Wound washing and nursing device for ICU critical patient

By designing a highly integrated wound irrigation and care device for critically ill ICU patients, the problems of high labor intensity, environmental pollution from waste liquid, and lack of temperature adjustment in existing technologies have been solved, achieving convenient operation of the device and comfortable care for patients.

CN121648383APending Publication Date: 2026-03-13THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SUN YAT SEN UNIV
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2026-01-27
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

Existing wound irrigation care methods for critically ill ICU patients have problems such as high labor intensity, easy environmental pollution from waste liquid, inconvenience in adjusting patient position, lack of protective measures, and inability to adjust the temperature of the irrigation solution.

Method used

A highly integrated wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients was designed, including a mobile structure, a support structure, a protective structure, a supporting structure, a collection structure, and an irrigation structure. It adopts components such as casters with braking function, hydraulic device, constant temperature heating box, collection box and controller to realize flexible movement of the device, comfortable support for patients, waste liquid collection and irrigation fluid temperature regulation.

Benefits of technology

It reduced the workload of medical staff, improved the convenience and safety of nursing procedures, reduced the risk of waste fluid pollution, and improved patient comfort and nursing efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of medical nursing equipment, in particular to a wound washing and nursing device for ICU critical patients. Comprising a moving structure, a bearing structure, a protection structure, a supporting structure, a collecting structure, a flushing structure and a fixing structure. The device has the advantages that the whole device is high in integration level, the functions of moving, bearing, protecting, supporting, flushing, waste liquid collecting and the like are integrated, operation is convenient and fast, the labor intensity of medical workers is effectively reduced, the efficiency and safety of flushing and nursing of wounds of ICU critical patients are improved, and the device has high practical value.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical care equipment technology, and in particular to a wound irrigation and care device for critically ill ICU patients. Background Technology

[0002] In the intensive care unit (ICU), lumbar wounds are sometimes irrigated to prevent infection and promote healing. However, existing wound irrigation methods have several shortcomings: they mostly rely on medical staff to operate the irrigation tools by hand, which is not only labor-intensive but also makes it difficult to precisely control the angle and force of the irrigation; the waste liquid generated during the irrigation process can easily flow freely, contaminating the bed and the surrounding environment and increasing the risk of cross-infection; in addition, the temperature of the irrigation solution cannot be adjusted according to the patient's needs, which may cause discomfort to the patient and affect the nursing effect.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for a highly integrated, easy-to-operate, safe and hygienic wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients that can improve patient comfort, in order to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients, in order to solve the problems of existing wound irrigation and care methods for ICU critically ill patients mentioned in the background art, such as high labor intensity, easy pollution of the environment by waste liquid, inconvenience in adjusting the patient's position, lack of protective measures, and inability to adjust the temperature of the irrigation liquid.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients, comprising a movable structure, a supporting structure, a protective structure, a supporting structure, a collecting structure, an irrigation structure, and a fixing structure.

[0006] Moving structure:

[0007] The movable structure supports the entire rinsing and nursing device and facilitates its movement. It includes a base plate, with casters located near the four corners on the lower surface of the base plate. These casters are omnidirectional casters with braking function, allowing for flexible movement of the device while also securing it in place during use to prevent slippage. A push handle is fixedly connected to one end of the base plate. The push handle is covered with a non-slip rubber sleeve for easy gripping and pushing by medical personnel.

[0008] Supporting structure:

[0009] The support structure is designed to support the patient, providing a stable operating platform for wound irrigation. It includes a bed board positioned directly above the base plate, with a splash guard fixed to the upper surface to prevent irrigation fluid leakage. A headrest, filled with memory foam, is fixed to one end of the bed board to adapt to the patient's head shape and enhance head support comfort. A slot in the center of the bed board allows used cleaning fluid to drain out. Multiple handles with anti-slip textures are located on both sides of the bed board, facilitating medical staff to assist patients in adjusting their position and bed height.

[0010] Protective structure:

[0011] Two protective structures are provided, positioned opposite each other on either side of the bed board to prevent patients from falling out of bed. Each structure includes a guardrail, with sleeves at both ends, the sides of which are fixedly connected to the sides of the bed board. A fixing bolt is threaded onto the side of each sleeve. To adjust the guardrail height, loosen the fixing bolt, move the guardrail up or down to the desired position, and then tighten the fixing bolt until its end is secured against the guardrail, thus fixing the guardrail height. The guardrail is made of stainless steel, offering high strength and corrosion resistance to ensure effective protection.

[0012] Supporting structure:

[0013] The support structure supports the bed board and allows for adjustment of its height and tilt angle. It includes a hinged component fixed to the bottom of the bed board. The bottom of the hinged component is equipped with a hydraulic device, which is then fixed upwards to the bottom of the bed board. Through the extension and retraction of the hydraulic device, combined with the rotation of the hinged component, the height and tilt angle of the bed board can be flexibly adjusted, ensuring that the irrigation structure can irrigate the patient's wound at the optimal angle, while simultaneously improving the patient's positional comfort.

