Multifunctional body position regulator for operation

By designing a multifunctional position adjuster and adopting a modular headrest and pneumatic system, the problem of unstable head fixation in patients during surgery is solved, and stable and comfortable position adjustment is achieved, reducing surgical risks, and improving surgical efficiency and patient comfort.

CN223248481UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22ZHONGSHAN HOSPITAL FUDAN UNIV
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Application Number
CN202422460947.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-11
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-11

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the patient's head fixation is unstable during surgery, resulting in discomfort and increased surgical risks, and the existing position adjustment devices cannot meet different surgical needs and patient comfort needs.

Method used

A multifunctional position adjuster including trunk support, headrest and abdominal support pillow is designed. It adopts an inflatable structure to achieve flexible adjustment of the head and body position through a modular headrest and pneumatic system, combining the optimization of the neck bracket and support point to ensure stability and comfort.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable fixation of the patient's head position, reduces surgical risks, improves surgical efficiency and patient comfort, and complies with hospital infection control standards.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional body position regulator for surgery, which comprises a trunk supporting part, a headrest and an abdomen supporting body pillow, the trunk supporting part, the headrest and the abdomen supporting body pillow are all of an inflatable structure, the headrest is detachably arranged on one side of the trunk supporting part, and the headrest comprises a side supine position pillow part and a prone position pillow part which are arranged in a split mode. The side supine position pillow part and the prone position pillow part are selected and matched for use according to the operative position requirement of a patient; the side, away from the headrest, of the trunk supporting part is provided with an opening, and the abdomen supporting body pillow is embedded in the opening; the trunk supporting part comprises two inflation supporting parts which are arranged on the two sides of the opening and do not communicate with each other, and first inflation openings connected with external inflation equipment are formed in the inflation supporting parts. According to the multi-body-position adjustable headrest, the convenience of surgical operation is met, patients need to adopt different body positions according to different surgical types and parts, the multi-body-position adjustable headrest can be rapidly and conveniently adjusted to the needed body position, the surgical preparation time is shortened, the surgical efficiency is improved, and the comfort of the patients is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery, belonging to the technical field of medical equipment. Background Art

[0002] During surgery, patient position adjustment is a very important step. The patient's position adjustment needs include the following aspects:

[0003] First, patients need a comfortable body position to reduce discomfort during surgery. However, surgery often requires patients to maintain a certain body position for a long time. If the body position is not appropriate, it may cause discomfort and pain to the patient, affecting the smooth progress of the surgery.

[0004] Secondly, the adjustment of the patient's body position needs to take into account the operability of the surgical site. Different surgeries require the patient to be in different body positions so that the doctor can better perform the operation. At the same time, the appropriate body position also helps to provide a clear surgical field of view and operating space, reducing surgical risks. Inappropriate body position adjustment during surgery may bring some dangers, such as causing the patient's breathing difficulties, circulatory disorders, etc., and increase the risk of intraoperative complications. It may also lead to various anesthesia complications such as aspiration and vocal cord injury. Therefore, the patient's body position adjustment needs during surgery require further attention. According to the patient's condition and surgical needs, the appropriate body position should be selected, and the patient's vital signs and changes in condition should be closely observed.

[0005] Currently, fixing the patient's head is a relatively important part of surgical position adjustment. The commonly used head adjustment method is to use a small sheet or headscarf to place the patient's head in a suitable position and angle. However, the placement of the small sheet or headscarf often leads to risks such as the head position not being fixed or even moving. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a position adjuster that can quickly adjust the patient's position during surgery and ensure that the head remains stable after adjustment. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model aims to provide a position adjuster that can adjust the surgical patient's position to the surgical position and properly fix the patient's head, thereby improving surgical efficiency, reducing the patient's surgical risks and improving the patient's comfort.

[0007] To achieve the above technical objectives and effects, this application is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0008] A multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery includes a trunk support part, a headrest and an abdominal support pillow. The trunk support part, the headrest and the abdominal support pillow are all inflatable structures. The headrest is detachably arranged on one side of the trunk support part. The trunk support part has an opening on one side away from the headrest, and the abdominal support pillow is embedded in the opening.

[0009] Preferably, the trunk support portion includes two inflatable support portions which are not connected to each other and are arranged on both sides of the opening, and the inflatable support portion is provided with an inflation port 1 connected to an external inflation device.

