Total laryngeal postoperative tracheal cannula humidification protection device
The tracheal tube humidification protection device after total laryngectomy solves the problems of sputum accumulation and dry scab formation in patients after total laryngectomy, achieves effective protection and humidification functions, and improves the patients' quality of life and mental health.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422358244.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-26
AI Technical Summary
After total laryngectomy, patients lack effective protection against complications caused by tracheotomy, such as sputum accumulation, dry scab formation, and lack of access to water and cold air. In addition, society's lack of understanding of total laryngectomy affects patients' mental health and quality of life.
A humidifying protective device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery is designed, which includes a covering part and a humidifying component. The device satisfies the ventilation function through the air holes to prevent the formation of sputum crusts, and is stably fixed on the patient's neck through the neck fixing part to isolate the tracheal tube from the external environment.
It can effectively prevent foreign objects from entering the trachea, reduce the risk of aspiration, prevent the formation of sputum crusts, improve the quality of life of patients, help patients adapt to the fistula, reduce complications, and improve mental health.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical nursing equipment, and more specifically to a humidifying and protecting device for a tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery. Background Art
[0002] Laryngeal cancer is highly malignant and has a hidden location. Early symptoms are easily overlooked, and by the time patients seek treatment, the disease has usually progressed to the middle or late stages.
[0003] Total laryngectomy is a complex, radical surgical procedure for treating advanced laryngeal cancer. Patients require a permanent tracheotomy after surgery, which can lead to a series of complications, including sputum accumulation at the stoma, dry scab formation, lack of access to water and cold air, and stoma infection. Patients lack effective knowledge about laryngeal stoma protection, and the general public is unfamiliar with total laryngectomy and mistakenly believes that neck stomas may be contagious. These factors contribute to a strong sense of isolation in patients, impacting their postoperative mental health and quality of life, and even threatening their lives. Currently, there is a lack of reliable devices on the market that can improve the quality of care for patients after total laryngectomy.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a humidifying protective device for the tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a humidifying and protective device for the tracheal tube after total laryngectomy to solve the problems in the above-mentioned prior art. The tracheal tube can be isolated from the external environment, ensuring that the patient's tracheotomy is exposed to the external environment for a long time. The ventilation function of the patient after total laryngectomy can be effectively met through the air vents; at the same time, the humidifying component can play a role of heating and humidifying to prevent the formation of sputum scabs and meet the patient's postoperative home care needs.
[0006] The utility model provides a humidifying and protective device for a tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery, which comprises: a covering portion, which can cover the outer opening of the tracheal tube, the covering portion comprising a covering portion main body located in the middle position and a thin sheet portion located at the edges on both sides, one end of the covering portion main body is sealed, and the other end is provided with an opening, an accommodating cavity is formed inside the covering portion main body, the accommodating cavity is communicated with the opening, a humidifying component is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and neck fixing portions are detachably provided at the edges on both sides of the covering portion, and the neck fixing portions can be fixed to the patient's neck.
[0007] As described above, in the humidifying protective device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery, preferably, the humidifying component includes a humidifying sponge.
[0008] As described above, the tracheal tube humidification and protection device after total laryngeal surgery, wherein preferably, the size of the tracheal tube is 14 mm.
[0009] As described above, the humidifying and protective device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery, wherein preferably, the cross-section of the accommodating cavity is circular, the cross-section of the covering portion body is two circular arcs symmetrically located on both sides of the accommodating cavity, the cross-sections of the two thin slices are circular arcs, and the two thin slices are smoothly transitioned between the two circular arcs of the covering portion body on the corresponding sides, and the top of the thin slice is flush with the opening side of the covering portion body.
[0010] As described above, the humidifying and protective device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery, wherein preferably, the diameter of the accommodating cavity is 20mm-22mm, the diameter of the covering body is 24mm-26mm, the wall thickness of the covering body is 1.5mm-2.5mm, and the distance between the outer edges of the thin sheet parts on both sides is 35mm-37mm.
[0011] In the humidifying and protective device for the tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery as described above, preferably, the diameter of the air holes is 0.9 mm to 1.1 mm.
[0012] In the humidifying and protective device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery as described above, preferably, the thickness of the main body of the covering portion is greater than the thickness of the thin sheet portion 12; the thickness of the thin sheet portion is 1.5 mm-2.5 mm, and the thickness of the main body of the covering portion is 12 mm-14 mm.
[0013] As described above, the humidifying and protective device for the tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery, wherein preferably, a through hole is opened on the thin sheet portion, and the neck fixing portion is passed through the through hole; the diameter of the through hole is 1.5mm-2.5mm, and the distance between the through holes of the thin sheet portion on both sides is 29mm-31mm.
[0014] In the humidifying and protective device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery as described above, preferably, the neck fixing portion includes an elastic fixing rope.
[0015] As described above, in the humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery, preferably, the accommodating cavity is also used to accommodate medicine.
