Surgical headband

By designing triangular headscarve pieces, head circumference positioning components, and hair end positioning components, combined with a skin-friendly layer and a waterproof layer, the problems of unstable head wrapping and pressure sores risk were solved, achieving comfortable and stable hair wrapping and reducing the risk of infection.

CN223489833UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31HUIZHOU FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL
View PDF 1 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422552889.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-22
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, headscarves are unstable when securing hair, especially for female patients with longer hair, which can easily lead to loose hair ends, increasing the risk of infection. Furthermore, the strong pressure of the rubber bands can cause discomfort and may even cause pressure sores.

Method used

It uses a triangular towel piece, with head circumference positioning components and hair end positioning components, including Velcro and fastener fixation. Combined with a skin-friendly and waterproof layer design, it ensures that the hair is tightly wrapped through multiple fixation methods to prevent it from loosening.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents hair ends from falling out, reduces the risk of infection, maintains a sterile environment in the surgical area, improves wearing comfort, reduces the risk of pressure sores, and adapts to different head shapes and circumferences.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN223489833U_ABST
    Figure CN223489833U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model provides a surgical headband which comprises a triangular towel piece, a head circumference positioning piece and a hair and tail positioning assembly are arranged on the towel piece, and the head circumference positioning piece is close to one side of the towel piece; when one side of the towel piece is fixed by the head circumference positioning piece, a tail gap is formed in one side, far away from the head circumference positioning piece, of the towel piece; the hair tail positioning assembly comprises a first fastener used for sealing the tail gap and a second fastener used for fixing the remaining towel pieces. One side of the towel piece is provided with a connecting belt, one end of the connecting belt is connected with the towel piece, the second fastener is arranged on the connecting belt, the towel piece is provided with a buttonhole, the buttonhole and the second fastener are mutually fastened, and when the towel piece far away from one side of the head circumference positioning piece is rolled up, the second fastener is close to the buttonhole. The utility model has the advantages that the comfort is high, and the hair of the patient is prevented from loosening.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical supplies technology, and in particular to a surgical head covering. Background Technology

[0002] When performing head and neck surgery, in order to avoid the patient's hair from affecting the surgical or examination process, it is necessary to wrap and fix the patient's hair to fully expose the surgical field and prevent the hair from entering the surgical site and contaminating the incision, thus affecting the operation of the surgery.

[0003] Currently, disposable surgical caps are used clinically. Patients cover their hair with a surgical cap that is then secured to their hairline with an elastic band, allowing the surgery to proceed. However, the elastic band exerts significant pressure on the patient's skin, which can cause discomfort or even pressure sores.

[0004] To make patients more comfortable, technicians have developed related head coverings. For example, the invention with patent publication number CN111249009A relates to a head covering used in general anesthesia for oral and maxillofacial surgery, comprising a triangular bandage, a connecting mechanism disposed on the triangular bandage, and a limiting mechanism. The connecting mechanism includes a head circumference fixing patch and a roll bandage fixing patch. Two head circumference fixing patches are installed, one at the bottom of the front side and the other at the bottom of the front of the inner wall of the triangular bandage. In use, the hair is completely wrapped in the triangular bandage, then secured with the head circumference fixing patch. The ends of the hair are then rolled tightly within the remaining triangular bandage and held at a certain height before being secured with the roll bandage fixing patch. Finally, the nasal cannula is secured using the limiting mechanism.

[0005] However, when using the headscarf technique, the varying lengths of patients' hair, especially in female patients who typically have longer hair, result in a significant amount of hair ends being tightly wrapped within the remaining triangular bandage. This makes the remaining triangular bandage heavy, and using bandage fixing tape to secure it is unstable. The hair ends may loosen during the procedure, increasing the risk of infection and failing to meet the aseptic principles of surgery. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the problem that existing methods of using towel fixation patches to secure tightly rolled triangular towels are unstable and may cause the hair ends to loosen during surgery, increasing the risk of infection, this invention provides a highly comfortable head wrap that prevents the patient's hair from becoming loose.

[0007] This utility model provides a surgical head wrap, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A surgical head covering includes a triangular towel piece, on which a head circumference positioning component and a hair end positioning component are provided. The head circumference positioning component is located near one side of the towel piece. When the head circumference positioning component fixes one side of the towel piece, a tail gap is formed on the side of the towel piece away from the head circumference positioning component.