[0014] Collection structure:

[0015] The collection structure is designed to collect wastewater generated during the rinsing process, preventing environmental pollution. It includes a collection tank positioned at the center of the upper surface of a base plate. A drain pipe is connected to one side of the collection tank near the bottom, and a valve is installed on the drain pipe for convenient periodic discharge of wastewater from the collection tank. An observation window made of transparent glass with graduated lines is located on one side of the collection tank, allowing medical personnel to easily monitor the amount of wastewater collected and ensure timely discharge.

[0016] Flushing structure:

[0017] The irrigation structure is used for precise irrigation of patient wounds. It includes a constant temperature heating chamber placed on the bottom plate. The constant temperature heating chamber has a sealing cover on one side, and the sealing cover is hinged to the constant temperature heating chamber to facilitate opening and replenishment of irrigation fluid. The top of the constant temperature heating chamber has multiple hooks, which are evenly distributed on the constant temperature heating chamber. A sterile bag containing sterile irrigation fluid is hung inside the constant temperature heating chamber through the hooks. The drain port of the sterile bag extends out of the bottom of the constant temperature heating chamber.

[0018] A flushing tube is placed on one side of the constant temperature heating box. One end of the flushing tube is equipped with a drainage needle for connecting to the drainage port of a sterile bag. A flushing device is located at the end of the flushing tube away from the drainage needle, and the flushing device is positioned at one end of the bed board, aimed at the patient's wound flushing area. A water pump is installed on the flushing tube and is fixed to one side of the constant temperature heating box. The water pump has a water flow monitoring function, which can control the flushing fluid flow in real time. A controller is located near the flushing device on the flushing tube and is fixed to one side of the constant temperature heating box for adjusting the start and stop of flushing and the flushing intensity.

[0019] Fixed structure:

[0020] The fixing structure is used to stably secure the collection box and reservoir to the upper surface of the base plate, preventing them from shaking or tipping over during device movement. It includes angle irons and handles. Multiple angle irons are provided, positioned opposite each other on both sides of the collection box and reservoir. The angle irons are fixed to the base plate by fixing bolts. Tightening the fixing bolts secures the angle irons firmly against the side walls of the collection box or reservoir, achieving fixation. Multiple handles are provided, fixed to both sides of the collection box and reservoir, facilitating removal by medical personnel for cleaning and sterilization.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0022] This device features a movable structure, with casters and a push frame equipped with braking function, making it easy for medical staff to move the device flexibly according to nursing needs and reducing the difficulty of transporting the device.

[0023] The support structure, together with the protective and support structures, not only provides comfortable support for patients but also prevents them from falling out of bed through the guardrails, ensuring their safety. At the same time, the support structure allows for flexible adjustment of the bed height to accommodate the operating habits of different medical staff and the positioning needs of patients, improving the convenience of nursing procedures.

[0024] The device is highly integrated, combining functions such as movement, support, protection, stabilization, rinsing, and waste collection into one unit. It is easy to operate, effectively reducing the labor intensity of medical staff and improving the efficiency and safety of wound rinsing care for critically ill patients in the ICU. It has high practical value.

[0025] Obviously, based on the above description of the present invention, and according to common technical knowledge and conventional methods in the field, various other modifications, substitutions or alterations can be made without departing from the basic technical concept of the present invention.

[0026] The following detailed embodiments further illustrate the above-described content of the present invention. However, this should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention to the following examples. All technologies implemented based on the above-described content of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the fairing structure of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the drainage mesh structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0032] Appendix Label Reference Table:

[0033] 1. Moving structure; 2. Supporting structure; 3. Protective structure; 4. Supporting structure; 5. Collection structure; 6. Flushing structure; 7. Fixing structure; 101. Base plate; 102. Casters; 103. Hand-operated frame; 201. Bed board; 202. Splash guard; 203. Handle; 204. Headrest; 205. Flow deflector; 206. Drainage mesh; 207. Slot; 301. Guardrail; 302. Sleeve; 303. Fixing bolt; 401. Hydraulic device; 402. Hinge; 501. Collection box; 502. Observation window; 503. Drain pipe; 601. Constant temperature heating box; 602. Sterile bag; 603. Hook; 604. Water pump; 605. Controller; 606. Flushing pipe; 607. Drain needle; 608. Flushing device. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] To address the technical problems in the background section, the following wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients is provided:

[0038] Combination Figures 1-5 As shown, the present invention provides a wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients, comprising a movable structure 1, a supporting structure 2, a protective structure 3, a supporting structure 4, a collecting structure 5, an irrigation structure 6, and a fixing structure 7.

