Feeding aid for patients with dysphagia
By combining electrical stimulation with tongue training, the feeding aid addresses the problem of limited functionality in existing devices, enabling effective training for patients with swallowing disorders and significantly improving the recovery of swallowing function.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422605348.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing training devices for patients with swallowing disorders have limited functionality and cannot effectively combine electrical stimulation with tongue training, resulting in poor recovery of swallowing function.
A feeding aid consisting of a therapeutic device and a feeding spoon was designed. The device uses electrode pads to electrically stimulate the tongue and hyoid bone, while simultaneously using the feeding spoon to perform tongue compression training, thus combining electrical stimulation with tongue training.
By combining electrical stimulation with tongue compression activities, the patient's tongue and swallowing movements are significantly promoted, swallowing function is improved, and the patient's swallowing recovery effect is enhanced.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of eating aids for dysphagia patients. BACKGROUND
[0002] Wilson's disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disease, and is caused by ATP7B gene mutation to produce copper metabolism disorder in the body. It is found that more than 60% of brain-type WD patients have a certain degree of dysphagia, and if not treated in time and effectively, it is easy to cause aspiration, dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, aspiration pneumonia and other complications. Part of the patients can be recovered through rehabilitation exercise.
[0003] The inventor found in work that the existing patient swallowing function training usually only realizes single training function, and there is room for improvement. Therefore, aiming at the defects of prior art, a kind of eating aids for dysphagia patients is developed, which can be combined with electric stimulation and tongue training. SUMMARY
[0004] The utility model aims at the defects of prior art, and provides a kind of eating aids for dysphagia patients.
[0005] In order to realize the purpose of the above-mentioned utility model, the following technical solutions are adopted:
[0006] An eating aid for dysphagia patients includes a therapeutic instrument, the therapeutic instrument includes a machine body, a controller, a display screen, a control button and a power module are installed on the machine body, the controller and the power module, the display screen and the control button are electrically connected, an electrode sheet is electrically connected with the controller, and an eating spoon is detachably installed on the machine body.
[0007] As a further improvement of the utility model, two supporting ears are provided at both ends of the electrode sheet, and an arc-shaped opening is provided between the adjacent two supporting ears.
[0008] As a further improvement of the utility model, the eating aid for dysphagia patients further includes a strap, and at least one strap is installed at both ends of the electrode sheet.
[0009] As a further improvement of the utility model, the eating aid for dysphagia patients further includes an adhesive layer, and the bottom of the electrode sheet is provided with an adhesive layer.
[0010] As a further improvement of the utility model, the eating aid for dysphagia patients further includes a second electrical interface, the electrode sheet is provided with a second electrical interface, and the second electrical interface is electrically connected with the controller.
[0011] As a further improvement of the utility model, the eating aid for dysphagia patients further comprises a first electrical interface, the first electrical interface is installed on the body, and the controller is electrically connected with the second electrical interface through the first electrical interface.
[0012] As a further improvement of the utility model, the eating aid for dysphagia patients further comprises a conveying wire, and the second electrical interface is electrically connected with the first electrical interface through the conveying wire.
[0013] As a further improvement of the utility model, the eating aid for dysphagia patients further comprises a pipe clamp, at least two pipe clamps are installed on the body in a distributed manner, and the at least two pipe clamps are used for supporting and installing the eating spoon.
[0014] As a further improvement of the utility model, the eating spoon comprises a handle, a straight rod, one end of the straight rod being connected with the handle, a curved rod, one end of the curved rod being connected with the other end of the straight rod, the other end of the curved rod being provided with a spoon head, and a plurality of ball convex heads distributed on the curved rod.
[0015] As a further improvement of the utility model, the eating aid for dysphagia patients further comprises an eating amount scale, the inner side surface of the spoon head is provided with the eating amount scale, and the eating amount scale is used for measuring a limited feeding amount.
