Nerve and muscle stimulator for treating dysphagia

Abstract

The utility model discloses a nerve and muscle stimulator for treating dysphagia, and relates to the field of medical instruments. Comprising a host, a base and an interrupt switch. The host is connected with an electrode plate and the interrupt switch, the electrode plate acts on a human body, the interrupt switch is used for determining whether to interrupt treatment, and the base is used for supporting the host; the host comprises a touch display screen, a display panel and a control panel, and the touch display screen and the control panel are both connected with the display panel. The base is used for placing the host, so that the host can be vertically placed on a desktop, and both hands of a doctor are liberated. The treatment electrode plate is used for fitting the pharyngeal skin of the patient and outputting electrical stimulation to achieve a treatment effect; the reference electrode wire and the reference electrode slice are used for biological feedback, and the biological feedback function is the function of monitoring or analyzing the treatment effect according to the muscle contraction condition. The patient control switch is an emergency stop switch capable of being controlled by the patient, and treatment can be paused when the patient feels uncomfortable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of medical devices, and more particularly to a nerve and muscle stimulator for treating dysphagia. Background Art

[0002] In China, swallowing nerve and muscle electrical stimulators are widely used in rehabilitation departments. With technological innovation and breakthroughs, the domestic production rate is expected to gradually increase. The Chinese swallowing nerve and muscle electrical stimulator market share will grow from RMB 68 million in 2017 to RMB 110 million in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The market share is expected to reach RMB 256 million by 2026, showing a clear growth trend.

[0003] The research and development of dysphagia treatment devices is of great significance in improving patients' quality of life, reducing medical risks, and promoting the development of medical technology, and has great economic value.

[0004] At present, how to free the doctor's hands during the use of the swallowing disorder treatment device and facilitate the patient's independent operation still needs to be studied by technical personnel in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the utility model provides a nerve and muscle stimulator for treating dysphagia.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A nerve and muscle stimulator for treating dysphagia comprises a main unit, a base and an interruption switch; the main unit is connected to an electrode sheet and the interruption switch, the electrode sheet acts on the human body, the interruption switch is used to determine whether to interrupt treatment, and the base is used to support the main unit; the main unit comprises a touch display screen, a display panel and a control panel, the touch display screen and the control panel are both connected to the display panel.

[0008] Optionally, the host is installed with mercury-free alkaline batteries.

[0009] Optionally, the control board is connected to the electrode sheet via the electrical stimulation output port, and the control board is connected to the interruption switch via the patient control switch port.

[0010] Optionally, the display panel is a main GUI processor, and the SD management module, the reset module, the RTC module and the watchdog timer power management module are all connected to the main GUI processor.

[0011] Optionally, the control board is an STM32L471VGT6 electrical stimulation circuit processor, which is used to receive user control input from a silicone button and control the generation of an electrical stimulation output signal.

[0012] Optionally, the main GUI processor is an STM32F429ZGT6 controller.

[0013] Optionally, the control board is connected to a pulse output circuit, a sound driving circuit, an audio driving circuit and a magnetic induction circuit.

[0014] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a nerve and muscle stimulator for treating dysphagia. The base is used to place the host, which can be placed vertically on the desktop to free the doctor's hands. The host is used to store software, set treatment parameters, store batteries, and output low-frequency electrical stimulation. The electrodes are divided into treatment electrode wires, treatment electrode sheets, and reference electrode wires and reference electrode sheets. The treatment electrode wires are used to connect to the host to output low-frequency electrical stimulation, and the treatment electrode sheets are used to fit the patient's pharyngeal skin and output electrical stimulation to achieve a therapeutic effect. The reference electrode wires and reference electrode sheets are used for biofeedback, and the biofeedback function is to monitor or analyze the treatment effect of muscle contraction. The patient control switch is an emergency stop switch that can be controlled by the patient, and the treatment can be paused when the patient feels uncomfortable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying any creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the principle structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is the touch and key management diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is the pulse output circuit diagram of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is the audio driver circuit diagram of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a magnetic induction circuit diagram of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is the circuit schematic diagram of STM32L471VGT6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] The present invention discloses a nerve and muscle stimulator for treating dysphagia. Figures 1-6 , including a host, a base and an interrupt switch; the host is connected to an electrode sheet and the interrupt switch, the electrode sheet acts on the human body, the interrupt switch is used to decide whether to interrupt the treatment, and the base is used to support the host; the host includes a touch display screen, a display panel and a control panel, and the touch display screen and the control panel are both connected to the display panel.

