Critical patient upper digestive tract radiography safety inspection device

By designing an electrically adjustable frame and support components, the risk of choking when critically ill patients swallow contrast agents and the pressure from bending of the bed board were resolved, enabling safe and comfortable upper gastrointestinal examinations.

CN121196584APending Publication Date: 2025-12-26SHANXI BETHUNE HOSPITAL (SHANXI ACAD OF MEDICAL SCI SHANXI HOSPITAL OF TONGJI HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE OF HUAZHONG UNIV OF SCI & TECH SHANXI MEDICAL UNIV THIRD HOSPITAL SHANXI MEDICAL UNIV THIRD CLINICAL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE)
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Application Number
CN202511541487.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-27
Publication Date
2025-12-26

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Technical Problem

When critically ill patients undergo upper gastrointestinal contrast examinations, swallowing contrast agents can easily lead to choking due to weakened swallowing reflexes, resulting in a high risk of aspiration and suffocation. Furthermore, traditional medical bed adjustment methods may cause pressure or damage to the abdomen.

Method used

A safety inspection device comprising a frame, adjustment components, and support components was designed. The device achieves overall angle adjustment of the patient's body through an electric telescopic rod and a buckle, ensuring that the contrast agent can smoothly enter the digestive tract and avoiding local bending pressure.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the risk of choking when critically ill patients swallow contrast agents, improves the safety of examinations, and is especially suitable for patients with abdominal trauma or postoperative conditions, avoiding discomfort or injury caused by local bending of the bed board.

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Abstract

According to the upper digestive tract radiography safety inspection device for the critical patient, self-locking universal wheels are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower portion of a frame, two guide rail pieces are fixedly connected to the upper portion of one end of the frame, two adjusting assemblies are connected to the two ends of the upper portion of the frame, and a supporting assembly is connected to the upper portions of the adjusting assemblies. The multiple buckles are fixedly connected to the supporting assembly, and the bed board is connected to the upper portion of the supporting assembly. The device has the advantages that through cooperation of the adjusting assembly and the supporting assembly, the overall angle of the body of a patient can be adjusted, such as the head is high and the feet are low, the critical patient can safely swallow a contrast agent conveniently, bucking and suffocation risks are reduced, in the adjusting process, the bed board is overall inclined and free of local bending, and pressure on the abdomen of the patient is avoided; meanwhile, the safety belt can be fixed through the buckle design, the patient is prevented from slipping off, and the examination safety is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a safe examination device for upper gastrointestinal contrast imaging of critically ill patients. Background Technology

[0002] Upper gastrointestinal contrast radiography is a common method for diagnosing diseases of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Patients need to swallow the contrast agent before undergoing X-ray fluoroscopy.

[0003] In existing technologies, critically ill patients, bedridden patients, patients with limited mobility, or patients with impaired consciousness are usually in a supine position when undergoing upper gastrointestinal contrast examinations. When swallowing contrast agents, they are prone to choking due to weakened swallowing reflexes, which can lead to the contrast agents entering the airway and causing suffocation or aspiration pneumonia. In addition, traditional medical beds often use hinges or bending mechanisms to adjust the angle, such as raising the head. This adjustment method may compress the patient's abdomen, causing discomfort or injury, especially for patients with abdominal trauma or after surgery. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned technical defects and provide a safe examination device for upper gastrointestinal contrast imaging of critically ill patients.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, the technical solution of this invention is: a safe examination device for upper gastrointestinal contrast radiography in critically ill patients, comprising: The frame has self-locking casters fixedly connected to its four lower corners, and two guide rails fixedly connected to the upper part of one end of the frame. Adjustment components, two sets of the adjustment components are connected to the upper ends of the frame; A support component, which is connected above the adjustment component; The buckles, several of which are securely connected to the support assembly; A bed board, which is connected above the support assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the adjustment component includes: A power supply box, wherein a power supply is placed inside the power supply box; An electric telescopic pole, wherein the electric telescopic pole is fixedly connected to a power supply box, and the power supply is connected to the electric telescopic pole circuit; L-shaped support arm, wherein the upper end of the L-shaped support arm is rotatably connected to the end of the electric telescopic rod away from the power box; Furthermore, the support component includes: A bed frame, wherein a lower support is provided at the bottom of the bed frame; Supports, several of which are fixedly connected between the bed frame and the lower support; Side plates, four of which are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the lower bracket; two side plates form a group; Shafts, the two shafts are respectively rotatably connected to two sets of side plates; Connecting rods, both of which are fixedly connected to the lower sides of the shaft; A concave fixing rod is fixedly connected to the lower support. A power box on one set of the adjustment components is fixedly connected to the concave fixing rod, and a power box on another set of the adjustment components is hinged to the concave fixing rod.

