Fixing chest strap for cardiothoracic surgery
By fixing the front and rear chest straps on the inner walls of the front and rear chest straps of the chest straps, the discomfort caused by long-term wearing of the existing chest straps is solved, and higher comfort and stability are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421724033.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-22
AI Technical Summary
The existing chest and cardiac surgical fixed chest straps are uncomfortable due to direct compression when worn for a long time, and it is difficult to adjust to suit different figures and comfort levels.
A chest cardiac surgical fastening chest strap consisting of the front chest strap and the back chest strap was designed. The front chest strap and the back chest strap were provided with airbags, fixed to the chest strap by a ribbon, and support strips were inlaid in the inner cavity of the chest strap to increase breathability for improved comfort.
Provide appropriate chest support and protection through airbags, reduce discomfort caused by direct compression, improve patient comfort, and enhance the stability and ventilation of the chest strap through support strips and breathable holes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of chest straps, and more specifically, to a fixed chest strap for cardiothoracic surgery. Background Art
[0002] A fixed chest strap for cardiothoracic surgery, also known as a chest fixation band or a postoperative chest strap, is a medical device mainly used in the recovery period after cardiothoracic surgery to help patients relieve pain, promote wound healing, and provide chest support. This chest strap is usually made of elastic material and can fit tightly against the chest, moderately compress the chest to reduce chest movement after surgery, prevent wound tearing, and also help reduce swelling and pain at the surgical site.
[0003] Existing chest straps provide stable physical support to the sternum, ribs, and surgical area by surrounding the patient's chest, and usually have adjustable fastening components, such as Velcro, buckles, etc., for adjustment according to the specific situation and comfort of the patient. The appropriate tightness should provide sufficient support without affecting normal breathing or blood circulation.
[0004] In the actual use of the existing technology, since the chest strap needs to fit tightly and wrap around the patient's chest position, patients will feel discomfort due to compression during long-term wearing. Therefore, a fixed chest strap for cardiothoracic surgery is proposed. Content of the Utility Model
[0005] 1. Technical Problems to be Solved
[0006] Aiming at the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a fixed chest strap for cardiothoracic surgery. It provides appropriate support and protection for the patient's chest through the airbags arranged on the inner walls of the front chest strap and the rear chest strap, reduces the discomfort caused by direct compression, and improves the comfort of the patient. The airbags are fixed to the chest strap by passing a silk ribbon through the perforations on the front chest strap and the rear chest strap and then manually tying a knot. Thus, it is fixed and installed on the chest strap, and the installation and disassembly during use are relatively simple and convenient. Patients can selectively install it according to actual needs. And during use, the air permeability and comfort during wearing are increased through the ventilation holes, reducing the discomfort caused by skin dampness and sultriness. The inner cavities of the front chest strap and the rear chest strap are inlaid with support strips, which can provide additional structural support to help maintain the stability of the thoracic cage.
[0007] 2. Technical Solutions
[0008] To solve the above problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions.
[0009] A thoracic and cardiac surgery fixation chest strap, including a front chest strap and a rear chest strap. The outer surfaces of the front chest strap and the rear chest strap are provided with fastening components, and the outer surfaces of the front chest strap and the rear chest strap are provided with protection components; The fastening component includes hook surface magic belts fixedly connected to both sides of the front chest strap, and the rear chest strap is fixedly connected with loop surface magic belts on both sides. Shoulder straps are fixedly connected to the upper surfaces of the front chest strap and the rear chest strap; The protection component includes airbags movably connected to the inner walls of the front chest strap and the rear chest strap. One side of the airbag is fixedly connected with a plurality of silk ribbons, and a plurality of support bars are inlaid in the inner cavities of the front chest strap and the rear chest strap.
[0010] Further, the hook surface magic belt and the loop surface magic belt are fitted and connected. The upper end of the shoulder strap is fixedly connected with a loop surface magic tape, and the upper end of the shoulder strap is fixedly connected with a hook surface magic tape.
[0011] Further, the loop surface magic tape is located above the front chest strap, the hook surface magic tape is located above the rear chest strap, and the loop surface magic tape and the hook surface magic tape are fitted and connected.
[0012] Further, ventilation holes are provided in the inner cavities of the front chest strap, the rear chest strap and the airbag, and the positions of the ventilation holes on the front chest strap, the rear chest strap and the airbag are the same.
[0013] Further, perforations are provided in the inner cavities of the front chest strap and the rear chest strap, and the silk ribbons move in the perforations.
[0014] Further, a valve core is provided on the lower surface of the airbag, and the support bar is made of flexible alloy material.