[0025] The control board is connected to the electrode pad via the electrical stimulation output port and the interrupt switch via the patient control switch port. The display board serves as the main GUI processor, and the SD management module, reset module, RTC module, and watchdog timer power management module are all connected to the main GUI processor. The control board is an STM32L471VGT6 electrical stimulation circuit processor, which is used to receive user control input from the silicone keypad and control the generation of the electrical stimulation output signal. The control board is connected to the pulse output circuit, sound drive circuit, audio drive circuit, and magnetic induction circuit.

[0026] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the swallowing disorder treatment device consists of a main unit, a base, electrodes, a patient control switch, and mercury-free alkaline batteries. The battery serves as the power supply for the device, and the base is used to place the main unit, which can be placed vertically on the desktop to free the doctor's hands. The main unit is used to store software, set treatment parameters, store batteries, and output low-frequency electrical stimulation. The electrodes are divided into treatment electrode wires, treatment electrode sheets, and reference electrode wires and reference electrode sheets. The treatment electrode wires are used to connect to the main unit to output low-frequency electrical stimulation, and the treatment electrode sheets are used to fit the patient's pharyngeal skin and output electrical stimulation to achieve a therapeutic effect. The reference electrode wires and reference electrode sheets are used for biofeedback, and the biofeedback function is to monitor or analyze the treatment effect by muscle contraction. The patient control switch is an emergency stop switch that can be controlled by the patient, and the patient can pause the treatment when he or she feels uncomfortable.

[0027] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: electrical stimulation uses two bionic synchronous pulse signals with opposite polarities, which are introduced non-invasively into the two sides of the limbs or the painful area through electrodes. It can expand the blood vessels in the treatment area, increase blood flow, promote capillary regeneration, and improve microcirculation.

[0028] The STM32F429ZGT6 displays a graphical user interface (GUI) through a TFT display and a capacitive touch screen module. It also accepts user control input from the touch screen. This device is located on the control board within the system.

[0029] The STM32L471VGT6 accepts user control inputs from the silicone buttons, directly controls the generation of electrical stimulation output signals, and makes all system-level decisions about stimulator energy production based on the user-provided inputs and the monitoring data of the control board, such as Figure 7 shown.

[0030] Through the above technical solution, the dysphagia treatment device disclosed in this embodiment electrically stimulates the contractile muscles of the pharynx to improve pharyngeal muscle contraction function. It is used for the rehabilitation and treatment of involuntary swallowing or dysphagia caused by diseases. It addresses the need for low-frequency electrical stimulation specifically for the patient's pharynx, with a voltage intensity and waveform suitable for the pharynx that is acceptable and therapeutically effective.

[0031] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0032] The above description of the disclosed embodiments will enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A nerve and muscle stimulator for treating dysphagia, characterized in that The device comprises a main unit, a base and an interruption switch; the main unit is connected to an electrode sheet and the interruption switch, the electrode sheet acts on the human body, the interruption switch is used to determine whether to interrupt treatment, and the base is used to support the main unit; the main unit comprises a touch screen, a display panel and a control panel, and the touch screen and the control panel are both connected to the display panel; The control board is connected to the electrode sheet via the electrical stimulation output port, and the control board is connected to the interruption switch via the patient control switch port; The control board is an STM32L471VGT6 electrical stimulation circuit processor, which is used to receive user control input from the silicone button and control the generation of the electrical stimulation output signal; The control board includes a pulse output circuit, a sound driving circuit, an audio driving circuit and a magnetic induction circuit.

2. A nerve and muscle stimulator for treating dysphagia according to claim 1, characterized in that: Mercury-free alkaline batteries are installed on the host.

3. A nerve and muscle stimulator for treating dysphagia according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display panel is the main GUI processor, and the SD management module, the reset module, the RTC module and the watchdog timer power management module are all connected to the main GUI processor.

4. A nerve and muscle stimulator for treating dysphagia according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main GUI processor is an STM32F429ZGT6 controller.

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