Nasogastric tube fixing device capable of preventing pressure sores

By designing protective pads, tube frames, protective tubes and air inflatable nasogastric tube fixing devices, the problem of ignoring nasogastric pressure ulcers in the fixing method of nasogastric tubes is solved, and the effect of effectively preventing pressure ulcers caused by nasogastric tube friction and reducing skin pressure and infection risks is achieved.

CN119564507AInactive Publication Date: 2025-03-07AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF NANTONG UNIV
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Application Number
CN202411507850.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-03-07
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

The existing nasogastric tube fixation method ignores the nasogastric tube problem caused by indwelling nasogastric tubes, which increases the risk of skin discomfort, pain and infection in patients.

Method used

A pressure-proof sore nasogastric tube fixing device is designed, including protective pads, tube frames, protective tubes and air inflatable channels. The protective tube is supported in the nasal cavity through a tube holder, and the nasogastric tube is fixed in the protective tube to avoid direct contact with the nasal cavity. The protective tube wraps the balloon around the outer periphery, and is adjusted by inflation to reduce friction.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent pressure ulcers caused by contact and friction between the nasogastric tube and the nasal cavity, reduce pressure and irritation on the nose skin, and reduce the risk of infection.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a nasogastric tube fixing device capable of preventing pressure sores. The nasogastric tube fixing device comprises a protective pad, a pipe frame is arranged on the protective pad; a channel is arranged on the pipe frame; a protective pipe is mounted in the channel; the protective tube comprises a tube body; a nasogastric tube channel is arranged in the tube body; the end of the pipe body is of a conical structure, and a protection ring is arranged on the periphery of the pipe body. The protection ring is connected with the pipe body through a supporting connecting rod. An air hole is further formed in the protection ring; an inflation channel is arranged in one supporting connecting rod; one end of the inflation channel is connected with the air hole, and the other end is communicated with the air inlet channel in the pipe body; the periphery of the protective ring is wrapped with a balloon; an air inlet pipe is arranged at the outer end of the pipe body; and a miniature gas content adjusting body is arranged on the gas inlet pipe.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of pressure prevention and fixation, and in particular to a nasogastric tube fixation device for preventing pressure sores. Background Art

[0002] Nasogastric tubes are used to deliver necessary water, food, and medicine to patients who cannot swallow under special circumstances. They can drain gastric contents and reduce gastrointestinal pressure. Nasogastric tubes pass through the pharynx and esophagus to the stomach. Nasogastric tubes are easy to fall out and should be firmly affixed to prevent repeated intubation and aspiration. Most of the existing fixing methods are composed of tubes, nasogastric tube feeding port connectors, nasogastric tube clamps, and cross knot plug caps. Although this method can fix it, it ignores the nasal pressure sores caused by the retention of nasogastric tubes. Nasal pressure sores are more common in the wings of the nose and the tip of the nose, increasing the patient's skin discomfort, pain, and the chance of infection. Therefore, it is necessary to design a fixing device to fix the nasogastric tube on the patient, block the direct contact between the nasogastric tube and the nasal skin, reduce the pressure and stimulation of the nasal skin by the nasogastric tube, and achieve the purpose of preventing and treating the formation of nasal pressure sores. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a nasogastric tube fixing device for preventing pressure sores, so as to reduce the pressure and stimulation of the nasogastric tube on the nasal skin.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical scheme: a nasogastric tube fixing device for preventing pressure sores, comprising a protective pad; a tube rack is arranged on the protective pad; a channel is arranged on the tube rack; a protective tube is installed in the channel; the protective tube comprises a tube body; a nasogastric tube channel is arranged in the tube body; the end of the tube body is a conical structure, and a protective ring is arranged on the outer periphery of the tube body; the protective ring is connected to the tube body through a supporting connecting rod; an air hole is also arranged on the protective ring; an inflation channel is arranged in one of the supporting connecting rods; one end of the inflation channel is connected to the air hole, and the other end is connected to the air inlet channel in the tube body; a balloon is wrapped around the outer periphery of the protective ring; an air inlet pipe is arranged at the outer end of the tube body; a micro gas content regulating body is arranged on the air inlet pipe.