[0015] 3. Beneficial effects
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows:
[0017] (1) In this solution, the airbags provided on the inner walls of the front chest strap and the rear chest strap provide appropriate support and protection for the patient's chest, reduce the discomfort caused by direct compression, and improve the comfort of the patient. The airbag is fixed to the chest strap by passing the silk ribbon through the perforations on the front chest strap and the rear chest strap and then manually tying a knot. Therefore, its installation and disassembly are relatively simple and convenient during use. The patient can selectively install it according to actual needs. And during use, the ventilation holes increase the breathability and comfort during wearing, reduce the discomfort caused by skin dampness and sultriness. The support bars inlaid in the inner cavities of the front chest strap and the rear chest strap can provide additional structural support to help maintain the stability of the thoracic cage.
[0018] (2) In this solution, the front chest strap and the back chest strap are attached together and firmly wrap around the patient's chest through the hook surface magic belt and the loop surface magic belt. The size of the chest strap is adjusted by adjusting the attachment position of the hook surface magic belt and the loop surface magic belt to adapt to patients of different body sizes. At the same time, the patient can easily adjust the tightness of the chest strap according to their own comfort. Then, the shoulder straps are attached together through the loop surface magic tape and the hook surface magic tape and fixed at the patient's shoulder position. The shoulder straps increase the upper body support and stability of the chest strap. The patient can make the shoulder straps fit more closely and comfortably with their shoulders by flexibly adjusting the positions of the loop surface magic tape and the hook surface magic tape. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the semi-sectional internal structure of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the present utility model.
[0022] Description of the reference numerals in the drawings:
[0023] 1. Front chest strap; 101. Back chest strap; 2. Fastening assembly; 201. Hook surface magic belt; 202. Loop surface magic belt; 203. Shoulder strap; 204. Loop surface magic tape; 205. Hook surface magic tape; 3. Protection assembly; 301. Airbag; 302. Ribbon; 303. Valve core; 304. Ventilation hole; 305. Support bar. Detailed Embodiment
[0024] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model; obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom end", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as a limitation of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0026] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installation", "provided with", "sheathed / connected", "connection", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0027] Embodiment 1
[0028] Referring to Figure 1-2 , this is the first embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment provides a thoracic and cardiac surgery fixation chest strap, which includes a front chest strap 1 and a rear chest strap 101. A fastening assembly 2 is provided on the outer surfaces of the front chest strap 1 and the rear chest strap 101, including a hook surface magic tape 201 fixedly connected to both sides of the front chest strap 1, and a loop surface magic tape 202 fixedly connected to both sides of the rear chest strap 101. Shoulder straps 203 are fixedly connected to the upper surfaces of the front chest strap 1 and the rear chest strap 101;
[0029] Specifically, the hook surface magic tape 201 and the loop surface magic tape 202 are adhesively connected. A loop surface magic tape 204 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the shoulder strap 203, and a hook surface magic tape 205 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the shoulder strap 203. The loop surface magic tape 204 is located above the front chest strap 1, and the hook surface magic tape 205 is located above the rear chest strap 101. The loop surface magic tape 204 and the hook surface magic tape 205 are adhesively connected;
[0030] Furthermore, place the front chest strap 1 at the front chest position of the patient, then place the rear chest strap 101 at the back position of the patient, and then stick the hook surface magic tape 201 and the loop surface magic tape 202 together. In this way, the front chest strap 1 and the rear chest strap 101 can firmly wrap the patient's chest, and the size of the chest strap can be adjusted by adjusting the fitting position of the hook surface magic tape 201 and the loop surface magic tape 202 to adapt to patients of different body sizes. At the same time, the patient can easily adjust the tightness of the chest strap according to their own comfort. Then, stick the shoulder straps together through the loop surface magic tape 204 and the hook surface magic tape 205 and fix them at the shoulder positions of the patient. The support and stability of the upper body of the chest strap are increased through the shoulder straps 203, and the patient can make the shoulder straps 203 fit the shoulders of the patient more closely and comfortably by flexibly adjusting the positions of the loop surface magic tape 204 and the hook surface magic tape 205.
