Temperature control device for reducing focused ultrasound treatment skin injury and use method

By designing a temperature control device containing liquid temperature control unit, the problem of skin damage in focus ultrasound treatment is solved, real-time monitoring and regulation of skin temperature is achieved, the risk of skin damage during the treatment process is reduced, and the treatment is improved Safety and effectiveness.

CN119424950APending Publication Date: 2025-02-14ZHONGSHAN HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO FUDAN UNIV XIAMEN HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202411077265.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-08-07
Publication Date
2025-02-14

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Technical Problem

Existing focused ultrasound treatment equipment can easily lead to skin damage during the treatment process, including sequelae such as pain, blisters, stratum corneum destruction, etc., which will affect the patient's treatment experience and treatment effect.

Method used

Design a temperature control device, including a wearable clothing body and a liquid temperature control unit. The liquid temperature control unit consists of a conductive medium, a temperature sensing element and a condenser device. The conductive medium can quickly absorb heat from the skin, a condenser device and a temperature sensing element Used to monitor and adjust skin temperature in real time.

Benefits of technology

Through the use of temperature control devices, skin damage caused by focusing ultrasound treatment can be effectively reduced, pain and sequelae of patients can be reduced, and the safety and effectiveness of treatment can be improved.

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Abstract

The invention provides a temperature control device for reducing focused ultrasound treatment skin injury and a use method, the temperature control device comprises a clothes main body, a control circuit board is arranged at one position of the outer surface of the clothes main body, the control circuit board is connected with an external power supply and an upper computer, and the inner surface of the clothes main body is covered with a temperature control lining through which an ultrasonic energy beam can penetrate. The temperature control lining comprises a plurality of liquid temperature control units arranged on the inner surface of the clothes body, each liquid temperature control unit comprises a conducting medium which is arranged in the center and can allow an ultrasonic energy beam to penetrate through, a temperature sensing element and a condensation device, the temperature sensing element and the condensation device are arranged on the circumferential face of the conducting medium, and the condensation device is used for guiding out heat of the conducting medium. The condensing device and the temperature sensing element are in communication connection with the control circuit board, so that the condensing device is controlled to work according to data of the temperature sensing element, the temperature of the conducting medium is reduced, the temperature difference between the conducting medium and the skin is increased, and the skin temperature of the focused ultrasound irradiation area of the patient is rapidly reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to a temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology in the medical field in recent years, non-invasive ultrasound operation and treatment has gradually become an important means of clinical diagnosis and treatment. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive, radiation-free treatment technology that can preserve the structure and function of limb organs. It focuses ultrasound on the target tissue, and uses the tissue penetration and energy deposition of ultrasound to focus the ultrasound generated outside the body on the diseased tissue (therapeutic target) in the body. Through the mechanical effect, thermal effect and cavitation effect of ultrasound, the temperature of the tissue in the target area rises sharply to 65℃-100℃ within a few seconds, and the target tissue instantly undergoes coagulative necrosis without damaging the tissue outside the target area, thereby achieving the purpose of precise treatment of diseases, especially in tumor ablation treatment. Significant results have been achieved.

[0003] Despite its many advantages, existing HIFU devices still have certain limitations in terms of focusing accuracy and control range. Complications such as skin damage caused by ultrasonic energy passing through skin tissue during patient treatment cannot be completely avoided, often causing pain, blisters, and sequelae such as rough skin, skin collapse, uneven skin, and even scars due to damage to the stratum corneum. These sequelae make postoperative care, recovery, and smooth discharge difficult. Not only is the experience poor and the process painful, but it also greatly affects patients' willingness for treatment and the effectiveness of the treatment. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a temperature control device and a method for using the device to reduce skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment.