[0005] Furthermore, a pair of pipe racks are provided on the protection pad; the pipe racks are slidably connected to the protection pad, and the spacing between them is adjustable.

[0006] Furthermore, the ground pipe rack includes a bottom slider, a support frame and a support ring; the protective pad is provided with a slide groove matching the bottom slider; the slider is provided with a locking button; the support ring is used to support and fix the protective pipe; the support frame is a height-adjustable structure.

[0007] Furthermore, the support frame includes a bottom fixed column, a middle rotating column and a top fixed column; the screws of the bottom fixed column and the top fixed column are screwed to the middle rotating column.

[0008] Furthermore, the support ring includes a ring body; one end of the ring body is a free end, and the other end is a fixed end, which is fixedly connected to the support frame, and the free end is provided with a limiting tooth; the fixed end is provided with a fastening channel for the limiting tooth to enter; a clamping plate is provided in the fastening channel; a limiting slot is provided on the clamping plate; the clamping plate is installed on the side wall of the limiting slot through an elastic support body.

[0009] Furthermore, the protective pad, pipe rack and protective pipe are all made of silicone.

[0010] Furthermore, a fastening assembly is arranged in the nasogastric tube channel, and the fastening assembly includes a fixed ring 1, a movable ring, a connecting rod 1, a connecting rod 2, a clamping block, a rotating ring, and a guide sleeve; a fixed ring 1 is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the nasogastric tube channel, and a plurality of connecting rods 1 are hingedly connected at equal intervals on the fixed ring 1; the end of the tube body is rotatably connected to the rotating ring; a guide sleeve is arranged in the rotating ring, and the guide sleeve is threadedly connected to the rotating ring; the guide sleeve is slidably connected to the nasogastric tube channel; a movable ring is arranged at the end of the guide sleeve; a plurality of connecting rods 2 are hingedly connected at equal intervals on the movable ring; the other ends of the connecting rod 1 and the connecting rod 2 are both hingedly connected to the clamping block.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0012] 1) The present invention arranges a protective tube on the tube rack. With the support of the tube rack, the protective tube can be inserted into the nasal cavity without contacting the inner wall of the nasal cavity. Then the nasogastric tube is fixed in the protective tube, and the nasogastric tube does not contact the nose tip or the nasal cavity, which can effectively prevent pressure sores caused by contact and friction between the nasogastric tube and the nasal cavity.

[0013] 2) Microcapsules are provided on the protective tube to ensure that the protective tube does not rub against the nasal cavity when it touches the nasal cavity, and does not cause excessive pressure on the nasal cavity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the pipe rack.

[0017] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the protection tube.

[0018] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the support ring.

[0019] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the support frame.

[0020] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the fastening assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below through specific implementation methods.

[0022] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , is a nasogastric tube fixing device for preventing pressure sores of the present invention, comprising a protective pad 1; a tube rack 2 is arranged on the protective pad 1; a channel 3 is arranged on the tube rack 2; a protective tube 4 is installed in the channel 3; the protective tube 4 comprises a tube body 41; a nasogastric tube channel 42 is arranged in the tube body 41; the end of the tube body 41 is a conical structure, and a protective ring 43 is arranged on the outer periphery of the tube body; the protective ring 43 is connected to the tube body 41 through a supporting connecting rod 44; an air hole 45 is also arranged on the protective ring 43; an inflation channel 46 is arranged in one of the supporting connecting rods 44; one end of the inflation channel 46 is connected to the air hole 45, and the other end is connected to the air inlet channel 47 in the tube body 41; a balloon 50 is wrapped around the outer periphery of the protective ring 43; an air inlet pipe 48 is arranged at the outer end of the tube body 41; a micro gas content regulating body 49 is arranged on the air inlet pipe 48.

