Pleura cavity simulation device

By designing a sphere and a balloon, and utilizing the ventilation port to connect with the outside world, the pressure changes can be controlled, solving the problem of complex structure in existing models and achieving a realistic simulation of negative pressure in the pleural cavity and pneumothorax.

CN222319637UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-07THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGZHOU MEDICAL UNIV (GUANGZHOU RESPIRATORY CENT)
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Application Number
CN202420932669.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-30
Publication Date
2025-01-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-30

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Technical Problem

Existing open pneumothorax simulation models are complex in structure and fail to realistically simulate the negative pressure structure of the pleural cavity and the state of pneumothorax.

Method used

A pleural cavity simulation device consisting of a sphere and an inflatable balloon is used, which is connected to the outside through a ventilation port. An electric air pump is used to control the air pressure changes of the sphere and balloon to simulate the negative pressure and pneumothorax state of the pleural cavity.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a simple structure that realistically simulates the negative pressure structure of the pleural cavity and the state of pneumothorax, and can provide a realistic simulation effect by observing the deformation process inside the sphere.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pleural cavity simulation device. The pleural cavity simulation device comprises a negative pressure ball, the negative pressure ball comprises a ball body used for simulating the chest of the human body and an expandable balloon used for simulating the lung of the human body, the balloon is placed in the ball body, a first ventilation opening is formed in the air inlet end of the balloon, one end of the first ventilation opening is communicated with the balloon, and the other end of the first ventilation opening is communicated with the balloon. The other end of the first ventilation opening penetrates out of the ball body, a second ventilation opening is formed in the lower end of the ball body and communicated with the ball body, the balloon is communicated with the outside atmosphere through the first ventilation opening, and the ball body is communicated with the outside atmosphere through the second ventilation opening. And switches are arranged on the first air vent and the second air vent. The device has the advantages that the structure is simple, and the negative pressure structure of the pleural cavity and the pneumothorax state can be truly simulated.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a pleural cavity simulation technology, in particular to a pleural cavity simulation device. Background Art

[0002] Open pneumothorax refers to a condition in which the chest wall is damaged, allowing the pleural cavity to communicate with the outside world. When the pleural rupture is large, or there is adhesion or traction between the two layers of pleura, the rupture remains open, and air freely enters and exits the pleural cavity during inspiration and exhalation. The pressure in the pleural cavity changes continuously with breathing, with the pressure in the pleural cavity decreasing during inspiration and increasing during exhalation. Open pneumothorax can cause a series of pathological and physiological changes, resulting in severe respiratory and circulatory dysfunction. At present, the existing simulation models of open pneumothorax are relatively complex in structure, and no good model that can realistically simulate the negative pressure structure of the pleural cavity and the state of pneumothorax has been found.

[0003] How to solve the above problems has become a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a pleural cavity simulation device which has a simple structure and can realistically simulate the pleural cavity negative pressure structure and pneumothorax state.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] The utility model provides a pleural cavity simulation device, comprising a negative pressure ball; the negative pressure ball comprises a sphere for simulating the human chest cavity and an inflatable balloon for simulating the human lungs, the balloon is placed inside the sphere and a first air vent is provided on the air inlet end of the balloon, one end of the first air vent is connected with the balloon, the other end of the first air vent passes through the sphere, a second air vent is provided at the lower end of the sphere and the second air vent is connected with the sphere, the balloon is connected to the outside atmosphere through the first air vent, the sphere is connected to the outside atmosphere through the second air vent, and switches are provided on the first air vent and the second air vent.

[0007] Furthermore, the switch is a sealing plug.

[0008] Furthermore, the sphere is made of transparent material.

[0009] Due to the adoption of the above structure, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0010] The utility model provides a sphere, a balloon, a first vent and a second vent. The user can extract the air in the sphere through the second vent and then close the second vent, thereby simulating the negative pressure structure of the pleural cavity. The user can also open the first vent and the second vent at the same time, inflate the balloon through an electric air pump and discharge the air in the sphere from the second vent, so that the inside of the sphere is in a negative pressure state, and then close the second vent. At this time, the balloon will not collapse and is connected to the outside atmosphere, thereby simulating the expansion state of lung tissue; finally, the user opens the second vent to connect the sphere to the outside atmosphere, allowing air to enter the inside of the sphere and collapse the balloon, thereby simulating the pneumothorax state; the utility model is not only simple in structure, but also can realistically simulate the negative pressure structure and pneumothorax state of the pleural cavity by connecting the sphere and the balloon to the outside atmosphere.