[0005] The present invention is achieved by the following method: A temperature control device for reducing skin damage caused by focused ultrasound treatment, comprising a wearable clothing body capable of allowing ultrasonic energy beams to pass through, a control circuit board being provided at one of the locations on the outer surface of the clothing body, the control circuit board being connected to an external power supply and a host computer, the inner surface of the clothing body being covered with a temperature control lining capable of allowing ultrasonic energy beams to pass through, the temperature control lining comprising a plurality of liquid temperature control units arranged on the inner surface of the clothing body, each of the liquid temperature control units comprising a conductive medium capable of allowing ultrasonic energy beams to pass through, arranged in the center, and a temperature sensing element and a condensation device arranged on the peripheral surface of the conductive medium, the condensation device being used to extract heat from the conductive medium, the temperature sensing element being used to detect the temperature of the skin surface of a patient in the area, the condensation device and the temperature sensing element being communicatively connected to the control circuit board. Preferably, the liquid temperature control unit is provided with a container filled with the conductive medium, and the condensing device is installed at a place on the periphery of the container; and the plurality of temperature sensing elements are arranged on the periphery of the container and avoid the condenser.

[0006] Preferably, the conductive medium is an aqueous polymer gel conductive medium, and the container is made of elastic bionic skin; the main body of the clothing is made of elastic bionic skin, so that when the patient wears it, it can shrink or expand according to the patient's body shape, so that the conductive medium is close to the patient's skin.

[0007] Preferably, the condensing device is a semiconductor refrigeration plate, the cold surface of the semiconductor refrigeration plate is in close contact with the peripheral surface of the conductive medium, and the hot end of the semiconductor refrigeration plate is away from the conductive medium.

[0008] Preferably, thermal insulation cotton is provided between adjacent liquid temperature control units, and the thermal insulation cotton is wrapped around the circumference of the container to surround the semiconductor refrigeration plate and the temperature sensing element, wherein part of the temperature sensing element is used to monitor the patient's skin temperature, and the remaining part is used to monitor the temperature of the conductive medium; each of the liquid temperature control units can be turned on and work separately.

[0009] Preferably, an outer surface of the clothing body is provided with an elastic band for reinforcement to fix the clothing body relative to the patient.

[0010] Preferably, the front and / or back and / or sides of the clothing body are provided with openings and closings, and zippers, buttons, or ropes are provided at the openings and closings to facilitate patients to put on or take off the clothing.

[0011] Preferably, the clothing body is in the shape of a vest; or, the clothing body is in the shape of a vest and extends to cover the crotch and hips.

[0012] A method for using a temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment, wherein the method is as follows: Step S1, the patient who is to receive focused ultrasound treatment takes off his clothes to reveal the skin in the area where the focused ultrasound passes through, puts the temperature control device on his body, and makes the temperature control device lining of the clothing body fit closely to the skin in the treatment area; Step S2, the patient chooses a suitable position and lies on the treatment bed, and the focused ultrasound therapeutic device calculates the path of the focused ultrasound and adjusts the patient's position to ensure that the ultrasound energy beam fully passes through the liquid temperature control unit without being blocked; Step S3, powering on the control circuit board, presetting the skin temperature value in advance through the host computer, and performing the focused ultrasound treatment operation according to the process after preparation is completed; Step S4, during the treatment process, the temperature of the patient's skin surface is monitored in real time through the temperature sensing element of each liquid temperature control unit. If the skin temperature in the area where the ultrasonic energy beam passes is higher than the set temperature, the temperature sensing element captures the skin temperature information and transmits it to the condensation device. The condensation device works to lower the temperature of the conductive medium after acquiring the skin temperature information, and stops working after a sufficient temperature difference is generated between the conductive medium and the skin. The conductive medium can absorb the heat of the skin to lower the temperature of the skin. After the conductive medium absorbs heat and rises to a temperature exceeding the preset temperature, the condensation device works again to lower the temperature of the conductive medium, and this cycle is repeated until the skin temperature drops below the preset value. Step S5: After the focused ultrasound treatment operation is completed, the power supply of the temperature control device is turned off, and the patient removes the temperature control device for full disinfection and equipment maintenance.

