A new intelligent auxiliary examination device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Abstract

The present invention relates to an intelligent auxiliary inspection device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, the inspection device comprising a pressure air pump (1), an infrared distance measuring sensor (2), an intelligent evaluation module (3), a control module (4), an auxiliary handle (5), an indicator light (6), a power supply (7), and a switch (8). Except for the intelligent evaluation module, the various units are combined and wrapped by a shell (9) of a gun-type structure. The air pump is located at the barrel of the gun-type structure. The infrared distance measuring sensor is placed below the air pump and connected to the indicator light. A control module is provided in the gun-type structure for receiving an output signal of the infrared distance measuring sensor and regulating the airflow output of the pressure air pump. The power supply is placed at the magazine of the gun-type structure. The switch is placed at the trigger of the gun-type structure. The advantages of the present invention are that an air pump that generates controllable air pressure is used to replace the traditional 10g nylon monofilament, thereby improving the success rate of pressure sensation detection of diabetic foot peripheral neuropathy, and the invention has a simple structure, can be reused, is easy to operate, and is convenient to use. The intelligent evaluation module is attached to evaluate the degree of peripheral neuropathy of the patient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of medical technology equipment, and in particular to a novel intelligent auxiliary inspection device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Background Art

[0002] Diabetic peripheral neuropathy refers to symptoms related to peripheral nerve dysfunction in diabetic patients, excluding other conditions. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a common and most difficult to treat chronic complication in diabetic patients, with a high incidence and strong hidden characteristics. Its incidence accounts for about 60% to 90% of diabetic patients. It can cause pain, numbness, and paresthesia in the patient's limbs. It can affect the motor nerves, often causing arthritis and ulcers in the patient's lower limbs. In severe cases, muscle weakness and paralysis occur, seriously affecting the patient's quality of life. Currently, screening tests for diabetic peripheral neuropathy include vibration sensation, pressure sensation, and pinprick pain. In the pressure sensation test, 10g nylon thread is often used for screening.

[0003] In the pressure perception test, since the 10g nylon thread is held by the tester, the pressure of each stab is usually different during the test, which reduces the success rate of the test. It is inconvenient to use in some occasions, such as daily monitoring at home. In addition, the 10g nylon thread is a disposable consumable, which will cause certain waste and pollution.

[0004] During the pressure test, the tester evaluates the degree of peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients, which requires the tester to have sufficient knowledge of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Some testers who do not have sufficient knowledge of the pressure test for diabetic peripheral neuropathy cannot accurately evaluate the degree of peripheral neuropathy in patients. Especially in the home environment, there is an urgent need for an auxiliary examination device that allows the patient's family to complete the pressure test of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and obtain the evaluation results without the assistance of professional medical staff, which helps to detect the disease as early as possible and seek medical treatment in time, and can also realize the daily evaluation of the degree of neuropathy.

[0005] In summary, there is a need for an examination device that can accurately assess the pressure sensation of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, clearly indicate the examination site, and is easy to operate, and is suitable for realizing the function of intelligently assessing the condition of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in patients at home, in hospitals, and other scenarios. Summary of the invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an inspection device that can accurately assess the pressure sensation of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, clearly indicate the inspection site, and is easy to operate. The device is suitable for realizing the function of intelligently assessing the condition of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in patients at home, in hospitals, and other scenarios.

[0007] To achieve the purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a new type of intelligent auxiliary inspection device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, comprising an inspection module and an intelligent evaluation module (3); the inspection module is provided with a pressure air pump (1), an infrared distance measuring sensor (2), a control module (4), an auxiliary handle (5), an indicator light (6), a power supply (7), and a switch (8); each unit combination is wrapped by a shell (9) of a gun-type structure, the pressure air pump (1) is located in the gun barrel part of the gun-type structure, the infrared distance measuring sensor (2) is installed below the pressure air pump (1), and the axis of the infrared distance measuring sensor (2) is parallel to the axis of the pressure air pump (1); the intelligent evaluation module The block (3) is provided with an identity selection module (31), a data transmission module (32), a result evaluation module (33), and a result feedback module (34); the identity selection module (31) is divided into a patient module (311) and an operator identity (312); the data transmission module (32) can establish data transmission between the patient and the operator's equipment, collect the patient and the operator's examination information and transmit it to the result evaluation module (33); the result evaluation module (33) evaluates the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy condition based on the examination results of each examination point on the patient's foot; and the result feedback module (34) provides the user with the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy evaluation result.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the infrared distance measuring sensor (2) is used as a precision control module to measure the distance between the diabetic peripheral neuropathy inspection point and the air outlet of the pressure air pump (1).

