Novel oropharynx humidifying air swallowing pipe

By designing a new oropharyngeal wet trachea, using atomized tube to spray water vapor and water suction capsule to support the root of the tongue, the problems of upper respiratory tract obstruction and oral dryness in anesthesia patients or coma patients are solved, and respiratory tract unblocking and thirst relief are achieved.

CN120459472APending Publication Date: 2025-08-12THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF BENGBU MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Application Number
CN202510704332.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2025-08-12

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Technical Problem

Anesthetized patients or coma patients suffer from obstruction of the upper respiratory tract and dry oral mucosa due to the fall of the tongue, and the prior art is difficult to effectively maintain upper respiratory tract patency and relieve thirst.

Method used

A new oropharyngeal wet trachea was designed, including flange connections, bending guards, water-absorbing cuffs and electrical devices. The spraying of water vapor through the atomization tube, and the water-absorbing cuff supports the root of the tongue and the water-absorbing layer to suck out excess liquid, ensuring the unobstructed respiratory tract and reducing thirst.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent the tongue from falling back, keep the upper respiratory tract unobstructed, reduce the dry oral mucosa, reduce the risk of infection, relieve thirst, and improve patient comfort.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a novel oropharynx humidifying air swallowing pipe which comprises a flange connecting piece, a bending protection piece, a water absorption sleeve bag and an electrical device, the flange connecting piece is arranged on the bending protection piece, the water absorption sleeve bag is arranged in the bending protection piece, and the electrical device is connected to the flange connecting piece. The invention belongs to the technical field of medical instruments. The protruding outer edge of the outer end of the flange connecting piece is attached to the incisor of a patient, the patient can be prevented from swallowing and inserting too deep, the bent protection sleeve of the bent protection piece prevents the situation that when the bent protection piece is inserted into the oral cavity of the patient, an internal pipeline of the bent protection piece scratches the oral cavity wall, and the breathing tube serves as a main pipeline for maintaining the respiratory tract of the patient smooth. The atomization pipe sprays water vapor to the oral mucosa of a patient to relieve the thirst symptom of the patient, the water absorption sleeve bag expands and extends after being inflated and is attached to the root of the tongue of the patient, liquid in the oral cavity is gathered to the water absorption layer and sucked out of the oral cavity through the water absorption pipe, and the electric device serves as a pump machine for breathing air, inflating air and absorbing water.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular relates to a novel oropharyngeal humidifying tracheal swallowing tube. Background Art

[0002] For anesthetized or comatose patients, the floor of the mouth and pharyngeal muscles that support the tongue to maintain upper airway patency relax, and the tongue will fall backward into the posterior pharyngeal wall, causing upper airway obstruction. In order to maintain upper airway patency, an oropharyngeal airway is usually inserted.

[0003] When anesthetized patients or comatose patients breathe through a trachea, their mouths remain open, causing the oral mucosa to dry out and the resistance of the oral mucosa to decrease, making them prone to dry mouth and thirst. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above situation, in order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube, which effectively solves the above problems.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: The present invention proposes a new oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube, including a flange connector, a curved protective member, a water absorption cuff and an electrical device, wherein the flange connector is arranged on the curved protective member, the water absorption cuff is arranged inside the curved protective member, and the electrical device is connected to the flange connector; a threaded hole is provided in the center of the flange connector, and water absorption holes and inflation holes are respectively provided on both sides of the threaded hole, an atomization channel is provided on the top of the threaded hole, and a tooth pad is provided on the back of the flange connector.

[0006] Preferably, the protruding outer edge of the flange connector can prevent the patient from swallowing and inserting too deeply. The tooth pad portion is the occlusal portion that contacts the teeth, and its width is sufficient to contact two to three teeth so that the tooth occlusal pressure can be evenly distributed to the contacted teeth.

[0007] Furthermore, the bending protection piece includes a bending protection sleeve, a breathing tube and a pharyngeal separation piece, the bending protection sleeve is arranged on the tooth pad part, the breathing tube is arranged in the threaded hole, and the pharyngeal separation piece is arranged at the end of the breathing tube.

