A cervical spine anterior approach ice system

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of wound care, and discloses a cervical vertebra anterior path ice compress system, which comprises a front chest supporting sheet attached to the front chest of a neck, a top of the front chest supporting sheet is fixedly connected with an ice compress layer, a top of the ice compress layer is provided with an avoiding groove and the ice compress layer is in a U shape, both ends of the top surface of the ice compress layer are fixedly connected with fixed edge elastic supporting rods, the side edge elastic supporting rods, the fixed edge elastic supporting rods and the front chest supporting sheet are located in the same plane, and the fixed edge elastic supporting rods are fixedly connected with the side edge elastic supporting rods and form a closed angle; the chest diameter included angle between the front chest and the neck of a patient is utilized, the side edge elastic supporting rods and the front chest supporting sheet are located in the same plane, the front chest supporting sheet is fixed on the front chest to form a fixed surface, and the side edge elastic supporting rods are deformed along the cervical vertebra axis and are attached to the cervical vertebra, so that the ice compress layer is contacted with the wound, and the discomfort of use and replacement is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of wound care technology, specifically an anterior cervical spine ice pack system. Background Technology

[0002] Anterior cervical spine surgery can easily damage the surrounding mucosa during the traction of the esophagus and trachea, leading to adverse events such as difficulty swallowing and breathing. In addition, the use of endotracheal intubation due to general anesthesia can irritate the throat and cause discomfort.

[0003] A study published in the *Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine* found that patients undergoing anterior cervical spine surgery who received regular ice application had lower early postoperative neck pain scores and lower oral analgesic requirements than those who did not receive ice application. Another systematic review published in *The Spine Journal* also supports the use of ice application as part of multimodal analgesia to improve the postoperative patient experience.

[0004] Cold compresses work by applying physical agents to the skin surface to achieve cooling, pain relief, and swelling reduction. They are simple to use, natural, environmentally friendly, and low-cost, and are often used for the care of patients after joint surgery.

[0005] While directly securing an ice pack to a patient's neck can fix the pack in place, it can also cause radial constriction or pressure on the wound during the skin binding process, leading to pressure pain. Neck braces provide a good mounting structure for cold compresses, but their rigidity significantly reduces comfort for patients who don't require them, and they also cannot guarantee a proper fit to the patient's neck. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an anterior cervical spine ice pack system to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A cervical anterior cervical spine ice pack system includes an anterior chest support piece attached to the front of the neck and chest, with an ice pack layer fixedly connected to the top of the anterior chest support piece, and the top of the ice pack layer having an avoidance groove and making the ice pack layer "U" shaped.

[0009] The ice pack layer is fixedly connected to two sides with side elastic support rods, and the top surface of the ice pack layer is fixedly connected to two ends with fixed edge elastic support rods. The side elastic support rods, the fixed edge elastic support rods and the chest support plate are located on the same plane. The fixed edge elastic support rods and the side elastic support rods are fixedly connected to form a closed angle.

[0010] The anterior chest support plate is fixed to the anterior chest to form a fixed surface, and the side elastic support rod deforms along the cervical spine axis to fit the cervical spine. The anterior chest support plate and the side elastic support rod form a chest-neck angle. The fixed side elastic support rod is affected by the cervical spine arc surface and is distributed along the vertical midline of the neck in the direction of the mandible and fits the skin.

[0011] The ice pack layer has multiple interconnected cavities, which are sealed together to form multiple protrusions. Metal wires are filled between the protrusions, and the metal wires are sealed above the gaps between the protrusions by a sealing layer.

[0012] As a further embodiment of the present invention: an arc-bottomed elastic support rod is embedded below the side elastic support rod, one end of the arc-bottomed elastic support rod is connected to the front chest support piece, and the other end of the arc-bottomed elastic support rod is connected to the arc bottom of the relief groove. The arc-bottomed elastic support rod and the front chest support piece form a chest-neck angle, and the arc-bottomed elastic support rod fits against the lower part of the neck.

[0013] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the front chest support piece is fixed to the skin or clothing on the front chest by adhesive bonding.

[0014] As a further embodiment of the present invention: both ends of the front chest support piece are fixedly connected with restraint straps, and the two restraint straps are wrapped around the back of the neck and fixed to each other.

[0015] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the included angle between the fixed-side elastic support rod and the side elastic support rod is less than 90 degrees.

[0016] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the metal wires are distributed on the upper and lower end faces of the raised gaps in the ice pack layer, and the metal wires are all sealed in the raised gaps of the ice pack layer by a sealing layer.