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the indicator light (6) is controlled by the infrared distance measuring sensor (2), and the test distance is set to d. When the actual distance is between 95% d and 105% d, the green light comes on to remind the operator that the test can be carried out; otherwise, the red light comes on to remind the operator that the test cannot be carried out.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the pressure air pump (1) is controlled by the infrared distance sensor (2) and the switch (8), and the gas can only be output when the device switch (8) is pressed when the actual distance is between 95%d and 105%d.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the time length of the pressure air pump (1) outputting gas is t, the gas output flow rate is regulated by the control of the precision control module, and the force acting on the examination point of the patient's foot is f.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the auxiliary handle (5) is provided with an anti-slip texture and a sliding cover design at the bottom for replacing the power supply (7).

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the identity selection module (31) is provided with a patient module (311) and an operator module (312), wherein the operator module (312) has an operation mode selection function and is provided with a random sequence module (313) and a self-selected sequence module (314).

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the random order module (313) means that when the operator performs a pressure perception test, the patient's foot inspection points are given by the intelligent evaluation module (3), and the inspection order of the patient's foot inspection points is randomly generated by the intelligent evaluation module (3); the self-selected order module (314) means that when the operator performs a pressure perception test, the operator selects the inspection points in the foot inspection point diagram by himself, and then performs pressure perception detection on the inspection points, and the inspection order of the patient's foot inspection points is selected by the operator.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the data transmission module (32) establishes data transmission between the patient and the operator's equipment, the patient module (311) inputs the examination results, and the operator module (312) transmits the inspection sequence of the patient's foot inspection points.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, the result evaluation module (33) evaluates the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy condition according to the Michigan Screening Scale standard based on the examination results of the patient module (311) and the examination order of the operator module (312).

[0017] As a preferred technical solution, the result feedback module (34) refers to feeding back the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy assessment result obtained by the result evaluation module (33) to the patient module (311) and the operator module (312). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the inspection module of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a half-section schematic diagram of the inspection module of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the overall framework of the intelligent evaluation module (3) of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the patient module (311) page of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the framework of the operator module (312) of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6It is a schematic diagram of the random sequence module (313) and the self-selected sequence module (314) page of the present invention.

[0024] In the figure: 1 pressure air pump, 2 infrared distance sensor, 4 control module, 5 auxiliary handle, 6 indicator light, 7 power supply, 8 switch, 9 casing.

[0025] In the figure: 3 intelligent evaluation module, 31 identity selection module, 311 patient module, 312 operator module, 313 random sequence module, 314 self-selected sequence module, 32 data transmission module, 33 result evaluation module, 34 result feedback module.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating the method of using the inspection module of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the inspection module of the present invention, Figure 2 The invention is a half-section schematic diagram of the inspection module of the present invention, wherein the inspection module of the intelligent auxiliary inspection device is provided with a pressure air pump (1), an infrared ranging sensor (2), a control module (4), an auxiliary handle (5), an indicator light (6), a power supply (7), a switch (8), and a housing (9); each unit assembly is wrapped by a housing (9) of a gun-type structure, the pressure air pump (1) is located in the gun barrel portion of the gun-type structure, the infrared ranging sensor (2) is installed below the pressure air pump (1), and the axis of the infrared ranging sensor (2) is parallel to the axis of the pressure air pump (1).

[0029] The infrared distance measuring sensor (2) is used to measure the distance between the diabetic peripheral neuropathy inspection point and the air outlet of the pressure air pump (1); the test distance is set to d, and when the actual distance is between 95% d and 105 d%, the green indicator light is on, prompting the operator to perform the test, otherwise the red indicator light is on, prompting the operator not to perform the test; when the green indicator light is on, the operator presses the inspection module switch (8), and the pressure air pump (1) can output gas, the time length of the gas output is t, and the force acting on the patient's foot inspection point is f, which provides a highly repeatable inspection scheme for diabetic peripheral neuropathy pressure detection and reduces the error caused by different strength during the operator's inspection.

[0030] The auxiliary handle (5) is provided with an anti-slip texture to facilitate a firm grip, and a sliding cover design is provided at the bottom for replacing the power supply (7).