[0008] Furthermore, the curved protective sleeve is provided with a tooth pad connecting portion and a flexible curved portion, the tooth pad connecting portion is provided on the tooth pad portion, and atomization tube holes are provided on both sides of the flexible curved portion.

[0009] Preferably, the curved protective sleeve is made of medical-grade PVC material, which has little irritation to the patient's oral and throat mucosa, reduces postoperative discomfort, and has good biocompatibility, reduces the risk of infection. At the same time, the curved protective sleeve blocks and protects the various pipes inside it, preventing the internal pipes from scratching the oral wall when the curved protective piece is inserted into the patient's mouth.

[0010] Furthermore, the breathing tube is provided with a threaded portion and a curved portion, a sliding boss is provided at the end of the curved portion, the threaded portion is arranged in a threaded hole, and the threaded portion and the threaded hole are connected by threads, and the breathing tube serves as the main pipeline for maintaining the patient's airway unobstructed.

[0011] Furthermore, a sliding groove is provided inside the pharyngeal separation piece, the sliding boss slides in the sliding groove, and a cuff baffle is provided outside the sliding groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the bending protective member also includes a connecting tube, a sliding tube and an atomizing tube, the connecting tube is respectively connected to the water suction hole and the inflation hole, the sliding tube slides in the connecting tube, one end of the atomizing tube is arranged in the atomizing channel, and the other end of the atomizing tube is arranged in the atomizing tube hole.

[0013] Preferably, when anesthetized patients or comatose patients breathe through a trachea, their mouths remain open, causing the oral mucosa to dry out and the resistance of the oral mucosa to decrease, making them prone to dry mouth and thirst. Water vapor is sprayed onto the patient's oral mucosa through an atomizer tube to alleviate the patient's thirst symptoms.

[0014] Furthermore, the water absorbing cuff is provided with an air-filled layer and a water absorbing layer. When the air-filled layer is not inflated, the water absorbing cuff is accommodated in the curved protective sleeve, and the water absorbing cuff slides on the breathing tube.

[0015] Furthermore, an air guide tube is provided on the air-filled layer, and the air guide tube is provided on the sliding tube on the left side of the bending protective member. A supporting air groove is provided inside the air-filled layer, and the supporting air groove is connected to the air guide tube.

[0016] Preferably, the water-absorbing cuff is located at the root of the patient's tongue. When gas is injected into the inflation layer through the airway tube, the bottom of the water-absorbing cuff will push the pharyngeal separation piece to slide, thereby creating a gap between the pharyngeal separation piece and the curved protective sleeve. The water-absorbing cuff extends from the gap, and the supporting air groove expands after the gas is injected, thereby playing a supporting role.

[0017] Furthermore, a water absorption pipe is provided on the top of the water absorption layer, and the water absorption pipe is provided on the sliding pipe on the right side of the bending protective member. A water collection trough is provided on the water absorption layer, and the water absorption pipe is the lowest point of the water absorption layer.

[0018] Preferably, since the atomizer tube continuously sprays water vapor onto the patient's oral mucosa, excess water in the mouth will gather on the surface of the water absorption layer, and the water will be gathered to the bottom of the water absorption tube through the water collection groove on the surface of the water absorption layer, and then the excess water will be sucked out by the water absorption tube, ensuring that the liquid in the mouth will not flow into the esophagus and respiratory tract.

[0019] Furthermore, the electrical device is provided with a pipeline, the end of the pipeline is provided with a connector, and the connector is provided on the flange connector.

[0020] The beneficial effects achieved by the present invention using the above structure are as follows: 1. The protruding outer edge of the flange connector can prevent the patient from swallowing and inserting too deeply. The tooth pad is the occlusal part that contacts the teeth. Its width is sufficient to contact two to three teeth so that the occlusal pressure of the teeth can be evenly distributed on the contacted teeth.

