Transesophageal ultrasonic probe with cuff

Abstract

The utility model discloses a transesophageal ultrasonic probe with a cuff, and relates to the technical field of ultrasonic probes. The ultrasonic probe comprises a transmission communication line, one side of the transmission communication line is provided with a liquid inlet pipe, the bottom end of the transmission communication line is fixedly connected with an ultrasonic probe body, the outer side of the ultrasonic probe body is coated with a cuff body, and the inner side of the cuff body is provided with a vent hole; the ultrasonic probe body is wrapped with the cuff body, then the cuff body is inserted into the esophagus of a patient, the liquid medium is input into the liquid inlet pipe through the pressure pump, the cuff body is filled with the liquid medium, and the cuff body forms the airtight space tightly attached to the esophageal wall after being inflated, so that direct friction between the ultrasonic probe and the esophageal wall is reduced; meanwhile, the cuff of the cuff body is filled with the liquid medium, and the conduction efficiency of ultrasonic waves in liquid is higher than that of gas, so that the signal definition and the imaging quality are improved, and meanwhile, the probe can be effectively protected from being damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ultrasonic probes, in particular to a cuffed transesophageal ultrasonic probe. Background Art

[0002] An esophageal ultrasound probe is a medical device used for esophageal ultrasound examination. Esophageal ultrasound examination is performed by inserting the probe into the patient's mouth, through the esophagus into the stomach, and using ultrasound technology to observe lesions, abnormal structures and tissue conditions inside the esophagus. The probe is usually composed of a flexible catheter and an ultrasound transmitter, which can obtain images of the esophagus in real time to help doctors make diagnoses and treatment plans. This examination is usually used to diagnose esophageal diseases, evaluate esophageal cancer, detect foreign bodies or inflammation, etc. Esophageal ultrasound probe is an effective medical tool that can help doctors gain a deeper understanding of the condition of the esophagus and develop appropriate treatment plans.

[0003] However, the existing transesophageal ultrasound probe may rub against the esophageal wall during operation, causing discomfort to the patient, and the ultrasound transmission efficiency is not high in the traditional design, resulting in a decrease in imaging quality. To address the above problems, the inventors proposed a cuffed transesophageal ultrasound probe to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the problem that the transesophageal ultrasound probe may rub against the esophageal wall during operation, causing discomfort to the patient; the utility model aims to provide a transesophageal ultrasound probe with a cuff.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: a transesophageal ultrasound probe with a cuff, comprising a transmission communication line, a liquid inlet tube is arranged on one side of the transmission communication line, the bottom end of the transmission communication line is fixedly connected to an ultrasound probe body, the outer side of the ultrasound probe body is covered with a cuff body, the inner side of the cuff body is provided with a vent hole, the bottom end of the liquid inlet tube extends to one side of the ultrasound probe body, the liquid inlet tube is communicated with the interior of the cuff body, the cuff body is made of transparent material, the outer surface of the cuff body is smooth and has no burrs, and the bottom end of the cuff body is arranged to be spherical.

[0006] Preferably, the outer sides of the transmission communication line and the liquid inlet tube are coated with a wrapping tape, the outer side of the wrapping tape is fixedly connected with a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is located between the connection between the cuff body and the wrapping tape.

[0007] Preferably, one end of the transmission communication line away from the ultrasonic probe body is fixedly connected to the control panel, and one end of the liquid inlet pipe away from the ultrasonic probe body is fixedly connected to the pressure pump.

[0008] Preferably, the cuff body is made of a biocompatible and highly elastic medical-grade material, and the interior of the cuff body is filled with a liquid medium.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0010] The cuff body is wrapped around the outside of the ultrasound probe body, and then the cuff body is inserted into the patient's esophagus. A liquid medium is input into the liquid inlet tube through a pressure pump to fill the inside of the cuff body. After the cuff body is inflated, an airtight space that fits tightly with the esophageal wall is formed, reducing the direct friction between the ultrasound probe and the esophageal wall. At the same time, the inside of the cuff of the cuff body is filled with liquid medium, and the transmission efficiency of ultrasound in liquid is higher than that in gas, thereby improving the clarity of the signal and the quality of imaging, and at the same time effectively protecting the probe from damage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, 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 utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall split structure of the utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the utility model.

[0015] In the figure: 1. Transmission communication line; 2. Liquid inlet pipe; 3. Ultrasonic probe body; 4. Cuff body; 5. Wrap; 6. Sealing ring; 7. Control panel; 8. Pressure pump; 9. Sphere; 10. Vent hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] 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 in 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.

[0017] Example: Figure 1-3As shown, the utility model provides a transesophageal ultrasound probe with a cuff, including a transmission communication line 1, a liquid inlet tube 2 is arranged on one side of the transmission communication line 1, the bottom end of the transmission communication line 1 is fixedly connected with an ultrasound probe body 3, the outer side of the ultrasound probe body 3 is covered with a cuff body 4, the inner side of the cuff body 4 is provided with a vent hole 10, the bottom end of the liquid inlet tube 2 extends to one side of the ultrasound probe body 3, and the liquid inlet tube 2 is communicated with the inside of the cuff body 4.