[0007] Furthermore, the lower ends of one set of connecting rods are slidably connected to the guide rail plate, while the lower ends of the other set of connecting rods are hinged to the frame.

[0008] Furthermore, several of the aforementioned buckles are fixedly connected to both sides of the bed frame, and the bed board is fixedly connected to the top of the bed frame by means of the buckles engaging the fixing straps.

[0009] The advantages of this invention compared to existing technologies are: This invention achieves overall angle adjustment of the patient's body, such as a head-high-feet-low position, through the cooperation of adjustment and support components. This facilitates the safe swallowing of contrast agents by critically ill patients, reducing the risk of choking and suffocation. During adjustment, the bed board tilts as a whole without local bending, avoiding pressure on the patient's abdomen. It is especially suitable for patients with abdominal trauma or postoperative conditions. At the same time, the buckle design can fix the safety belt to prevent the patient from slipping, improving the safety of the examination. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional illustration of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the removal of the bed board according to the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional illustration of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the removal of the bed board according to the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0011] As shown in the figure: 1. Frame; 101. Guide rail; 2. Self-locking casters; 3. Adjustment assembly; 301. Power supply box; 302. Electric telescopic rod; 303. L-shaped support arm; 4. Support assembly; 401. Bed frame; 402. Lower support; 403. Support; 404. Side plate; 405. Shaft; 406. Connecting rod; 407. Concave fixing rod; 5. Buckle; 6. Bed board. Detailed Implementation

[0012] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Identical components are indicated by the same reference numerals.

[0013] It should be noted that the terms “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “up,” and “down” used in the following description refer to the directions shown in the attached diagram, while the terms “inside” and “outside” refer to the directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0014] To make the content of this invention easier to understand, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0015] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the technical solution of the present invention is: a safe examination device for upper gastrointestinal contrast imaging of critically ill patients, comprising: a frame 1, which is a rectangular structure made of metal material and has sufficient strength. Self-locking casters 2 are welded to the four corners of the frame 1 to facilitate movement and locking of the device after positioning. Two parallel guide rails 101 are fixedly connected to the upper part of one end of the frame 1, and a slide rail is formed on the inner side of the guide rails 101 to guide the sliding of the connecting rod 406.

[0016] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, there are two sets of adjustment components 3, located at the two ends above the frame 1 respectively. Each set of adjustment components 3 includes a power box 301, an electric telescopic rod 302 and an L-shaped support arm 303. The power box 301 contains a storage battery. The electric telescopic rod 302 is fixed to the power box 301 by bolts and connected to the power line. The upper end of the L-shaped support arm 303 is rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod 302 by a pin, so that the L-shaped support arm 303 can move in multiple directions.