[0017] As a further aspect of the present invention: a connecting pipe is embedded between two adjacent cavities of the ice pack layer, and the connecting pipe is located at the protruding gap of the ice pack layer.

[0018] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the surface of the front chest support plate is rotatably connected to two winding mechanisms, and a traction rope is wound in the winding mechanism. The other end of the traction rope is fixedly connected to the top of the side elastic support rod.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0020] Utilizing the thoracic angle between the patient's chest and neck, the lateral elastic support rod and the anterior chest support plate are positioned on the same plane. The anterior chest support plate is fixed to the chest to form a fixed surface, while the lateral elastic support rod deforms along the cervical spine axis to conform to the cervical spine. A chest-neck angle is formed between the anterior chest support plate and the lateral elastic support rod. The fixed-side elastic support rod, influenced by the cervical spine's curvature, is distributed along the vertical midline of the neck towards the mandible and conforms to the skin. The lateral elastic support rod is further away from the midline of the neck than the fixed-side elastic support rod, which is also offset from its initial plane position and driven to conform to the side of the neck. This achieves contact between the ice layer and the wound area, while reducing discomfort during use and replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating the application of an anterior cervical spine ice pack system;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an anterior cervical spine ice pack system.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view diagram of the neck.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a side view diagram of the neck from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the breakdown of the ice layer in an anterior cervical spine ice application system;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the ice layer in an anterior cervical spine ice application system.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an anterior cervical spine ice pack system in which the ice pack layer is U-shaped and the open end faces the neck.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Front chest support plate; 11. Restraint strap; 2. Ice pack layer; 21. Sealing layer; 22. Metal wire; 23. Connecting tube; 3. Side elastic support rod; 4. Fixed-edge elastic support rod; 5. Arc-bottom elastic support rod; 6. Rewinding mechanism; 61. Traction rope. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Please see Figures 1-6 In this embodiment:

[0031] It includes a chest support piece 1 that is attached to the front of the neck and chest. An ice pack layer 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the chest support piece 1. An avoidance groove is opened on the top of the ice pack layer 2 and the ice pack layer 2 is in the shape of a "U".

[0032] The purpose of the grooves in the ice pack layer 2 is to expose the wound and prevent infection or pressure pain. The U-shaped ice pack layer 2 allows for several benefits. First, its bottom end can apply cold compresses to the lowest part of the neck, transmitting heat to the inner neck to relieve internal pain. Second, its bottom end can connect to the anterior chest support plate 1. Since the patient's neck has no wound and is affected by the ribcage, the anterior chest has a certain degree of pain-free pressure. Therefore, the anterior chest support plate 1 primarily serves as a support structure, possessing sufficient rigidity to support the side elastic support rods 3 and the fixed-edge elastic support rods 4. The anterior chest support plate 1 can be adhered to the skin or external clothing and, in conjunction with the restraint strap 11, securely fasten the anterior chest support plate 1 to the chest.

[0033] The ice pack layer 2 is fixedly connected to the two sides of the side elastic support rods 3, and the top surface of the ice pack layer 2 is fixedly connected to the two ends of the fixed edge elastic support rods 4. The side elastic support rods 3, the fixed edge elastic support rods 4 and the front chest support plate 1 are located on the same plane. The fixed edge elastic support rods 4 and the side elastic support rods 3 are fixedly connected and form a closed angle.

[0034] Please see Figure 2-3 The patient's chest and neck form a thoracic diameter angle, which is normally an obtuse angle. The ice pack 2 has a certain degree of deformability to conform to the neck, but the better its deformability, the lower its strength, making it difficult to fix the ice pack 2 in place on the neck. Therefore, a side elastic support rod 3 is installed. The side elastic support rod 3 and the anterior chest support plate 1 are located on the same plane. The anterior chest support plate 1 is fixed to the chest. The side elastic support rod 3, affected by the thoracic diameter angle, forms a certain angle with the anterior chest support plate 1, putting it in an elastic deformation state. Under the action of elastic force, the side elastic support rod 3 is driven to conform to the neck. The side elastic support rod 3 can have multiple grooves for bending deformation, thus mimicking a snake bone structure or a corrugated tube shape, making the side elastic support rod 3 fit the neck even better.

[0035] The anterior chest support plate 1 is fixed to the anterior chest to form a fixed surface, and the side elastic support rod 3 deforms along the cervical spine axis to fit the cervical spine. The anterior chest support plate 1 and the side elastic support rod 3 form a chest-neck angle. The fixed side elastic support rod 4 is affected by the cervical spine arc surface and is distributed along the vertical midline of the neck in the direction of the mandible and fits the skin.