[0010] Furthermore, the two inflatable support parts are connected by a neck support, the upper surface of the neck support is arranged in an inwardly concave arc shape, and the neck support is provided with an inflation port 2 connected to an external inflation device.

[0011] Preferably, the headrest includes a side-lying pillow portion, a groove is provided in the middle of one side of the side-lying pillow portion connected to the trunk support portion, and an inflation port three is provided on the side-lying pillow portion for connecting to an external inflation device.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer wall of the side supine position pillow is covered with a hard pivot frame, the top wall of the hard pivot frame is protruding from the upper surface of the side supine position pillow, and a soft silicone layer is provided on the inner wall of one side of the hard pivot frame protruding from the upper surface of the side supine position pillow.

[0013] Preferably, the headrest also includes a prone position pillow portion, one side of the prone position pillow portion is detachably connected to the trunk support portion, a face groove is provided in the middle of the prone position pillow portion, a mandibular groove connected to the face groove is provided on the upper surface of the side where the prone position pillow portion is connected to the trunk support portion, a forehead arc groove connected to the face groove is provided on the upper surface of the side of the prone position pillow portion facing away from the trunk support portion, and an inflation port four connected to an external inflation device is provided on the prone position pillow portion.

[0014] Preferably, a hard base is detachably provided at the bottom of the headrest.

[0015] Preferably, the detachable outer cover of the headrest is provided with a protective cover, and the protective cover is detachably connected to the trunk support portion via Velcro.

[0016] Preferably, the trunk support portion and the abdomen support pillow are both made of nylon structure, and the bottoms of the trunk support portion and the abdomen support pillow are provided with anti-slip textures.

[0017] The utility model provides a multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery, which has the following advantages:

[0018] 1. The utility model's multifunctional surgical position adjuster can properly adjust the patient's head position. The headrest adopts a modular and adjustable structure, allowing different headrests to be used according to the surgical site, and personalized adjustment can be achieved based on the patient's body shape by relying on external inflation equipment. The device is equipped with multiple support points, which are connected by a pneumatic system to achieve free adjustment of angle and height, thereby improving surgical efficiency, reducing surgical risks, and enhancing patient comfort.

[0019] 2. The multifunctional surgical position adjuster of this utility model fully considers the principles of ergonomics to ensure that the position adjustment device can provide sufficient support in different body positions, reduce the pressure on the head, cervical spine and torso, and at the same time ensure the patient's comfort and clear surgical field of view.

[0020] 3. The multifunctional surgical position adjuster of the present invention can maintain stability in various body positions, prevent accidental sliding or tilting, and protect the safety of patients.

[0021] 4. The multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery of this utility model takes into account the special environment of the operating room. The headrest surface is attached with a detachable protective cover, which is easy to clean and disinfect and complies with hospital infection control standards. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multifunctional surgical position adjuster equipped with a side-supine position pillow according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multifunctional surgical position adjuster equipped with a side-supine position pillow according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multifunctional surgical position adjuster equipped with a prone position pillow according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multifunctional surgical position adjuster equipped with a prone position pillow according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multifunctional surgical position adjuster equipped with a lateral supine position pillow according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multifunctional surgical position adjuster equipped with a prone position pillow according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0028] In the picture:

[0029] 1-Trunk support part; 11-Inflatable support part; 12-Opening; 13-Inflating port 1; 2-Headrest; 21-Supine position pillow; 211-Groove; 212-Inflating port 3; 22-Prone position pillow; 221-Face groove; 222-Mandibular groove; 223-Forehead arc groove; 224-Inflating port 4; 3-Abdominal support pillow; 4-Neck support; 41-Inflating port 2; 5-Hard pivot frame; 6-Soft silicone layer; 7-Anti-slip texture; 8-Protective cover; 9-Hard base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technical personnel in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 The trunk supporting part 1 has an opening 12 on one side away from the headrest 2, and the abdominal supporting pillow 3 is embedded in the opening 12 to reduce the pressure on the patient's abdomen when the patient is lying down, thereby improving the patient's comfort.