[0021] 2. The bending protective sleeve is made of medical-grade PVC material, which has little irritation to the patient's oral and throat mucosa, reducing postoperative discomfort. It also has good biocompatibility and reduces the risk of infection. At the same time, the bending protective sleeve blocks and protects the various pipes inside it, preventing the internal pipes from scratching the oral wall when the bending protective piece is inserted into the patient's mouth.

[0022] 3. When anesthetized patients or comatose patients breathe through a trachea, their mouths remain open, causing the oral mucosa to dry out and the resistance of the oral mucosa to decrease, making them prone to dry mouth and thirst. Water vapor is sprayed onto the patient's oral mucosa through an atomizer tube to alleviate the patient's thirst symptoms.

[0023] 4. The water-absorbing cuff is located at the root of the patient's tongue. When gas is injected into the inflation layer through the airway tube, the bottom of the water-absorbing cuff will push the pharyngeal separation piece to slide, thereby creating a gap between the pharyngeal separation piece and the curved protective sleeve. The water-absorbing cuff extends from the gap, and the supporting gas groove expands after the gas is injected, playing a supporting role.

[0024] 5. As the atomizer tube continuously sprays water vapor onto the patient's oral mucosa, excess water in the mouth will gather on the surface of the water absorption layer, and the water will be gathered to the bottom of the water absorption tube through the water collection groove on the surface of the water absorption layer. The excess water will then be sucked out by the water absorption tube to ensure that the liquid in the mouth will not flow into the esophagus and respiratory tract. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube proposed by the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube proposed by the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube proposed by the present invention, excluding the electrical device; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the cutting line AA; Figure 5 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the cutting line BB; Figure 6 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the cutting line CC; Figure 7This is a schematic structural diagram of a novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube flange connector proposed by the present invention; Figure 8 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view along the cutting line DD; Figure 9 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view along the cutting line EE; Figure 10 for Figure 9 sectional view along the cutting line FF; Figure 11 This is a schematic structural diagram of a novel water-absorbing cuff for an oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube proposed by the present invention; Figure 12 for Figure 11 A cross-sectional view along the cutting line GG; Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube proposed by the present invention, in which the water absorption cuff is accommodated in a curved protective sleeve.

[0026] Among them, 1. flange connector, 11. atomization channel, 12. water absorption hole, 13. inflation hole, 14. threaded hole, 15. tooth pad part, 2. bending protective part, 21. bending protective sleeve, 211. tooth pad connecting part, 212. flexible bending part, 2121. atomization tube hole, 22. breathing tube, 221. threaded part, 222. curved tube part, 223. sliding boss, 23. pharyngeal separation part, 231. sliding groove, 232. cuff baffle, 24. connecting tube, 25. sliding tube, 26. atomization tube, 3. water absorption cuff, 31. inflation layer, 311. air guide tube, 312. supporting air groove, 32. water absorption layer, 321. water absorption pipe, 322. water collection trough, 4. electrical device, 41. pipeline, 42. connector. The accompanying drawings are used to provide further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. They are used to explain the present invention together with the embodiments of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments; based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0029] like Figures 1-13 As shown, the present invention proposes a novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube, comprising a flange connector 1, a curved protective member 2, a water absorption cuff 3, and an electrical device 4. The flange connector 1 is provided on the curved protective member 2, the water absorption cuff 3 is provided in the curved protective member 2, and the electrical device 4 is connected to the flange connector 1. A threaded hole 14 is provided at the center of the flange connector 1 , a water absorption hole 12 and an air charging hole 13 are provided on both sides of the threaded hole 14 , an atomization channel 11 is provided at the top of the threaded hole 14 , and a tooth pad 15 is provided on the back of the flange connector 1 .

[0030] The bending protection member 2 includes a bending protection sleeve 21 , a breathing tube 22 and a pharyngeal separation member 23 . The bending protection sleeve 21 is provided on the bite pad portion 15 , the breathing tube 22 is provided in the threaded hole 14 , and the pharyngeal separation member 23 is provided at the end of the breathing tube 22 .