[0039] The movable structure 1 includes a base plate 101. Each of the four corners of the lower surface of the base plate 101 is equipped with a movable wheel 102 with a braking function. A pusher 103 covered with an anti-slip rubber sleeve is fixedly connected to one end of the base plate 101. In use, medical personnel hold the pusher 103 and push the device to the designated position via the movable wheels 102. Then, they depress the braking device on the movable wheels 102 to secure the device.

[0040] The supporting structure 2 includes a bed board 201, on the upper surface of which a transparent acrylic splash guard 202 is fixedly installed. A headrest 204 filled with memory foam is fixedly installed at one end of the bed board 201. A slot 207 is provided in the center of the bed board 201. Handles with anti-slip textures are provided on both sides of the bed board 201. When the patient lies on the bed board 201 with their head resting on the headrest 204, the splash guard 202 prevents irrigation fluid from splashing out, and medical staff can assist the patient in adjusting their position using the handles 203.

[0041] Two protective structures 3 are provided, located on both sides of the bed board 201, including a guardrail 301. Each guardrail 301 has a sleeve 302 at both ends that is fixedly connected to the side of the bed board 201. A fixing bolt 303 is threaded onto the side of the sleeve 302. Depending on the patient's condition, the fixing bolt 303 is loosened, the guardrail 301 is moved up and down to a suitable height, and then the fixing bolt 303 is tightened to secure the guardrail 301 and prevent the patient from falling out of bed.

[0042] The support structure 4 includes a hinge 402 that is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the bed board 201. A hydraulic device 401 is located at the bottom end of the hinge 402, and the bottom end of the hydraulic device 401 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 101 upwards. Through the extension and retraction of the hydraulic device 401, combined with the rotation of the hinge 402, the height and tilt angle of the bed board 201 can be flexibly adjusted to ensure that the rinsing structure 6 can rinse the patient's wound at the optimal angle, while simultaneously improving the patient's positional comfort.

[0043] The number of hinges 402 is not less than four, and the four hinges are respectively set near the four corners of the bed board 201 to ensure the stability of the bed board 201 support and the smoothness of the adjustment process.

[0044] The collection structure 5 includes a collection box 501 placed at the center of the upper surface of the base plate 101. A drain pipe 503 with a valve is connected to one side of the collection box 501 near the bottom. A transparent glass observation window 502 with scale lines is provided on one side of the collection box 501. The waste liquid generated during rinsing flows into the collection box 501 through the guide hood 205. Medical staff can check the amount of waste liquid through the observation window 502. When the amount of waste liquid reaches a certain level, the valve on the drain pipe 503 is opened to discharge the waste liquid.

[0045] The rinsing structure 6 includes a constant temperature heating box 601 placed on top of the base plate 101. The constant temperature heating box 601 has a sealing cover on one side, and the sealing cover is hinged to the constant temperature heating box 601 to facilitate opening and replenishment of rinsing fluid. The top of the constant temperature heating box 601 is provided with multiple hooks 603, and the multiple hooks 603 are evenly distributed on the constant temperature heating box 601. A sterile bag 602 is hung inside the constant temperature heating box 601 through the hooks 603. The sterile bag 602 contains sterile rinsing fluid, and the drain port of the sterile bag 602 extends out of the bottom of the constant temperature heating box 601.

[0046] A flushing tube 606 is placed on one side of the constant temperature heating box 601. One end of the flushing tube 606 is equipped with a drainage needle 607 for connecting to the drainage port of the sterile bag 602. A flushing device 608 is provided at the end of the flushing tube 606 away from the drainage needle 607, and the flushing device 608 is set at one end of the bed board 201, aimed at the patient's wound flushing area. A water pump 604 is provided on the flushing tube 606, and the water pump 604 is fixed to one side of the constant temperature heating box 601. The water pump 604 has a water flow monitoring function, which can control the flushing fluid flow in real time. A controller 605 is provided on the flushing tube 606 near the flushing device 608, and the controller 605 is fixed to one side of the constant temperature heating box 601 for adjusting the start and stop of flushing and the flushing intensity.

[0047] Working principle and usage process of this invention:

[0048] Before use,

[0049] Hang the sterile bag 602 containing sterile rinsing solution on the hook 603, insert the drain needle 607 into the drain port of the sterile bag 602, close the sealing cap, and heat the sterile rinsing solution to a suitable temperature through the constant temperature heating chamber 601.

[0050] Based on the patient's physical condition and wound location, the height and tilt angle of the bed board 201 are adjusted by the hydraulic device 401 of the support structure 4. After loosening the fixing bolt 303 to adjust the height of the guardrail 301, it is tightened again to ensure the patient's safety. The patient lies on the bed board 201 with their head resting on the headrest 204 and their body corresponding to the position of the drain mesh 206. Their hands can hold the handle 203 to maintain stability.