[0023] When the present invention is in use, the tube holder is detachably mounted on the protective pad 1. When a nasogastric tube needs to be inserted, the tube holder is mounted on the protective pad.

[0024] A protective tube 4 is arranged on the tube rack 2. With the support of the tube rack 2, the protective tube can be inserted into the nasal cavity without contacting the inner wall of the nasal cavity. Then the nasogastric tube is fixed in the protective tube 4, and the nasogastric tube does not contact the nose tip or the nasal cavity, which can effectively prevent pressure sores caused by contact and friction between the nasogastric tube and the nasal cavity.

[0025] The protective pad of this embodiment can be fixed to the face by ear hooks, feet, etc., and is located between the nose and the upper lip.

[0026] In this embodiment, a microcapsule is arranged on the protection tube 4 to ensure that the protection tube does not rub against the nasal cavity when it touches the nasal cavity, and does not cause excessive pressure on the nasal cavity.

[0027] A pair of pipe racks 2 are provided on the protection pad 1 of this embodiment; the pipe racks 2 are slidably connected to the protection pad 1, and the spacing between them is adjustable.

[0028] The pipe rack 2 of this embodiment includes a bottom slider 21, a support frame 22 and a support ring 23; the protective pad 1 is provided with a slide groove 11 matching the bottom slider 21; the slider 21 is provided with a locking button 24; the support ring 23 is used to support and fix the protective pipe 4; the support frame 22 is a height-adjustable structure.

[0029] The support frame 22 of this embodiment includes a bottom fixed column 221, a middle rotating column 222 and a top fixed column 223; the screws of the bottom fixed column 221 and the top fixed column 223 are screwed to the middle rotating column 222. The support frame 22 of this embodiment can adjust the height of the protective pipe according to the actual mining.

[0030] The support ring 23 of this embodiment includes a ring body 231; one end of the ring body 231 is a free end, and the other end is a fixed end, which is fixedly connected to the support frame 23, and the free end is provided with a limiting tooth 232; the fixed end is provided with a fastening channel 233 for the limiting tooth 232 to enter; a clamping plate 234 is provided in the fastening channel 233; a limiting slot 235 is provided on the clamping plate 234; the clamping plate 234 is installed on the side wall of the limiting slot 235 through an elastic support body 236.

[0031] The structure of the support ring 23 of this embodiment can effectively fix the protective tube and facilitate the installation and removal of the protective tube. Preferably, the clamping plate 234 is exposed outside the limiting slot 235. When the protective sleeve needs to be removed, the clamping plate 234 is pressed to disengage the limiting tooth 232 from the limiting slot 235, and the free end of the ring body 231 can be pulled out.

[0032] The protection pad 1, the tube frame 2 and the protection tube 4 of the present embodiment are all made of silicone.

[0033] In this embodiment, a fastening assembly is arranged in the nasogastric tube channel 42, and the fastening assembly includes a fixed ring 421, a movable ring 422, a connecting rod 1 423, a connecting rod 2 424, a pressing block 425, a rotating ring 426, and a guide sleeve 427; a fixed ring 421 is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the nasogastric tube channel 42, and a plurality of connecting rods 1 423 are hingedly connected at equal intervals on the fixed ring 421; the end of the tube body 41 is rotatably connected to the rotating ring 426; a guide sleeve 427 is arranged in the rotating ring 426, and the guide sleeve 427 is threadedly connected to the rotating ring 426; the guide sleeve 427 is slidably connected to the nasogastric tube channel 42; a movable ring 422 is arranged at the end of the guide sleeve 427; a plurality of connecting rods 2 423 are hingedly connected at equal intervals on the movable ring 422; the other ends of the connecting rods 1 423 and the connecting rods 2 424 are both hingedly connected to the pressing block 425.

