Oral secretion cleaning device for disabled patient

Abstract

The utility model discloses a disable patient oral secretion cleaning device which comprises a supporting plate, and a channel for a cleaning mechanism to pass through is formed in the center of the supporting plate. The opening mechanism is arranged on the supporting plate and is unfolded in a trumpet shape so as to open the teeth of the patient; and the cleaning mechanism extends into the oral cavity of the patient after penetrating through the channel so as to clean secretions in the oral cavity of the patient out. According to the scheme, the opening mechanism is additionally arranged on the supporting plate, so that the teeth of a patient can be opened during cleaning, and then the patient can be conveniently cleaned through the cleaning mechanism which can extend into the oral cavity through the channel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an oral secretion cleaning device, and more particularly to an oral secretion cleaning device for disabled patients. Background Technology

[0002] Clinically, some patients who have lost their ability to care for themselves produce a large amount of secretions (sputum, saliva, etc.) in their mouths while bedridden. If these secretions are not cleaned quickly, they can easily reflux into the patient's respiratory system, posing a serious risk. Therefore, timely cleaning of oral secretions is necessary. However, when cleaning these secretions, some patients with tightly closed mouths (such as those with Parkinson's disease, stroke, or intracranial hypertension) may present significant challenges. There is even a risk that the cotton ball on the cleaning swab may get caught in the patient's clenched teeth and fall into their mouth. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for cleaning oral secretions in disabled patients, so as to simplify the cleaning process for disabled patients and ensure safety during cleaning.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A device for cleaning oral secretions in disabled patients, including

[0006] The support plate has a channel in the center for the cleaning mechanism to pass through;

[0007] An opening mechanism, mounted on a support plate, opens the patient's jaw by unfolding in a trumpet shape;

[0008] The cleaning device passes through the passage and is inserted into the patient's mouth to remove secretions.

[0009] Preferably, the opening mechanism includes two sets of opening components arranged opposite to each other. Each opening component includes two connecting rods, which are respectively located on both sides of the support plate and rotatably connected to the support plate. The upper end of each connecting rod is provided with a first buckle, and the lower end of each connecting rod is connected to a pry plate. When the two sets of opening components are closed, the lower edges of the pry plates are in contact with each other. When the two sets of opening components are opened, the opposite first buckles are fastened together.

[0010] Preferably, one of the two levers is longer and, after being inserted into the mouth, presses down on the patient's tongue.

[0011] Preferably, an anti-slip rope is connected to one of the connecting rods. Preferably, a soft rubber layer is provided on the outer surface of the pry plate.

[0012] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism includes a rubber-tipped straw that can pass through the channel.

[0013] Preferably, the front end of the straw is a corrugated tube.

[0014] Preferably, the straw is provided with a hemispherical limiting block, and the channel has a spherical groove that matches the limiting block, and the limiting block can be flexibly rotated and placed in the spherical groove.

[0015] Preferably, the tube of the straw is provided with a second buckle into which the rod of the cotton swab is inserted.

[0016] Preferably, the support plate also has a through-hole for mounting a miniature illumination lamp that can be detachably mounted in the mounting slot.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. This solution, through the opening mechanism installed on the support plate, ensures that the jaw remains continuously open when cleaning secretions from the patient's mouth, facilitating the cleaning operation for medical staff. Simultaneously, because the jaw is open, it effectively prevents the cleaning component from being bitten by the jaw when withdrawing from the mouth, thus avoiding the dangerous situation of the cleaning component falling into the mouth.

[0019] 2. The tip of the straw is corrugated. When cleaning, if the tip of the straw is subjected to a certain pressure, it can retract, thus avoiding the critical situation of the straw being inserted into the patient's throat and causing the patient to vomit.

[0020] 3. Set a limit function to prevent the straw from being inserted too deeply in case of emergencies.

[0021] 4. A second latch is provided so that when cotton swabs are needed for cleaning, they can be easily inserted into the mouth through the rubber-tipped straw.

[0022] 5. Install miniature illumination lights to ensure that the oral cavity is in a bright and easily observable environment during cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the state of this utility model when it is not in use;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the state of this utility model in use;

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A sectional view.

[0027] Reference numerals: 100. Support plate; 110. Channel; 120. Spherical groove; 200. Opening mechanism; 210. Pry bar; 220. Connecting rod; 230. First buckle; 240. Anti-detachment rope; 250. Soft rubber layer; 300. Cleaning mechanism; 310. Rubber head suction tube; 320. Limiting block; 330. Corrugated tube; 340. Second buckle; 400. Miniature illumination lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Clinically, patients lacking self-care ability still produce a large amount of oral secretions while bedridden. If these secretions are not cleaned promptly, they can easily reflux into the patient's respiratory tract, leading to respiratory inflammation. To avoid this, medical staff need to perform regular oral cleaning. However, various situations can arise during the cleaning process, with disability being a relatively common one. In such cases, medical staff need to pry open the patient's jaw and maintain this position before inserting cleaning tools (cotton swabs, straws, etc.) into the patient's mouth. However, maintaining the patient's jaw in an open position during cleaning is very difficult, requiring significant manual labor from the medical staff. If the jaw is allowed to close again, the straw can easily be crushed by the teeth and lose its suction function, and the cotton swab can be bitten by the teeth and cannot rotate flexibly to scoop up secretions. Even when trying to remove the cleaning tool, it can be crushed by the teeth, making it difficult to withdraw.