[0009] The hair end positioning component includes a first fastener for closing the tail gap and a second fastener for securing the remaining towel piece; one side of the towel piece is provided with a connecting strap, one end of the connecting strap is connected to the towel piece, the second fastener is provided on the connecting strap, the towel piece has a buttonhole near the head circumference positioning component, the buttonhole and the second fastener are fastened to each other, when the towel piece away from the head circumference positioning component is rolled up, the second fastener is located at the buttonhole.

[0010] Using the above technical solution, when wearing the garment, the side of the towel closest to the head circumference positioning piece is aligned with the patient's hairline at the back of the head. The towel is then laid flat under the patient's head, wrapped around the hairline, and stray hairs are pushed back to tightly enclose the hair. The head circumference positioning piece then secures the towel, creating a gap at the end to accommodate patients with different head shapes or circumferences. The first fastener then seals the gap at the end. By rolling up the remaining towel and fastening the second fastener to the buttonhole, the patient's hair is completely enclosed, preventing the hair ends from loosening. This secondary securing with the first and second fasteners effectively prevents hair ends from loosening, reduces the possibility of infection, and ensures a sterile environment for the head and neck.

[0011] Preferably, the towel sheet includes a skin-friendly layer and a waterproof layer, wherein the skin-friendly layer is the inner layer and the waterproof layer is the outer layer.

[0012] The above technical solution ensures patient comfort through a skin-friendly layer and protects patients from liquid contact, reducing the risk of infection through a waterproof layer.

[0013] Preferably, the skin-friendly layer is made of pure cotton fabric, and the waterproof layer is made of polyurethane-coated fabric.

[0014] Through the above technical solutions, pure cotton fabric offers excellent comfort and hypoallergenic properties, improving patient comfort and preventing allergic reactions. Furthermore, pure cotton is durable, washable, and easy to clean and maintain. Cleaning and disinfection facilitate reuse and maintain a necessary sterile environment. Polyurethane-coated fabric boasts excellent waterproof performance. Compared to other waterproof materials, it also offers relatively better breathability, helping to reduce sweat buildup and discomfort on the head. In addition, polyurethane-coated fabric is easy to clean and maintain, further promoting reuse.

[0015] Preferably, the head circumference positioning component is a Velcro fastener, which includes a hook-and-loop fastener and a loop fastener that are attached to each other. The hook-and-loop fastener and the loop fastener are close to the same side of the towel piece, and the hook-and-loop fastener and the loop fastener are located on the inner and outer sides of the towel piece, respectively.

[0016] Using the above technical solution, when wearing the garment, align the side of the towel closest to the head circumference positioning piece with the patient's hairline at the back of their head, and lay the towel flat under the patient's head, with the patient's head on the inside. Wrap the corner of the towel closest to the hook-and-loop patch along the patient's hairline, while simultaneously pushing stray hairs backward to ensure a tight wrap. Similarly, wrap the corner of the towel closest to the loop patch along the patient's hairline from the other side, while simultaneously pushing stray hairs backward, thus tightly wrapping the patient's hair inside the towel. This wrapping method effectively prevents excessive local pressure and pressure sores. By adhering the loop patch to the hook-and-loop patch, the position is fixed, making it easy to manage stray hairs. The hair is tightly wrapped and fixed by the head circumference positioning piece, effectively preventing stray hairs from loosening, reducing the risk of infection, and maintaining a sterile state in the surgical area.

[0017] Preferably, the first fastener includes a male and a female fastener that engage with each other. The male and female fasteners are located near the tail gap and are positioned on both sides of the tail gap. When the male and female fasteners are engaged, they close the tail gap.

[0018] By using the above technical solution, the gap at the tail is sealed to ensure that the patient's hair is completely wrapped inside the towel, which helps to prevent the patient's hair from leaking out.

[0019] Preferably, the first fastener is a concealed fastener.

[0020] The above technical solution allows the male and female buckles to be fastened together by pressing them against each other. The fastening method is simple, convenient for medical staff, and improves work efficiency.

[0021] Preferably, the buttonholes are provided in multiple ways, and the multiple buttonholes are located on one side of the towel piece near the looped surface and are evenly distributed along the length of the side.

[0022] The above technical solution allows for the selection of appropriate buttonholes to be fastened to the second fastener based on the size of the remaining rolled-up towel pieces, thus improving versatility.

[0023] Preferably, the second fastener is disposed at the end of the connecting strap away from the end where the towel is connected, and the connecting strap is also provided with an adjusting buckle for adjusting the length of the connecting strap.