[0016] The utility model has the following progress relative to the prior art:
[0017] The utility model adopts the combination of electric stimulation and tongue extrusion activities, can effectively stimulate the tongue, hyoid bone and upper thyroid notch of a patient, and promote the patient to make a swallowing action. That is, the treatment instrument and the electrode sheet are used to realize electric stimulation, the eating spoon can be used to feed the patient and extrude the tongue of the patient, and tongue training is realized. The swallowing function of the patient can be greatly improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiment of the utility model or the technical scheme in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the specific embodiment or the prior art description. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally indicated by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, each element or part is not necessarily drawn according to the actual proportion.
[0019] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of the eating aid for dysphagia patients of the utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 It is a structure schematic view of the electrode sheet in the utility model.
[0021] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the eating spoon in the utility model.
[0022] The serial numbers in the figure and their corresponding component names:
[0023] 1-Therapeutic device, 11-Body, 12-Controller, 13-Display screen, 14-Time increase button, 15-Time decrease button, 16-Power button, 17-Current decrease button, 18-Current increase button, 19-Tube clamp, 110-First electrical interface, 111-Power module, 112-Start / Stop button, 2-Delivery wire, 3-Feeding spoon, 31-Handle, 32-Straight rod, 33-Curved rod, 34-Ball convex head, 35-Spoon head, 36-Feeding amount scale, 4-First strap, 5-Second strap, 6-Third strap, 7-Fourth strap, 8-Electrode sheet, 81-Arcuate opening, 82-Support ear, 9-Adhesive layer, 10-Second electrical interface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] In order to enable people skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work should fall within the scope of protection of this application.
[0025] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a feeding aid for patients with dysphagia includes a therapeutic device 1, an electrode pad 8, and a feeding spoon 3. The therapeutic device includes a body 11, on which is mounted a controller 12, a display screen 13, control buttons, and a power module 111. The controller 12 is electrically connected to the power module 111, the display screen 13, and the control buttons. The electrode pad 8 is electrically connected to the controller 12. The feeding spoon 3 is detachably mounted to the body 11.
[0026] The control buttons include a time increase button 14, a time decrease button 15, a current increase button 18, a current decrease button 17, a start / stop button 112, and a power button 16. The time increase button 14 and the time decrease button 15 are used to adjust the duration of the electrical stimulation. The current increase button 18 and the current decrease button 17 are used to adjust the current of the electrical stimulation. The power button 16 is used to turn the controller on and off. The start / stop button 112 is used to control the power connection between the electrode pads and the controller.
[0027] The display screen 13 can display the time, current and power level of the electrical stimulation setting.
[0028] The power module is a battery. The controller, display screen and electrode sheet are powered.
[0029] The feeding spoon is used to feed food to the patient.
[0030] It should be noted that the number of electrode sheets can be 1, 2 or 3, each of which is electrically connected to the therapeutic instrument.
[0031] In some alternative embodiments, a structure of the electrode sheet is given. Two support ears 82 are provided at both ends of the electrode sheet 8, and an arc-shaped opening 81 is provided between adjacent two support ears 82.
[0032] In some alternative embodiments, a fixing structure of the electrode sheet is given. A strap is additionally installed, and at least one strap is installed at each end of the electrode sheet 8.
[0033] The number of straps that can be installed on both ends of the electrode sheet is 1, 2, 3 or 4, etc. The straps are used to bundle and fix the electrode sheet on the patient.
[0034] As shown in Figure 1 , 2 , the number of installed straps is 4, and 2 straps are installed on each end of the electrode sheet.
[0035] Specifically, a first strap 4 and a second strap 5 are installed on one end of the electrode sheet, and a third strap and a fourth strap are installed on the other end. In use, the first strap 4 is fixed with the third strap 6 or the fourth strap 7. The second strap 5 is fixed with the fourth strap 7 or the third strap 6. The electrode sheet can be fixed on the patient.