[0013] Preferably, in step S1, the temperature of the operating room for focused ultrasound treatment is first adjusted to a specified temperature. If the affected area of ​​the patient is found to be covered with hair, the skin needs to be prepared to fully expose the affected skin. In step S5, after the focused ultrasound treatment operation is completed, the temperature control device is not turned off immediately. The power of the temperature control device is turned off after the patient lies down and rests until he wakes up or the skin temperature of the treatment area reaches a preset temperature and stabilizes for at least 20 minutes, so as to ensure that the skin in the treatment area is fully cooled to achieve a protective effect.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: The present invention provides a temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following technical effects: 1. By allowing the patient to wear the temperature control device during the operation, the temperature control device is closely attached to the patient, and a conductive medium for the ultrasonic energy beam to pass through is arranged on the temperature control lining of the temperature control clothing body. The conductive medium can quickly absorb the heat of the skin to prevent skin pain, blistering, stratum corneum damage and other problems caused by skin burns, thereby protecting the patient's skin, that is, preventing burns; and the functions of the temperature sensing element and the cooling device are respectively to monitor the temperature of the skin surface in real time, the condensation The device is used to cool the conductive medium, so that the conductive medium and the skin can generate a sufficient temperature difference to quickly absorb the heat of the skin. The control circuit board is used to connect the condensation device, the temperature sensing element and the host computer to set the intervention time of the condensation device to ensure timely intervention to absorb heat and protect the patient's skin, reducing the pain caused by the patient's treatment; and the design is a common clothing suit, with low learning and use costs, does not change the original habits and operation procedures of the HIFU operator, is simple and easy to understand, easy to modify and produce, can be widely used in clinical practice, improve clinical treatment efficiency, and has high clinical application value and promotion value. . 2. The conductive medium is placed in a container, and the condensation device and the temperature sensing element are placed on the periphery of the container, so that the temperature of the ultrasonic energy beam being blocked can be avoided as much as possible, and the container and the main body of the clothes are made of elastic bionic skin, which can facilitate the passage of the ultrasonic energy beam, and can also make the entire temperature control device softer, can be deformed and fit the user's body, and help transfer heat to the conductive medium inside, that is, the aqueous polymer gel. 3. Elastic bands are added to the outer surface of the clothing body to make the temperature control device fit the patient's body better, that is, to make the liquid temperature control unit closer to the patient's skin, which is more conducive to the skin transferring heat to the conductive medium of the liquid temperature control unit. 4. An opening and closing seam is provided on the surface or the front or back of the clothing body, and a zipper or buttons are provided at the opening and closing seam, which can facilitate the patient to put on and take off the temperature control device. 5. Using semiconductor refrigeration chips as condensing devices can not only play a role in rapid cooling, but also have a small size and can be installed on the side of the container without taking up too much space, so as to avoid blocking the ultrasonic energy beam as much as possible.

[0015] The present invention further provides a method for using a temperature control device to reduce skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following technical effects: by using the temperature control device during focused ultrasound treatment surgery, the temperature of the patient's skin surface can be more accurately controlled to prevent burns to the patient's skin due to errors in the focusing accuracy and control range of the ultrasonic energy beam, thereby avoiding sequelae such as skin burning pain, blisters, and stratum corneum damage, and reducing the pain caused to the patient by the treatment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1The present invention is a structural view of a temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment.

[0017] Figure 2 The present invention is a view of a temperature control lining of a temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a liquid temperature control unit of a temperature control device for reducing skin damage in focused ultrasound treatment according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 The present invention is a flow chart of a method for using a temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment.

