A surgical cap

Abstract

The application discloses a surgical cap, relates to the field of medical auxiliary instruments, and belongs to the field of medical auxiliary instruments. The cap comprises a disposable non-woven fabric cap main body and a marking component. A transverse strip-shaped magic tape wool surface adhesive area is arranged at the middle of the forehead of the front end of the cap main body as a marking installation area. A loose closing structure is arranged at the bottom edge. The marking component comprises at least one replaceable marking strip. The back surface of the marking strip is provided with a magic tape hook surface which is detachably connected with the wool surface adhesive area. The front surface of the marking strip is an information display surface with a preset single color. The application realizes intuitive display of key medical information such as blood type and allergy history through color coding, supports dynamic replacement of information, and can be optionally matched with an intelligent sensing module to expand the function of vital sign monitoring, so that the information identification efficiency and safety before and during operation are effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical assistive device technology, specifically a surgical cap. Background Technology

[0002] Surgical safety checks are the last line of defense in ensuring patient safety. Accurately identifying patients and their key medical information, such as blood type and allergy history, during clinical blood transfusions and medication administration is a core element in preventing medical errors. However, current technologies still have many shortcomings.

[0003] First, traditional verification methods heavily rely on manual operation, primarily through verbal inquiries, review of paper medical records, or wristband information verification. In high-pressure, high-frequency scenarios such as operating rooms and emergency resuscitation, medical staff need to repeatedly look down and flip through wristbands or medical records, which is not only time-consuming and laborious but also prone to information omissions due to distraction. For example, although Chinese patent CN207544416U proposes setting a paper label on the front edge of the cap to mark the surgical site, its label content is fixed and cannot be changed, failing to meet the actual needs of dynamically updating multi-dimensional information such as blood type and allergy history.

[0004] Secondly, existing medical caps are only used as sterile protective equipment, and the potential information display value of the forehead area has not been effectively utilized. Although some literature, such as Chinese patent with publication number CN121465749A, proposes to set a detachable label area at the front of the surgical cap, this solution relies on QR codes / barcodes in conjunction with mobile terminal scanning to achieve electronic verification. In emergency scenarios, additional operation steps are still required, and the reliance on electronic devices makes it impossible to achieve the goal of instant recognition at a glance, and it is difficult to quickly complete information confirmation under high-pressure environments.

[0005] In addition, current blood type and allergy information labels are mostly made of paper or wristbands, which are easily obscured or lost in the complex visual environment of the operating room, and the information is updated late. Existing technology lacks a low-cost, high-reliability solution that organically combines color coding with medical cap carriers and achieves rapid identification of blood type and allergy information through pure visual means. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a surgical cap to solve the problems raised in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a surgical cap, comprising a cap body, wherein the cap body is a disposable non-woven fabric cap body, the cap body has a front end and a rear end, the front end of the cap body is positioned in the direction of the patient's forehead when worn, and the rear end of the cap body is positioned in the direction of the back of the patient's head when worn, a marking installation area is provided in the center area of ​​the front end of the cap body on the forehead, the marking installation area is a horizontal strip of Velcro with a rough surface for pasting, and an elastic closure structure is provided at the bottom edge of the cap body; A sign component, disposed in the sign installation area, includes at least one replaceable sign strip. The back of the sign strip is provided with a hook and loop fastener. The hook and loop fastener are detachably connected to the hook and loop fastener pasting area by hook and loop engagement. The front of the sign strip is an information display surface with a preset single color.

[0008] Furthermore, the front color of the label strip is any one of yellow, green, blue or white, corresponding to the four blood types: O, A, B and AB, respectively. Yellow corresponds to blood type O, green to blood type A, blue to blood type B, and white to blood type AB.

[0009] Furthermore, the color of the front of the label installation area can be either red or white, with red corresponding to patients having a history of allergies and white corresponding to patients not having a history of allergies.

[0010] Furthermore, the horizontal strip-shaped Velcro patch is positioned horizontally in the center of the forehead area of ​​the main body of the hat, with a horizontal length of 5-8cm and a vertical width of 2-3cm.