[0031] The curved protective sleeve 21 is provided with a tooth pad connection portion 211 and a flexible curved portion 212 . The tooth pad connection portion 211 is provided on the tooth pad portion 15 , and atomization tube holes 2121 are provided on both sides of the flexible curved portion 212 .

[0032] The breathing tube 22 includes a threaded portion 221 and a curved portion 222 . A sliding boss 223 is provided at the end of the curved portion 222 . The threaded portion 221 is disposed in the threaded hole 14 , and the threaded portion 221 and the threaded hole 14 are connected by threads.

[0033] A sliding groove 231 is provided inside the pharyngeal separation piece 23 , and the sliding boss 223 slides in the sliding groove 231 . A cuff baffle 232 is provided outside the sliding groove 231 .

[0034] The curved protective member 2 also includes a connecting tube 24, a sliding tube 25 and an atomizing tube 26. The connecting tube 24 is respectively connected to the water suction hole 12 and the inflation hole 13. The sliding tube 25 slides in the connecting tube 24. One end of the atomizing tube 26 is arranged in the atomizing channel 11, and the other end of the atomizing tube 26 is arranged in the atomizing tube hole 2121.

[0035] The water absorbing cuff 3 is provided with an air-filled layer 31 and a water absorbing layer 32 . When the air-filled layer 31 is not inflated, the water absorbing cuff 3 is accommodated in the curved protective sleeve 21 and slides on the breathing tube 22 .

[0036] An air guide tube 311 is provided on the air-filled layer 31 . The air guide tube 311 is provided on the sliding tube 25 on the left side of the bending protection member 2 . A supporting air groove 312 is provided inside the air-filled layer 31 . The supporting air groove 312 is connected to the air guide tube 311 .

[0037] A water absorption pipe 321 is provided on the top of the water absorption layer 32 . The water absorption pipe 321 is provided on the sliding pipe 25 on the right side of the bending protective member 2 . A water collection trough 322 is provided on the water absorption layer 32 . The water absorption pipe 321 is the lowest point of the water absorption layer 32 .

[0038] The electrical device 4 is provided with a pipeline 41 , and a connector 42 is provided at the end of the pipeline 41 . The connector 42 is provided on the flange connector 1 .

[0039] During specific use, open the patient's mouth, place the tongue retractor at the root of the tongue, lift it upward to separate the tongue from the posterior wall of the pharynx, place the curved protective piece 2 into the mouth, and the protruding outer edge of the flange connector 1 fits on the incisors, and the incisors bite on the tooth pad 15. At this time, the pharyngeal separation piece 23 is about to reach the posterior wall of the oropharynx, insert the connector 42 into the flange connector 1, and start the electrical device 4.

[0040] After the electrical device 4 is started, the gas passes through the inflation hole 13, the connecting tube 24 and the sliding tube 25 into the air guide tube 311, and the air guide tube 311 fills the inflation layer 31 with gas, and the inflation layer 31 gradually expands, thereby driving the sliding tube 25 to slide toward the pharyngeal separation piece 23 and pushing the cuff baffle 232 of the pharyngeal separation piece 23, pushing the pharyngeal separation piece 23 to slide on the breathing tube 22, wherein the sliding boss 223 slides in the sliding groove 231, thereby creating a gap between the pharyngeal separation piece 23 and the curved protective sleeve 21, and the water absorption cuff 3 extends from the gap, and the supporting gas groove 312 expands after the gas is filled, playing a supporting role.

[0041] The electrical device 4 simulates the patient's breathing through the breathing tube 22. The breathing tube 22 serves as the main pipeline for maintaining the patient's airway patency. At the same time, water vapor is sprayed onto the patient's oral mucosa through the atomizer tube 26. Excess water vapor flows to the bottom of the mouth and gathers in the water absorption layer 32 of the water absorption cuff 3 at the root of the patient's tongue. The water is gathered to the bottom of the water absorption tube 321 through the water collection groove 322 on the surface of the water absorption layer 32. The excess water is then sucked out by the water absorption tube 321 to ensure that the liquid in the mouth does not flow into the esophagus and respiratory tract. The liquid flows through the sliding tube 25 and the connecting tube 24, reaches the water absorption hole 12, and enters the electrical device 4 through the pipeline 41.