[0020] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Clothing body; 2. Control circuit board; 3. Liquid temperature control unit; 31. Conducting medium; 32. Temperature sensing element; 33. Condensation device; 34. Data analysis circuit; 35. Data receiving circuit; 4. Data cable; 5. Elastic band; 6. Zipper. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0022] See also Figures 1 to 3, a temperature control device for reducing skin damage caused by focused ultrasound treatment, comprising a wearable clothing body 1 through which an ultrasonic energy beam can pass, a control circuit board 2 being provided at one of the locations on the outer surface of the clothing body 1, the control circuit board 2 being connected to an external power supply and a host computer, the inner surface of the clothing body 1 being covered with a temperature control lining through which an ultrasonic energy beam can pass, the temperature control lining comprising a plurality of liquid temperature control units 3 arranged on the inner surface of the clothing body 1, each of the liquid temperature control units 3 comprising a conductive medium 31 through which an ultrasonic energy beam can pass, and a temperature sensing element 32 and a condensation device 33 provided on the peripheral surface of the conductive medium 31, the condensation device 33 being used to derive heat from the conductive medium 31, the temperature sensing element 32 being used to detect the temperature of the skin surface of a patient in the area, the condensation device 33 and the temperature sensing element 32 being communicatively connected to the control circuit board 2. By having the patient wear the temperature control device during the operation, the temperature control device is closely attached, and a conductive medium 31 for the ultrasonic energy beam to pass through is set on the temperature control lining of the temperature control clothing body, the conductive medium 31 can quickly absorb the heat of the skin to prevent skin pain, blistering, stratum corneum damage and other problems caused by skin burns, and play a role in protecting the patient's skin, that is, preventing burns; the functions of the temperature sensing element 32 and the condensation device are respectively to monitor the temperature of the skin surface in real time, and the condensation device 33 is used to cool the conductive medium 31, so that the conductive medium 31 and the skin can generate a sufficient temperature difference to quickly absorb the heat of the skin, and the control circuit board 2 is used to connect the condensation device 33, the temperature sensing element 32 and the host computer to set the intervention time of the condensation device 33, to ensure timely intervention to absorb heat to protect the patient's skin and reduce the pain caused by the treatment. The preferred control circuit board 2 is a micro circuit board, and the connection between the control circuit board 2 and the host computer is through a wired connection. The host computer can be the main control of the focused ultrasound therapeutic instrument, or other mobile terminals, such as tablets, mobile phones, etc., but not limited to this.

[0023] See also Figures 1 to 3Preferably, the liquid temperature control unit 3 is provided with a container filled with the conductive medium 31, and the condensing device 33 is installed at one place on the periphery of the container; a plurality of the temperature sensing elements 32 are arranged on the periphery of the container and avoid the condenser. The conductive medium 31 is a water-based polymer gel conductive medium 31, and the container is made of elastic bionic skin; the main body of the clothing 1 is made of elastic bionic skin, so that when the patient wears it, it can shrink or expand according to the patient's body shape, so that the conductive medium 31 is close to the patient's skin. The preferred elastic bionic skin can be other existing bionic skins such as bioelastic polysebacylglycerol, but it is not limited to this. The conductive medium 31 is installed in the container, and the condensing device 33 and the temperature sensing element 32 are installed on the periphery of the container, so that the temperature of the ultrasonic energy beam being blocked can be avoided as much as possible, and the container and the main body of the clothing 1 are made of elastic bionic skin, which can facilitate the ultrasonic energy beam to pass through, and can also make the entire temperature control device softer, can be deformed and fit the user's body, and help heat transfer to the conductive medium 31 therein, that is, the water-based polymer gel. Preferably, a data analysis circuit 34 and a data receiving circuit 35 are also provided on the side of the container of each liquid temperature control unit 3, and the data receiving circuit 35 is connected to the temperature sensing element 32, and the data analysis circuit 34 is connected to the data receiving circuit 35. The data analysis circuit 34 is connected to the control circuit board 2 and the condensing device 33, so that each liquid temperature control unit 3 can start working independently. The control circuit board 2, the data analysis circuit 34 and the data receiving circuit 35 are all existing relatively miniature circuits and are not described in detail, and no specific protection requirements are made. The temperature sensing element 32 is preferably a temperature sensor. Of course, each liquid temperature control unit 3 may not have a separate data analysis circuit 34 and data receiving circuit 35. The data of the temperature sensor is uniformly transmitted to the control circuit board 2, and the control circuit board 2 uniformly analyzes the data and controls the intervention timing of the corresponding condensing device 33. The relevant data of the temperature sensing element 32 and the condensing device 33 can also be transmitted to the smart device through the power supply and data line 4 for instant temperature setting, adjustment and data backup. A wiring harness (not shown) for connecting the control circuit board 2 , the data analysis circuit 34 , the data receiving circuit 35 , and the temperature sensing element 32 is provided at the connection between adjacent liquid temperature control units 3 .

