Please refer to 1 and Figure 2 The second hanging area 3 is provided with a first hanging rack 10 whose back is fixed on the substrate 1. The first hanging rack 10 is used to store the saddle electrode. Figure 4The saddle electrode includes a handle 26, which includes a handheld portion 27 and a head 28 disposed at one end of the handheld portion 27, wherein the head 28 has a shape with a gradually increasing width in the axial direction of the handheld portion 27. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first hanger 10 comprises a first top opening 11, a bottom opening 12 and a first front opening 13. A plurality of pairs of hanging bars 14 are arranged from top to bottom inside the first hanger 10. Each pair of hanging bars 14 extends in the front-rear direction. The plurality of pairs of hanging bars 14 define a hanging area 15. The width of the hanging area 15 decreases from top to bottom. Figure 2 The two dotted lines 30 are defined in the area inside the first rack 10. For details, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first rack 10 includes two opposite side panels 16, and each pair of hanging bars 14 is respectively arranged on the opposite inner sides of the two side panels 16. There is a certain distance between the two hanging bars 14 of each pair of hanging bars 14, and the distance between the two hanging bars 14 of each pair of hanging bars 14 decreases from top to bottom. Figure 4 , turn the saddle electrode upside down, that is, the head 28 is on top, and then put it into the hanging area 15, while the two sides of the saddle electrode are supported by a pair of hanging bars 14 with appropriate spacing, so that the saddle electrode is naturally suspended in the first hanger 10. Since the present invention has a pair of hanging bars 14 with various spacings, saddle electrodes with various head 28 specifications can be suspended. The saddle electrode with a wider head 28 is supported by the upper hanging bars 14, while the saddle electrode with a narrower head 28 is supported by the lower hanging bars 14. The saddle electrodes supported by the upper hanging bars 14 and the saddle electrodes supported by the lower hanging bars 14 are offset from each other in the front-to-back direction and do not interfere with each other. For further information, please refer to Figure 1 A first limiting portion 24 is provided on both sides of the first front opening 13 . The first limiting portion 24 is specifically provided at the front end of the hanging bar 14 to limit the saddle electrode from sliding off from the first front opening 13 .

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The third hanging area 4 is provided with a second hanging rack 17, a receiving groove 18 is provided in the second hanging rack 17, the top of the receiving groove 18 is a second top opening 19, the front side of the receiving groove 18 is a second front side opening 20, a shelf 21 is provided in the receiving groove 18, and second limiting portions 22 are provided on both sides of the second front side opening 20. For further information, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The shelf 21 includes at least one pair of support bars 23, the pair of support bars 23 extending in the front-to-back direction, and the second limiting portion 22 is disposed at the front end of the support bar 23. Figure 5 The electrode needle 29 is placed horizontally, and its two ends are supported by two support bars 23 respectively.

[0040] In some embodiments, the second hanging area 3 and the third hanging area 4 are respectively located on both sides of the first hanging area 2. Figure 1-3 In some embodiments, the second hanging area 3 is located above the first hanging area 2, such as Figure 4 The third hanging area 3 can be located at any position above, to the side or below the first hanging area 2.

[0041] In some embodiments, a semicircular hanging ring 31 is provided on both sides of the substrate 1, and the hanging ring 31 is used to hang the electrode wire with the clip. Specifically, the electrode wire hangs naturally on the clip hanging ring 31.

[0042] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electrode line 25 for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage method are provided. The method is particularly suitable for storing an electrode line 25 without an electrode. Please refer to Figure 3 , which comprises the following steps:

[0043] A storage device including a first hanging area 2 is provided, wherein a plurality of hooks 5 arranged at intervals in a horizontal direction are provided on the upper part of the first hanging area 2, and a winding post 6 is provided directly below each hook 5, and the winding post 6 includes a main body 7 and a limiting piece 8, the root of the main body 7 is connected to the base plate 1, and the main body 7 extends in a direction perpendicular to the base plate 1, the limiting piece 8 is vertically arranged at the free end of the main body 7, and at least two notches 9 are provided at the edge of the limiting piece 8;

[0044] Wrap the electrode wire 25 between the hook 5 and the main body 7 at least twice;

[0045] The two ends of the electrode wire 25 are respectively inserted into the two notches 9 of the limiting piece 8 .