[0011] Furthermore, the label strip is a rectangular sheet structure, the horizontal dimension of the label strip is adapted to the horizontal dimension of the horizontal strip-shaped hook and loop fastener pasting area, the vertical dimension of the label strip is adapted to the vertical dimension of the horizontal strip-shaped hook and loop fastener pasting area, and after the label strip is pasted on the label installation area, its edge is flush with the edge of the label installation area.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom edge of the main body of the hat is provided with the elastic closure structure, which is an annular elastic closure. The annular elastic closure includes an annular elastic band and a non-woven fabric wrapping layer that wraps the annular elastic band. The circumference of the annular elastic closure in its natural state is smaller than the circumference of the patient's head when worn, so that the main body of the hat fits the patient's head through elastic contraction force after being worn.

[0013] Furthermore, a microelectronic module mounting slot and a universal circuit interface are provided inside the main body of the hat and located directly behind the marking installation area. The microelectronic module mounting slot is a flat receiving cavity, and the universal circuit interface is located on the inner wall of the receiving cavity for detachable electrical connection to the smart sensing module.

[0014] Furthermore, the intelligent sensing module is selected from one or more of a heart rate monitoring module, a body temperature sensing module, a GPS positioning module, and a low-power communication chip. The intelligent sensing module is detachably inserted into the microelectronic module mounting slot and electrically connected through the universal circuit interface.

[0015] Furthermore, the Velcro hook side of the label strip covers the entire back area of ​​the label strip, the thickness of the label strip is 0.5~1.5mm, and the label strip is made of waterproof non-woven fabric or polyester film material.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. This invention features a replaceable identification strip in the center of the forehead of the cap, using a standardized color coding scheme: yellow for type O blood, green for type A blood, blue for type B blood, and white for type AB blood. This allows medical staff to identify a patient's blood type and allergy history at a glance within their natural line of sight, without needing to consult medical records or operate electronic devices. This significantly shortens preoperative verification time and is particularly valuable in emergency rescue scenarios.

[0017] 2. The identification strip is detachably connected to the cap body via a Velcro hook and loop structure, allowing for quick replacement of the corresponding color identification strip according to the patient's actual information. This enables the same cap body to adapt to various scenario needs, avoiding the waste of having to replace the entire cap due to fixed information. This not only improves the flexibility of clinical use but also effectively reduces the cost of disposable consumables.

[0018] 3. The main body of the cap has a reserved slot for installing microelectronic modules and a universal circuit interface, which can be plugged into intelligent sensing modules such as heart rate monitoring, body temperature sensing, GPS positioning and low power communication chips to realize real-time monitoring of vital signs and wireless data transmission. Without affecting the disposable sterility, it gives the surgical cap active monitoring and information interaction capabilities, meeting the development needs of future smart healthcare. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hat body of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the main body of the hat of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a side view of the main body of the hat of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the identification strip of the present invention; Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; In the diagram: 1. Hat body; 2. Label installation area; 3. Label strip; 4. Elastic closure structure; 41. Circular elastic closure; 5. Microelectronic module mounting slot; 6. Universal circuit interface. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] Example: Figures 1-6 As shown, the present invention provides a surgical cap technical solution, including a cap body 1, wherein the cap body 1 is a disposable non-woven fabric cap body 1, the cap body 1 has a front end and a rear end, the front end of the cap body 1 is located in the direction of the patient's forehead when worn, and the rear end of the cap body 1 is located in the direction of the back of the patient's head when worn. A marking installation area 2 is provided in the center area of ​​the front end of the cap body 1 on the forehead, the marking installation area 2 is a horizontal strip-shaped Velcro patch pasting area, and an elastic closure structure 4 is provided at the bottom edge of the cap body 1; The sign component, located in the sign installation area 2, includes at least one replaceable sign strip 3. The back of the sign strip 3 is provided with a hook and loop fastener. The hook and loop fastener are detachably connected to the hook and loop fastener pasting area through hook and loop engagement. The front of the sign strip 3 is an information display surface with a preset single color. In use, medical staff can select the corresponding color or content of the identification strip 3 according to the type of surgery, patient information, or departmental requirements, and quickly attach it to the identification installation area 2 at the front of the cap body 1 using the Velcro hook. Since the identification strip 3 is detachable and replaceable, the same cap body 1 can adapt to various scenarios, avoiding the problem of frequent replacement of traditional surgical caps due to fixed information, effectively reducing the amount of consumables used. The cap body 1 is made of disposable non-woven fabric, which has good breathability and barrier properties and meets the hygiene standards in the medical environment. The elastic closure structure 4 at the bottom ensures that the cap is securely worn and does not easily slip off, while also adapting to different head circumferences. This design improves the efficiency of the surgical team in quickly identifying key information such as patient identity and surgical site while ensuring aseptic operation, helps reduce the operational burden of preoperative verification, and improves the level of surgical safety management.