[0034] In this embodiment, the guide sleeve 427 is driven to move by rotating the rotating ring 426, and the movement of the connecting rod 1 423 and the connecting rod 2 424 is never controlled, so that the pressing block 425 is gathered or dispersed. The pressing block 425 is gathered to fix and clamp the nasogastric tube.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present invention within the essence and protection scope of the present invention, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be deemed to fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A nasogastric tube fixing device for preventing pressure sores, characterized in that: The invention comprises a protective pad (1); a tube rack (2) is arranged on the protective pad (1); a channel (3) is arranged on the tube rack (2); a protective tube (4) is installed in the channel (3); the protective tube (4) comprises a tube body (41); a nasogastric tube channel (42) is arranged in the tube body (41); the end of the tube body (41) is a conical structure, and a protective ring (43) is arranged on the outer periphery of the tube body; the protective ring (43) is connected to the tube body (41) through a supporting connecting rod (44). 41); an air hole (45) is also provided on the protective ring (43); an air filling passage (46) is provided in one of the supporting connecting rods (44); one end of the air filling passage (46) is connected to the air hole (45), and the other end is connected to the air inlet passage (47) in the tube body (41); the outer periphery of the protective ring (43) is wrapped with a balloon (50); the outer end of the tube body (41) is provided with an air inlet pipe (48); the air inlet pipe (48) is provided with a micro gas content regulating body (49).

2. The device for fixing a nasogastric tube to prevent pressure sores according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pair of pipe racks (2) are arranged on the protection pad (1); the pipe racks (2) are slidably connected to the protection pad (1), and the spacing between them is adjustable.

3. The anti-pressure sore nasogastric tube fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ground pipe rack (2) comprises a bottom slider (21), a support frame (22) and a support ring (23); the protection pad (1) is provided with a slide groove (11) matching the bottom slider (21); the slider (21) is provided with a locking button (24); the support ring (23) is used to support and fix the protection pipe (4); the support frame (22) is a height-adjustable structure.

4. The anti-pressure sore nasogastric tube fixing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support frame (22) comprises a bottom fixed column (221), a middle rotating column (222) and a top fixed column (223); the screws of the bottom fixed column (221) and the top fixed column (223) are screwed to the middle rotating column (222).

5. The device for fixing a nasogastric tube to prevent pressure sores according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support ring (23) comprises a ring body (231); one end of the ring body (231) is a free end, and the other end is a fixed end, which is fixedly connected to the support frame (23), and the free end is provided with a limiting latch (232); the fixed end is provided with a fastening channel (233) for the limiting latch (232) to enter; a clamping plate (234) is provided in the fastening channel (233); a limiting latch groove (235) is provided on the clamping plate (234); the clamping plate (234) is installed on the side wall of the limiting latch groove (235) through an elastic support body (236).

6. The device for fixing a nasogastric tube to prevent pressure sores according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective pad (1), the pipe rack (2) and the protective pipe (4) are all made of silicone.

7. The anti-pressure sore nasogastric tube fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nasogastric tube passage (42) is provided with a fastening assembly, and the fastening assembly includes a fixed ring (421), a movable ring (422), a connecting rod (423), a connecting rod (424), a pressing block (425), a rotating ring (426), and a guide sleeve (427); a fixed ring (421) is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the nasogastric tube passage (42), and a plurality of connecting rods (423) are hingedly connected at equal intervals on the fixed ring (421); the end of the tube body (41) A rotating ring (426) is rotatably connected; a guide sleeve (427) is arranged inside the rotating ring (426), and the guide sleeve (427) is threadedly connected to the rotating ring (426); the guide sleeve (427) is slidably connected to the nasogastric tube passage (42); a movable ring (422) is arranged at the end of the guide sleeve (427); a plurality of connecting rods (423) are hingedly connected at equal intervals on the movable ring (422); the other ends of the connecting rods (423) and the connecting rods (424) are both hingedly connected to the clamping block (425).