Device for braking elbow joint after brachial artery paracentesis

By designing an elbow braking device with a rotating shaft and locking knob, the problems of inconvenient adjustment and insufficient support of the existing device are solved, and effective braking of the elbow joint and comfortable support of the arm are achieved.

CN120053178AInactive Publication Date: 2025-05-30台州市中西医结合医院
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Application Number
CN202510160664.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-13
Publication Date
2025-05-30
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

The existing elbow brachial artery puncture is not easy to adjust and cannot effectively support the arm, resulting in the patient feeling fatigued or limited movement after wearing it.

Method used

A device including a big arm assembly, a forearm assembly and a care assembly is designed to achieve angle locking and sliding adjustment through a rotating shaft and locking knob, with hemostasis and protection functions, and is equipped with a suspender to suspend the arms.

Benefits of technology

Effective braking and support of the elbow joint is achieved, the adjustment process is simplified, the arm burden is reduced, and the patient's postoperative recovery and mobility flexibility is ensured.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a device for braking an elbow joint after brachial artery paracentesis. The device comprises a big arm assembly, a small arm assembly, a nursing assembly, a sling and a locking knob, the device is fixed to the large arm and the small arm of a patient through the bandage, angle locking is achieved through the locking rotary knob, and the elbow bending requirements of different patients are met. The device can be adjusted in a sliding mode according to the arm lengths of different patients. Meanwhile, the degree of freedom of rotation of the wrist can be improved through rotation. The device can be hung on the neck of a patient through the hanging belts, and the burden of the weight of the arms on the elbow joints is relieved. In addition, a hemostasis assembly is arranged on the inner side of the elbow joint of the nursing assembly of the device, the puncture point of the patient can be pressed, the possibility of bleeding and bruise of the puncture point is reduced, and the hemostasis operation is more convenient and faster through the quick disassembly design of a hemostasis base. According to the nursing assembly, a protection brace internally provided with a soft cushion is arranged on the outer side of the elbow joint, and the protection brace supports the elbow joint of a patient and prevents the elbow joint from being collided.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of medical devices, and particularly relates to a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture. Background Art

[0002] Brachial artery puncture is an important medical procedure, especially widely used in cardiovascular medicine. However, after the operation, the elbow joint of the patient needs to be effectively immobilized to prevent complications such as bleeding, hematoma, and infection caused by movement. Traditional immobilization methods, such as using elastic bandages for fixation, although can limit the movement of the elbow joint to a certain extent, have limited immobilization effect and cannot meet the requirements of generalization and personalization. With the continuous progress of medical technology and the increasing demands of patients, the requirements for elbow joint immobilization devices after brachial artery puncture are also getting higher and higher. Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a new type of elbow joint immobilization device that can better adapt to individual differences of patients, improve the immobilization effect and is convenient for adjustment.

[0003] There are some existing elbow joint immobilization devices after brachial artery puncture hoping to solve this problem. The patent with the publication number CN111839873A discloses an elbow joint immobilization device after brachial artery puncture in cardiovascular medicine. When the arm is placed inside the support member, through the rotational cooperation of the rotating sleeve and the connecting rod, the support plate can be rotated, so that the distance between the two support plates can be adjusted according to the width of the patient's arm to clamp the arm; in addition, the extension plate can be pulled out from the placement groove, and by inserting the pin into the corresponding first jack and second jack, the extension plate can be fixed, so that the length of the immobilization device can be adjusted according to the length of the patient's arm for convenient daily use. In addition, the clamping strip can be pulled out from the card slot, and through the rotation of the rotating shaft, the angle between the two support members can be adjusted, and finally the clamping strip is reinserted into the card slot to fix the angle between the two support members, so that the bending degree of the patient's arm can be adjusted according to the patient's recovery needs.