[0033] Furthermore, the trunk support part 1 and the abdomen support pillow 3 are both made of nylon material, and the bottom of the trunk support part 1 and the abdomen support pillow 3 are integrally formed with anti-slip texture 7 to increase friction, ensuring that the position adjuster can remain stable in various positions, preventing accidental sliding or tilting when the patient changes position, and protecting the patient's safety.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4, the torso support part 1 includes two non - communicating inflatable support parts 11 arranged on both sides of the opening 12. The torso support part 1 is integrally in a "冂" shape. An inflation port 13 for connecting to an external inflation device is integrally formed on the inflatable support part 11. During use, according to the surgical type and the specific needs of the patient, the required body position is evaluated. The two non - communicating inflatable support parts 11 can be inflated independently, and then the two inflatable support parts 11 on both sides are inflated to different heights, meeting the support requirements while adapting to the patient's body position and lying angle requirements, thus ensuring the patient's comfort and the clarity of the surgical field, which is beneficial to the precise execution of the operation.

[0035] Further, the two inflatable support parts 11 are connected by a neck support 4. The upper surface of the neck support 4 is arranged in a concave arc shape. An inflation port 41 for connecting to an external inflation device is provided on the neck support 4. During adjustment, through inflation operation, the neck support 4 is partially adjusted to fit the patient's neck curvature to support the patient's neck and reduce neck pressure. In this embodiment, the neck support 4 and the two inflatable support parts 11 on both sides are integrally formed, which is prior art and will not be elaborated too much.

[0036] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , in a further embodiment, a groove 211 is provided in the middle of one side of the lateral - supine occipital part 21 connected to the torso support part 1. An inflation port 212 for connecting to an external inflation device is provided on the lateral - supine occipital part 21. The top surface of the lateral - supine occipital part 21 is an inclined surface that slopes downward, and the inclination angle is less than or equal to 15°. The lateral - supine occipital part 21 is made of a highly elastic material, including but not limited to medical foam materials, providing good support and buffering performance, reducing the discomfort caused by long - term surgery. The structure is simple and can be reused after disinfection if necessary. During the operation, the lateral - supine occipital part 21 is inflated according to the patient's head size until the patient's head is in a comfortable position. The groove 211 can reduce the possibility of the lateral - supine occipital part pressing on the patient's ear and head during long - term lateral - supine lying, causing ear pain, injury and head soreness, further improving the patient's comfort.

[0037] Further, a plastic hard frame 5 is adhesively coated on the outer wall of the lateral - supine occipital part 21. The top wall of the hard frame 5 protrudes above the upper surface of the lateral - supine occipital part 21. A soft silicone layer 6 is adhesively fixed on the inner wall of the side of the hard frame 5 protruding above the upper surface of the lateral - supine occipital part 21. The soft silicone layer 6 can limit the patient's head, ensuring the stability of the patient's head while improving comfort and safety.

[0038] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4In a further embodiment, one side of the prone position pillow 22 is detachably connected to the trunk support part 1, a face groove 221 is provided in the middle of the prone position pillow 22, a mandibular groove 222 communicating with the face groove 221 is provided on the upper surface of the side of the prone position pillow 22 connected to the trunk support part 1, a forehead arc groove 223 communicating with the face groove 221 is provided on the upper surface of the side of the prone position pillow 22 facing away from the trunk support part 1, and an inflation port 224 connected to an external inflation device is integrally formed on the prone position pillow 22. When the patient needs to be in the prone position for surgery, The forehead is positioned in the forehead arc groove 223, the mandibular part is placed in the mandibular groove 222, and the face is extended into the facial groove 221. The forehead arc groove 223 and the mandibular groove 222 can realize the rapid placement and positioning of the patient's face and ensure the stability of the placement. The facial groove 221 can reduce the pressure of the prone position pillow 22 on the patient's nerves, blood vessels and eyeballs, reduce the risk of surgical complications such as cervical spine damage, excessive shoulder pressure, and accidental prolonged pressure on the eyeballs. At the same time, it helps to maintain the patient's respiratory and circulatory functions, reduce surgical risks, and improve surgical safety.

[0039] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 In a further embodiment, a protective cover 8 is detachably provided on the outer side of the headrest 2. Specifically, the protective cover 8 is a cotton cover sealed with a zipper. The protective cover 8 is detachably connected to the torso support part 1 by Velcro. The setting of the protective cover 8 can avoid direct contact between the patient and the pillow core, is easy to clean and disinfect, and meets the hospital infection control standards.

