Infant nuclear magnetic examination sleeping cradle
By designing a suitable cradle for infants to soothe and fall asleep during MRI examinations, the problems of long examination times, high noise levels, and poor fixation during MRI scans have been solved. This ensures the comfort and stability of infants during the MRI process and guarantees the accuracy of the examination results.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422838348.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing MRI equipment is time-consuming, noisy, sensitive to motion artifacts, and has poor fixation when examining infants, especially premature infants, who find it difficult to adapt to the MRI environment.
An infant MRI sleep-inducing cradle has been designed, including a bassinet assembly and an auxiliary assembly. The bassinet assembly has a groove and an airbag ring that adapt to the curvature of the infant's spine, and is equipped with a noise-absorbing foam pillow and a fixation strap. The auxiliary assembly includes a sleep monitoring module and a noise simulation module to help the infant adapt to the MRI environment and fix the position.
By simulating the feeling of being held and the noise level, it helps infants fall asleep, reduces the chance of waking up during the MRI process, ensures the accuracy of the examination results, provides a stable and comfortable position, and simplifies the examination process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically relating to an infant MRI examination and sleep-inducing cradle. Background Technology
[0002] Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is the process by which non-zero spin atomic nuclei absorb electromagnetic waves of a specific frequency and undergo energy level transitions under the influence of an external magnetic field. Non-zero spin atomic nuclei possess magnetic moments, and their spin energy levels undergo Zeeman splitting under the influence of an external magnetic field. Applications of NMR: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become a common imaging examination method. As a novel imaging technique, MRI does not pose any adverse effects on human health.
[0003] However, MRI scans are difficult to perform due to their long examination time, high noise levels, and strong sensitivity to motion artifacts. Furthermore, infants, especially premature infants, have underdeveloped physiological regulation abilities, poor adaptability to their surroundings, and inability to communicate, further complicating the examination process. Secondly, MRI coils are mostly designed for adult body types, and there are no coils that match the size of infants. During these examinations, it is often necessary to stuff the infant with foam pads for fixation, but these pads are not one-piece designs and do not provide adequate fixation.
[0004] How to provide a suitable cradle for infants to fall asleep during MRI examinations is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an infant MRI scan and sleep-inducing cradle, so as to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an infant MRI scan sleep cradle, comprising: a bassinet assembly, the bassinet assembly including a bassinet seat, the upper surface of the bassinet seat having a groove adapted to the curvature of the infant's spine, an airbag ring around the upper surface of the bassinet seat, an anti-noise foam pillow installed in the inner ring of the airbag ring near the infant's head, and a plurality of first fixing straps on the airbag ring; a cradle base, the bassinet seat being detachably mounted on the cradle base; and auxiliary components, the auxiliary components including a sleep monitoring module and a noise simulation module, both of which are mounted on the cradle base.
[0007] Optionally, the cradle base includes two arc-shaped base rods, four connecting rods, four support rods, and a cradle platform. The two arc-shaped base rods are arranged parallel to each other at intervals. The two support rods are installed at intervals on any one of the arc-shaped base rods. The other two support rods are installed at intervals on the other arc-shaped base rod. Any two adjacent support rods are connected by a connecting rod. The cradle platform is installed on the top of the four support rods. The cradle seat is detachably installed on the cradle platform.
[0008] Optionally, the cradle platform is provided with a groove that matches the bottom of the cradle seat, the cradle seat is snapped into the groove of the cradle platform, the side of the cradle platform is provided with a threaded hole, the threaded hole is connected to the groove on the cradle seat, the cradle seat is provided with a threaded hole that matches the threaded hole on the cradle platform, and a positioning bolt is threaded into the threaded hole on the cradle seat.
[0009] Optionally, the sleep monitoring module includes a sleep monitor, which is installed on the side of the cradle.
[0010] Optionally, the noise simulation module includes a speaker, which is mounted on the side of the cradle.
[0011] Optionally, there are two first fixing straps, with the two first fixing straps located on the airbag ring near the middle of the infant's body and the infant's chin, respectively.