[0036] In some alternative embodiments, another fixing structure of the electrode sheet is given, and an adhesive layer 9 is additionally installed. The bottom of the electrode sheet 8 is provided with an adhesive layer 9. The electrode sheet 8 is fixed on the patient through the adhesive layer 9. The electrode sheet is closely attached to the patient.
[0037] One structure of the adhesive layer is made of traceless glue. The traceless glue can firmly paste the electrode sheet on the patient, and it is more closely attached to the skin during the pasting process, improving the comfort. When the use is finished, the glue is not left, and it can be repeatedly used.
[0038] In some alternative embodiments, in order to facilitate electrical connection with the electrode sheet, a second electrical interface 10 is additionally installed. The electrode sheet 8 is installed with the second electrical interface 10, and the second electrical interface 10 is electrically connected to the controller 12.
[0039] In some alternative embodiments, in order to facilitate electrical connection between the second electrical interface and the controller, a first electrical interface 111 is additionally installed. The first electrical interface 111 is installed on the body 11, and the controller 12 is electrically connected to the second electrical interface 10 through the first electrical interface 111.
[0040] In some alternative embodiments, a structure of electrical connection is given, and a power transmission wire 2 is additionally installed. The second electrical interface 10 is electrically connected to the first electrical interface 111 through the power transmission wire 2.
[0041] The power transmission wire is connected to the first electrical interface 111 and the second electrical interface 10 in a plug-in manner. The power supply module supplies power to the controller, the controller supplies power to the second electrical interface through the first electrical interface and the power transmission wire, and the second electrical interface supplies power to the electrode sheet.
[0042] In some alternative embodiments, a structure of detachable installation of the feeding spoon on the body is given, and a pipe clamp 19 is additionally installed. At least two pipe clamps 19 are installed on the body 11 to support the installation of the feeding spoon 3.
[0043] The number of pipe clamps installed can be 2, 3, or 4, etc., and multiple pipe clamps are used to clamp the feeding spoon to the body.
[0044] As shown in Figure 1 , a structure of the pipe clamp is an open arc sleeve structure. The pipe clamp has a certain elasticity. When the feeding spoon is installed on the pipe clamp, it is pressed into the pipe clamp from the opening of the pipe clamp, and the pipe clamp clamps and fixes the feeding spoon by using its own elasticity.
[0045] In some alternative embodiments, a structure of the feeding spoon is given. As shown in Figure 1 , 3 , the feeding spoon 3 includes a handle 31, a straight rod 32, a curved rod 33, and a ball head 34. One end of the straight rod 32 is connected to the handle 31; one end of the curved rod 33 is connected to the other end of the straight rod 32, and the other end is provided with a spoon head 35; and multiple ball heads 34 are distributed on the curved rod 33.
[0046] As shown in Figure 1 , 3 , the surface of the ball head 34 is a circular arc smooth transition. It can be understood that when the curved rod is inserted into the oral cavity, the ball head will not cause damage to the tongue in the oral cavity, and when it contacts the tongue, it can stimulate the tongue. By pressing downward on the curved rod, multiple ball heads can squeeze the tongue, and the tongue can be stimulated.
[0047] As shown in Figure 1 , 3 , the straight rod 32 is slightly tilted upward relative to the curved rod 33, and the curved rod 33 is arc-shaped. When it is inserted into the oral cavity, it can be beneficial to press the tongue downward, and the tongue can be stimulated and trained by pressing the tongue upward and downward, promoting the tongue to make swallowing movements. The straight rod is tilted upward, which can have a certain distance from the lower dental arch, which can be beneficial to press the tongue upward and downward.
[0048] The curved rod 33 and the spoon head 35 are connected by a circular arc transition.
[0049] In some alternative embodiments, a feeding amount scale 36 is further included, and the feeding amount scale 36 is arranged on the inner side of the spoon head 35, and is used for measuring a defined feeding amount.
[0050] The feeding amount scale 36 includes a plurality of scale lines, and each scale line corresponds to a feeding amount. The feeding amount scale can be used to quickly measure the required feeding amount.
