Portable diabetic foot evaluation ruler

By designing four portable evaluation rulers, the wound area, Wagner level, pain level and protective sensation of diabetic foot ulcers can be evaluated, which solves the problem that the existing evaluation methods cannot comprehensively evaluate the status of diabetic foot ulcers, and achieves diabetes Comprehensive assessment of foot ulcers and reliable assessment results.

CN222516847UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-25YANGZHOU UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420798591.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-17
Publication Date
2025-02-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-17

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Technical Problem

The existing diabetic foot ulcer assessment methods cannot comprehensively evaluate the status of diabetic foot ulcers, especially the Wagner level, pain level and protective sensation.

Method used

A portable diabetic foot evaluation ruler was designed, including four diabetic foot ulcer wound area, Wagner grade, pain grade and protective sensation of patients, and the evaluation results were recorded.

Benefits of technology

A comprehensive assessment of diabetic foot ulcers was achieved, providing reliable evaluation results, and providing an important reference for the next step of treatment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable diabetic foot assessment ruler in the technical field of tool rulers, which comprises a first assessment ruler, a second assessment ruler, a third assessment ruler and a fourth assessment ruler, one end of the first assessment ruler, one end of the second assessment ruler, one end of the third assessment ruler and one end of the fourth assessment ruler are respectively and correspondingly provided with mounting holes, and fixing buckles are arranged in the mounting holes. The first evaluation ruler, the second evaluation ruler, the third evaluation ruler and the fourth evaluation ruler are sequentially connected from top to bottom through the fixing buckles; first measuring scales are marked on the first evaluation ruler, and a patient basic information table is marked on the surface of a ruler body of the first evaluation ruler. According to the diabetic foot assessment ruler, the state of diabetic foot ulcer can be timely and comprehensively assessed for a patient, so that reliable reference is provided for next treatment, and the diabetic foot assessment ruler is suitable for being used in clinical diabetic foot ulcer assessment.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tool rulers, in particular to a portable diabetic foot assessment ruler. Background Art

[0002] Diabetic foot is one of the most serious complications that cause disability and death in diabetic patients. It is mainly due to diabetic neuropathy and vascular disease, which leads to poor blood flow to the feet, foot ulcers, infection or tissue destruction. The incidence of foot ulcers in diabetic patients in my country is 8.1%, which is the most common cause of hospitalization for diabetes. Diabetic foot ulcers have a long course, and the wound surface is often repeatedly infected. Severe cases will lead to amputation, which not only seriously affects the quality of life of patients, but also greatly increases the economic burden on families and society.

[0003] In the clinical nursing process, the evaluation of diabetic foot ulcers is an important measure to ensure treatment. The evaluation of diabetic foot ulcers includes Wagner rating, wound area, neurological examination, etc., but the existing wound assessment ruler can only measure the wound area and cannot fully evaluate the status of diabetic foot ulcers. A wound measurement assessment ruler is published in the Chinese Patent Database, with the announcement number: CN219374658U, and the announcement date: July 21, 2023. The assessment ruler includes a first assessment ruler, a second assessment ruler and an angle measuring ruler. One end of the first assessment ruler is fixed with a rotating buckle, and one end of the angle measuring ruler is hinged on the rotating buckle. The second assessment ruler slides in the first assessment ruler, and the first assessment ruler is threaded with a fixing bolt, and the end of the fixing bolt abuts on the second assessment ruler, and also includes an angle measurement mechanism provided between the first assessment ruler and the angle measuring ruler. The utility model adopts a telescopic first assessment ruler and a second assessment ruler, which can adapt to the measurement of larger wounds, avoid splicing and measuring several rulers, and thus improve the accuracy of the measurement. Another example is a diabetic foot condition assessment chuck published in the national patent database, with the announcement number CN220089474U, which determines the infection, ischemia and wound condition of diabetic foot by rotating the assessment chuck. The above existing assessment methods are mainly used for ordinary wound measurement, and cannot provide a reference assessment for the Wagner grade, pain and protective feeling of diabetic foot. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the defects in the prior art and provide a portable diabetic foot assessment ruler to assess the wound area, Wagner grade, pain grade and protective feeling of the patient's diabetic foot ulcer, so as to provide a reliable reference for the next step of treatment.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is achieved as follows: a portable diabetic foot assessment ruler comprises a first assessment ruler, a second assessment ruler, a third assessment ruler and a fourth assessment ruler, wherein one end of the first assessment ruler, the second assessment ruler, the third assessment ruler and the fourth assessment ruler respectively opens a mounting hole, a fixing buckle is arranged in the mounting hole, and the first assessment ruler, the second assessment ruler, the third assessment ruler and the fourth assessment ruler are connected in sequence from top to bottom through the fixing buckle; the upper mark of the first assessment ruler is engraved with a measuring scale one, and a patient evaluation information table is marked on the surface of the ruler body of the first assessment ruler.

