Wearable dysphagia electrode device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wearable dysphagia electrode device which comprises an electrode connecting tube, an arc-shaped neck sleeve and two elastic hanging ropes, the neck sleeve is arranged on the neck of a patient, a positioning identification point is arranged on the neck sleeve at a dysphagia electrode treatment point, and the electrode connecting tube is connected to the position of the positioning identification point for electrical stimulation. Wherein two ends of one sling are respectively fixed at two ends of the upper side of the neck sleeve, two ends of the other sling are respectively fixed at two ends of the lower side of the neck sleeve, and two ends of the sling are respectively wound to the back of the brain from two ears of a patient. The skin-attaching face of the neck sleeve is tightly attached to the neck of a patient through pulling force of the hanging rope, the neck sleeve is prevented from falling off when the patient conducts active swallowing exercise training, the rehabilitation treatment effect is improved, the neck sleeve is suitable for the patient with vigorous neck grease secretion, the psychological burden of the patient is reduced, and rehabilitation training such as head and neck exercise and walking training is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a medical appliance, in particular to a wearable dysphagia electrode device. Background Art

[0002] Swallowing disorder is a manifestation of a disorder in the process of transporting food from the mouth to the stomach. It is an eating disorder caused by damage to the mandible, lips, tongue, soft palate, throat, esophageal sphincter or esophagus. Abnormal motor function is caused by damage to the central nervous system or peripheral nervous system, myopathy, etc. Swallowing disorder without changes in the anatomical structure of organs is functional dysphagia. The swallowing function of some patients with functional dysphagia can be gradually restored, but some patients cannot relieve themselves and need special rehabilitation care.

[0003] Rehabilitation care mainly adopts external stimulation care method, which requires the use of gel electrodes. The gel electrodes are pasted on the patient's anterior cervical pharynx, and the recurrent laryngeal nerve, hypoglossal nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve and other nerves related to swallowing function are electrically stimulated through therapeutic current. The stimulation current will generate action potential on the cell membrane of the nerve entering the muscle belly and conduct along the axon. When it is transmitted to the swallowing muscles and articulation muscles, these muscle groups will be triggered and contracted in turn, thereby strengthening the contraction function of the swallowing and articulation muscles, relieving neuronal paralysis, promoting the recovery of paralyzed and damaged nerves, and realizing the recovery and reconstruction of the swallowing reflex arc, thereby improving the patient's swallowing and articulation activities.

[0004] The shortcomings of the above technologies are:

[0005] 1. The pharynx in front of the patient's neck is uneven, and the area of ​​adhesion between the gel electrode and the patient's skin is small, which makes the gel electrode easy to fall off when the patient performs active swallowing exercise training, reducing the rehabilitation effect; for patients with vigorous oil secretion in the neck, the skin adhesion decreases, which increases the possibility of electrode falling off during treatment; during treatment, patients will worry about the electrode falling off and dare not move, which increases the psychological burden of patients and is not conducive to carrying out rehabilitation training such as head and neck exercises and walking training.

[0006] Second, the traditional gel electrode does not involve body surface positioning markers, which is not conducive to patients continuing treatment at home.

[0007] 3. Repeated use of gel electrodes will lead to decreased adhesion and easy falling off, resulting in increased loss of economic consumables. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a wearable swallowing disorder electrode device, which makes the skin-contacting surface of the neck collar fit closely with the patient's neck through the pulling force of the hanging rope, prevents the neck collar from falling off when the patient performs active swallowing exercise training, improves the rehabilitation effect, is suitable for patients with vigorous neck oil secretion, reduces the psychological burden of patients, and is conducive to carrying out rehabilitation training such as head and neck exercises and walking training.

[0009] In order to achieve the above-mentioned invention object, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0010] A wearable dysphagia electrode device comprises an electrode tube, an arc-shaped neck sleeve and two elastic hanging ropes. The neck sleeve is placed on the patient's neck. The neck sleeve is provided with a positioning mark point at a position that meets the dysphagia electrode treatment point. The electrode tube is connected to the positioning mark point for electrical stimulation. Two ends of one hanging rope are respectively fixed to the two ends of the upper side of the neck sleeve, and two ends of the other hanging rope are respectively fixed to the two ends of the lower side of the neck sleeve. The two ends of the hanging rope are respectively wrapped around the patient's ears to the back of the head. The tension of the two hanging ropes makes the skin-contacting surface of the neck sleeve fit tightly against the patient's neck.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the wearable swallowing disorder electrode device using the above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. The wearable swallowing disorder electrode device of the utility model is used to hang the neck collar on the patient's neck through two hanging ropes. The tension of the hanging rope makes the skin-contacting surface of the neck collar fit closely with the patient's neck, preventing the neck collar from falling off when the patient performs active swallowing exercise training, thereby improving the rehabilitation effect. It is suitable for patients with vigorous neck oil secretion, reducing the psychological burden of patients, and is conducive to carrying out rehabilitation training such as head and neck exercises and walking training.