[0032] Therefore, a cleaning tool was designed to address the needs of patients with disabilities and improve the convenience of oral cleaning.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figures 1-4 The illustrated device for cleaning oral secretions in disabled patients includes a support plate 100 made of a metal material capable of withstanding high-temperature sterilization, allowing for repeated use. Figure 4 As shown, a through channel 110 is provided in the center of the support plate. When the patient's jaw is opened, the cleaning mechanism 300 can enter the patient's oral cavity through the channel and perform related oral secretion cleaning work.

[0034] It should be noted that, such as Figure 2 As shown, the opening mechanism 200 installed on the support plate is used to open the patient's tightly closed jaw in this solution. The opening mechanism opens the patient's jaw by opening and closing the pry bar that extends between the upper and lower teeth and maintains a stable state during oral cleaning.

[0035] Specifically, the opening mechanism includes two sets of opening components mounted opposite each other on a support plate. These two sets of opening components rotate relative to each other to increase or decrease the opening of the portion that extends into the oral cavity. In other words, the relative rotation of the two sets of opening components is used to pry open the patient's jaw.

[0036] Detailed, such as Figure 2 As shown, the jaw-opening assembly includes two connecting rods 220, made of a rigid metal material to withstand the biting force when the jaw is pried open. The two connecting rods 220 are respectively positioned on both sides of a support plate and are rotatably connected to the support plate. A pry plate 210 is connected to the lower end of each connecting rod, and a first latch 230 is connected to the other end of each connecting rod. Figure 1 As shown, in the initial state, the lower edges of the levers in the two sets of opening assemblies are in a closed state. At this time, the medical staff uses one hand to open the patient's jaw and then passes the two levers, which are in a closed state, through the jaw. Next, the medical staff releases their hand and then uses their fingers to turn the two connecting rods so that the ends of the two connecting rods with the first latch 230 are brought closer together until the opposing first openings are engaged, and then they can be released. At this time, the lower edges of the two levers separate to open the patient's mouth and maintain this state. In this state, the cleaning mechanism 300 for cleaning secretions in the oral cavity can enter the oral cavity through the channel 110 opened on the support plate to perform convenient cleaning of the oral cavity.

[0037] It should be noted that, based on the above-described implementation method, the following problem still exists: after the pry bar is inserted into the oral cavity, the patient's unconscious clenching of the jaw can cause direct contact between the teeth and the hard pry bar, which can easily lead to injury. Therefore, a soft rubber layer 250 is also covered on the outer surface of the pry bar 210. It should be noted that the presence of this soft rubber layer also effectively prevents the teeth from slipping on the pry bar and avoids the opening assembly from being withdrawn from the oral cavity.

[0038] In addition, in the above scheme, in order to facilitate the cleaning of secretions in the patient's mouth, one of the two pry bars 210 is longer. Specifically, it can ensure that when the opening component opens the patient's mouth, the longer pry bar can cover the patient's tongue, that is, to open the patient's tongue and expose the oral cavity, thereby reducing interference from the tongue when cleaning the mouth.

[0039] It should also be noted that patients often bite down hard involuntarily, making it easy for the interlocking links 220 to come loose and separate. Therefore, an anti-slip rope 240 is attached to one of the links 220. When the two links are interlocked, the anti-slip rope can be secured to the first buckle 230 to increase stability.

[0040] It should be noted that the cleaning mechanism 300 in this solution can take various forms. However, in order to better adapt to the shape of oral secretions (mainly phlegm and saliva), the main body of the cleaning mechanism in this solution uses a disposable rubber-tipped dropper. When oral secretions need to be cleaned, medical staff insert the dropper part into the oral cavity through the channel on the support plate 100, and then suction out the secretions.

[0041] However, it should be noted that the depth of each patient's oral cavity is different. Therefore, when performing secretion suction, the dim lighting in the oral cavity may cause the tip of the dropper 310 to be inserted too deeply into the patient's throat. In this situation, the patient is highly likely to vomit, leading to unnecessary danger. Therefore, the dropper is designed with a self-retracting adjustment function at the tip under pressure. The corresponding structure is that the tip of the dropper has a corrugated tube 330 at one end, which provides elastic retraction and bending capabilities, allowing for forced elastic retraction in case of improper operation by medical personnel (such as inserting the dropper into the throat).