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 3 Preferably, the condensing device 33 is a semiconductor refrigeration chip, the cold surface of the semiconductor refrigeration chip is in close contact with the peripheral surface of the conducting medium 31, and the hot end of the semiconductor refrigeration chip is away from the conducting medium 31. Using the semiconductor refrigeration chip as the condensing device 33 can not only play a role in rapid cooling, but also can be installed on the side of the container without occupying too much space due to its small size, so as to avoid blocking the ultrasonic energy beam as much as possible. The control circuit board 2 and the semiconductor refrigeration chip are both connected to the external power supply through the data line 4 for power supply.

[0025] See also Figures 1 to 3 Preferably, insulation cotton is provided between adjacent liquid temperature control units 3, and the insulation cotton is wrapped around the circumference of the container, surrounding the semiconductor cooling sheet and the temperature sensing element 32, wherein part of the temperature sensing element 32 is used to monitor the patient's skin temperature, and the remaining part is used to monitor the temperature of the conductive medium 31; each liquid temperature control unit 3 can be turned on and operated separately. In this way, only the liquid temperature control unit 3 near the ultrasonic energy beam irradiation area needs to be turned on and operated, which can effectively reduce the use cost.

[0026] See also Figures 1 to 3 Preferably, no insulation cotton is provided between adjacent liquid temperature control units 3. Of course, insulation cotton can be omitted. Adjacent liquid temperature control units 3 are close to each other, and the container side of the adjacent liquid temperature control unit 3 opposite to the semiconductor refrigeration sheet of the liquid temperature control unit 3 is not provided with a temperature sensing element 32, so that the hot end of the semiconductor refrigeration sheet can be close to the container side of the adjacent liquid temperature control unit 3, so that it can transfer heat to the aqueous polymer gel in the container of the adjacent liquid temperature control unit 3, which has a better heat conduction effect than heat dissipation through air only, and can more quickly reduce the temperature of the aqueous polymer gel in the liquid temperature control unit 3 opposite to the irradiation area; that is, a plurality of semiconductor refrigeration sheets can be evenly arranged on the circumference of each liquid temperature control unit 3. If the container is square, hexagonal, octagonal, etc., one (here Heat can be transferred to other liquid temperature control units 3 around it. The two circles of liquid temperature control units 3 surrounding the liquid temperature control unit 3 relative to the ultrasonic energy beam irradiation area can all participate in heat conduction, and the number of liquid temperature control units 3 participating in heat conduction can be selected according to actual needs). One can also be set on one of the sides (heat is only transferred to the liquid temperature control unit 3 adjacent to the semiconductor refrigeration plate or the air). A semiconductor refrigeration plate can also be set on each of the two opposite sides of the container (in this case, heat is only transferred to the liquid temperature control unit 3 adjacent to the side where the semiconductor refrigeration plate is set). It should be noted that the semiconductor refrigeration plate that is adjacent to the liquid temperature control unit 3 and is closely attached to the liquid temperature control unit 3 cannot work, otherwise the heat will be transferred back to the liquid temperature control unit 3 in the irradiation area, and the temperature cannot be reduced.

[0027] See also Figures 1 to 3 Preferably, the outer surface of the clothing body 1 is provided with an elastic band 5 for reinforcement so that the clothing body 1 is fixed relative to the patient. In addition, the elastic band 5 is added to the outer surface of the clothing body 1 so that the temperature control device can fit the patient's body more closely, that is, the liquid temperature control unit 3 is closer to the patient's skin, which is more conducive to the skin transferring heat to the conductive medium 31 of the liquid temperature control unit 3.

[0028] See also Figures 1 to 3Preferably, the front and / or back and / or side of the clothing body 1 is provided with an opening and closing seam, and a zipper 6, or a button, or a rope is provided at the opening and closing seam, so that the patient can put on or take off the temperature control device conveniently. The surface or the front or back of the clothing body 1 is provided with an opening and closing seam, and a zipper 6, or a button, etc. are provided at the opening and closing seam, so that the patient can put on or take off the temperature control device conveniently.