[0004] However, this device has certain limitations in use. Although each component of the device can indeed be adjusted according to the patient's personal situation and needs during use, the adjustment of the device basically requires disassembling a certain component and reassembling it to meet the adjustment function. Therefore, it is not simple enough in actual use, and each adjustment requires reinstallation and wearing; secondly, this device can only provide a fixed function for the patient's hand and does not have a suitable support method, which may cause the patient to feel fatigued or limit the patient's movement during use.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture. This device fixes the upper arm and forearm of the patient and is equipped with a locking mechanism, which can lock the angle according to the bending requirement of the patient's elbow; in addition, the device can be slidably adjusted according to the length of the patient's arm, and when the user wears this device, the rotation of the wrist will not be affected, ensuring a certain degree of flexibility of the patient's arm after wearing the device; secondly, the device has the function of compressing and stopping bleeding, which is convenient for timely hemostasis when removing the puncture tube after puncture, preventing bleeding and bruising; at the same time, the device can also provide a certain degree of protection and support for the patient's elbow joint; finally, the device is equipped with a sling for hanging the patient's arm on the neck to reduce the burden on the elbow joint caused by the weight of the arm. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention designs a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture. The device is fixed to the upper arm and forearm of the patient through straps. A rotating shaft is provided between the upper arm assembly and the forearm assembly, and a nursing assembly is also provided on the rotating shaft. The upper arm assembly, the forearm assembly, and the nursing assembly are locked through a tightening knob; a slidably adjustable and pitch-adjustable forearm support is provided in the forearm assembly, and a sling is provided in the forearm assembly to hang the device on the patient's neck. In addition, the nursing assembly of the device is provided with a quickly detachable and installable hemostasis assembly on the inner side of the elbow joint, and the hemostatic pad can be pressed against the patient's puncture point by rotating the hemostatic bolt to reduce the possibility of bleeding and bruising at the puncture point. The nursing assembly is provided with a protective support containing a soft pad on the outer side of the elbow joint to provide support for the patient's elbow joint and prevent the elbow joint from being knocked.

[0007] To achieve the above technical effects, the present invention discloses a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture, including: an upper arm assembly, a forearm assembly, a nursing assembly, a sling, and a locking knob; the upper arm assembly is rotatably connected to the forearm assembly, and the nursing assembly is rotatably connected between the upper arm assembly and the forearm assembly; the sling is fixedly connected to the forearm assembly;

[0008] Further, the forearm assembly includes: a forearm support, an adjustment member, and a forearm rotating member; both sides of one end of the forearm rotating member are fixedly provided with rotating shafts; both sides of the other end of the forearm rotating member are fixedly provided with slide rails; both ends of the adjustment member are fixedly provided with slide rail grooves, and the adjustment member is slidably installed on the slide rails of the forearm rotating member through the slide rail grooves; a rotating chute is provided at the bottom of the adjustment member; both sides of the top of the adjustment member are fixedly provided with sling buckles; a rotating slide buckle is provided at the bottom of the forearm support, and the forearm support is slidably installed in the rotating chute of the adjustment member through the rotating slide buckle; both sides of the upper arm assembly are fixedly provided with first rotating shaft holes, and the upper arm assembly is rotatably installed on the rotating shafts of the forearm rotating member through the first rotating shaft holes;

[0009] Further, the nursing component includes: a nursing support, a hemostatic bolt, a hemostatic pad, an elbow support pad, and a quick-release hemostatic seat; second rotating shaft holes are provided on both sides of the nursing support, and the nursing support is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft of the forearm rotating member through the second rotating shaft holes; the elbow support pad is fixedly mounted inside the nursing support; quick-release grooves are fixedly provided at both ends of the nursing support; quick-release buckles are fixedly provided at both ends of the quick-release hemostatic seat, and an adjustment seat is fixedly provided in the middle of the quick-release hemostatic seat; the quick-release hemostatic seat is detachably mounted in the quick-release groove of the nursing support through the quick-release buckles; the hemostatic pad is fixedly connected to the hemostatic bolt, and the hemostatic bolt is threadedly mounted inside the adjustment seat;

[0010] Further, the locking knob is threadedly fitted and mounted on the rotating shaft;

[0011] Further, a first strap is fixedly provided at the top of the forearm brace, and a first adjustment buckle is provided on the first strap; a second strap is fixedly provided at the top of the upper arm assembly, and a second adjustment buckle is provided on the second strap;

[0012] Further, the sling is fixedly connected to the sling buckle of the adjusting member.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0014] The present invention discloses a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture, including: an upper arm assembly, a forearm assembly, a nursing component, a sling, and a locking knob; the upper arm assembly is rotatably connected to the forearm assembly, and the nursing component is rotatably connected between the upper arm assembly and the forearm assembly; the sling is fixedly connected to the forearm assembly.