[0051] According to the above embodiments, the working mode of the utility model is:
[0052] The electrode sheet 8 is fixed on the hyoid bone and the superior thyroid notch by a bandage or adhesion. Then, the power button 16 is pressed, the power module 111 and the controller 12 are powered on, the time increasing button 14 and the time decreasing button 15 are used to control the time of the electric stimulation, for example, the time of the electric stimulation can be set to 30 min, the current increasing button 18 and the current decreasing button 17 are used to control the current of the electric stimulation, for example, the current can be set to 2.5 mA; then, the start-stop button 112 is pressed, the controller 12 supplies power to the electrode sheet 8 through the delivery wire 2, and the electrode sheet 8 works, so that the hyoid bone and the superior thyroid notch are electrically stimulated.
[0053] When the electric stimulation is finished, the medical staff uses the feeding spoon to reciprocally squeeze the tongue in the patient's oral cavity, and the squeezing training time can be 10 min, that is, the medical staff holds the handle 31, extends the feeding spoon, the curved rod 33 and the straight rod 32 into the oral cavity, and moves the handle up and down, so that the straight rod drives the curved rod to move up and down, the plurality of ball heads 34 on the curved rod can squeeze and stimulate the tongue, tongue stimulation training is realized, and the patient is further prompted to make a swallowing action. This is beneficial to the recovery of the swallowing function of the patient.
[0054] When the patient is fed, the spoon head 36 measures the feeding amount, the straight rod 32, the curved rod 33 and the spoon head 35 are extended into the oral cavity through the handle 31, then the food in the spoon head 35 is poured into the oral cavity, and the swallowing condition of the patient is observed.
[0055] Obviously, the above embodiments are only examples for clearly illustrating, and are not a limitation on the embodiments. For ordinary skilled persons in the art, other different forms of changes or variations can be made on the basis of the above description. Here, all the embodiments are not required to be exhausted, and the obvious changes or variations derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A feeding aid for a patient with dysphagia, characterized by: The utility model relates to a treatment instrument (1), which comprises a body (11) provided with a controller (12), a display screen (13), a regulating button and a power module (111), the controller (12) is electrically connected with the power module (111), the display screen (13) and the regulating button. An electrode sheet (8) is electrically connected with the controller (12). A feeding spoon (3) is detachably installed on the body (11). Two supporting ears (82) are arranged at two ends of the electrode sheet (8), and an arc-shaped opening (81) is arranged between two adjacent supporting ears (82).
2. The eating aid for dysphagia patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one bandage is arranged at two ends of the electrode sheet (8).
3. The eating aid for dysphagia patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adhesive layer (9) is arranged at the bottom of the electrode sheet (8).
4. The eating assistor for dysphagia patients according to claim 1, characterized by: A second electrical interface (10) is arranged on the electrode sheet (8) and is electrically connected with the controller (12).
5. The eating aid for dysphagia patients according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: A first electrical interface (110) is arranged on the body (11), and the controller (12) is electrically connected with the second electrical interface (10) through the first electrical interface (110).
6. The eating aid for dysphagia patients according to claim 5, characterized in that: A delivery wire (2) is arranged between the second electrical interface (10) and the first electrical interface (110).
7. The eating aid for dysphagia patients according to claim 6, characterized in that: At least two pipe clamps (19) are arranged on the body (11) and are used for supporting the feeding spoon (3).
8. The eating assistor for dysphagia patients according to claim 1, characterized by: The feeding spoon (3) comprises 9. The eating aid for dysphagia patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: a handle (31), a straight rod (32) connected with one end of the handle (31), a curved rod (33) connected with the other end of the straight rod (32) and provided with a spoon head (35) at the other end, and a plurality of ball convex heads (34) arranged on the curved rod (33). A feeding amount scale (36) is arranged on the inner side of the spoon head (35) and is used for measuring a limited feeding amount.
10. The eating aid for dysphagia patients according to claim 9, characterized in that: