Medicine feeder for critical patient

By designing a combination of cylinder, nozzle, air bag, and piston, the problem of existing medication feeders for critically ill patients being inconvenient to operate with one hand and difficult to insert the nozzle has been solved, achieving the effect of convenient one-handed medication delivery.

CN223731786UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-30Shenyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shenyang Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine)
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422945680.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-12-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

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Technical Problem

Existing medication feeders for critically ill patients are inconvenient to operate with one hand, and the nozzle design makes it difficult to insert into the patient's mouth, resulting in inconvenience in administering medication.

Method used

A medication feeder was designed, comprising a cylinder, a nozzle, an air bag, and a piston. It can be operated with one hand through the cooperation of the finger ring and the air bag, and the flat nozzle is easy to insert into the patient's mouth.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the convenience of one-handed medication administration and easy insertion of the nozzle, improving the ease of medication administration.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a medicine feeder for critical patients, which relates to the technical field of medicine feeders and comprises a barrel, a sprayer is arranged at the bottom end of the barrel, an air bag is arranged at the top end of the barrel, a piston is arranged in the barrel and slidably arranged in the barrel, and a protective cover is sleeved on the outer side of the sprayer. According to the utility model, the finger ring and the air bag are matched with each other, so that the medicine feeder can be used for feeding medicine with a single hand, and meanwhile, the nozzle can be more easily stretched into the mouth of a patient through the nozzle provided with the flat tube, so that the medicine feeding is more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medication feeding device technology, specifically a medication feeding device for critically ill patients. Background Technology

[0002] In internal medicine care, administering medication to critically ill patients is a common nursing task. Since most critically ill patients are bedridden for treatment, it can be quite troublesome to care for them. To facilitate care, especially medication administration, medication feeders are usually used to assist in the process, which makes medication administration more convenient.

[0003] A search revealed a patent document with publication number CN219763976U that discloses a medication feeder for critically ill patients that is easy to clean. The feeder includes a hollow, open-end cylinder. One end of the cylinder has a push rod, which is also hollow. A push block is located at the top of the push rod and slides against the inner wall of the push rod. A groove is formed at the bottom of the push rod, and a hollow slide cylinder is fixedly connected within the groove. The slide cylinder has a water-blocking structure at its top, comprising a baffle and a reset shaft. The baffle is hinged to the surface of the reset shaft. A piston is located on the surface of the slide cylinder and slides against the inner wall of the cylinder. By pressing the push block, the push block slides along the inner wall of the push rod. Water inside the push rod is squeezed by the push block against the water-blocking structure on the inner wall of the slide cylinder. The baffle rotates along the reset shaft under pressure, and water is sprayed out through the gap in the rotating baffle along the inner wall of the slide cylinder and through the nozzle opening, thus rinsing the inner wall of the cylinder and facilitating cleaning of the medication feeder. However, when administering medication, it is generally necessary to use one hand to control the patient's mouth and open it as wide as possible. This requires the medication feeder to be operated with one hand. However, the aforementioned medication feeder is not convenient to operate with one hand, and the nozzle of the aforementioned medication feeder is spherical, which is not convenient to insert into the patient's mouth.

[0004] Based on this, a medication feeder for critically ill patients is now provided, which can eliminate the drawbacks of existing devices. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a medication feeder for critically ill patients to solve the problems in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A medication feeder for critically ill patients includes a cylinder, a nozzle at the bottom of the cylinder, an airbag at the top of the cylinder, a piston inside the cylinder that slides within the cylinder, and a protective cover on the outside of the nozzle.

[0008] Based on the above technical solutions, this utility model also provides the following optional technical solutions:

[0009] In one alternative: the cylinder is a hollow structure, the cylinder has a cavity, the bottom of the cavity has an air outlet, the top of the cavity has an air inlet, the bottom of the cylinder has a first connector, and the top of the cylinder has a second connector.

[0010] In one alternative: the first connector includes a first connecting seat and a second connecting seat, both of which are fixedly connected to the cylinder body. The second connecting seat is located outside the first connecting seat, and the first connecting seat is located outside the air outlet.

[0011] In one alternative: the second connector includes a third connector fixed to the top of the cylinder and located outside the air inlet.

[0012] In one alternative: two finger rings are symmetrically provided on both sides of the cylinder, each finger ring having a finger hole, and the cylinder having a slot for placing a nameplate.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment: the nozzle includes a first connecting ring, a conical cylinder, and a flat tube, wherein the first connecting ring is threadedly connected to a first connecting seat, the conical cylinder is fixedly connected to the first connecting ring, and the flat tube is fixedly connected to the conical cylinder.

[0014] In one alternative: the airbag includes an airbag, and a second connecting ring is fixedly connected to the lower end of the airbag, the second connecting ring being threadedly connected to a third connecting seat.

[0015] In one alternative: the piston includes a plug body with a sealing rubber ring, the piston is in close contact with the inner wall of the cavity, and the protective cover is threadedly connected to the second connecting seat.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] This invention utilizes the combination of a finger ring and an air bladder to enable single-handed medication administration. Furthermore, the flat nozzle makes it easier to insert into the patient's mouth, further enhancing the convenience of medication administration. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of one side of the cylinder body of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure on the other side of the cylinder of this utility model.

[0021] Figure reference numerals: 100, cylinder; 101, cavity; 102, air outlet; 103, air inlet; 104, first connecting seat; 105, second connecting seat; 106, third connecting seat; 107, finger ring; 108, finger hole; 109, placement groove; 200, nozzle; 201, first connecting ring; 202, conical cylinder; 203, flat tube; 300, airbag; 301, airbag; 302, second connecting ring; 400, piston; 401, plug body; 402, sealing rubber ring; 500, protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, a medication feeder for critically ill patients includes a cylinder 100, a nozzle 200, an airbag 300, a piston 400, and a protective cover 500. The nozzle 200 is located at the bottom of the cylinder 100, and the airbag 300 is located at the top of the cylinder 100. The piston 400 is located inside the cylinder 100 and is slidably disposed within the cylinder 100. The protective cover 500 is fitted over the nozzle 200. In use, the protective cover 500 is removed, and then the airbag 300 is squeezed. The piston 400 slides along the cylinder 100 to the bottom. Then, the nozzle 200 is placed into a container containing medication. The airbag 300 is then released, and the medication is drawn into the cylinder 100 by the suction generated by the recovery of the airbag 300. Then, the nozzle 200 is inserted into the patient's mouth, and the airbag 300 is squeezed again to force the medication into the patient's mouth.

[0024] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the cylinder 100 has a hollow structure and a cavity 101 inside. The bottom end of the cavity 101 is provided with an air outlet 102 and the top end of the cavity 101 is provided with an air inlet 103. The bottom end of the cylinder 100 is provided with a first connecting member and the top end of the cylinder 100 is provided with a second connecting member. When in use, by squeezing the air bag 300, air enters the cavity 101 from the air inlet 103, causing the piston 400 to slide along the cavity 101 and squeeze the liquid medicine in the cavity 101 out from the air outlet 102.

[0025] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first connector includes a first connecting seat 104 and a second connecting seat 105. Both the first connecting seat 104 and the second connecting seat 105 are fixedly connected to the cylinder 100. The second connecting seat 105 is located outside the first connecting seat 104. The first connecting seat 104 is located outside the air outlet 102. The first connecting seat 104 is used to connect the nozzle 200, and the second connecting seat 105 is used to connect the protective cover 500.

[0026] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the second connector includes a third connector 106, which is fixed to the top of the cylinder 100 and located outside the air inlet 103. The third connector 106 is used to connect the airbag 300.

[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, two finger rings 107 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the cylinder 100. The finger rings 107 are provided with finger holes 108. The cylinder 100 is provided with a placement slot 109 for placing a nameplate. When in use, the thumb and little finger are placed in the finger holes 108, and the airbag 300 is squeezed by the remaining three fingers.

[0028] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the nozzle 200 includes a first connecting ring 201, a conical cylinder 202, and a flat tube 203. The first connecting ring 201 is threadedly connected to the first connecting seat 104, the conical cylinder 202 is fixedly connected to the first connecting ring 201, and the flat tube 203 is fixedly connected to the conical cylinder 202. In use, the flat tube 203 is inserted into the patient's mouth, and then the airbag 300 is squeezed to force the liquid medicine in the cylinder 100 into the patient's mouth through the flat tube 203.