[0016] The utility model provides a humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngectomy, wherein the covering part can cover the outer opening of the tracheal tube through the neck fixing part, thereby isolating the tracheal tube from the external environment, ensuring that the patient's tracheostomy is exposed to the external environment for a long time, and effectively preventing foreign matter from entering the trachea, reducing the risk of patient aspiration, and at the same time being convenient for the patient to put on and take off, reducing the pain suffered by the patient during installation, and having low difficulty in use. The ventilation function of the patient after total laryngectomy can be effectively met through the air vents; the humidifying component can play the role of heating and humidifying, prevent the formation of sputum scab, and at the same time help the covering part to better fit the tracheal tube and be more stably fixed on the patient's neck; the structure is simple and the design is reasonable, fully considering the needs of patients with advanced laryngeal cancer after total laryngectomy, helping patients to better receive care after surgery, reducing postoperative complications of patients, and helping patients to adjust their mentality, re-recognize and accept themselves, adapt to the existence of the neck fistula more quickly, and better prepare for future life, and worthy of clinical wide promotion and application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the tracheal tube humidification protection device after total laryngeal surgery provided by the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 AA section view.
[0020] Explanation of reference numerals: 1 - covering portion, 11 - covering portion body, 12 - sheet portion, 13 - opening, 14 - accommodating cavity, 15 - through hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description of the exemplary embodiments is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present disclosure, its application, or use. The present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are provided to make the present disclosure thorough and complete and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of parts and steps, the composition of materials, numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as being merely exemplary and not as limiting.
[0022] The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are simply used to distinguish different parts. Terms such as "include" or "comprising" mean that the elements preceding the term include the elements listed after the term, and do not exclude the possibility of also including other elements. Terms such as "upper," "lower," and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.
[0023] In the present disclosure, when a specific component is described as being located between a first component and a second component, there may or may not be an intervening component between the specific component and the first component or the second component. When a specific component is described as being connected to another component, the specific component may be directly connected to the other component without an intervening component, or may not be directly connected to the other component but have an intervening component.
[0024] All terms (including technical or scientific terms) used in this disclosure have the same meaning as those understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in, for example, general dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or highly formal sense, unless explicitly defined herein.
[0025] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.
[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the humidifying protective device for the tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery provided in this embodiment includes: a covering part 1, which can cover the outer opening of the tracheal tube, and the covering part 1 includes a covering part main body 11 located in the middle position and a thin sheet part 12 located at the edges on both sides. One end of the covering part main body 11 is sealed, and the other end is provided with an opening 13. A accommodating cavity 14 is formed inside the covering part main body 11, and the accommodating cavity 14 is connected to the opening 13. A humidifying component is arranged in the accommodating cavity 14. Neck fixing parts are detachably provided at the edges of both sides of the covering part 1, and the neck fixing parts can be fixed to the patient's neck.
[0027] Among them, since the model of the tracheal cannula used for male patients after total laryngectomy is all 14 mm, the model of the tracheal cannula matched with the present invention is 14 mm, and the present invention is suitable for postoperative care of patients with pharyngeal cancer who have undergone total laryngectomy.
[0028] Furthermore, the humidifying component is a humidifying sponge, and the opening 13 facilitates replacement of the humidifying component. The humidifying component can provide heat and humidification to prevent the formation of sputum crusts. In a specific implementation, the humidifying component can be replaced at regular intervals (for example, once a week). It should be noted that the present invention does not specifically limit the type of humidifying component and the replacement cycle.
[0029] Furthermore, the diameter of the ventilation holes is 0.9 mm to 1.1 mm, for example, 1 mm, which can effectively meet the ventilation needs of patients undergoing total laryngectomy. It should be noted that the present invention does not specifically limit the number, distribution, and diameter of the ventilation holes. In some embodiments of the present invention, the ventilation holes are evenly distributed on the bottom and / or side walls of the cover body 11.
[0030] Furthermore, the accommodating cavity 14 is also used to accommodate medications, such as antibiotics, to meet the specific needs of patients. For special patients, such as those with wound infections, antibiotics can be added to reduce inflammation and prevent further infection, thereby reducing the incidence of postoperative wound infections, pharyngeal fistulas, and pulmonary infections, and improving the patient's quality of life after surgery.
[0031] Furthermore, the humidifying and protective device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery of the present invention is an integrated device. Specifically, the cross-section of the accommodating cavity 14 is circular, the cross-section of the covering body 11 is two arcs symmetrically located on both sides of the accommodating cavity 14, the cross-section of the two thin-sheet portions 12 is an arc, and the two thin-sheet portions 12 are smoothly transitioned between the two arcs of the covering body 11 on the corresponding sides, and the top of the thin-sheet portion 12 is flush with one side of the opening 13 of the covering body 11. Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the accommodating cavity 14 is 20mm-22mm, for example, 21mm, the diameter of the covering body 11 is 24mm-26mm, for example, 25mm, the wall thickness of the covering body 11 is 1.5mm-2.5mm, for example, 2mm, and the spacing between the outer edges of the thin-sheet portions 12 on both sides is 35mm-37mm, for example, 36mm. It should be noted that the present invention does not impose any specific restrictions on the size and relative positions of the various components.