[0024] The above technical solution allows for adjustment of the effective length of the connecting strap by sliding the adjusting buckle along its length. When the second buckle passes through a properly spaced eyelet, the remaining towel piece is secured. The effective length of the connecting strap is then adjusted using the adjusting buckle, making the adjustment more flexible and precise. This results in a smaller gap between the remaining towel piece and the connecting strap, thus ensuring a more stable fixation of the remaining towel piece.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] 1. The secondary fixation by the first and second fasteners effectively prevents hair ends from loosening, reduces the possibility of infection, and ensures a sterile environment for the head and neck.

[0027] 2. By using head circumference positioning devices for fixation, it effectively prevents stray hairs from falling out, reduces the risk of infection, and maintains a sterile state in the surgical area;

[0028] 3. Further adjustments can be made using the adjusting buckle to make the adjustment more flexible and precise, thereby reducing the gap between the remaining towel piece and the connecting strap, and thus making the remaining towel piece more stable. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner surface structure of the towel sheet in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer structure of the towel sheet in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tail gap in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of wearing the device according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the outer structure of the towel sheet in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0037] The component labels are as follows: 1. Towel piece; 11. Inner surface; 12. Outer surface; 2. Head circumference positioning piece; 21. Hook and loop facing fabric; 22. Loop facing fabric; 3. Tail gap; 4. First fastener; 41. Male fastener; 42. Female fastener; 5. Second fastener; 6. Connecting strap; 7. Buttonhole; 8. Shaft belt; 9. Adjusting buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following will refer to the appendix in the embodiments of this utility model. Figures 1 to 7 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Example

[0039] A surgical headscarf, as shown in the reference Figure 1 The device includes a towel 1 for wrapping the hair, a head circumference positioning component 2 mounted on the towel 1, and a hair end positioning component. When worn, the towel 1 is wrapped around the patient's hairline with one side, and the head circumference positioning component 2 provides initial fixation, ensuring a tight wrap along the hairline. The hair end positioning component then secures the hair ends, thus tightly wrapping the entire towel 1 around the patient's head while avoiding excessive local pressure to prevent postoperative pressure marks or pressure sores.

[0040] Among them, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The towel pad 1 is an isosceles triangle in shape and has a two-layer structure, comprising a skin-friendly layer (inner layer) and a waterproof layer (outer layer). The skin-friendly layer ensures patient comfort, while the waterproof layer protects the patient from liquid contact, reducing the risk of infection. The skin-friendly layer is made of pure cotton fabric, which offers excellent comfort and is hypoallergenic, improving patient comfort and preventing allergies. Furthermore, pure cotton is durable, washable, and easy to clean and maintain. Cleaning and disinfection facilitate reuse and maintain a necessary sterile environment. The waterproof layer is made of polyurethane-coated fabric, which has excellent waterproof performance. Compared to other waterproof materials, polyurethane-coated fabric also has relatively good breathability, helping to reduce sweat buildup and discomfort on the head. In addition, polyurethane-coated fabric is easy to clean and maintain, further promoting reuse.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3The skin-friendly layer facing away from the waterproof layer is the inner surface 11 of the towel piece 1, and the waterproof layer facing away from the skin-friendly layer is the outer surface 12 of the towel piece 1. In this embodiment, the head circumference positioning member 2 is a Velcro fastener, which includes a hook-and-loop fastener 21 and a loop fastener 22 sewn onto the towel piece 1. When the hook-and-loop fastener 21 and the loop fastener 22 are attached to each other, they can be bonded together. The hook-and-loop fastener 21 is elongated and is located on the outer surface 12 of the towel piece 1, near the bottom edge and one bottom corner of the towel piece 1, and is distributed along the length of the bottom edge of the towel piece 1. The loop fastener 22 is also elongated and is also distributed along the length of the bottom edge of the towel piece 1, located on the inner surface 11 of the towel piece 1, and is located near another bottom corner of the towel piece 1.

[0042] When wearing the bandage, align the bottom edge of the bandage 1 with the patient's hairline at the back of their head, and lay the bandage 1 flat under the patient's head, positioning the patient's head on the inner surface 11 and near the center of the bottom edge of the bandage 1. Push the patient's hair back to the top corner of the bandage 1, wrap the bandage 1 along the patient's hairline with the bottom corner near the hook-face patch 21, and simultaneously push any stray hairs back to ensure a tight wrap. Similarly, wrap the bandage 1 along the patient's hairline from the other side with the bottom corner near the loop patch 22, and simultaneously push any stray hairs back, thus tightly wrapping the patient's hair within the bandage 1. This wrapping method effectively prevents excessive local pressure and pressure sores. The loop patch 22 is glued to the hook-face patch 21 for fixation, making it suitable for patients with different head shapes or circumferences. It also facilitates the tidying up of stray hairs, ensuring a tight wrap, and is secured by the head circumference positioning piece 2, effectively preventing hair from loosening, reducing the risk of infection, and maintaining a sterile surgical area. Next, roll the hair end tightly inside the remaining piece of scarf 1, and use the hair end positioning component to fix the rolled-up remaining piece of scarf 1 in place, and you can complete the wearing process.