[0036] The side elastic support rod 3 is further away from the midline of the neck than the fixed side elastic support rod 4. According to human anatomy, the fixed side elastic support rod 4 is also offset from the starting plane position and drives the fixed side elastic support rod 4 to fit against the side of the neck. The fixed side elastic support rod 4 can also have multiple grooves for bending deformation to imitate the snake bone structure or the shape of a corrugated tube, so that the side elastic support rod 3 can fit better against the neck.

[0037] The side elastic support rods 3 and fixed-edge elastic support rods 4 support the ice pack layer 2, ensuring it adheres to the wound. The pressure areas of the side elastic support rods 3 and fixed-edge elastic support rods 4 on the neck are far from the wound, and their restraining force on the neck is much less than the restraining force surrounding the neck. This is because the side elastic support rods 3 and fixed-edge elastic support rods 4 are supported by the chest support plate 1, while restraint increases friction between the side elastic support rods 3 and fixed-edge elastic support rods 4 and the skin through pressure. Therefore, this technical solution achieves fixation of the side elastic support rods 3 and fixed-edge elastic support rods 4 while reducing discomfort. However, since the ice pack layer 2 is bonded to the skin, when the ice pack layer 2 loses its low-temperature effect, tearing the adhesive surface is more likely to affect the wound.

[0038] The ice layer 2 has multiple interconnected cavities, which are sealed together to form multiple protrusions. The spaces between the protrusions are filled with metal wires 22, which are sealed above the gaps in the protrusions by a sealing layer 21.

[0039] The ice pack layer 2 has multiple interconnected raised cavities designed to reduce the deformation caused by ice. When the ice pack layer 2 deforms, the bending point acts at the raised gaps. To ensure the shape of the ice pack layer 2 remains stable, metal wires 22 are installed at the raised gaps. These metal wires 22 can be made of easily deformable materials such as metal wire, for example, the metal wire used to fill the seams of a mask. The combination of the ice pack layer 2 and the metal wires 22 enhances its shape retention. Combined with the side elastic support rods 3 and the fixed-edge elastic support rods 4, this reduces the deformation of the ice pack layer 2 under gravity, making it fit the neck more closely and improving temperature transfer.

[0040] An arc-bottomed elastic support rod 5 is embedded below the side elastic support rod 3. One end of the arc-bottomed elastic support rod 5 is connected to the front chest support plate 1, and the other end of the arc-bottomed elastic support rod 5 is connected to the arc bottom of the clearance groove. The arc-bottomed elastic support rod 5 and the front chest support plate 1 form a chest-neck angle, and the arc-bottomed elastic support rod 5 fits against the lower part of the neck.

[0041] When the wound is further away from the chest, an arc-bottomed elastic support rod 5 is added to the bottom of the ice pack layer 2 to further improve the fit of the ice pack layer 2 below the groove. Similarly, the arc-bottomed elastic support rod 5 can have multiple grooves for bending deformation to mimic a snake bone structure or a corrugated tube shape, so that the side elastic support rod 3 can fit the neck better.

[0042] The angle between the fixed-side elastic support rod 4 and the lateral elastic support rod 3 is less than 90 degrees. The fixed-side elastic support rod 4 is closer to the mandible. Some patients have an inclined mandible. When the angle between the fixed-side elastic support rod 4 and the lateral elastic support rod 3 is less than 90 degrees, the fixed-side elastic support rod 4 better conforms to the movement of the mandible.

[0043] Metal wires 22 are distributed on the upper and lower end faces of the raised gaps in the ice layer 2, and all metal wires 22 are sealed in the raised gaps of the ice layer 2 by the sealing layer 21.

[0044] The double-layer metal wire 22 can increase the shaping ability of the ice pack layer 2 while ensuring the stability of the shape. The sealing layer 21 encapsulates the metal wire 22, so that the ice pack layer 2 can be reused. Since the sealing layer 21 does not come into contact with the skin, the material requirements of the sealing layer 21 are reduced, and the service life of deformation at the raised gaps is increased, avoiding long-term bending and cracking.

[0045] A connecting tube 23 is embedded between two adjacent cavities of the ice layer 2. The connecting tube 23 is located in the protruding gap of the ice layer 2. The connecting tube 23 can prevent the ice from directly puncturing the closed membrane structure when the ice layer 2 is bent. The connecting tube 23 can solve this problem well. The material of the connecting tube 23 can be rubber or silicone.