[0012] Optionally, the first fixing strap is an adjustable strap, with one end of the first fixing strap fixedly installed on the bassinet seat, and the other end of the first fixing strap detachably installed on the bassinet seat via Velcro.
[0013] Optionally, two armrests are installed on each side of the sleeping basket seat.
[0014] Optionally, a second fixing strap is installed on each of the two sides of the cradle base, and the two second fixing straps are connected to the MRI equipment by tape.
[0015] Optionally, the bassinet seat is made of plastic.
[0016] Beneficial effects:
[0017] This utility model provides an infant MRI-equipped cradle for soothing the baby to sleep. When an infant needs to undergo an MRI, the baby is first placed on the cradle seat. The air bladders around the cradle seat are inflated until they are tightly against the baby, simulating a hugging sensation. The cradle seat has grooves that conform to the baby's curved spine, making the baby more comfortable. When the baby is lying in the air bladder, the noise-absorbing foam pillows on the air bladder are close to the baby's ears, providing some sound insulation. A first fixing strap secures the baby in the air bladder. The cradle seat is installed on a cradle base, and the rocking motion of the cradle base soothes the baby to sleep. Simultaneously, a sleep monitoring module tracks the baby's sleep. The monitoring and noise simulation module simulates the noise generated by the MRI machine, helping the child adapt to the noise during the MRI procedure. When the sleep monitoring module detects that the baby is asleep, the bassinet is removed from the cradle base and placed on the MRI machine to continue the subsequent MRI. This device can prepare the baby for MRI by putting them to sleep, helping them adapt to the MRI environment and preventing the baby from waking up during the MRI process, which could affect the examination results. It also fixes the baby's position to prevent the baby from rolling around during the MRI process, which could cause errors in the MRI results, thus providing great convenience for infants undergoing MRI.
[0018] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more obvious and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model are given below. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 Elevation view of the cradle assembly provided in this application embodiment when installed on the cradle base;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cradle base and auxiliary components provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bassinet assembly structure provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0023] Figure label:
[0024] 1. Basket assembly; 11. Basket seat; 12. Airbag ring; 13. Noise-absorbing foam pillow; 14. First securing strap; 15. Armrests; 16. Second securing strap;
[0025] 2. Cradle base; 21. Arc-shaped base rod; 22. Connecting rod; 23. Support rod; 24. Cradle platform; 25. Positioning bolt;
[0026] 3. Auxiliary components; 31. Sleep monitor; 32. Speaker. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this specification, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this specification are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0028] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this specification, when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intervening component present.
[0029] Please see Figure 1-3 This embodiment provides an infant MRI examination and sleep-inducing cradle, which includes a cradle assembly 1, a cradle seat 11, an upper surface of the cradle seat 11 with a groove adapted to the curvature of the infant's spine, an airbag ring 12 around the upper surface of the cradle seat 11, an anti-noise foam pillow 13 installed in the inner ring of the airbag ring 12 near the infant's head, and several first fixing straps 14 on the airbag ring 12; a cradle base 2, on which the cradle seat 11 is detachably installed; and an auxiliary assembly 3, which includes a sleep monitoring module and a noise simulation module, both of which are installed on the cradle base 2.
[0030] Specifically, when an infant needs an MRI, the infant is first placed on the bassinet seat 11. The air bladder rings 12 around the bassinet seat 11 are inflated until they are tightly against the infant, simulating a hug and giving the infant a feeling of being held. The bassinet seat 11 has grooves that conform to the curvature of the infant's spine, making the infant more comfortable. When the infant is lying in the air bladder rings 12, the noise-absorbing foam pillows 13 on the air bladder rings 12 are close to the infant's ears, providing some sound insulation. The first fixing strap 14 secures the infant in the air bladder rings 12. The bassinet seat 11 is installed on the cradle base 2, and the cradle base 2 rocks to soothe the infant to sleep. At the same time, the sleep monitoring module monitors the infant's sleep. The monitoring and noise simulation module simulates the noise generated by the MRI machine, helping the child adapt to the noise during the MRI procedure. When the sleep monitoring module detects that the baby is asleep, the bassinet 11 is removed from the cradle base 2 and placed on the MRI machine to continue the subsequent MRI. This device can prepare the baby for MRI by putting them to sleep, helping them adapt to the MRI environment and preventing the baby from waking up during the MRI process, which could affect the examination results. It also fixes the baby's position to prevent the baby from rolling around during the MRI process, which could cause errors in the MRI results, thus providing great convenience for the baby's MRI.