[0029] See also Figures 1 to 3 Preferably, the clothing body 1 is in the shape of a vest; or, the clothing body 1 is in the shape of a vest and extends to cover the crotch and buttocks. It is easier to put on and take off, and the focused ultrasound treatment area is mainly concentrated on the torso, so it only needs to cover the torso of the body.

[0030] See also Figures 1 to 4 , a method for using a temperature control device to reduce skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment, using the device in the following manner: Step S1: The patient who is to receive focused ultrasound treatment takes off his clothes to reveal the skin in the area where the focused ultrasound passes through, puts the temperature control device on his body, and makes the temperature control device lining of the clothing body 1 fit closely to the skin in the treatment area; Step S2, the patient chooses a suitable position to lie on the treatment bed, and the focused ultrasound therapeutic apparatus calculates the path of the focused ultrasound and adjusts the patient's position to ensure that the ultrasound energy beam fully passes through the liquid temperature control unit 3 without being blocked; Step S3, the control circuit board 2 is powered on, the skin temperature value is preset in advance by the host computer, and after the preparation is completed, the focused ultrasound treatment operation is performed according to the process; Step S4, during the treatment process, the temperature of the patient's skin surface is monitored in real time through the temperature sensing element of each liquid temperature control unit 3. If the skin temperature in the area where the ultrasonic energy beam passes is higher than the set temperature, the temperature sensing element 32 captures the skin temperature information and transmits it to the condensation device 33. The condensation device 33 obtains the skin temperature information and works to reduce the temperature of the conductive medium 31. After a sufficient temperature difference is generated between the conductive medium 31 and the skin, the condensation device 33 stops working, and the conductive medium 31 can absorb the heat of the skin to reduce the temperature of the skin. After the conductive medium 31 absorbs heat and rises to a temperature exceeding the preset temperature, the condensation device 33 works again to reduce the temperature of the conductive medium 31, and this cycle is repeated until the skin temperature drops below the preset value. Step S5: After the focused ultrasound treatment operation is completed, the power supply of the temperature control device is turned off, and the patient removes the temperature control device for full disinfection and equipment maintenance.

[0031] Preferably, in step S1, the temperature of the operating room for focused ultrasound treatment is first adjusted to a specified temperature. If the patient's affected area is found to be covered with hair, the skin needs to be prepared to fully expose the affected skin. When the patient wears the device, the center of the container of the liquid temperature control unit 3 needs to be aligned with the center of the ultrasonic energy beam irradiation area as much as possible to avoid the temperature sensing element 32 and the condensation device 33 blocking the path of the focused ultrasound. In step S5, after the focused ultrasound treatment operation is completed, the temperature control device is not turned off immediately. Wait until the patient lies quietly and rests until he wakes up or the skin temperature of the treatment area reaches the preset temperature and stabilizes for at least 20 minutes before turning off the power of the temperature control device to ensure that the skin in the treatment area is fully cooled to achieve a protective effect. It can also be 25 minutes, 29 minutes, 30 minutes, 35 minutes, etc., and is not limited to this. Please refer to the treatment method for burns, etc.

[0032] Several points should be explained: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connectivity between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative position relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship may change.

[0033] Secondly: In the drawings of the embodiments disclosed in the present invention, only the structures related to the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are involved, and other structures can refer to the usual design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0034] Finally, the above is only a preferred implementation of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions under the concept of the present invention belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0035] It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention should also be regarded as within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment, comprising a wearable clothing body through which an ultrasonic energy beam can pass, a control circuit board being provided at one location on the outer surface of the clothing body, the control circuit board being connected to an external power supply and a host computer, characterized in that: The inner surface of the clothing body is covered with a temperature-control lining through which an ultrasonic energy beam can pass. The temperature-control lining includes a plurality of liquid temperature-control units arranged on the inner surface of the clothing body. Each of the liquid temperature-control units includes a conductive medium disposed in the center through which an ultrasonic energy beam can pass, and a temperature-sensing element and a condensing device disposed on the periphery of the conductive medium. The condensing device is used to extract the heat of the conductive medium, and the temperature-sensing element is used to detect the temperature of the skin surface of a patient in the area. The condensing device and the temperature-sensing element are communicatively connected to the control circuit board.