[0013] 2. The arc-shaped neck cuff conforms to the curvature of the neck, allowing the neck cuff to cover the patient's neck. The electrical stimulation position can be quickly found through the positioning mark point. Just connect the electrode tube to the positioning mark point. It is easy to operate and is conducive to the patient's continued treatment at home.

[0014] 3. The neck cover adopts ear-hanging type, which is reusable, stable and firm, and reduces consumables.

[0015] 4. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electrode positioning points are colored differently and provided with a variety of reference lines. The operator can quickly grasp the electrode wiring position according to the user manual or video, and truly achieve rapid learning and use.

[0016] Preferably, a buckle pin is provided at the location of the neck sleeve positioning mark point, and a buckle cap is provided at the end of the electrode pipe, and the buckle pin is buckled into the buckle cap and electrically connected, and reference may be made to the existing button-type gel electrode.

[0017] Preferably, a socket is provided at the location of the neck sleeve positioning mark point, and a plug is provided at the end of the electrode pipe, which is inserted into the socket and electrically connected, and reference may be made to existing plug-in gel electrodes.

[0018] Preferably, the lanyard is provided with a rope locker, which is used to adjust the length of the lanyard, and the rope locker can refer to the existing clothes and hat cuff adjustment rope buckle. It is suitable for the heads of patients with different body shapes.

[0019] Preferably, the neck cover includes a jaw support part and a neck support part, the shape of the neck cover conforms to the shape of the patient's lower jaw to the neck, the jaw support part is placed under the patient's lower jaw and the neck support part is placed in front of the patient's neck, two ends of one hanging rope are respectively fixed to the two ends of the upper side of the jaw support part, and two ends of another hanging rope are respectively fixed to the two ends of the lower side of the neck support part, and the jaw support part lifts the patient's lower jaw and the neck support part is pressed against the patient's neck through the tension of the hanging rope. The jaw support part and the neck support part make the neck cover fit the patient's neck more closely, improve the firmness, and further prevent the neck cover from falling off.

[0020] Preferably, the utility model further comprises a neck strap, buckles are respectively provided on both sides of the neck sleeve, the two ends of the neck strap respectively pass through the buckles on both sides of the neck sleeve and are fixed by Velcro, the neck strap is placed on the patient's neck, so that the patient's neck is sandwiched between the neck sleeve and the neck strap. The neck strap can increase the fixation of the neck sleeve and further prevent the neck sleeve from falling off.

[0021] Preferably, the utility model further comprises an elastic pressure-proof pad, which is placed behind the patient's head. The pressure-proof pad is provided with two slots on the upper and lower sides of the surface facing away from the patient's head. Two hanging ropes pass through the upper and lower sides of the pressure-proof pad, respectively, and the rope lockers of the two hanging ropes are buckled into the two slots of the pressure-proof pad. The slots position the rope lockers, and the pressure-proof pad is elastic, which can prevent the rope lockers from causing pressure injuries to the patient's head, making the patient comfortable to wear. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the use of the button-type electrode device in Example 1.

[0023] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the electrode device in Example 1.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the use of the plug-in electrode device in Example 1.

[0025] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the electrode device in Example 2.

[0026] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the anti-pressure pad in Example 2.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the distribution of positioning identification points in the utility model.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of electrode connection in the utility model.

[0029] Figure numerals: 1. neck cover; 11. socket; 12. buckle; 14. positioning mark point; 14a. first positioning point; 14b. second positioning point; 14c. horizontal reference line; 14d. vertical reference line; 15. jaw support; 16. neck support; 2. hanging rope; 21. rope lock; 22. anti-pressure pad; 23. slot; 3. neck strap; 30. buckle; 4. electrode tube; 41. plug; 42. buckle cap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to further explain the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined purpose of the utility model, the specific implementation method, structure, characteristics and effects of the present invention are described in detail below in combination with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 The wearable swallowing disorder electrode device shown includes an electrode tube 4, an arc-shaped neck sleeve 1 and two elastic hanging ropes 2. The neck sleeve 1 is placed on the patient's neck. The neck sleeve 1 is provided with a positioning mark point 14 at the position that meets the swallowing disorder electrode treatment point. The electrode tube 4 is connected to the positioning mark point 14 for electrical stimulation. The two ends of one hanging rope 2 are respectively fixed to the two ends of the upper side of the neck sleeve 1, and the two ends of the other hanging rope 2 are respectively fixed to the two ends of the lower side of the neck sleeve 1. The two ends of the hanging rope 2 are respectively wrapped around the patient's ears to the back of the head. The neck sleeve 1 is hung on the patient's neck by the two hanging ropes 2. The tension of the hanging ropes 2 makes the skin-contacting surface of the neck sleeve 1 fit closely with the patient's neck, preventing the neck sleeve 1 from falling off when the patient performs active swallowing exercise training, improving the rehabilitation effect, and is suitable for patients with vigorous neck oil secretion, reducing the psychological burden of patients, and facilitating rehabilitation training such as head and neck exercises and walking training.