[0022] Specifically, the front of the label strip 3 is any one of yellow, green, blue or white, corresponding to the four blood types: O, A, B and AB. Yellow corresponds to blood type O, green to blood type A, blue to blood type B and white to blood type AB. When in use, medical staff can quickly select the corresponding color of the identification strip 3 according to the patient's actual blood type for installation. This allows the surgical team to intuitively and quickly identify the patient's blood type information during preoperative preparation and in emergency situations during surgery, avoiding delays in treatment due to reviewing medical records or verbal confirmation. This color coding scheme follows the principles of high recognition and standardization in medical scenarios. The selected colors have good visibility under operating room lighting conditions and are significantly different from each other, reducing the risk of misjudgment. At the same time, the identification strip 3 is made of waterproof and stain-resistant materials, ensuring that its color remains clear and stable even if it comes into contact with body fluids or disinfectants during surgery, without affecting the information recognition function.

[0023] Specifically, the color of the front of the label installation area 2 is either red or white, with red corresponding to patients having a history of allergies and white corresponding to patients not having a history of allergies; When in use, medical staff can select a cap body 1 with red or white markings based on the patient's history of drug allergies and patient information. Before wearing the cap, the corresponding colored label 3 is affixed to the label installation area 2, thus creating a clear visual warning. The red label can immediately raise the alert level of the surgical and anesthesia teams, avoiding the misuse of related drugs during surgery; while the white label indicates no risk of allergy, simplifying the routine medication process. This design places key safety information within the natural line of sight of medical staff, allowing for initial risk screening without interrupting operations, significantly improving medication safety and decision-making efficiency.

[0024] Specifically, the horizontal strip-shaped Velcro patch is positioned at the center of the forehead area of ​​the hat body 1, with a horizontal length of 5-8cm and a vertical width of 2-3cm. In use, the adhesive area of ​​this size range ensures that the label strip 3 is firmly attached and not easily detached during surgery due to head movement or instrument contact. It also avoids compromising the overall structural strength of the cap body 1 or obstructing the patient's facial vision due to an excessively large area. Its horizontally centered layout conforms to ergonomic observation habits, allowing medical staff to naturally capture information from their standard standing position without needing to adjust their viewing angle, thus improving recognition efficiency. Simultaneously, this area is far from the main sterile surgical area, reducing the risk of contamination of the surgical field by the label component, thus balancing functionality and infection control requirements.

[0025] Specifically, the label strip 3 is a rectangular sheet structure. The horizontal dimension of the label strip 3 is adapted to the horizontal dimension of the horizontal strip hook and loop fastener pasting area. The vertical dimension of the label strip 3 is adapted to the vertical dimension of the horizontal strip hook and loop fastener pasting area. After the label strip 3 is pasted on the label mounting area 2, its edge is flush with the edge of the label mounting area 2. When in use, the design of the marking strip 3 being flush with the edge of the marking installation area 2 avoids protrusions or curling, reducing the risk of detachment due to friction during surgery. At the same time, it prevents foreign body sensation from affecting patient comfort or interfering with medical staff's operation. This size-matching structure ensures that the information display surface is presented completely without obstruction or wrinkles, guaranteeing the accuracy and consistency of color recognition. In addition, the flat and fitted surface is also easy to clean and disinfect, meeting the infection control standards of the operating room for smooth and seamless surfaces of items.