[0046] Two winding mechanisms 6 are rotatably connected to the surface of the front chest support plate 1. A traction rope 61 is wound inside the winding mechanism 6, and the other end of the traction rope 61 is fixedly connected to the top of the side elastic support rod 3.

[0047] The winding mechanism 6 can be a screw or a winding ratchet roller. Winding ratchet rollers are commonly used in clothing and shoes to adjust the restraint effect by winding the rope. For patients with a small chest-neck angle, the winding mechanism 6 winds up the traction rope 61, reducing the pressure of the side elastic support rod 3 on the neck and reducing discomfort.

[0048] Please see Figure 7 This technical solution can also design the shape of the ice layer 2 as a U-shaped snap-fit ​​facing the neck, thereby achieving full coverage of the neck. In the case of no wounds on the front of the neck, when there is redness or internal pain in the neck, the surrounding posture can be used to relieve pain in the neck.

[0049] When the patient is in a supine position, the ice pack 2 can be supported by an external support, so that the weight of the ice pack 2 is applied to the bed frame through the external support, thereby reducing the impact of weight on the patient.

[0050] The external support can be made of rubber-coated aluminum core flexible tubing, which is easier to bend and position, and also has a certain rigidity to connect to the ice pack layer 2. This allows part of the weight of the ice pack layer 2 to be applied to the bed frame through the tubing. One end of the aluminum core flexible tubing can be equipped with an adhesive structure to connect to the ice pack layer 2 using an adhesive, or it can be connected by sewing or other connecting components. The other end of the aluminum core flexible tubing is fixed to the bed frame with clips.

[0051] The above description is merely 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.

Claims

1. A cervical anterior cervical spine ice pack system, characterized in that: Includes a chest support piece (1) attached to the front of the neck, with an ice pack layer (2) fixedly connected to the top of the chest support piece (1), and an avoidance groove opened on the top of the ice pack layer (2) to make the ice pack layer (2) "U" shaped; The ice pack layer (2) is fixedly connected to the two sides with side elastic support rods (3), and the top surface of the ice pack layer (2) is fixedly connected to the two ends with fixed edge elastic support rods (4). The side elastic support rods (3), the fixed edge elastic support rods (4) and the chest support plate (1) are located on the same plane. The fixed edge elastic support rods (4) and the side elastic support rods (3) are fixedly connected and form a closed angle. The anterior chest support plate (1) is fixed on the anterior chest to form a fixed surface. The side elastic support rod (3) deforms along the cervical spine axis and fits the cervical spine. The anterior chest support plate (1) and the side elastic support rod (3) form a chest-neck angle. The fixed side elastic support rod (4) is affected by the cervical spine arc surface and is distributed along the vertical midline of the neck in the direction of the mandible and fits the skin. The ice pack layer (2) has multiple interconnected cavities, which are sealed together to form multiple protrusions. The protrusions are filled with metal wires (22), which are sealed above the gaps in the protrusions by a sealing layer (21).

2. The anterior cervical spine ice pack system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An arc-bottomed elastic support rod (5) is embedded below the side elastic support rod (3). One end of the arc-bottomed elastic support rod (5) is connected to the front chest support plate (1), and the other end of the arc-bottomed elastic support rod (5) is connected to the arc bottom of the relief groove. The arc-bottomed elastic support rod (5) and the front chest support plate (1) form a chest-neck angle, and the arc-bottomed elastic support rod (5) fits against the lower part of the neck.

3. The anterior cervical spine ice pack system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chest support piece (1) is fixed to the chest skin or chest clothing by adhesive bonding.

4. The anterior cervical spine ice pack system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the front chest support plate (1) are fixedly connected with restraint straps (11), and the two restraint straps (11) are wrapped around the back of the neck and fixed to each other.

5. The anterior cervical spine ice pack system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The included angle between the fixed-side elastic support rod (4) and the side elastic support rod (3) is less than 90 degrees.

6. The anterior cervical spine ice pack system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal wires (22) are distributed on the upper and lower end faces of the raised gaps of the ice layer (2), and the metal wires (22) are all sealed in the raised gaps of the ice layer (2) by the sealing layer (21).

7. The anterior cervical spine ice pack system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting pipe (23) is embedded between two adjacent cavities of the ice layer (2), and the connecting pipe (23) is located at the protruding gap of the ice layer (2).

8. The anterior cervical spine ice pack system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the front chest support plate (1) is rotatably connected to two winding mechanisms (6), and a traction rope (61) is wound inside the winding mechanism (6). The other end of the traction rope (61) is fixedly connected to the top of the side elastic support rod (3).

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