[0042] It should also be noted that when using a rubber-tipped straw for secretion aspiration, the following structure can be used to increase safety during operation. Specifically, a limiting block 320 is provided on the rubber-tipped straw 310. This limiting block is hemispherical, with its lower surface being spherical. Simultaneously, a spherical groove 120 is provided in the channel, with a through-hole in the middle for the straw portion to pass through. The limiting block can rotate omnidirectionally within this spherical groove. The limiting block, due to the obstruction of the spherical groove, ensures that during secretion aspiration, the tip of the straw will not be inserted into the patient's throat due to a sudden event (such as a sudden impact to the arm).

[0043] Furthermore, when clearing stubborn secretions (old phlegm), the suction effect of a straw is often insufficient. In such cases, cotton swabs are needed. Therefore, several second clips 340 are provided on the body of the rubber-tipped straw. When it is necessary to use a cotton swab to scoop up secretions in the mouth, the wooden stick of the cotton swab can be inserted into the second clip. At this time, the cotton swab is fixed to the rubber-tipped straw, allowing it to enter the mouth along with the straw body to scoop up oral secretions.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that during oral cavity cleaning, the light entering the mouth is inevitably blocked by the support plate, resulting in relatively dim lighting and making it difficult for medical staff to accurately locate and remove the secretions. To address this, this solution involves creating a through-hole in the support plate and detachably inserting a miniature spotlight 400 into it to illuminate the oral cavity during cleaning. It should be noted that the miniature spotlight is detachably connected to the support plate because miniature spotlights are typically LED lights, which are not resistant to high-temperature sterilization. To avoid cross-infection, both the spotlight and the difficult-to-clean rubber-tipped straw are disposable items.

[0045] Working Principle: When cleaning secretions from the mouth of a disabled patient, the medical staff first uses one hand to gently open the patient's mouth, slightly opening the jaw. Then, the two levers in the opening mechanism, which are in a closed position, are inserted between the patient's upper and lower teeth. Next, the medical staff releases their hand from the patient's mouth. Subsequently, both hands simultaneously act on two sets of connecting rods, causing the rods to cross and the first latch to engage. At this point, the patient's jaw is fully opened and can be maintained in this state. The medical staff then inserts the suction tube from the cleaning mechanism through the channel into the mouth to aspirate the secretions. When encountering secretions that are difficult to aspirate, a cotton swab can be attached to the suction tube, and then the secretions can be scooped out with the cotton swab. It should be noted that during the cleaning process, the miniature illumination lamp mounted on the support plate is turned on so that the medical staff can clearly observe the distribution of secretions in the mouth.

[0046] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An oral secretion cleaning device for a disabled person, characterized by: The utility model relates to a kind of oral cavity cleaning device, including Supporting plate (100), the supporting plate (100) is centrally provided with a passageway (110) for cleaning mechanism (300) to pass through; Opening mechanism (200) is arranged on supporting plate (100), and is expanded in the form of horn to prop open the lockjaw of patient; Cleaning mechanism (300) is inserted into the oral cavity of patient after passing through passageway (110) to clean the secretion in the oral cavity of patient.

2. A device for the removal of oral secretions from a disabled person according to claim 1 wherein: The opening mechanism (200) includes two groups of oppositely arranged opening assemblies, the opening assembly includes two connecting rods (220), the two connecting rods (220) are separately arranged on the two sides of the supporting plate (100) and are rotatably connected with the supporting plate (100), the upper end of the connecting rod (220) is provided with first buckle (230), the lower end of the connecting rod (220) is connected with pry plate (210), the lower edges of pry plate (210) are fitted when the two groups of opening assemblies are closed, the opposite first buckles (230) are buckled together when the two groups of opening assemblies are expanded.

3. A device for the removal of oral secretions from a disabled person according to claim 2 wherein: One of the two pry plates (210) is longer, and is pressed on the tongue of patient after being inserted into oral cavity.

4. A device for the removal of oral secretions from a disabled person according to claim 3 wherein: The connecting rod is connected with anti-off rope (240).

5. A device for the removal of oral secretions from a disabled person according to claim 4 wherein: The outer side of pry plate (210) is provided with soft rubber layer (250).

6. A device for the removal of oral secretions from a disabled person according to claim 1, wherein: The cleaning mechanism (300) includes a rubber head suction tube (310) capable of passing through passageway (110).

7. A mouth secretion removal device for incapacitated patients as defined in claim 6, characterized in that: The front end of the rubber head suction tube (310) is bellows (330).

8. A device for the removal of oral secretions from a disabled person according to claim 7, characterised in that: The rubber head suction tube (310) is provided with a hemispherical limit block (320), the passageway (110) has a spherical groove (120) matched with the limit block, and the limit block can be flexibly rotated in the spherical groove (120).

9. A device for the removal of oral secretions from a disabled person according to claim 8, characterised in that: The tube body of the rubber head suction tube (310) is provided with second buckle (340) for the rod body of cotton swab to be clamped therein.

10. A device for the removal of oral secretions from a disabled person according to claim 1, wherein: The supporting plate (100) is also provided with a through embedding groove, and a miniature irradiation lamp (400) is detachably embedded in the embedding groove.

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