[0006] When the utility model is working, the first evaluation ruler, the second evaluation ruler, the third evaluation ruler and the fourth evaluation ruler are used to evaluate the patient's diabetic foot ulcer wound area, Wagner grade evaluation, pain evaluation and protective feeling, and the evaluation results are recorded on the surface of the ruler of the first evaluation ruler, which is convenient for viewing and avoids omissions, and provides a reliable reference for the next step of treatment.

[0007] Furthermore, the subscript of the second evaluation ruler is engraved with a measurement scale two, the surface of the second evaluation ruler is marked with Wagner scoring instructions, a magnifying glass is bonded to the end of the second evaluation ruler away from the mounting hole, and a temperature sensing sheet is also wrapped at the upper right corner of the second evaluation ruler.

[0008] Furthermore, the temperature sensing sheet is cut from an iron sheet and then bonded to the front and back sides of the second evaluation ruler.

[0009] Furthermore, a facial expression pain scoring scale is marked on the surface of the third assessment scale, and a digital rating scale is marked below the facial expression pain scoring scale.

[0010] Furthermore, a foot detection part table is marked on the surface of the fourth evaluation ruler, a measurement method description is marked on the surface of the ruler on the right side of the foot detection part table, and a monofilament nylon line is bonded to the right side of the fourth evaluation ruler.

[0011] Furthermore, when the monofilament nylon line is bent, the vertical pressure of the filament is 10 g.

[0012] Furthermore, the first evaluation ruler, the second evaluation ruler, the third evaluation ruler and the fourth evaluation ruler are all made of PVC material, and the four evaluation rulers are in the form of rounded rectangular sheets.

[0013] Furthermore, the fixing buckle is a pin, and the pin passes through the mounting holes on the first assessment scale, the second assessment scale, the third assessment scale and the fourth assessment scale, so that the four assessment scales can rotate around the pin respectively.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] First, the diabetic foot assessment scale of the utility model includes diabetic foot ulcer wound area assessment, Wagner grade assessment, pain assessment and protective sensation assessment. Medical staff can timely and comprehensively assess the status of diabetic foot ulcers of patients based on the four assessment scales, and record them in the patient evaluation information table of the first assessment scale, which is convenient for recording to prevent omissions.

[0016] Second, the four evaluation rulers of the utility model are connected by a pin shaft, and each evaluation ruler can rotate around the pin shaft. When in use, the functions of each evaluation ruler can be used in coordination with each other, and it is also convenient to store and carry.

[0017] Third, the four assessment rulers of the utility model are of rounded rectangular structure to avoid sharp right angles causing harm to patients. The assessment rulers are made of PVC material, which is waterproof and wear-resistant, easy to record and use multiple times. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the first evaluation ruler of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the second evaluation ruler of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the third evaluation ruler of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the fourth evaluation ruler of the utility model.