[0043] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The hair-tail positioning component includes a first fastener 4 and a second fastener 5. When the patient's hair is wrapped and secured by the head circumference positioning component 2, a tail gap 3 is formed near the top corner of the towel 1. The first fastener 4 is used to close the tail gap 3. The first fastener 4 is a concealed fastener and includes a male fastener 41 and a female fastener 42 that interlock. By pressing the male fastener 41 and the female fastener 42 together, they can be fastened. The fastening method is simple, convenient for medical staff, and improves work efficiency. The male fastener 41 is located on the outside 12 of the towel 1 and near the top corner, while the female fastener 42 is located on the outside 12 of the towel 1 and near the middle of a waistline. By folding the male fastener 41 towards the female fastener 42 and fastening it with the female fastener 42, the tail gap 3 is closed, ensuring that the patient's hair is completely wrapped inside the towel 1, which helps prevent the patient's hair from leaking out.

[0044] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 A connecting strap 6 is provided on the outer surface 12 of the towel piece 1. The connecting strap 6 is distributed in a direction perpendicular to the bottom edge of the towel piece 1. One end of the connecting strap 6 is fixedly connected to the outer surface 12 of the towel piece 1, and the end connected to the towel piece 1 is close to the center of gravity of the towel piece 1. The second fastener 5 is used to fix the remaining towel piece 1. The second fastener 5 is a button and is set on the connecting strap 6 away from the end connected to the towel piece 1. A buttonhole 7 is opened on one side of the towel piece 1 near the looped patch 22. The buttonhole 7 is fastened to the second fastener 5. There are multiple buttonholes 7, which are evenly spaced along the length of the towel piece 1. This allows for the selection of appropriate buttonholes 7 to fasten to the second fastener 5 according to the size of the remaining towel piece 1 after rolling it up, which helps to improve versatility. After the tail gap 3 is sealed by the first fastener 4, the remaining piece of towel 1 is rolled up tightly and the second fastener 5 is passed through the buttonhole 7 at a suitable distance so that the second fastener 5 and the buttonhole 7 are fastened together, thereby fixing the hair tail stably and further preventing the hair tail from loosening.

[0045] When wearing the device, the patient's hair is wrapped and secured by the head circumference positioning piece 2. The male buckle 41 is folded towards the female buckle 42 and fastened to it, sealing the tail gap 3. The remaining towel piece 1 is then rolled up tightly, and the button is passed through the appropriately spaced buttonhole 7, thus completely wrapping the patient's hair within the towel piece 1 to prevent the hair ends from loosening. The double securing by the first buckle 4 and the second buckle 5 effectively prevents the hair ends from loosening, reduces the possibility of infection, and ensures a sterile environment for the head and neck.

[0046] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: When wearing the towel, align the bottom edge of the towel 1 with the hairline at the back of the patient's head, lay the towel 1 flat under the patient's head, and let the patient's head be close to the middle of the bottom edge of the towel 1. Push the patient's hair back to the top corner of the towel 1, wrap the bottom corner of the towel 1 near the hook-face patch 21 along the patient's hairline, and push the stray hairs back to ensure a tight wrap. Similarly, wrap the bottom corner of the towel 1 near the loop-face patch 22 from the other side along the patient's hairline, and push the stray hairs back to ensure a tight wrap. This effectively prevents excessive local pressure and pressure sores. By bonding the loop-face patch 22 to the hook-face patch 21, the position is fixed, which is beneficial for adapting to patients with different head shapes or head circumferences, and makes it easy to tidy up the patient's stray hairs. The hair is wrapped tightly and fixed by the head circumference positioning piece 2, which effectively prevents stray hairs from falling out, reduces the risk of infection, and maintains the sterility of the surgical area. Next, by folding the male buckle 41 towards the female buckle 42 and fastening it to the female buckle 42, the tail gap 3 is sealed. The remaining towel piece 1 is then rolled tightly, and the second buckle 5 is passed through the appropriately spaced buttonhole 7 to secure the remaining towel piece 1. This completely wraps the patient's hair within the towel piece 1, preventing the hair ends from loosening. The secondary securing with the first buckle 4 and the second buckle 5 effectively prevents the hair ends from loosening, reduces the possibility of infection, and ensures a sterile environment for the head and neck. Example

[0047] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the connection method between the connecting strap 6 and the towel piece 1 is different.