2. A temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid temperature control unit is provided with a container filled with the conducting medium, and the condensing device is installed at a place on the periphery of the container; a plurality of the temperature sensing elements are arranged on the periphery of the container and avoid the condenser.

3. A temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conductive medium is an aqueous polymer gel conductive medium, and the container is made of elastic bionic skin; the main body of the clothing is made of elastic bionic skin, so that when the patient wears it, it can shrink or expand according to the patient's body shape, so that the conductive medium is close to the patient's skin.

4. A temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The condensing device is a semiconductor refrigeration plate, the cold surface of the semiconductor refrigeration plate is in close contact with the peripheral surface of the conductive medium, and the hot end of the semiconductor refrigeration plate is away from the conductive medium.

5. A temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment according to claim 4, characterized in that: Insulation cotton is provided between adjacent liquid temperature control units. The insulation cotton is wrapped around the circumference of the container to surround the semiconductor refrigeration plate and the temperature sensing element. Part of the temperature sensing element is used to monitor the patient's skin temperature, and the remaining part is used to monitor the temperature of the conductive medium. Each of the liquid temperature control units can be turned on and work separately.

6. A temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the clothing body is provided with an elastic band for reinforcement so as to fix the clothing body relative to the patient.

7. The temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front, back and / or side of the clothing body are provided with openings and closings, and zippers, buttons or ropes are provided at the openings and closings to facilitate patients to put on or take off the clothing.

8. The temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clothing body is in the shape of a vest; or, the clothing body is in the shape of a vest and extends to cover the crotch and buttocks.

9. A method for using the temperature control device for reducing skin damage in focused ultrasound treatment according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: Use as follows: Step S1, the patient who is to receive focused ultrasound treatment takes off his clothes to reveal the skin in the area where the focused ultrasound passes through, puts the temperature control device on his body, and makes the temperature control device lining of the clothing body fit closely to the skin in the treatment area; Step S2, the patient chooses a suitable position and lies on the treatment bed, and the focused ultrasound therapeutic device calculates the path of the focused ultrasound and adjusts the patient's position to ensure that the ultrasound energy beam fully passes through the liquid temperature control unit without being blocked; Step S3, powering on the control circuit board, presetting the skin temperature value in advance through the host computer, and performing the focused ultrasound treatment operation according to the process after preparation is completed; Step S4, during the treatment process, the temperature of the patient's skin surface is monitored in real time through the temperature sensing element of each liquid temperature control unit. If the skin temperature in the area where the ultrasonic energy beam passes is higher than the set temperature, the temperature sensing element captures the skin temperature information and transmits it to the condensation device. The condensation device works to lower the temperature of the conductive medium after acquiring the skin temperature information, and stops working after a sufficient temperature difference is generated between the conductive medium and the skin. The conductive medium can absorb the heat of the skin to lower the temperature of the skin. After the conductive medium absorbs heat and rises to a temperature exceeding the preset temperature, the condensation device works again to lower the temperature of the conductive medium, and this cycle is repeated until the skin temperature drops below the preset value. Step S5: After the focused ultrasound treatment operation is completed, the power supply of the temperature control device is turned off, and the patient removes the temperature control device for full disinfection and equipment maintenance.

10. The method for using the temperature control device for reducing skin damage during focused ultrasound treatment according to claim 9, characterized in that: In step S1, the temperature of the operating room for focused ultrasound treatment is first adjusted to the specified temperature. If the affected area of ​​the patient is found to be covered with hair, the skin needs to be prepared to fully expose the affected skin. In step S5, after the focused ultrasound treatment operation is completed, the temperature control device is not turned off immediately. The power of the temperature control device is turned off after the patient lies down and rests until he wakes up or the skin temperature of the treatment area reaches the preset temperature and stabilizes for at least 20 minutes, so as to ensure that the skin in the treatment area is fully cooled to achieve a protective effect.