[0051] Medical staff set the rinsing parameters through the controller 605 and start the water pump 604. The sterile rinsing solution is delivered to the rinsing device 608 through the rinsing pipe 606 to precisely rinse the patient's wound. During the rinsing process, the splash guard 202 prevents the rinsing solution from splashing out. The waste liquid seeps through the drain mesh 206 into the guide hood 205 and is guided by the guide hood 205 into the collection box 501. Medical staff observe the amount of waste liquid collected through the observation window 502. When the amount of waste liquid reaches a certain level, it is discharged through the drain pipe 503.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0053] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0054] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

[0055] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients, characterized in that, include: The movable structure (1) is used to carry the rinsing and nursing device and drive the rinsing and nursing device to move in position. It includes a base plate (101), and the base plate (101) is provided with moving wheels (102) downward. Multiple moving wheels (102) are arranged near the four corners of the base plate (101). A pusher (103) is provided at one end of the base plate (101). The collection structure (5) is used to collect the waste liquid generated during rinsing, including a collection box (501) placed on the center of the bottom plate (101), a drain pipe (503) is provided on one side of the collection box (501) near the bottom, and an observation window (502) is provided on one side of the collection box (501). The irrigation structure (6) is used to irrigate the wound, including a constant temperature heating box (601) placed on the bottom plate (101) and above it. A sterile bag (602) is placed inside the constant temperature heating box (601), and the sterile bag (602) contains sterile irrigation fluid. The drain port of the sterile bag (602) extends out of the bottom of the constant temperature heating box (601). An irrigation tube (606) is placed on one side of the constant temperature heating box (601), and one end of the irrigation tube (606) is provided with a drain. The needle (607) is provided with a flushing device (608) at the end of the flushing tube away from the liquid-drawing needle (607), and the flushing device (608) is set at one end of the bed board (201). The flushing tube (606) is provided with a water pump (604), and the water pump (604) is fixed on one side of the constant temperature heating box (601). The flushing tube (606) is provided with a controller (605) near the flushing device (608), and the controller (605) is fixed on one side of the constant temperature heating box (601). The support structure (2) is used to support the patient so that the flushing structure (6) can flush the patient's wound. The support structure (2) includes a bed board (201) placed directly above the base plate (101). The bed board (201) has a splash guard (202) on its upper side. A headrest (204) is provided at one end of the bed board (201). A slot (207) is provided in the center of the bed board (201). A handle (203) is provided on the bed board (201). Multiple handles (203) are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the bed board (201). The protective structure (3) consists of two protective structures (3) respectively arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the bed board (201) to prevent falling off the bed. The protective structure (3) includes a guardrail (301). Both ends of the guardrail (301) are fitted with sleeves (302), and the sides of the sleeves (302) are connected and fixed to the sides of the bed board (201). A fixing bolt (303) is threaded on the side of the sleeve (302), and the end of the fixing bolt (303) is abutted against the guardrail (301). The support structure (4) is used to support and adjust the height and tilt angle of the bed board (201). The support structure (4) includes a hinge (402) that is fixed to the bottom end of the bed board (201). The bottom end of the hinge (402) is provided with a hydraulic device (401), and the bottom end of the hydraulic device (401) is fixed to the bottom plate (101) upwards. A fixing structure (7) is used to fix the collection box (501) and the constant temperature heating box (601) on the top of the base plate (101). The fixing structure (7) includes an angle iron (701) and a second handle (703). Multiple angle irons are respectively arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the collection box (501) and the constant temperature heating box (601). A third fixing bolt (702) is movably inserted on the angle iron (701), and the bottom end of the third fixing bolt (702) is screwed into the bottom plate (101). Multiple second handles (703) are respectively fixed on both sides of the collection box (501) and the constant temperature heating box (601).

2. The wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, A flow guide (205) is movably inserted inside the slot (207). The side of the flow guide (205) is sealed to the inside of the slot (207), and the bottom of the flow guide (205) extends out of the bottom of the bed board (201). A drain mesh (206) is placed at the top inside the slot (207), and the outside of the drain mesh (206) is made of soft silicone.

3. The wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of hinges (402) is not less than four, and the four hinges are respectively located near the four corners of the bed board (201).

4. The wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The constant temperature heating box (601) is provided with a sealing cover on one side, and the sealing cover is hinged to the constant temperature heating box (601).

5. The wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients according to claim 4, characterized in that, The constant temperature heating box (601) has a hook (603) at the top inside, and multiple hooks (603) are equidistantly distributed on the constant temperature heating box (601), and the sterile bag (602) is hung on the hook (603).

6. The wound irrigation and care device for ICU critically ill patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water pump (604) has a water flow monitoring function.