[0042] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0043] While the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and alterations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention.

[0044] The present invention and its embodiments are described above. This description is not restrictive. The drawings show only one embodiment of the present invention, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if a person skilled in the art is inspired by this and, without departing from the purpose of the present invention, designs structures and embodiments similar to this technical solution without inventiveness, they shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube, characterized by: It comprises a flange connector (1), a curved protective member (2), a water absorbing cuff (3) and an electrical device (4), wherein the flange connector (1) is arranged on the curved protective member (2), the water absorbing cuff (3) is arranged in the curved protective member (2), and the electrical device (4) is connected to the flange connector (1); The flange connector (1) is provided with a threaded hole (14) at its center, a water absorption hole (12) and an air charging hole (13) are provided on both sides of the threaded hole (14), an atomization channel (11) is provided at the top of the threaded hole (14), and a tooth pad portion (15) is provided at the back of the flange connector (1).

2. The novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bending protection member (2) comprises a bending protection sleeve (21), a breathing tube (22) and a pharyngeal separation member (23); the bending protection sleeve (21) is arranged on the tooth pad portion (15); the breathing tube (22) is arranged in the threaded hole (14); and the pharyngeal separation member (23) is arranged at the end of the breathing tube (22).

3. The novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube according to claim 2, characterized in that: The curved protective sleeve (21) is provided with a tooth pad connection portion (211) and a flexible curved portion (212); the tooth pad connection portion (211) is provided on the tooth pad portion (15); and atomization tube holes (2121) are provided on both sides of the flexible curved portion (212).

4. The novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube according to claim 3, characterized in that: The breathing tube (22) is provided with a threaded portion (221) and a curved portion (222); a sliding boss (223) is provided at the end of the curved portion (222); the threaded portion (221) is disposed in the threaded hole (14), and the threaded portion (221) and the threaded hole (14) are connected by threads.

5. The novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube according to claim 4, characterized in that: A sliding groove (231) is provided inside the pharyngeal separation piece (23), the sliding boss (223) slides in the sliding groove (231), and a cuff baffle (232) is provided outside the sliding groove (231).

6. The novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bending protection member (2) further comprises a connecting tube (24), a sliding tube (25) and an atomizing tube (26); the connecting tube (24) is respectively connected to the water absorption hole (12) and the inflation hole (13); the sliding tube (25) slides in the connecting tube (24); one end of the atomizing tube (26) is arranged in the atomizing channel (11); and the other end of the atomizing tube (26) is arranged in the atomizing tube hole (2121).

7. The novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water absorbing cuff (3) is provided with an air-filled layer (31) and a water absorbing layer (32). When the air-filled layer (31) is not inflated, the water absorbing cuff (3) is accommodated in the curved protective sleeve (21), and the water absorbing cuff (3) slides on the breathing tube (22).

8. The novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube according to claim 7, characterized in that: An air guide tube (311) is provided on the air-filled layer (31), and the air guide tube (311) is provided on the sliding tube (25) on the left side of the curved protective member (2). A supporting air groove (312) is provided inside the air-filled layer (31), and the supporting air groove (312) is connected to the air guide tube (311).

9. The novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube according to claim 8, characterized in that: A water absorption pipe (321) is provided on the top of the water absorption layer (32), and the water absorption pipe (321) is provided on the sliding pipe (25) on the right side of the curved protective member (2). A water collection trough (322) is provided on the water absorption layer (32), and the water absorption pipe (321) is the lowest point of the water absorption layer (32).

10. The novel oropharyngeal humidification tracheal tube according to claim 9, characterized in that: The electrical device (4) is provided with a pipeline (41), and a connector (42) is provided at the end of the pipeline (41), and the connector (42) is provided on the flange connector (1).