[0031] Embodiment 2
[0032] Referring to Figure 1-3, which is the second embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment. A protective component 3 is provided on the outer surfaces of the front chest strap 1 and the rear chest strap 101, including airbags 301 movably connected to the inner walls of the front chest strap 1 and the rear chest strap 101. A plurality of silk ribbons 302 are fixedly connected to one side of the airbag 301. A plurality of support bars 305 are inlaid in the inner cavities of the front chest strap 1 and the rear chest strap 101;
[0033] Specifically, ventilation holes 304 are provided in the inner cavities of the front chest strap 1, the rear chest strap 101, and the airbag 301. The positions of the ventilation holes 304 on the front chest strap 1, the rear chest strap 101, and the airbag 301 are the same. Perforations are provided in the inner cavities of the front chest strap 1 and the rear chest strap 101. The silk ribbons 302 move in the perforations. A valve core 303 is provided on the lower surface of the airbag 301. The support bars 305 are made of flexible alloy material;
[0034] Furthermore, the airbag 301 can provide appropriate support and protection for the patient's chest, reduce the discomfort caused by direct compression, and improve the comfort of the patient. The airbag 301 is fixed to the chest strap by passing the silk ribbons 302 through the perforations on the front chest strap 1 and the rear chest strap 101 and then manually tying knots. Thus, it is fixed and installed on the chest strap. The installation and disassembly are relatively simple and convenient during use. The patient can selectively install it according to actual needs. During use, the ventilation holes 304 increase the breathability and comfort during wearing, and reduce the discomfort caused by skin dampness and sultriness. The inlaid support bars 305 in the inner cavities of the front chest strap 1 and the rear chest strap 101 can provide additional structural support to help maintain the stability of the chest cavity, especially in cases where it is necessary to fix the postoperative thoracic cavity or protect the injured sternum, improving the use effect of the chest strap.
[0035] Working principle: During the use of the device, the operator places the front chest strap 1 on the front chest position of the patient, then places the back chest strap 101 on the back position of the patient, and then fits the hook surface magic belt 201 and the loop surface magic belt 202 together. In this way, the front chest strap 1 and the back chest strap 101 can firmly wrap the patient's chest, and the size of the chest strap can be adjusted by adjusting the fitting position of the hook surface magic belt 201 and the loop surface magic belt 202. Then, the shoulder strap is fitted together through the loop surface magic tape 204 and the hook surface magic tape 205 and fixed on the shoulder position of the patient. The shoulder strap 203 increases the upper body support and stability of the chest strap. The patient can make the shoulder strap 203 fit more closely and comfortably with the shoulders of the patient by flexibly adjusting the positions of the loop surface magic tape 204 and the hook surface magic tape 205. The airbags 301 built into the inner walls of the front chest strap 1 and the back chest strap 101 can provide appropriate support and protection for the patient's chest, reduce the discomfort caused by direct compression, and improve the comfort of the patient. The airbags 301 are fixed to the chest strap by passing the silk ribbon 302 through the perforations on the front chest strap 1 and the back chest strap 101 and then manually tying a knot. It is relatively simple and convenient to install and disassemble during use. The patient can selectively install it according to actual needs. During use, the air permeability and comfort during wearing are increased through the ventilation holes 304, and the discomfort caused by skin dampness and heat is reduced. The inner cavities of the front chest strap 1 and the back chest strap 101 are inlaid with support strips 305 to provide additional structural support.
[0036] The above is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention; however, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, according to the technical solution of the present invention and its improved concept, makes equivalent substitutions or changes, and should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A chest strap for cardiothoracic surgery, comprising a front chest strap (1) and a rear chest strap (101), characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the front chest strap (1) and the rear chest strap (101) are provided with a fastening component (2), and the outer surfaces of the front chest strap (1) and the rear chest strap (101) are provided with a protective component (3); The fastening assembly (2) comprises hook-surface magic belts (201) fixedly connected to both sides of the front chest belt (1), and fur-surface magic belts (202) fixedly connected to both sides of the back chest belt (101), and shoulder straps (203) fixedly connected to the upper surfaces of both the front chest belt (1) and the back chest belt (101); The protective component (3) comprises an air bag (301) movably connected to the inner wall of the front chest strap (1) and the rear chest strap (101), a plurality of ribbons (302) are fixedly connected to one side of the air bag (301), and a plurality of support strips (305) are embedded in the inner cavities of the front chest strap (1) and the rear chest strap (101).
2. A chest strap for cardiothoracic surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hook surface magic belt (201) and the fleece surface magic belt (202) are closely connected, the upper end of the shoulder strap (203) is fixedly connected with a fleece surface magic belt (204), and the upper end of the shoulder strap (203) is fixedly connected with a hook surface magic belt (205).
3. A chest strap for cardiothoracic surgery according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fleece-surface magic tape (204) is located above the front chest tape (1), and the hook-surface magic tape (205) is located above the back chest tape (101). The fleece-surface magic tape (204) and the hook-surface magic tape (205) are closely connected.
4. A chest strap for cardiothoracic surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front chest strap (1), the rear chest strap (101) and the inner cavity of the air bag (301) are all provided with ventilation holes (304), and the ventilation holes (304) on the front chest strap (1), the rear chest strap (101) and the air bag (301) are located at the same position.
5. A chest strap for cardiothoracic surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavities of the front chest band (1) and the rear chest band (101) are both provided with perforations, and the ribbon (302) moves in the perforations.
6. A chest strap for cardiothoracic surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the air bag (301) is provided with a valve core (303), and the support bar (305) is made of a flexible alloy material.