[0018] The outer sides of the transmission communication line 1 and the liquid inlet pipe 2 are covered with a wrapping tape 5 , and the outer side of the wrapping tape 5 is fixedly connected with a sealing ring 6 , which is located between the connection between the cuff body 4 and the wrapping tape 5 .

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, by setting the wrapping band 5, the liquid inlet tube 2 and the transmission communication line 1 are wrapped together to form a whole, so as to facilitate the insertion of the wrapping band 5 into the stomach through the esophagus, and by setting the sealing ring 6, the sealing property of the cuff body 4 is further enhanced.

[0020] One end of the transmission communication line 1 away from the ultrasonic probe body 3 is fixedly connected to the control panel 7 , and one end of the liquid inlet pipe 2 away from the ultrasonic probe body 3 is fixedly connected to the pressure pump 8 .

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution and setting the control panel 7, it is convenient for doctors to perform ultrasonic examination through the probe.

[0022] Clear tissue structure imaging is observed on the screen, the patient does not experience discomfort or complications during the examination, the operation is safe and accurate, and the examination results are accurate and reliable. By setting up a pressure pump 8, it is convenient to inject liquid medium into the interior of the liquid inlet tube 2.

[0023] The cuff body 4 is made of a biocompatible and highly elastic medical-grade material, and the interior of the cuff body 4 is filled with a liquid medium.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the cuff body 4 adopts biocompatible and highly elastic medical-grade materials to ensure safety and durability. By injecting liquid medium into the interior of the cuff body 4 and utilizing the fact that the transmission efficiency of ultrasound in liquid is higher than that in gas, the signal clarity and imaging quality are improved, while the probe can be effectively protected from damage.

[0025] The cuff body 4 is made of transparent material, and the outer surface of the cuff body 4 is smooth and has no burrs.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the cuff body 4 is made of transparent material, which does not hinder the observation function of the probe, and the outer surface of the cuff body 4 is smooth and burr-free, thereby reducing friction with the esophageal wall.

[0027] The bottom end of the cuff body 4 is configured to be in a spherical shape 9 .

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution and setting the bottom end of the cuff body 4 into a spherical shape 9, the ultrasound probe body 3 can be better inserted into the stomach through the esophagus.

[0029] Working principle: When using the esophageal ultrasound probe, the cuff body 4 is wrapped around the outside of the ultrasound probe body 3, and then the cuff body 4 is inserted into the patient's esophagus. The liquid medium is input into the liquid inlet tube 2 through the pressure pump 8, and the inside of the cuff body 4 is filled. After the cuff body 4 is inflated, an airtight space that fits tightly with the esophageal wall is formed, reducing the direct friction between the ultrasound probe and the esophageal wall. At the same time, the inside of the cuff of the cuff body 4 is filled with liquid medium, and the transmission efficiency of ultrasound in liquid is higher than that in gas, thereby improving the clarity of the signal and the quality of imaging, and at the same time, it can effectively protect the probe from damage. The cuff body 4 is made of biocompatible and highly elastic medical-grade materials to ensure safety and durability.

[0030] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A cuffed transesophageal ultrasound probe, comprising a transmission communication line (1), characterized in that: A liquid inlet pipe (2) is provided on one side of the transmission communication line (1); the bottom end of the transmission communication line (1) is fixedly connected to an ultrasonic probe body (3); the outer side of the ultrasonic probe body (3) is covered with a cuff body (4); a vent hole (10) is provided on the inner side of the cuff body (4); the bottom end of the liquid inlet pipe (2) extends to one side of the ultrasonic probe body (3); the liquid inlet pipe (2) is communicated with the inside of the cuff body (4); one end of the transmission communication line (1) away from the ultrasonic probe body (3) is fixedly connected to a control panel (7); and one end of the liquid inlet pipe (2) away from the ultrasonic probe body (3) is fixedly connected to a pressure pump (8).

2. A cuffed transesophageal ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer sides of the transmission communication line (1) and the liquid inlet pipe (2) are coated with a wrapping tape (5), and the outer side of the wrapping tape (5) is fixedly connected with a sealing ring (6), and the sealing ring (6) is located between the connection between the cuff body (4) and the wrapping tape (5).

3. The cuffed transesophageal ultrasound probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cuff body (4) is made of a biocompatible and highly elastic medical-grade material, and the interior of the cuff body (4) is filled with a liquid medium.

4. The cuffed transesophageal ultrasound probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cuff body (4) is made of a transparent material, and the outer surface of the cuff body (4) is smooth and free of burrs.

5. The cuffed transesophageal ultrasound probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the cuff body (4) is configured to be in a spherical shape (9).

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