[0040] The method of using the multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery is as follows:

[0041] 1. First, assess the required positioning, especially the head and neck positioning needs, based on the type of surgery and the patient's specific needs.

[0042] 2. Secondly, adjust the height and tilt angle of the headrest 2 according to the patient's head size and surgical requirements to ensure that the head is stable and the line of sight is good; adjust the neck support 4 to fit the curvature of the patient's neck to reduce neck pressure. After adjusting to the ideal position, lock the various adjustment parts of the headrest 2 to ensure stability during the operation.

[0043] 3. Finally, after the operation, release the lock and slowly deflate the headrest 2, torso support 1 and abdominal support pillow 3 to restore them to their original state to ensure the safety of the patient when moving or leaving the operating table. Through precise and detailed multi-position adjustment, the surgical headrest can provide patients with personalized and comfortable support, while meeting the posture requirements of different surgical stages, improving surgical efficiency and patient satisfaction.

[0044] Example 2:

[0045] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that a hard base 9 is detachably mounted on the outer wall of the protective cover 8 at the bottom of the headrest 2 through Velcro. The hard base 9 is used to increase the wear resistance of the headrest 2 while ensuring the stability of the headrest 2 when placed on the operating table.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any form or substance. It should be pointed out that ordinary technicians in this technical field can make several improvements and supplements without departing from the present invention, and these improvements and supplements should also be considered as the scope of protection of the present invention. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes, modifications and equivalent changes made by using the technical content disclosed above without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, which are all equivalent embodiments of the present invention; at the same time, any equivalent changes, modifications and evolutions made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery, characterized in that: The invention comprises a trunk support part (1), a headrest (2) and an abdominal support pillow (3); the trunk support part (1), the headrest (2) and the abdominal support pillow (3) are all inflatable structures; the headrest (2) is detachably arranged on one side of the trunk support part (1); a side of the trunk support part (1) facing away from the headrest (2) has an opening (12), and the abdominal support pillow (3) is embedded in the opening (12).

2. A multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trunk support part (1) comprises two mutually unconnected inflatable support parts (11) arranged on both sides of the opening (12); the inflatable support part (11) is provided with an inflatable port (13) connected to an external inflatable device.

3. A multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two inflatable support parts (11) are connected through a neck support (4). The upper surface of the neck support (4) is arranged in an inwardly concave arc shape. The neck support (4) is provided with an inflation port 2 (41) connected to an external inflation device.

4. The multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The headrest (2) comprises a side-lying pillow portion (21), a groove (211) is provided in the middle of one side of the side-lying pillow portion (21) connected to the trunk support portion (1), and an inflation port (212) is provided on the side-lying pillow portion (21) for connecting to an external inflation device.

5. The multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the side-supine pillow portion (21) is covered with a hard pivot frame (5), the top wall of the hard pivot frame (5) is protruding from the upper surface of the side-supine pillow portion (21), and a soft silicone layer (6) is provided on the inner wall of one side of the hard pivot frame (5) protruding from the upper surface of the side-supine pillow portion (21).

6. The multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The headrest (2) further comprises a prone position pillow portion (22), one side of the prone position pillow portion (22) being detachably connected to the trunk support portion (1), a face groove (221) being provided in the middle of the prone position pillow portion (22), a mandibular groove (222) being provided on the upper surface of the side where the prone position pillow portion (22) is connected to the trunk support portion (1) and communicating with the face groove (221), a forehead arc groove (223) being provided on the upper surface of the side where the prone position pillow portion (22) is away from the trunk support portion (1) and communicating with the face groove (221), and an inflation port (224) being provided on the prone position pillow portion (22) and connected with an external inflation device.

7. The multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the headrest (2) is detachably provided with a hard base (9).

8. The multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The headrest (2) is detachably covered with a protective cover (8), and the protective cover (8) is detachably connected to the trunk support portion (1) via a Velcro.

9. The multifunctional body position adjuster for surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trunk support part (1) and the abdomen support pillow (3) are both made of nylon structure, and the bottoms of the trunk support part (1) and the abdomen support pillow (3) are both provided with anti-slip textures (7).