[0033] Among them, the arc-shaped neck cover 1 conforms to the curvature of the neck, allowing the neck cover 1 to cover the patient's neck. The electrical stimulation position can be quickly found through the positioning mark point 14. It only needs to connect the electrode tube 4 to the positioning mark point 14. It is easy to operate and is conducive to the patient's continued treatment at home.

[0034] The neck cover 1 is of ear-hanging type, is reusable, has stable firmness, and reduces consumables.

[0035] There are two ways to connect the electrode tube 4 and the positioning mark point 14: Figure 1 As shown, the first type is a button type, a button pin 12 is provided at the location of the positioning mark point 14 of the neck sleeve 1, a button cap 42 is provided at the end of the electrode tube 4, and the button pin 12 is buckled into the button cap 42 and electrically connected, which can refer to the existing button type gel electrode; Figure 3 As shown, the second type is a plug-in type, a socket 11 is provided at the location of the positioning mark point 14 of the neck sleeve 1, a plug 41 is provided at the end of the electrode tube 4, and the plug 41 is inserted into the socket 11 and electrically connected, which can refer to the existing plug-in gel electrode.

[0036] refer to Figure 2 The hanging rope 2 is provided with a rope locker 21, which is used to adjust the length of the hanging rope 2. The rope locker 21 can refer to the existing clothes and hats cuff adjustment rope buckle. It is suitable for patients with different body shapes.

[0037] The neck cover 1 includes a jaw supporting portion 15 and a neck support 16. The shape of the neck cover 1 conforms to the shape of the patient's lower jaw to the neck. The jaw supporting portion 15 is placed under the patient's lower jaw and the neck support 16 is placed in front of the patient's neck. Two ends of one hanging rope 2 are respectively fixed to the two ends of the upper side of the jaw supporting portion 15, and two ends of another hanging rope 2 are respectively fixed to the two ends of the lower side of the neck support 16. The jaw supporting portion 15 lifts the patient's lower jaw and the neck support 16 is pressed against the patient's neck through the tension of the hanging rope 2. The jaw supporting portion 15 and the neck support 16 make the neck cover 1 fit the patient's neck better, improve the firmness, and further prevent the neck cover 1 from falling off.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] like Figures 4 to 5 The wearable swallowing disorder electrode device shown in this embodiment is based on embodiment 1. The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is as follows:

[0040] refer to Figure 4 The utility model further comprises a neck strap 3, buckles 30 are respectively arranged on both sides of the neck cover 1, both ends of the neck strap 3 pass through the buckles 30 on both sides of the neck cover 1 and are fixed by Velcro, the neck strap 3 is placed on the patient's neck, so that the patient's neck is sandwiched between the neck cover 1 and the neck strap 3. The neck strap 3 can increase the fixation of the neck cover 1 and further prevent the neck cover 1 from falling off.

[0041] refer to Figure 5 The utility model also includes an elastic anti-pressure pad 22, which is placed behind the patient's head. The anti-pressure pad 22 is provided with two slots 23 on the upper and lower sides of the surface facing away from the patient's head. The two hanging ropes 2 pass through the upper and lower sides of the anti-pressure pad 22, respectively, and the rope lockers 21 of the two hanging ropes 2 are buckled into the two slots 23 of the anti-pressure pad 22. The slots 23 play a positioning role for the rope locker 21. The anti-pressure pad 22 is elastic, which can prevent the rope locker 21 from causing pressure injury to the patient's head, making the patient comfortable to wear.

[0042] In the above-mentioned embodiments 1 and 2, the positioning mark points 14 are distributed as follows: Figure 6 As shown, there are a total of 8 positioning marking points 14, in which two different colors of positioning marking points 14 are used to distinguish the first positioning point 14a and the second positioning point 14b. At the same time, horizontal reference lines 14c and vertical reference lines 14d are added in the positioning marking points 14 to assist operators in distinguishing different electrode positions and uses. Different usage scenarios can be understood through videos or manuals. The spacing between adjacent electrodes is 1-1.5 times the diameter of the electrode.

[0043] The specific method of using the wearable swallowing disorder electrode device mentioned in the utility model is as follows:

[0044] When attaching the electrode device, first align the vertical reference line 14d with the lower jaw to make it symmetrical, then align the horizontal reference line 14c with the thyroid cartilage notch, and then select different positions for electrode stimulation according to the patient's swallowing situation. The electrode placement position is referenced Figure 7 .