[0015] The device is fixed to the upper arm and forearm of the patient through straps. A rotating shaft is provided between the upper arm assembly and the forearm assembly of the device, and a nursing component is also provided on the rotating shaft. The upper arm assembly, the forearm assembly, and the nursing component of the device are connected through the rotating shaft and the angle is locked through the locking knob to meet the elbow bending requirements of different patients.

[0016] A slidable and adjustable and pitch-adjustable forearm brace is provided in the forearm assembly of the device, and it can be slidably adjusted according to the arm lengths of different patients. Considering the need for free rotation of the wrist, even when wearing the device, the patient can maintain a certain degree of arm mobility. A sling is provided in the forearm assembly, and the device can be suspended on the patient's neck to reduce the burden on the elbow joint caused by the weight of the arm.

[0017] In addition, the nursing component of the device is provided with a hemostasis component that can be quickly disassembled and installed on the inner side of the elbow joint. The hemostasis pad can be pressed against the puncture point of the patient by rotating the hemostasis bolt, reducing the possibility of bleeding and bruising at the puncture point, accelerating the postoperative recovery, and the quick-disassembly design of the hemostasis seat also makes the hemostasis operation more convenient and fast. The nursing component is provided with a protective brace containing a soft pad on the outer side of the elbow joint to provide support for the patient's elbow joint and prevent the elbow joint from being bumped. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 is an overall structural schematic diagram of a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture;

[0020] Figure 2 is an overall structural schematic diagram of the forearm brace of a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture;

[0021] Figure 3 is an overall structural schematic diagram of the adjustment component of a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture;

[0022] Figure 4 is an overall structural schematic diagram of the forearm rotating part of a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture;

[0023] Figure 5 is an overall structural schematic diagram of the upper arm component of a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture;

[0024] Figure 6 is an overall structural schematic diagram of the locking knob of a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture;

[0025] Figure 7 is an overall structural schematic diagram of the nursing component of a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture;

[0026] In the drawings, the list of components represented by each label is as follows:

[0027] 1 - Forearm assembly, 2 - Upper arm assembly, 3 - Nursing assembly, 4 - Suspender, 5 - Locking knob, 101 - Forearm brace, 102 - Adjusting member, 103 - Forearm rotating member, 104 - Rotating shaft, 105 - Slide rail, 106 - Slide rail groove, 107 - Rotating chute, 108 - Suspender buckle, 109 - Rotating sliding buckle, 1010 - First strap, 1011 - First adjusting buckle, 201 - First rotating shaft hole, 202 - Second strap, 203 - Second adjusting buckle, 301 - Nursing support, 302 - Hemostatic bolt, 303 - Hemostatic pad, 304 - Quick-release hemostatic seat, 305 - Quick-release buckle, 306 - Adjusting seat, 307 - Second rotating shaft hole, 308 - Elbow joint support pad, 309 - Quick-release groove. Detailed implementation manner

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention; obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0029] Embodiment 1

[0030] The present invention discloses a device for elbow joint immobilization after brachial artery puncture. Referring to Figures 1 to 7 , it includes: an upper arm assembly 2, a forearm assembly 1, a nursing assembly 3, a suspender 4, and a locking knob 5. The forearm assembly 1 is mainly composed of a forearm brace 101, an adjusting member 102, and a forearm rotating member 103. At both ends of one side of the forearm rotating member 103, rotating shafts 104 are fixedly arranged, and the rotating shafts 104 enable flexible rotational connection between the forearm assembly 1 and the upper arm assembly 2. At both ends of the other side of the forearm rotating member 103, slide rails 105 are fixedly arranged, and these slide rails 105 are matched with the slide rail grooves 106 on the adjusting member 102, enabling the adjusting member 102 to freely slide along the slide rails 105 on the forearm rotating member 103, so as to adjust according to the arm length and comfort of the patient.