[0031] In some possible implementations, the cradle base 2 includes two arc-shaped base rods 21, four connecting rods 22, four support rods 23, and a cradle platform 24. The two arc-shaped base rods 21 are arranged parallel to each other at intervals. The two support rods 23 are installed at intervals on any one of the arc-shaped base rods 21, and the other two support rods 23 are installed at intervals on the other arc-shaped base rod 21. Any two adjacent support rods 23 are connected by a connecting rod 22. The cradle platform 24 is installed on the top of the four support rods 23, and the cradle seat 11 is detachably installed on the cradle platform 24.
[0032] Specifically, the two curved base rods 21 are curved to support the rocking of the cradle base 2, and the four support rods 23 provide support for the cradle platform 24. The connecting rods 22 between each support rod 23 improve the stability of the cradle base 2. In use, the cradle seat 11 is installed on the cradle platform 24, and the caregiver shakes the cradle base 2. The curved base rods 21 then rock along with the curved surface, thus acting as a cradle. This structure is stable, simple, inexpensive, and practical.
[0033] In some possible implementations, the cradle platform 24 is provided with a groove that matches the bottom of the cradle seat 11, the cradle seat 11 is snapped into the groove of the cradle platform 24, the side of the cradle platform 24 is provided with a threaded hole that communicates with the groove on the cradle seat 11, the cradle seat 11 is provided with a threaded hole that matches the threaded hole on the cradle platform 24, and a positioning bolt 25 is threaded into the threaded hole on the cradle seat 11.
[0034] Specifically, when the cradle base 2 is used to rock the cradle seat 11, the cradle seat 11 needs to be installed on the cradle platform 24. When rocking, it is necessary to prevent the cradle seat 11 from falling off. The cradle platform 24 is provided with a groove that matches the bottom of the cradle seat 11. The cradle seat 11 is snapped into the cradle platform 24. At the same time, the threaded hole on the side of the cradle platform 24 corresponds to the threaded hole on the cradle seat 11. When the cradle seat 11 is snapped into the cradle platform 24, the positioning bolt 25 can be screwed into the threaded hole to connect the cradle seat 11 and the cradle platform 24 and prevent it from falling off.
[0035] In some possible implementations, the sleep monitoring module includes a sleep monitor 31 mounted on the side of the cradle 24. The noise simulation module includes a speaker 32 mounted on the side of the cradle 24.
[0036] Specifically, the sleep monitor 31 can be an electromyography (EMG) type, which uses electrodes attached to the infant's chest to detect heartbeat and determine whether the infant is asleep. The speaker 32 continuously plays the sound of the MRI machine in use to help the child adapt. The sleep monitor 31 and speaker 32 are more convenient to use when installed next to the cradle 24. At the same time, when the cradle 11 is removed and the MRI machine is placed inside, the sleep monitor 31 and speaker 32 no longer need to operate.
[0037] In some possible implementations, there are two first securing straps 14, located on the airbag ring 12 near the middle of the infant's body and near the infant's chin, respectively. The first securing straps 14 are adjustable, with one end fixedly attached to the bassinet seat 11 and the other end detachably attached to the bassinet seat 11 via Velcro.