[0011] The present invention will become more clear through the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are used to explain the embodiments of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0013] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0015] Please refer to Figure 1The utility model provides a pleural cavity simulation device, comprising a negative pressure ball; the negative pressure ball comprises a sphere 1 for simulating the human chest cavity and an inflatable balloon 2 for simulating the human lungs, the balloon 2 is placed inside the sphere 1 and a first air vent 3 is provided on the air inlet end of the balloon 2, one end of the first air vent 3 is connected with the balloon 2, and the other end of the first air vent 3 passes through the sphere 1, a second air vent 4 is provided at the lower end of the sphere 1 and the second air vent 4 is connected with the sphere 1, the balloon 2 is connected to the outside atmosphere through the first air vent 3, and the sphere 1 is connected to the outside atmosphere through the second air vent 4, and switches are provided on the first air vent 3 and the second air vent 4. By providing a sphere 1 for simulating a human chest cavity, a balloon 2 for simulating a human bronchus, a first vent 3 and a second vent 4, a user can use an electric air pump to extract the air in the sphere 1 from the second vent 4 and then close the second vent 4, thereby simulating the negative pressure structure of the pleural cavity. The user can also open the first vent 3 and the second vent 4 at the same time, inflate the balloon 2 through the electric air pump and discharge the air in the sphere 1 from the second vent 4, so that the inside of the sphere 1 is in a negative pressure state, and then close the second vent 4. At this time, the balloon 2 will not collapse and communicate with the outside atmosphere, thereby simulating the expansion state of lung tissue; finally, the user opens the second vent 3 to communicate the sphere 1 with the outside atmosphere, allowing air to enter the inside of the sphere 1 and collapse the balloon 2, thereby simulating a pneumothorax state; the utility model is not only simple in structure, but also can realistically simulate the negative pressure structure and pneumothorax state of the pleural cavity by communicating the sphere 1 and the balloon 2 with the outside atmosphere.

[0016] In the present invention, the switch is a sealing plug 5. By providing the sealing plug 5, the switch state of the first vent 3 and the second vent 4 can be controlled to ensure the air tightness of the sphere 1 and the balloon 2.

[0017] In the utility model, the sphere 1 is made of transparent material, which is helpful for the user to observe the deformation process of the balloon 2 in the sphere 1 .

[0018] When the utility model is in use, the sphere 1 and the balloon 2 can be inflated or deflated by an electric air pump. When it is necessary to simulate the negative pressure structure of the human pleural cavity, the user can release the air in the sphere 1 through the second vent 4 and then close the second vent 4; the user can also open the first vent 3 and the second vent 4 at the same time, inflate the balloon 2 through the electric air pump and discharge the air in the sphere 1 from the second vent 4, so that the sphere 1 is in a negative pressure state, and then close the second vent 4. At this time, the balloon 2 will not collapse and communicate with the outside atmosphere, thereby simulating the expansion state of lung tissue; finally, the user opens the second vent 3 to communicate the sphere 1 with the outside atmosphere, allowing air to enter the sphere 1 and collapse the balloon 2, thereby simulating the pneumothorax state.

[0019] The above describes the preferred embodiments of the utility model. It should be understood that the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods, and the devices and structures that are not described in detail should be understood to be implemented in a common manner in the art; any technician familiar with the art can use the above-disclosed methods and technical contents to make many possible changes and modifications to the technical solutions of the utility model without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the utility model, or modify them into equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes, which does not affect the essential content of the utility model. Therefore, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the utility model without departing from the content of the technical solution of the utility model still falls within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims

1. A pleural cavity simulation device, comprising a negative pressure ball; characterized in that: The negative pressure ball comprises a sphere (1) for simulating a human chest cavity and an inflatable balloon (2) for simulating a human lung. The balloon (2) is placed inside the sphere (1) and a first vent (3) is provided on the air inlet end of the balloon (2). One end of the first vent (3) is connected to the balloon (2), and the other end of the first vent (3) passes through the sphere (1). A second vent (4) is provided at the lower end of the sphere (1) and the second vent (4) is connected to the sphere (1). The balloon (2) is connected to the outside atmosphere through the first vent (3), and the sphere (1) is connected to the outside atmosphere through the second vent (4). Switches are provided on both the first vent (3) and the second vent (4).

2. A pleural cavity simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch is a sealing plug (5).

3. A pleural cavity simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sphere (1) is made of transparent material.

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