[0032] Furthermore, the thickness of the cover portion 11 is greater than the thickness of the sheet portion 12. In some embodiments of the present invention, the thickness of the sheet portion 12 is 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm, for example, 2 mm, and the thickness of the cover portion 11 is 12 mm to 14 mm, for example, 13 mm. It should be noted that the present invention does not impose specific limitations on the thickness of the sheet portion 12 or the cover portion 11.
[0033] Furthermore, a through hole 15 is provided on the thin sheet portion 12, and the neck fixing portion is inserted into the through hole 15. The neck fixing portion can be fixed to the patient's head through the through hole 15, thereby better fitting the covering portion 1 and the tracheal tube and more stably fixing them to the patient's neck. Exemplarily, the diameter of the through hole 15 is 1.5mm-2.5mm, for example, 2mm, and the distance between the through holes 15 of the thin sheet portion 12 on both sides is 29mm-31mm, for example, 30mm. It should be noted that the present invention does not specifically limit the diameter and position of the through hole 15. In some embodiments of the present invention, the neck fixing portion is an elastic fixing rope, such as a rubber rope. At the same time, the length of the neck fixing portion is adjustable to facilitate adaptation to head shapes of different sizes and dimensions. It should be noted that the present invention does not specifically limit the fixing method, material, etc. of the neck fixing portion.
[0034] During operation, the humidifying component is first placed in the accommodating cavity 14, and then the neck fixing part is fixed to the patient's neck, which is convenient for the patient to put on and take off, reduces the pain suffered by the patient during installation, and is easy to use; then the covering part 1 can be adaptably covered on the outer opening of the tracheal cannula, which can isolate the tracheal cannula from the external environment, ensure that the patient's tracheotomy is exposed to the external environment for a long time, and the ventilation function of the patient after total laryngectomy can be effectively met through the air vents; the humidifying component can play a role in heating and humidifying to prevent the formation of sputum scabs; at the same time, it helps to make the covering part 1 better fit the tracheal cannula and more stably fixed on the patient's neck.
[0035] The humidifying device for tracheal tube after total laryngectomy provided by the embodiment of the utility model can cover the outer opening of the tracheal tube by the neck fixing part, so as to isolate the tracheal tube from the external environment, ensure that the patient's tracheostomy is exposed to the external environment for a long time, and effectively prevent foreign matter from entering the trachea, reducing the risk of patient aspiration, and at the same time it is convenient for the patient to put on and take off, and alleviates the pain suffered by the patient during installation. It is easy to use and can effectively meet the ventilation function of the patient after total laryngectomy through the air vent; the humidifying component can play the role of heating and humidifying, prevent the formation of sputum scab, and at the same time help the covering part to better fit the tracheal tube and be more stably fixed on the patient's neck; the structure is simple and the design is reasonable, and the needs of patients with advanced laryngeal cancer after total laryngectomy are fully considered, which helps patients to better receive care after surgery, reduces postoperative complications of patients, and helps patients to adjust their mentality, re-recognize and accept themselves, adapt to the existence of the neck fistula more quickly, and better prepare for future life. It is worthy of wide clinical promotion and application.
[0036] Thus far, various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of the present disclosure, some details known in the art have not been described. Based on the above description, those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein.
[0037] Although some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail through examples, those skilled in the art will understand that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that the above embodiments may be modified or some technical features may be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery, characterized in that: include: The covering part can cover the outer opening of the tracheal tube. The covering part includes a covering part main body located in the middle position and a thin sheet part located at the two side edges. One end of the covering part main body is sealed and the other end is provided with an opening. A plurality of air holes are provided on the covering part main body. An accommodating cavity is formed inside the covering part main body, and the accommodating cavity is connected to the opening. A humidifying component is arranged in the accommodating cavity. Neck fixing parts are detachably provided at the two side edges of the covering part, and the neck fixing parts can be fixed to the patient's neck.
2. The humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The humidifying component includes a humidifying sponge.
3. The humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The model of the tracheal tube is 14 mm.
4. The humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the accommodating cavity is circular, the cross-section of the covering body is two arcs symmetrically located on both sides of the accommodating cavity, the cross-sections of the two thin sheet portions are arcs, and the two thin sheet portions are smoothly transitioned between the two arcs of the covering body on the corresponding sides, and the top of the thin sheet portion is flush with the opening side of the covering body.
5. The humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery according to claim 4, characterized in that: The diameter of the accommodating cavity is 20mm-22mm, the diameter of the covering body is 24mm-26mm, the wall thickness of the covering body is 1.5mm-2.5mm, and the distance between the outer edges of the thin film parts on both sides is 35mm-37mm.
6. The humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the air holes is 0.9 mm to 1.1 mm.
7. The humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the covering part body is greater than the thickness of the thin sheet part (12); the thickness of the thin sheet part is 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm, and the thickness of the covering part body is 12 mm to 14 mm.
8. The humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through hole is provided on the thin sheet portion, and the neck fixing portion is passed through the through hole; the diameter of the through hole is 1.5mm-2.5mm, and the distance between the through holes of the thin sheet portions on both sides is 29mm-31mm.
9. The humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The neck fixing portion includes an elastic fixing rope.
10. The humidifying and protecting device for tracheal tube after total laryngeal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving cavity is also used to receive medicine.