[0029] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the airbag 300 includes an airbag 301. A second connecting ring 302 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the airbag 301. The second connecting ring 302 is threadedly connected to the third connecting seat 106. The airbag 301 is fixed to the top of the cylinder 100 through the second connecting ring 302. When in use, the liquid is taken out and discharged by squeezing the airbag 301.

[0030] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the piston 400 includes a plug body 401, on which a sealing rubber ring 402 is provided. The piston 400 is in close contact with the inner wall of the cavity 101. The protective cover 500 is threadedly connected to the second connecting seat 105. In use, by squeezing the air bag 301, air is allowed to enter the cavity 101 from the air inlet 103, thereby squeezing the piston 400 to move along the cavity 101.

[0031] The above embodiment discloses a medication feeder for critically ill patients. In use, the protective cover 500 is removed, and then the airbag 300 is squeezed to allow air to enter the cavity 101 through the air inlet 103. The air squeezes the piston 400, which slides down the cylinder 100 to the bottom. Next, the nozzle 200 is placed into a container filled with medication. Then, the airbag 300 is released, and the suction generated by the restored airbag 300 draws the medication into the cylinder 100. The flat tube 203 is then inserted into the patient's mouth, and the airbag 300 is squeezed again to force the medication into the patient's mouth. When the feeder needs cleaning, the protective cover 500, nozzle 200, and airbag 300 are removed from the cylinder 100 in sequence, rinsed with clean water, and then reassembled.

[0032] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A feeding device for critically ill patients comprising a barrel (100), characterized in that, The bottom end of the barrel (100) is provided with a spray head (200), the top end of the barrel (100) is provided with an air bag (300), the barrel (100) is provided with a piston (400), the piston (400) is slidingly arranged in the barrel (100), the outer side of the spray head (200) is provided with a protective cover (500); The spray head (200) comprises a first connecting ring (201), a conical barrel (202) and a flat tube (203), the first connecting ring (201) is threadedly connected with the first connecting seat (104), the conical barrel (202) is fixedly connected with the first connecting ring (201), and the flat tube (203) is fixedly connected with the conical barrel (202).

2. The feeding apparatus for a critically ill patient according to claim 1, wherein The barrel (100) is a hollow structure, the barrel (100) is provided with a cavity (101), the bottom end of the cavity (101) is provided with an air outlet (102), the top end of the cavity (101) is provided with an air inlet (103), the bottom end of the barrel (100) is provided with a first connecting piece, and the top end of the barrel (100) is provided with a second connecting piece.

3. A feeding device for critically ill patients according to claim 2, characterized in that The first connecting piece comprises a first connecting seat (104) and a second connecting seat (105), the first connecting seat (104) and the second connecting seat (105) are fixedly connected with the barrel (100), the second connecting seat (105) is arranged on the outer side of the first connecting seat (104), and the first connecting seat (104) is arranged on the outer side of the air outlet (102).

4. The feeding apparatus for critically ill patients according to claim 2, wherein The second connecting piece comprises a third connecting seat (106), the third connecting seat (106) is fixedly arranged at the top end of the barrel (100), and the third connecting seat (106) is arranged on the outer side of the air inlet (103).

5. The feeding apparatus for critically ill patients according to claim 2, wherein The barrel (100) is symmetrically provided with two finger rings (107) on both sides, the finger ring (107) is provided with a finger hole (108), and the barrel (100) is provided with a placing groove (109) for placing a nameplate.

6. The feeding apparatus for critically ill patients according to claim 1, wherein The air bag (300) comprises an air bag (301), the lower end of the air bag (301) is fixedly connected with a second connecting ring (302), and the second connecting ring (302) is threadedly connected with the third connecting seat (106).

7. The feeding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the feeding apparatus is configured to be used with a patient having a weight of at least 50 kg. The piston (400) comprises a plug body (401), the plug body (401) is provided with a sealing rubber ring (402), the piston (400) is closely attached to the inner wall of the cavity (101), and the protective cover (500) is threadedly connected with the second connecting seat (105).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Critical patient nursing medicine feeder convenient to clean

    CN219763976U