[0023] In the above figure, 1 is the first evaluation scale, 101 is the measurement scale one, 102 is the patient evaluation information form; 2 is the second evaluation scale, 201 is the measurement scale two, 202 is the Wagner scoring description, 203 is the magnifying glass, 204 is the temperature sensing sheet; 3 is the third evaluation scale, 301 is the facial expression pain scoring form, 302 is the digital rating scale; 4 is the fourth evaluation scale, 401 is the monofilament nylon line, 402 is the foot detection part table, 403 is the measurement method description; 5 is the fixing buckle, 6 is the mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5A portable diabetic foot assessment ruler is shown, comprising a first assessment ruler 1, a second assessment ruler 2, a third assessment ruler 3 and a fourth assessment ruler 4, wherein mounting holes 6 are respectively provided at one end of the first assessment ruler 1, the second assessment ruler 2, the third assessment ruler 3 and the fourth assessment ruler 4, and fixing buckles 5 are provided in the mounting holes 6, and the first assessment ruler 1, the second assessment ruler 2, the third assessment ruler 3 and the fourth assessment ruler 4 are connected in order from top to bottom through the fixing buckles 5; a measurement scale 101 is engraved on the upper mark of the first assessment ruler 1, and a patient evaluation information table 102 is marked on the surface of the ruler body of the first assessment ruler 1.

[0025] The subscript of the second evaluation ruler 2 is engraved with a measurement scale 201, and the surface of the second evaluation ruler is marked with Wagner scoring instructions 202. A magnifying glass 203 is bonded to the end of the second evaluation ruler 2 away from the mounting hole 6, and a temperature sensing sheet 204 is also wrapped at the upper right corner of the second evaluation ruler 2. The temperature sensing sheet is cut from an iron sheet and bonded to the front and back sides of the second evaluation ruler 2.

[0026] A facial expression pain scoring scale 301 is marked on the surface of the third assessment scale 3 , and a digital rating scale 302 is marked below the facial expression pain scoring scale 301 .

[0027] The surface of the fourth evaluation ruler 4 is marked with a foot detection part table 402, and the surface of the ruler to the right of the foot detection part table 402 is marked with a measurement method description 403. The right side of the fourth evaluation ruler 4 is bonded with a monofilament nylon line 401, and the vertical pressure of the monofilament nylon line 401 when bent is 10 g.

[0028] The first evaluation ruler 1 , the second evaluation ruler 2 , the third evaluation ruler 3 and the fourth evaluation ruler 4 are all made of PVC material, and the four evaluation rulers are in the form of rounded rectangular sheets.

[0029] The fixing buckle 6 is a pin shaft, which passes through the mounting holes 6 on the first assessment scale 1 , the second assessment scale 2 , the third assessment scale 3 and the fourth assessment scale 4 , so that the four assessment scales can rotate around the pin shaft respectively.

[0030] When the utility model is working, the wound area, Wagner grade assessment, pain assessment and protective feeling of the patient's diabetic foot ulcer are assessed by the first assessment ruler 1, the second assessment ruler 2, the third assessment ruler 3 and the fourth assessment ruler 4, and the assessment results are recorded on the surface of the ruler of the first assessment ruler 1. Specifically, the first assessment ruler 1 and the second assessment ruler 2 are marked with a measuring scale 101 and a measuring scale 201. When measuring the wound area, the first assessment ruler 1 and the second assessment ruler 2 are rotated 90 degrees through the fixing buckle 5 to measure the length and width of the wound, and the wound surface is measured. The magnifying glass 203 bonded to the second evaluation ruler 2 can be used to carefully observe the local, subtle infection, granulation and other conditions of the wound, and make a grade assessment by referring to the Wagner scoring instructions on the left side of the magnifying glass 203; a temperature sensing sheet 204 is also wrapped at the upper right corner of the second evaluation ruler 2. The temperature sensing sheet 204 is cut from an iron sheet and bonded to the front and back sides of the second evaluation ruler 2. The temperature of the iron sheet is low. The iron sheet contacts the patient's skin, and the patient's temperature perception is judged based on whether the patient can feel the temperature of the iron sheet, thereby judging whether the patient's foot temperature sensation is abnormal. The surface of the third assessment scale 3 is marked with a facial expression pain rating scale 301, which provides cartoon pictures of six facial expressions (from smiling, sadness to painful crying, etc.) to vividly express the pain degree represented by the score area. It is suitable for children, the elderly, people with low cultural level, and can even be used for patients with difficulty in expression, unclear consciousness and cognitive dysfunction; a digital rating scale 302 is marked below the facial expression pain rating scale 301, using 0 to 10 to represent different degrees of pain, which is accurate, concise, clear and objective, and can help patients make more accurate pain assessments. It is suitable for patients over 10 years old with a certain cultural level; the surface of the fourth assessment scale 4 is marked with a foot detection site table 402, and the measurement method instructions 403 are marked on the surface of the scale to the right of the foot detection site table 402. A 10 g monofilament nylon line 401 is bonded to the right side of the fourth assessment scale 4. When used, the monofilament nylon line 401 is perpendicular to the skin of the test site, and pressure is applied to bend the nylon line 1 cm to assess whether the patient feels stimulation, thereby judging whether the patient's protective sense is missing. The monofilament nylon line 401 is used to screen whether the protective sensation of the diabetic foot is missing. The evaluation method is simple, fast and economical. After each evaluation is completed, the relevant evaluation results are recorded in the patient evaluation information table 102 of the first evaluation ruler 1 for easy reference. The diabetic foot evaluation ruler of the utility model can timely and comprehensively evaluate the diabetic foot ulcer status of the patient, thereby providing a reliable reference for the next step of treatment, and is suitable for use in clinical diabetic foot ulcer evaluation.