[0026] Specifically, the bottom edge of the hat body 1 is provided with the elastic closure structure 4. The elastic closure structure 4 is an annular elastic closure 41, which includes an annular elastic band and a non-woven fabric wrapping layer that wraps the annular elastic band. The circumference of the annular elastic closure 41 in its natural state is smaller than the circumference of the patient's head when worn, so that the hat body 1 fits the patient's head through elastic contraction force after being worn. When in use, the annular elastic closure 41 uses uniform contraction force to make the cap body 1 fit tightly to the head contour, effectively preventing the cap from shifting or slipping due to changes in body position or traction during surgery, thus improving wearing stability. The non-woven fabric wrapping layer completely covers the elastic band, avoiding discomfort or allergic reactions caused by exposed elastic bands contacting the skin. At the same time, it maintains the consistency of the disposable non-woven fabric material of the entire cap body 1, which facilitates unified sterilization and waste management. This structure ensures good sealing while taking into account wearing comfort, adapting to different head shapes and circumferences, meeting the needs of use in long-term surgical scenarios, and further strengthening the sterile barrier function of the surgical area.

[0027] Specifically, a microelectronic module mounting slot 5 and a universal circuit interface 6 are provided inside the main body 1 of the hat and located directly behind the marking installation area 2. The microelectronic module mounting slot 5 is a flat receiving cavity, and the universal circuit interface 6 is located on the inner wall of the receiving cavity for detachable electrical connection of the smart sensing module. In use, medical staff can insert intelligent sensing modules with specific functions into the mounting slot according to actual needs, and achieve quick electrical connection through the universal circuit interface 6. The microelectronic module mounting slot 5 adopts a flat design, which does not increase the thickness of the external contour after being embedded inside the cap body 1, so as to avoid affecting wearing comfort or interfering with surgical operation. While retaining the original sterility and disposable characteristics of the cap body 1, this structure reserves hardware interfaces for future intelligent upgrades, supports the configuration of different functional modules as needed, and expands information interaction capabilities without replacing the entire cap. At the same time, the slot is located directly behind the identification installation area 2, which facilitates directional signal transmission with external devices, and is far away from the main surgical field area, reducing the risk of electromagnetic interference or physical collision, and ensuring the safety and stability of the surgical environment.

[0028] Specifically, the intelligent sensing module is selected from one or more of the following: heart rate monitoring module, body temperature sensing module, GPS positioning module, and low-power communication chip. The intelligent sensing module is detachably inserted into the microelectronic module mounting slot 5 and electrically connected through the general circuit interface 6. In use, medical staff can flexibly select and configure intelligent sensing modules with corresponding functions according to the type of surgery or patient monitoring needs. For example, in high-risk surgeries, inserting a heart rate monitoring module and a body temperature sensing module can collect the patient's vital signs data in real time and wirelessly transmit the information to the central monitoring system in the operating room through a low-power communication chip, realizing contactless dynamic monitoring. In transport or emergency scenarios, the GPS positioning module can be used to help quickly track the patient's location and improve the efficiency of emergency response in the hospital. All modules adopt a miniaturized and low-power design, and do not generate significant heat or electromagnetic radiation during operation, ensuring that they do not affect the normal operation of surgical equipment and the sterile environment. The modules are plug-and-play through standardized interfaces, are easy to install, and can be completely recycled and reused after the disposable cap body 1 is discarded, taking into account the economy and environmental protection of intelligent function expansion and medical consumable management.

[0029] Specifically, the Velcro hook side of the label strip 3 covers the entire area of ​​the back of the label strip 3, the thickness of the label strip 3 is 0.5~1.5mm, and the label strip 3 is made of waterproof non-woven fabric or polyester film material; When in use, the Velcro hook design ensures a large-area, tight fit between the identification strip 3 and the napped adhesive area on the cap body 1, significantly improving the connection strength and effectively resisting the shearing force caused by frequent head rotation or instrument contact during surgery, preventing the identification strip 3 from accidentally falling off. At the same time, the thickness range of 0.5~1.5mm maintains the overall thinness while ensuring structural strength, avoiding the pressure caused by excessive thickness or affecting the natural fit of the cap body 1. The identification strip 3, made of waterproof non-woven fabric or polyester film material, has excellent liquid penetration resistance and chemical stability. Even when exposed to common disinfectants such as alcohol and iodine in the operating room for a long time, it can still maintain dimensional stability, without deformation or fading, ensuring that the information display surface is always clear and legible.