[0048] Specifically, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 An outer band 8 is provided on the outer surface 12. The band 8 is elongated and located near the center of gravity of the towel piece 1. Both ends of the band 8 are fixedly connected to the towel piece 1, thus creating a gap between the middle section of the band 8 and the towel piece 1. An adjusting buckle 9 is also provided on the connecting band 6 to adjust its effective length. The adjusting buckle 9 is a mature technology and will not be described in detail. The end of the connecting band 6 furthest from the second fastener 5 passes through the adjusting buckle 9 and through the gap between the band 8 and the towel piece 1, finally connecting to the adjusting buckle 9. Therefore, the effective length of the connecting band 6 can be adjusted by driving the adjusting buckle 9 to slide along its length.

[0049] Continue to refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 When the second fastener 5 passes through the appropriately spaced buttonhole 7, it secures the remaining piece of towel 1. The effective length of the connecting strap 6 is further adjusted by the adjusting buckle 9, making the adjustment more flexible and precise. This results in a smaller gap between the remaining piece of towel 1 and the connecting strap 6, thus making the remaining piece of towel 1 more securely fixed.

[0050] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A surgical head covering, comprising a drape (1), characterized in that: The towel piece (1) is triangular in shape. A head circumference positioning component (2) and a hair end positioning component are provided on the towel piece (1). The head circumference positioning component (2) is located on one side of the towel piece (1). When the head circumference positioning component (2) fixes one side of the towel piece (1), a tail gap (3) is formed on the side of the towel piece (1) away from the head circumference positioning component (2). The hair end positioning component includes a first fastener (4) for closing the tail gap (3) and a second fastener (5) for fixing the remaining towel piece (1); one side of the towel piece (1) is provided with a connecting strap (6), one end of the connecting strap (6) is connected to the towel piece (1), the second fastener (5) is provided on the connecting strap (6), the towel piece (1) has a buttonhole (7), the buttonhole (7) and the second fastener (5) are fastened to each other, when the towel piece (1) on the side away from the head circumference positioning component (2) is rolled up, the second fastener (5) is located at the buttonhole (7).

2. The surgical head covering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The towel (1) includes a skin-friendly layer and a waterproof layer, wherein the skin-friendly layer is the inner layer and the waterproof layer is the outer layer.

3. A surgical head covering according to claim 2, characterized in that: The skin-friendly layer is made of pure cotton fabric, and the waterproof layer is made of polyurethane-coated fabric.

4. A surgical head covering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head circumference positioning component (2) is a Velcro fastener. The head circumference positioning component (2) includes a hook-and-loop fastener (21) and a loop fastener (22) that are attached to each other. The hook-and-loop fastener (21) and the loop fastener (22) are close to the same side of the towel piece (1). The hook-and-loop fastener (21) and the loop fastener (22) are located on the inner and outer sides of the towel piece (1), respectively.

5. A surgical head covering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fastener (4) includes a male fastener (41) and a female fastener (42) that fasten to each other. The male fastener (41) and the female fastener (42) are close to the tail gap (3) and are located on both sides of the tail gap (3). When the male fastener (41) and the female fastener (42) are fastened together, the tail gap (3) is closed.

6. A surgical head covering according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first fastener (4) is a concealed fastener.

7. A surgical head covering according to claim 4, characterized in that: The buttonholes (7) are provided in multiple ways. The multiple buttonholes (7) are located on one side of the towel piece (1) near the looped surface patch (22) and are evenly distributed along the length of the side.

8. A surgical head covering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The towel piece (1) is also provided with a shaft belt (8), and the two ends of the shaft belt (8) are fixedly connected to the towel piece (1). The connecting belt (6) is also provided with an adjusting buckle (9) for adjusting the effective length of the connecting belt (6). The second buckle (5) is provided at the end of the connecting belt (6) that is away from the towel piece (1). The end of the connecting belt (6) that is away from the second buckle (5) passes through the adjusting buckle (9), the gap between the shaft belt (8) and the towel piece (1) in sequence and is connected to the adjusting buckle (9).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Head-wrapping towel used in general anesthesia for oral and maxillofacial surgery

    CN111249009A