[0031] The present utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. On the basis of the technical solution disclosed in the present utility model, technicians in this field can make some substitutions and deformations to some technical features therein according to the disclosed technical content without creative labor, and these substitutions and deformations are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A portable diabetic foot assessment ruler, characterized by: The present invention comprises a first assessment ruler, a second assessment ruler, a third assessment ruler and a fourth assessment ruler, wherein mounting holes are respectively provided at one end of the first assessment ruler, the second assessment ruler, the third assessment ruler and the fourth assessment ruler, wherein fixing buckles are provided in the mounting holes, and the first assessment ruler, the second assessment ruler, the third assessment ruler and the fourth assessment ruler are connected in order from top to bottom through the fixing buckles; a measurement scale 1 is engraved on the upper mark of the first assessment ruler, and a patient basic information table is marked on the surface of the ruler body of the first assessment ruler.

2. A portable diabetic foot assessment ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The subscript of the second evaluation ruler is engraved with a measurement scale 2, the surface of the second evaluation ruler is marked with Wagner scoring instructions, a magnifying glass is bonded to the end of the second evaluation ruler away from the mounting hole, and a temperature sensing sheet is also wrapped at the upper right corner of the second evaluation ruler.

3. A portable diabetic foot assessment ruler according to claim 2, characterized in that: The temperature sensing sheet is cut from an iron sheet and then bonded to the front and back sides of the second evaluation ruler.

4. A portable diabetic foot assessment ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the third assessment ruler is marked with a facial expression pain scoring scale, and a digital rating scale is marked below the facial expression pain scoring scale.

5. A portable diabetic foot assessment ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the fourth evaluation ruler is marked with a foot detection part table, and the surface of the ruler on the right side of the foot detection part table is marked with a measurement method description. The right side of the fourth evaluation ruler is bonded with a monofilament nylon line.

6. A portable diabetic foot assessment ruler according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the monofilament nylon line is bent, the vertical pressure of the filament is 10 g.

7. A portable diabetic foot assessment ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first evaluation ruler, the second evaluation ruler, the third evaluation ruler and the fourth evaluation ruler are all made of PVC material, and the four evaluation rulers are in the form of rounded rectangular sheets.

8. The portable diabetic foot assessment ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing buckle is a pin shaft, which passes through the mounting holes on the first assessment scale, the second assessment scale, the third assessment scale and the fourth assessment scale, so that the four assessment scales can rotate around the pin shaft respectively.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Wound measurement and evaluation ruler

    CN219374658U

  • Diabetic foot condition assessment chuck

    CN220089474U