[0030] Working principle: When using the surgical cap, medical staff first select the corresponding color of the identification strip 3 according to the patient's information—for example, yellow, green, blue, or white identification strip 3 based on blood type. Simultaneously, the cap body 1, with its identification mounting area 2 being red or white, can be selected based on whether the patient has a history of allergies. Then, the hook side of the identification strip 3 is aligned with the hook side of the identification mounting area 2 in the center of the forehead of the cap body 1 and pressed to ensure a tight fit. After wearing, the cap body 1 evenly contracts and fits the patient's head through the bottom ring elastic closure 41 structure, ensuring a secure fit without slipping. During surgery, medical staff can naturally capture the color information of the identification strip 3 on the forehead area from a normal standing position, achieving rapid visual identification of blood type and allergy risk. If an intelligent sensing module is selected, the corresponding module can be inserted into the mounting slot inside the cap body 1, achieving electrical connection through the universal circuit interface 6. This allows for real-time collection of patient data such as heart rate and body temperature, which is wirelessly transmitted to the monitoring system via a low-power communication chip, thus achieving integrated functions of information identification and physiological monitoring.

[0031] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A surgical cap, comprising a cap body (1), characterized in that: The main body of the hat (1) is a disposable non-woven hat body (1). The main body of the hat (1) has a front end and a rear end. The front end of the main body of the hat (1) is located in the direction of the patient's forehead when worn, and the rear end of the main body of the hat (1) is located in the direction of the back of the patient's head when worn. A label installation area (2) is provided in the center area of ​​the front end of the hat body (1). The label installation area (2) is a horizontal strip-shaped Velcro patch pasting area. An elastic closure structure (4) is provided at the bottom edge of the main body of the hat (1). The labeling component is located in the labeling installation area (2) and includes at least one replaceable label strip (3). The back of the label strip (3) is provided with a hook and loop fastener. The hook and loop fastener are detachably connected to the hook and loop fastener pasting area by hook and loop engagement. The front of the label strip (3) is an information display surface with a preset single color.

2. The surgical cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front color of the label strip (3) is any one of yellow, green, blue or white, corresponding to the four blood types O, A, B and AB respectively. Yellow corresponds to blood type O, green corresponds to blood type A, blue corresponds to blood type B and white corresponds to blood type AB.

3. The surgical cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The color of the front of the label installation area (2) is either red or white. Red corresponds to patients with a history of allergies, and white corresponds to patients without a history of allergies.

4. A surgical cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal strip-shaped Velcro patch is located at the center of the forehead of the main body of the hat (1). The horizontal length of the patch is 5-8cm and the vertical width is 2-3cm.

5. A surgical cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The label strip (3) is a rectangular sheet structure. The horizontal dimension of the label strip (3) is adapted to the horizontal dimension of the horizontal strip hook and loop fastener pasting area. The vertical dimension of the label strip (3) is adapted to the vertical dimension of the horizontal strip hook and loop fastener pasting area. After the label strip (3) is pasted on the label installation area (2), its edge is flush with the edge of the label installation area (2).

6. A surgical cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom edge of the hat body (1) is provided with the elastic closure structure (4), which is an annular elastic closure (41). The annular elastic closure (41) includes an annular elastic band and a non-woven fabric wrapping layer that wraps the annular elastic band. The circumference of the annular elastic closure (41) in its natural state is smaller than the circumference of the patient's head when worn, so that the hat body (1) fits the patient's head through elastic contraction force after being worn.

7. A surgical cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: Inside the main body of the hat (1) and directly behind the marking installation area (2), there is a microelectronic module mounting slot (5) and a universal circuit interface (6). The microelectronic module mounting slot (5) is a flat cavity, and the universal circuit interface (6) is located on the inner wall of the cavity for detachable electrical connection of the smart sensing module.

8. A surgical cap according to claim 7, characterized in that: The intelligent sensing module is selected from one or more of the following: heart rate monitoring module, body temperature sensing module, GPS positioning module and low power communication chip. The intelligent sensing module can be detachably inserted into the microelectronic module mounting slot (5) and electrically connected through the general circuit interface (6).

9. A surgical cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Velcro hook side of the label strip (3) covers the entire area of ​​the back of the label strip (3), the thickness of the label strip (3) is 0.5~1.5mm, and the label strip (3) is made of waterproof non-woven fabric or polyester film material.

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