[0031] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the overall framework of the intelligent assessment module (3), wherein the intelligent assessment module (3) is provided with an identity selection module (31), a data transmission module (32), a result assessment module (33), and a result feedback module (34); the identity selection module (31) is divided into a patient module (311) and an operator identity (312); the data transmission module (32) can establish data transmission between the patient and the operator's equipment, collect the patient and the operator's examination information and transmit it to the result assessment module (33); the result assessment module (33) assesses the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy condition based on the examination results of each examination point on the patient's foot; and the result feedback module (34) provides the user with the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy assessment result.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a page of a patient module (311) in the intelligent assessment module (3) of the present invention, Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the framework of the operator module (312) in the intelligent assessment module (3) of the present invention, Figure 6 It is a page schematic diagram of the random sequence module (313) and the self-selected sequence module (314) in the intelligent evaluation module (3) of the present invention.

[0033] The data transmission module (32) establishes data transmission between the patient and the operator's equipment, the patient module (311) inputs the examination results, and the operator module (312) transmits the inspection sequence of the patient's foot inspection points.

[0034] The result evaluation module (33) evaluates the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy condition according to the Michigan Screening Scale standard based on the examination results of the patient module (311) and the examination order of the operator module (312).

[0035] The result feedback module (34) is used to feed back the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy assessment result obtained by the result assessment module (33) to the patient module (311) and the operator module (312).

[0036] The method of using the intelligent auxiliary inspection device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the present invention is as follows:

[0037] Please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating the method of using the inspection module of the present invention.

[0038] Random sequence inspection: 1. The patient selects the patient module (311) in the identity selection module (31), and the operator selects the operator module (312) in the identity selection module (31), and the two establish a data connection through the data transmission module (32); 2. The operator selects the random sequence module (313) in the operator module (312); 3. The operator informs the patient to start the inspection, and according to the inspection points that light up in the foot inspection point diagram in the random sequence module (313), the inspection module is used to vertically align with the corresponding points of the patient, and the inspection module is moved to adjust the distance between the air outlet and the inspection point. When the green indicator light is on, the switch (8) is pressed to make the pressure air pump (1) output gas, causing the patient's inspection point to be The pressure stimulation is equivalent to 10g nylon monofilament, and then the patient is informed that this round of examination is over; 4. The patient closes his eyes and accepts the examination. After one round of examination, the result is entered in the patient module (311). If the stimulation of the pressure air pump (1) is not felt, the "×" button is clicked. If the stimulation of the pressure air pump (1) is felt, the point where the stimulation is felt is selected in the foot examination point diagram and the "√" button is clicked; 5. Ten rounds of examination are repeated. The result evaluation module (33) compares the order of the examination points in the operator module (312) with the results entered by the patient in the patient module (311), evaluates the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy condition, and the result feedback module (34) feeds back the results to the patient and the operator.

[0039] Self-selected sequence examination: 1. The patient selects the patient module (311) in the identity selection module (31), and the operator selects the operator module (312) in the identity selection module (31), and the two establish a data connection through the data transmission module (32); 2. The operator selects the self-selected sequence module (314) in the operator module (312); 3. The operator informs the patient to start the test, selects the inspection point of this round of inspection in the foot inspection point diagram of the self-selected sequence module (314), and clicks the "√" button. If reselection is required, click the "×" button; 4. The operator uses the inspection module to vertically align the corresponding point of the patient, moves the inspection module to adjust the distance between the air outlet and the inspection point, and presses the switch (8) when the green indicator light is on to make the pressure pump ( 1) Output gas to cause pressure stimulation equivalent to 10g nylon monofilament to the patient's examination points, and then inform the patient that this round of examination is over; 5. The patient closes his eyes and accepts the examination. After a round of examination, the result is input into the patient module (311). If the patient does not feel the stimulation of the pressure air pump (1), click the "×" button. If the patient feels the stimulation of the pressure air pump (1), select the point where the stimulation is felt in the foot examination point diagram and click the "√" button; 6. Repeat ten rounds of examination. The result evaluation module (33) compares the order of the examination points in the operator module (312) with the results input by the patient in the patient module (311), evaluates the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy condition, and the result feedback module (34) feeds back the result to the patient and the operator.