[0046] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electrode line 25 for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage method are provided. The method is particularly suitable for storing saddle-type electrodes with non-detachable electrode lines 25. Please refer to Figure 4 , which comprises the following steps:

[0047] A storage device including a first hanging area 2 and a second hanging area 3 is provided, wherein the second hanging area 3 is arranged above the first hanging area 2, wherein the upper part of the first hanging area 2 is provided with a plurality of hooks 5 arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, and a winding post 6 is correspondingly provided directly below each hook 5, and the winding post 6 includes a main body 7 and a limiting piece 8, the root of the main body 7 is connected to the base plate 1, and the main body 7 extends in a direction perpendicular to the base plate 1, the limiting piece 8 is vertically arranged at the free end of the main body 7, and at least one notch 9 is provided at the edge of the limiting piece 8, the second hanging area 3 is provided with at least one first hanging rack 10, the first hanging rack 10 includes a first top opening 11, a bottom opening 12 and a first front side opening 13, and the interior of the first hanging rack 10 is provided with a plurality of pairs of hanging strips 14 arranged from top to bottom, each pair of hanging strips 14 extends in the front-rear direction, and the plurality of pairs of hanging strips 14 define a hanging area 15, and the width of the hanging area 15 decreases from top to bottom;

[0048] Provide at least one saddle electrode, the saddle electrode comprises a handle 26, the handle 26 comprises a hand-held portion 27 and a head 28 arranged at one end of the hand-held portion 27, and the tail end of the hand-held portion 27 is non-detachably connected to an electrode wire 25;

[0049] Place the handle 26 upside down into the first hanger 10 from the first front opening 13 or the first top opening 11 so that the head 28 of the hand-held portion 27 is supported by the hanging bar 14;

[0050] Lead the electrode wire 25 of the saddle electrode out from the bottom opening 12 and wind it between the hook 5 and the main body 7;

[0051] The free end of the electrode wire 25 is inserted into the notch 9 of the limiting piece 8 .

[0052] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electrode line 25 for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage method are provided. The method is particularly suitable for storing an electrode needle 29 without an electrode line 25. Please refer to Figure 5 , including the following steps:

[0053] A storage device including a third hanging area 4 is provided. The third hanging area 4 is provided with a second hanging rack 17. A receiving groove 18 is provided in the second hanging rack 17. The top of the receiving groove 18 is a second top opening 19. The front side of the receiving groove 18 is a second front side opening 20. A shelf 21 is provided in the receiving groove 18. The shelf 21 includes at least one pair of support bars 23 extending in the front-rear direction.

[0054] Provide an electrode needle 29, pinch the electrode needle 29 with the thumb and index finger, and place the electrode needle 29 into the receiving groove 18 from the second top opening 19, while the thumb and index finger of the person enter the second front opening 20;

[0055] Place the head and tail ends of the electrode needle 29 on a pair of support bars 23 respectively, and pull out the thumb and index finger from the second front opening 20 .