[0045] See also Figure 7 Middle left figure, for most patients with pharyngeal and laryngeal motor defects, the channel 1 electrode can be connected to the two first positioning points 14a at the top; stimulate the musculature around the epiglottic valley and tongue base, mainly acting on the mylohyoid muscle and digastric muscle. When the current is strong enough, the current will penetrate deep and can also reach the hyoid pharyngeal muscle, and if possible, the superior and middle pharyngeal constrictors. The channel 2 electrode is connected to the two first positioning points 14a above the horizontal reference line 14c; mainly stimulate the thyrohyoid muscle.

[0046] See also Figure 7 In the middle figure, when the patient has "swallowing disorder with primary epiglottic vallecular retention and laryngeal movement dysfunction", the channel 1 electrode is connected to the first positioning points 14a on both sides of the top to stimulate the muscle system around the epiglottic vallecular and tongue base. The channel 2 electrode is connected along the vertical reference line 14d to the two second positioning points 14b above and below the horizontal reference line 14c. For specific electrode wiring methods, see Figure 7 Middle picture.

[0047] See also Figure 7 In the right figure, when the patient has severe dysphagia and needs to stimulate multiple muscle groups, the channel 1 electrode is placed along the vertical reference line 14d at two second positioning points 14b above the horizontal reference line 14c, mainly stimulating the suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscle systems. The channel 1 electrode is placed along the vertical reference line 14d at two second positioning points 14b below the horizontal reference line 14c, mainly stimulating the infrahyoid muscle system.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technical personnel in this field can make some changes or modify the technical contents disclosed above into equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any brief modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wearable swallowing disorder electrode device, characterized in that: The invention comprises an electrode tube (4), an arc-shaped neck sleeve (1) and two elastic hanging ropes (2); the neck sleeve (1) is placed on the patient's neck; a positioning mark point (14) is provided on the neck sleeve (1) at a position that meets the electrode treatment point for dysphagia; the electrode tube (4) is connected to the position of the positioning mark point (14) for electrical stimulation; two ends of one hanging rope (2) are respectively fixed to two ends of the upper side of the neck sleeve (1); two ends of the other hanging rope (2) are respectively fixed to two ends of the lower side of the neck sleeve (1); the two ends of the hanging rope (2) are respectively wound from the patient's ears to the back of the head; and the tension of the two hanging ropes (2) enables the skin-contacting surface of the neck sleeve (1) to fit tightly against the patient's neck.

2. The wearable dysphagia electrode device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buckle pin (12) is provided at the location of the positioning mark point (14) of the neck sleeve (1), and a buckle cap (42) is provided at the end of the electrode tube (4), and the buckle pin (12) is buckled into the buckle cap (42) and electrically connected.

3. The wearable dysphagia electrode device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A socket (11) is provided at the location of the positioning mark point (14) of the neck sleeve (1), and a plug (41) is provided at the end of the electrode tube (4); the plug (41) is inserted into the socket (11) and electrically connected.

4. The wearable dysphagia electrode device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hanging rope (2) is provided with a rope locker (21) for adjusting the length of the hanging rope (2).

5. The wearable dysphagia electrode device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The neck sleeve (1) comprises a jaw supporting portion (15) and a neck support portion (16). The shape of the neck sleeve (1) conforms to the shape of the patient's lower jaw to neck. The jaw supporting portion (15) is placed under the patient's lower jaw and the neck support portion (16) is placed in front of the patient's neck. Two ends of one hanging rope (2) are respectively fixed to two ends of the upper side of the jaw supporting portion (15), and two ends of another hanging rope (2) are respectively fixed to two ends of the lower side of the neck support portion (16). Through the pulling force of the hanging rope (2), the jaw supporting portion (15) lifts the patient's lower jaw and the neck support portion (16) is pressed against the patient's neck.

6. The wearable dysphagia electrode device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a neck strap (3), wherein buckles (30) are respectively provided on both sides of the neck sleeve (1), and the two ends of the neck strap (3) respectively pass through the buckles (30) on both sides of the neck sleeve (1) and are fixed by Velcro, and the neck strap (3) is placed on the patient's neck so that the patient's neck is clamped between the neck sleeve (1) and the neck strap (3).

7. The wearable dysphagia electrode device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The device also comprises an elastic pressure-proof pad (22), which is placed behind the patient's head. The pressure-proof pad (22) is provided with two slots (23) on the upper and lower sides of the surface facing away from the patient's head, respectively. Two hanging ropes (2) pass through the upper and lower sides of the pressure-proof pad (22), respectively, and the rope lockers (21) of the two hanging ropes (2) are respectively buckled into the two slots (23) of the pressure-proof pad (22).

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