[0040] The above is only a preferred implementation method of the present invention. A person skilled in the art may make several improvements and supplements without departing from the principle of the present invention. These improvements and supplements should also be considered as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A new intelligent auxiliary examination device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, which is a device for performing pressure sensation test and intelligent disease assessment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and has: An inspection module, the inspection module is provided with a pressure air pump (1), an infrared distance sensor (2), and an indicator light (6); the infrared distance sensor (2) is used as a precision control module for measuring the distance between a diabetic peripheral neuropathy inspection point and an air outlet of the pressure air pump (1); the indicator light (6) is controlled by the infrared distance sensor (2); when the infrared distance sensor (2) measures that the distance between the inspection point and the air outlet of the pressure air pump (1) is within a preset appropriate distance range, the indicator light (6) is controlled to light up green to prompt an operator to use the pressure air pump (1) to stimulate the patient's peripheral neuropathy foot inspection point; when it is not within the appropriate distance range, the indicator light (6) is controlled to light up red to prompt the operator not to perform the test; An intelligent evaluation module (3), wherein the intelligent evaluation module (3) is provided with an identity selection module (31) and a result evaluation module (33), wherein the identity selection module (31) is further provided with a patient module (311) and an operator module (312), wherein: The operator module (312) has an operation mode selection function, and is provided with a random sequence module (313) and a self-selected sequence module (314) for determining the inspection sequence; the result evaluation module (33) evaluates the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy using the Michigan Screening Scale standard based on the inspection results of each inspection point of the patient's foot obtained based on the patient module (311) and the inspection sequence selected based on the operator module (312).

2. A novel intelligent auxiliary inspection device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy according to claim 1, wherein the inspection module is also provided with a control module (4), an auxiliary handle (5), a power supply (7), and a switch (8); each unit combination of the inspection module is wrapped by a shell (9) of a gun-type structure, the pressure air pump (1) is located in the gun barrel part of the gun-type structure, the infrared ranging sensor (2) is installed below the pressure air pump (1), and the axis of the infrared ranging sensor (2) is parallel to the axis of the pressure air pump (1).

3. According to claim 1, a novel intelligent auxiliary examination device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy is characterized by: The indicator light (6) is controlled by the infrared distance measuring sensor (2), and the test distance is set to d. When the actual distance is between 95% d and 105% d, the green light is on to remind the operator that the test can be carried out; otherwise, the red light is on to remind the operator that the test cannot be carried out.

4. The novel intelligent auxiliary examination device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy according to claim 2 is characterized by: The pressure air pump (1) is controlled by the infrared distance measuring sensor (2) and the switch (8). When the actual distance is within the range of 95%d-105%d, the device switch (8) is pressed to output gas.

5. According to claim 4, a novel intelligent auxiliary inspection device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, wherein the time length of the pressure air pump (1) outputting gas is t, the gas output flow rate is adjusted by the control of the precision control module, and the force acting on the patient's foot inspection point is f.

6. The novel intelligent auxiliary examination device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy according to claim 2 is characterized by: The auxiliary handle (5) is provided with an anti-slip texture and a sliding cover design is provided at the bottom for replacing the power supply (7).

7. According to a novel intelligent auxiliary examination device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy as described in claim 1, the intelligent evaluation module (3) is also provided with a data transmission module (32) and a result feedback module (34); the data transmission module (32) establishes data transmission between the patient's and the operator's equipment, collects the patient's and the operator's examination information and transmits it to the result evaluation module (33); the result feedback module (34) provides the user with the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy evaluation result.

8. The novel intelligent auxiliary examination device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy according to claim 1 is characterized by: The random order module (313) means that when the operator performs a pressure perception test, the patient's foot inspection points are given by the intelligent evaluation module (3), and the inspection order of the patient's foot inspection points is randomly generated by the intelligent evaluation module (3); the self-selected order module (314) means that when the operator performs a pressure perception test, the operator selects the inspection points in the foot inspection point diagram by himself, and then performs pressure perception detection on the inspection points, and the inspection order of the patient's foot inspection points is selected by the operator.

9. The novel intelligent auxiliary examination device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy according to claim 7 is characterized in that: The data transmission module (32) establishes data transmission between the patient and the operator's equipment, the patient module (311) inputs the examination results, and the operator module (312) transmits the inspection sequence of the patient's foot inspection points.

10. The novel intelligent auxiliary examination device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy according to claim 7 is characterized in that: The result feedback module (34) is used to feed back the patient's diabetic peripheral neuropathy assessment result obtained by the result assessment module (33) to the patient module (311) and the operator module (312).

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