[0031] Both ends of the adjusting member 102 are fixedly provided with slide rail grooves 106. Through the slide rail grooves 106, the adjusting member 102 can be stably installed on the slide rail 105 of the forearm rotating member 103. A rotating slide groove 107 is provided at the bottom of the adjusting member 102, enabling the forearm brace 101 to rotate flexibly within this slide groove, further enhancing the adjusting ability and adaptability of the device. In addition, sling buckles 108 are fixedly provided on both sides of the top of the adjusting member 102. These sling buckles 108 not only provide fixed points for the sling 4 but also allow the sling 4 to be adjusted as needed to ensure that the hanging position of the patient's arm is both comfortable and stable. A rotating sliding buckle 109 is provided at the bottom of the forearm brace 101, enabling the forearm brace 101 to be slidably installed within the rotating slide groove 107 of the adjusting member 102 through this rotating sliding buckle 109, providing an additional degree of adjustment freedom. Additionally, the forearm can closely fit the patient's forearm, providing necessary support and fixation.

[0032] On both sides of the upper arm assembly 2, first rotating shaft holes 201 are fixedly provided. These rotating shaft holes enable the upper arm assembly 2 to be rotatably installed on the rotating shaft 104 of the forearm rotating member 103 through the rotating shaft holes.

[0033] Embodiment 2

[0034] In this embodiment, the nursing assembly 3 integrates multiple functions to ensure proper care and protection of the patient's elbow joint after brachial artery puncture. The nursing assembly 3 is composed of several main components such as a nursing support 301, a hemostatic bolt 302, a hemostatic pad 303, an elbow joint pad 308, and a quick-release hemostatic seat 304.

[0035] The nursing support 301 is the central structure of the nursing assembly 3. Second rotating shaft holes 307 are provided on both sides of it, enabling the nursing support 301 to be rotatably installed on the rotating shaft 104 of the forearm rotating member 103 flexibly. This enables the nursing assembly 3 to be adjusted according to the patient's arm posture and treatment needs, ensuring that the nursing assembly 3 can always fit the patient's elbow joint area.

[0036] The elbow joint pad 308 is fixedly installed inside the nursing support 301, providing additional support and protection for the patient's elbow joint. This soft pad can not only relieve the discomfort of the patient during long-term wearing of the device but also prevent the elbow joint from being knocked when the patient moves.

[0037] Quick-release slots 309 are fixedly provided at both ends of the nursing support 301 for quickly disassembling and installing the quick-release hemostatic seat 304. Quick-release buckles 305 are fixedly provided at both ends of the quick-release hemostatic seat 304, and an adjusting seat 306 is fixedly provided in the middle. This structure enables the quick-release hemostatic seat 304 to be quickly and firmly installed within the quick-release slots 309 of the nursing support 301 through the quick-release buckles 305, facilitating the quick replacement of the hemostatic pad 303 or cleaning when needed.

[0038] The hemostatic pad 303 is fixedly connected to the hemostatic bolt 302. During use, the pressure of the hemostatic pad 303 on the puncture point can be adjusted by rotating the hemostatic bolt 302 to achieve an effective hemostatic effect. The pressure of the hemostatic pad 303 can be finely adjusted according to the specific conditions of the patient to ensure the hemostatic effect while avoiding unnecessary compression on the patient.

[0039] Embodiment 3

[0040] In this embodiment, the locking knob 5 is installed on the rotating shaft by means of a threaded fit, ensuring the stability and reliability of the device during use. The main function of the locking knob 5 is to fix the forearm assembly 1, the upper arm assembly 2 and the nursing assembly 3, preventing unnecessary rotation or movement during the patient's activities, thus ensuring the stability and safety of the elbow joint braking.

[0041] The threaded design of the locking knob 5 enables it to be easily tightened or loosened, and the simplicity of this operation provides great convenience for users. Medical staff or the patient himself can quickly adjust the tightening degree of the device according to needs without additional tools or complex operations. When it is necessary to adjust the angle between the upper arm assembly 2 and the forearm assembly 1, just loosen the locking knob 5, adjust it to the appropriate position and then tighten it to achieve precise angle locking.

[0042] Embodiment 4

[0043] In this embodiment, in the elbow joint braking device of the present invention, the forearm brace 101 and the upper arm assembly 2 are fixed to the patient's upper arm and forearm by straps. The first strap 1010 is fixedly arranged at the top of the forearm brace 101 to provide stable fixation for the patient's forearm, ensuring that the device will not shift during various activities. The first strap 1010 allows adjustment according to the specific size of the patient to achieve the best fit and comfort. The first adjustment buckle 1011 is arranged on the first strap 1010, and this adjustment buckle enables the patient or medical staff to easily adjust the tightening degree of the strap to adapt to the arm sizes of different patients or the adjustments required due to swelling changes during the treatment process.