[0038] Specifically, the two first fixing straps 14 respectively fix the baby's body and chin in the position of the bassinet seat 11 and the airbag ring 12 to prevent the baby's arms or head from moving around. The first fixing straps 14 are adjustable straps and can be adjusted in length according to the baby's body size. After the baby is lying in the airbag ring 12, the two first fixing straps 14 are wrapped around the baby's body and attached to the other side of the bassinet seat 11 with Velcro to complete the fixation.
[0039] In some possible implementations, two armrests 15 are installed on each side of the cradle seat 11. Second fixing straps 16 are installed on each side of the cradle base 2, and the two second fixing straps 16 are connected to the MRI equipment via adhesive tape.
[0040] Specifically, the armrest 15 can help medical staff lift and move the cradle seat. When the cradle seat is placed on the MRI machine, the second fixing strap 16 can be connected to the MRI machine with tape to prevent the cradle seat from shifting when the MRI machine is running.
[0041] In some possible implementations, the bassinet 11 is made of plastic.
[0042] Specifically, the Basket 11 needs to be inserted into the MRI machine. The plastic material does not affect the MRI examination and will not cause errors in the examination results.
[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely specific implementations of this utility model, used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and not to limit it. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features, within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model; and these modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model. All should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.
[0044] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this utility model is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.
Claims
1. An infant MRI scan-based soothing cradle, characterized in that, include: A bassinet assembly (1) includes a bassinet seat (11), the upper surface of which is provided with a groove adapted to the curvature of the infant's spine, an airbag ring (12) is provided around the upper surface of the bassinet seat (11), an anti-noise sponge pillow (13) is installed on the inner ring of the airbag ring (12) near the infant's head, and a plurality of first fixing straps (14) are provided on the airbag ring (12); Cradle base (2), the cradle seat (11) is detachably mounted on the cradle base (2); The auxiliary component (3) includes a sleep monitoring module and a noise simulation module, both of which are installed on the cradle base (2).
2. The infant MRI scan soothing cradle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cradle base (2) includes two arc-shaped base rods (21), four connecting rods (22), four support rods (23), and a cradle platform (24). The two arc-shaped base rods (21) are arranged parallel to each other at intervals. The two support rods (23) are installed at intervals on any one of the arc-shaped base rods (21), and the other two support rods (23) are installed at intervals on the other arc-shaped base rod (21). Any two adjacent support rods (23) are connected by a connecting rod (22). The cradle platform (24) is installed on the top of the four support rods (23), and the cradle seat (11) is detachably installed on the cradle platform (24).
3. The infant MRI scan soothing cradle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cradle platform (24) is provided with a groove that matches the bottom of the cradle seat (11). The cradle seat (11) is engaged in the groove of the cradle platform (24). The side of the cradle platform (24) is provided with a threaded hole that communicates with the groove on the cradle seat (11). The cradle seat (11) is provided with a threaded hole that matches the threaded hole on the cradle platform (24). The threaded hole on the cradle seat (11) is internally threaded with a positioning bolt (25).
4. The infant MRI scan soothing cradle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sleep monitoring module includes a sleep monitor (31), which is installed on the side of the cradle (24).
5. The infant MRI scan soothing cradle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The noise simulation module includes a speaker (32) which is mounted on the side of the cradle (24).
6. The infant MRI scan soothing cradle according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are two first fixing straps (14), which are located on the airbag ring (12) near the middle of the baby's body and the baby's chin, respectively.
7. The infant MRI scan soothing cradle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first fixing strap (14) is an adjustable strap. One end of the first fixing strap (14) is fixedly installed on the bassinet seat (11), and the other end of the first fixing strap (14) is detachably installed on the bassinet seat (11) by Velcro.
8. The infant MRI scan soothing cradle according to claim 7, characterized in that: Two armrests (15) are installed on each side of the bassinet seat (11).
9. The infant MRI scan soothing cradle according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cradle base (2) is equipped with two second fixing straps (16) on its two sides respectively, and the two second fixing straps (16) are connected to the nuclear magnetic resonance equipment by tape.
10. The infant MRI scan soothing cradle according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bassinet seat (11) is made of plastic.