[0017] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the support assembly 4 is connected above the adjustment assembly 3. The support assembly 4 includes a bed frame 401, a lower support 402, a support 403, a side plate 404, a shaft 405, a connecting rod 406, and a concave fixing rod 407. The bed frame 401 is a rectangular frame used to support the bed board 6. The lower support 402 is set parallel to the bed frame 401 and the two are fixedly connected by multiple supports 403. The supports 403 provide vertical support. Two side plates 404 are welded to the front and rear sides of the support 402, for a total of four. Every two side plates 404 form a group. A shaft 405 is rotatably connected between each group of side plates 404 through a bearing. A connecting rod 406 is welded to each side below the shaft 405. The concave fixing rod 407 is welded to the lower support 402. The power box 301 of one set of adjustment assemblies 3 is fixedly connected to the concave fixing rod 407 by bolts. The power box 301 of the other set of adjustment assemblies 3 is connected to the concave fixing rod 407 by a hinge, allowing a certain angle of relative movement.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, a set of connecting rods 406 are embedded in the slide of the guide rail 101 and can slide along the guide rail 101. The lower end of another set of connecting rods 406 is hinged to the frame 1 through a hinge seat. Several buckles 5 are fixed on both sides of the bed frame 401. The buckles 5 are metal fasteners used to fasten the fixing straps. The fixing straps can restrain the patient's torso and prevent slipping. The bed board 6 is made of hard plastic or composite material and is fixed above the bed frame 401. The surface of the bed board 6 can be covered with soft padding to increase comfort.

[0019] In practical use, when a critically ill patient needs to undergo an upper gastrointestinal contrast examination, the patient is placed supine on the bed board 6 and secured with a strap via buckles 5. During the examination, medical staff operate the control switch to activate the electric telescopic rod 302. The electric telescopic rod 302 extends and retracts, pushing or pulling the L-shaped support arm 303, thereby moving the support assembly 4. Since one set of connecting rods 406 slides in the guide rail 101 and the other set of connecting rods 406 is hinged to the frame 1, the support assembly 4 rotates around the hinge point, causing the bed board 6 to tilt in a head-up, feet-down position. In this position, the patient swallows the contrast agent, which flows into the digestive tract more easily due to gravity, reducing the risk of choking. During the adjustment process, the bed board 6 tilts as a whole without local bending, avoiding abdominal compression. After the examination, the electric telescopic rod 302 returns to its original position, and the bed board 6 returns to a horizontal position, facilitating patient movement.

[0020] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A safe examination device for upper gastrointestinal contrast radiography in critically ill patients, characterized in that, include: The frame (1) has self-locking casters (2) fixedly connected to the four corners below the frame (1), and two guide rails (101) fixedly connected to the top of one end of the frame (1). Adjustment components (3), two sets of adjustment components (3) are connected to the upper ends of the frame (1); Support component (4), which is connected above adjustment component (3); Buckles (5), several of the buckles (5) are fixedly connected to the support assembly (4); The bed board (6) is connected above the support assembly (4).

2. The safe examination device for upper gastrointestinal contrast radiography of critically ill patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment component (3) includes: A power supply box (301) contains a power supply. An electric telescopic pole (302) is fixedly connected to a power supply box (301), and the power supply is connected to the electric telescopic pole (302) by wiring. L-shaped support arm (303), the upper end of which is rotatably connected to the end of the electric telescopic rod (302) away from the power box (301).

3. The safe examination device for upper gastrointestinal contrast radiography of critically ill patients according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support component (4) includes: A bed frame (401) is provided with a lower support (402) below the bed frame (401). Supports (403), several of the supports (403) are fixedly connected between the bed frame (401) and the lower support (402); Side plates (404), four of the side plates (404) are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the lower bracket (402); two of the side plates form a group; Shaft (405), the two shafts (405) are respectively rotatably connected to two sets of side plates (404); Connecting rods (406), both of which are fixedly connected to the lower sides of the shaft (405); A concave fixing rod (407) is fixedly connected to the lower bracket (402). A power box (301) on one set of the adjustment components (3) is fixedly connected to the concave fixing rod (407), and a power box (301) on another set of the adjustment components (3) is hinged to the concave fixing rod (407).

4. The safe examination device for upper gastrointestinal contrast imaging of critically ill patients according to claim 3, characterized in that: One set of connecting rods (406) is slidably connected to the guide rail (101) at its lower end, and the other set of connecting rods (406) is hinged to the frame (1) at its lower end.

5. The safe examination device for upper gastrointestinal contrast radiography of critically ill patients according to claim 3, characterized in that: Several of the buckles (5) are fixedly connected to both sides of the bed frame (401), and the bed board (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the bed frame (401) by the buckles (5) engaging the fixing strap.