[0044] Similarly, the second strap 202 is fixedly arranged at the top of the upper arm assembly 2. The function of this strap is to provide fixation for the patient's upper arm, complementing the fixation of the forearm brace 101 to jointly ensure the stability of the entire elbow joint braking device. The design of the second strap 202 takes into account the anatomical structure and range of motion of the upper arm to ensure that normal blood circulation of the patient will not be restricted or discomfort will not be caused while providing fixation. The second adjustment buckle 203 is arranged on the second strap 202. Similar to the first adjustment buckle 1011, it allows the user to adjust the tightening degree of the upper arm assembly 2 according to needs to adapt to the arm sizes of different patients or changes during the treatment process.

[0045] Example 5

[0046] In this embodiment, the sling 4 not only provides additional support for the device and the patient's arm, but also helps to reduce the discomfort of the patient when wearing the device for a long time. The sling 4 is combined with the device by means of a sling buckle 108 fixedly connected to the adjusting member 102. While providing support, the sling 4 can also be adjusted according to the specific needs of the patient to ensure the best comfort and support effect.

[0047] In addition, the fixed connection method of the sling 4 also takes into account durability and reliability. The structural design of the sling buckle 108 can withstand long-term use and repeated adjustments without loosening or damage, ensuring the stability of the sling 4 when providing support. This firm connection method also reduces the inconvenience or safety hazards caused by the accidental detachment of the sling 4.

[0048] The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed above are only used to help illustrate the present invention. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the invention to the specific embodiments described.

Claims

1. A device for braking the elbow joint after brachial artery puncture, characterized in that: include: An upper arm assembly, a lower arm assembly, a nursing assembly, a sling, and a locking knob; the upper arm assembly is rotatably connected to the lower arm assembly, and the nursing assembly is rotatably connected between the upper arm assembly and the lower arm assembly; the sling is fixedly connected to the lower arm assembly.

2. The device for braking the elbow joint after brachial artery puncture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The forearm assembly includes: a forearm support, an adjusting member, and a forearm rotating member; a rotating shaft is fixedly provided on both sides of one end of the forearm rotating member; slide rails are fixedly provided on both sides of the other end of the forearm rotating member; slide rail grooves are fixedly provided at both ends of the adjusting member, and the adjusting member is slidably installed on the slide rails of the forearm rotating member through the slide rail grooves; a rotating slide groove is provided at the bottom of the adjusting member; sling buckles are fixedly provided on both sides of the top of the adjusting member; a rotating slide buckle is provided at the bottom of the forearm support, and the forearm support is slidably installed in the rotating slide groove of the adjusting member through the rotating slide buckle; first rotating shaft holes are fixedly provided on both sides of the upper arm assembly, and the upper arm assembly is rotatably installed on the rotating shaft of the forearm rotating member through the first rotating shaft hole.

3. The device for braking the elbow joint after brachial artery puncture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nursing component includes: a nursing support, a hemostatic bolt, a hemostatic pad, an elbow joint support pad, and a quick-release hemostatic seat; second rotating shaft holes are provided on both sides of the nursing support, and the nursing support is rotatably installed on the rotating shaft of the forearm rotating part through the second rotating shaft hole; the elbow joint support pad is fixedly installed inside the nursing support; quick-release grooves are fixedly provided at both ends of the nursing support; quick-release buckles are fixedly provided at both ends of the quick-release hemostatic seat, and an adjustment seat is fixedly provided in the middle of the quick-release hemostatic seat; the quick-release hemostatic seat is detachably installed in the quick-release groove of the nursing support through the quick-release buckle; the hemostatic pad is fixedly connected to the hemostatic bolt, and the hemostatic bolt is threadedly installed inside the adjustment seat.

4. The device for braking the elbow joint after brachial artery puncture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking knob is threadably mounted on the rotating shaft.

5. The device for braking the elbow joint after brachial artery puncture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first strap is fixedly provided on the top of the forearm brace, and a first adjustment buckle is provided on the first strap; a second strap is fixedly provided on the top of the upper arm assembly, and a second adjustment buckle is provided on the second strap.

6. The device for braking the elbow joint after brachial artery puncture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sling is fixedly connected to the sling buckle of the adjusting member.

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  • Elbow joint braking device used after brachial artery puncture in cardiovascular medicine department

    CN111839873A