[0056] The above are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the creative concept of the present invention, which all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrode cable and an electrode storage device for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis, characterized in that: The invention comprises a substrate, wherein the substrate has a first hanging area, a second hanging area and a third hanging area, wherein the second hanging area and / or the third hanging area is located above the first hanging area, or the second hanging area and the third hanging area are located on both sides of the first hanging area respectively; A plurality of hooks arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction are provided at the upper part of the first hanging area, and a winding column is correspondingly provided directly below each hook, and the winding column comprises a main body and a limiting piece, the root of the main body is connected to the base plate, and the main body extends in a direction perpendicular to the base plate, the limiting piece is vertically arranged at the free end of the main body, and at least two notches are provided at the edge of the limiting piece; The second hanging area is provided with a first hanging rack with a back side fixed on the base plate, the first hanging rack comprises a first top opening, a bottom opening and a first front side opening, a plurality of pairs of hanging bars arranged from top to bottom are arranged inside the first hanging rack, each pair of hanging bars extends in the front-to-back direction and the spacing between the two hanging bars of each pair of hanging bars decreases from top to bottom, the plurality of pairs of hanging bars define a hanging area, the width of the hanging area decreases from top to bottom, first limiting parts are arranged on both sides of the first front side opening, the first hanging rack comprises two opposite side plates, each pair of hanging bars is respectively arranged on the two side plates; as well as The third hanging area is provided with a second hanging rack, a receiving groove is provided in the second hanging rack, the top of the receiving groove is a second top opening, the front side of the receiving groove is a second front side opening, a shelf is provided in the receiving groove, second limiting parts are provided on both sides of the second front side opening, and the shelf extends in the front-to-back direction.

2. An electrode line for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage method using the electrode line for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and the electrode storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: A storage device including a first hanging area is provided, wherein a plurality of hooks arranged at intervals in a horizontal direction are provided on the upper portion of the first hanging area, a winding post is provided directly below each hook, the winding post includes a main body and a limiting piece, the root of the main body is connected to the base plate, and the main body extends in a direction perpendicular to the base plate, the limiting piece is vertically arranged at the free end of the main body, and at least two notches are provided at the edge of the limiting piece; Wrapping the electrode wire between the hook and the body at least twice; The two ends of the electrode wire are respectively inserted into the two notches of the limiting plate.

3. An electrode line for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage method using the electrode line for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and the electrode storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: A storage device comprising a first hanging area and a second hanging area is provided, wherein the second hanging area is arranged above the first hanging area, wherein the upper part of the first hanging area is provided with a plurality of hooks arranged at intervals in a horizontal direction, and a winding post is correspondingly provided directly below each hook, and the winding post comprises a main body and a limiting piece, the root of the main body is connected to the base plate, and the main body extends in a direction perpendicular to the base plate, the limiting piece is vertically arranged at the free end of the main body, and the edge of the limiting piece is provided with at least one notch, the second hanging area is provided with at least one first hanging bracket, the first hanging bracket comprises a first top opening, a bottom opening and a first front side opening, and the interior of the first hanging bracket is provided with a plurality of pairs of hanging strips arranged from top to bottom, each pair of hanging strips extends in a front-rear direction, and the plurality of pairs of hanging strips define a hanging area, and the width of the hanging area decreases from top to bottom; Provide at least one saddle electrode, the saddle electrode comprising a handle, the handle comprising a hand-held portion and a head arranged at one end of the hand-held portion, and the tail end of the hand-held portion is non-detachably connected to an electrode wire; Invert the handle into the first hanging bracket from the first front opening or the first top opening so that the head of the handheld portion is supported by the hanging bar; Leading the electrode wire of the saddle electrode out from the bottom opening and winding it between the hook and the main body; The free end of the electrode wire is inserted into the notch of the limiting piece.

4. An electrode line for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and an electrode storage method using the electrode line for neuroelectrophysiological diagnosis and the electrode storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: A storage device including a third hanging area is provided, wherein the third hanging area is provided with a second hanging rack, a receiving groove is provided in the second hanging rack, the top of the receiving groove is a second top opening, the front side of the receiving groove is a second front side opening, a shelf is provided in the receiving groove, and the shelf includes at least one pair of support bars extending in the front-rear direction; Providing an electrode needle, pinching the electrode needle with the thumb and index finger, and inserting the electrode needle into the receiving groove from the second top opening, while the thumb and index finger of the person enter the second front opening; Place the head and tail ends of the electrode needle on a pair of support bars respectively, and pull out the thumb and index finger from the second front side opening.

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