Critical nursing pillow

By designing a three-water-bag pillow and a partitioned pillowcase structure, the problem of difficult pillowcase replacement and potential harm to patients in existing technologies has been solved, achieving convenient replacement of nursing pillowcases and improving patient safety.

CN223831340UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL ZHEJIANG UNIV COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422990263.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-05
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, changing the pillowcase of a water pillow requires lifting the patient's head, which is strenuous and can easily cause secondary injury to the patient, especially patients with head wounds.

Method used

Design a water pillow consisting of three water bladders, each with an outlet and an inlet, connected by a fixing strap. The pillowcase is divided into three parts and secured with Velcro, allowing for independent filling and emptying of the water bladders and convenient replacement of the pillowcase.

Benefits of technology

This makes changing pillowcases easier for nursing staff, reduces secondary harm to patients, and improves the convenience and safety of the nursing process.

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Abstract

According to the critical care pillow, a water pillow is composed of three water bags, the three water bags are arranged in a straight line, each water bag is provided with a water outlet and a water inlet, and the surface of each water bag is further provided with a pillowcase pavement; the fixing band is arranged on the water pillow in a sleeving manner and used for fixing the three water bags and enabling the water bags on the two sides to be close to the middle when the water bag in the middle discharges water; the pillowcase is composed of three parts, each part is respectively fixed on the pillowcase pavement of each water bag, the three water bags are connected through a bandage, and the water pillow divided into the three parts is respectively filled with water and drained, so that the effect that the middle is vacant and the two sides are replaced is achieved, nursing workers can replace the pillowcase more easily, and a patient is not prone to secondary injury.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to medical pillows, and more particularly to a critical care pillow. Background Technology

[0002] Postoperative patients often lie in bed for extended periods, putting pressure on the skin and making them prone to pressure sores. Water pillows are typically used during postoperative care to reduce pressure on the patient's skin.

[0003] The prior art (publication number CN221617644U) proposes a pressure ulcer prevention water pillow, which sets a breathable pad and a sponge pad inside the pillowcase to improve the sweat absorption and breathability.

[0004] Pillowcases can easily breed bacteria after absorbing the patient's sweat, and bacterial infection is one of the causes of pressure sores. Therefore, they need to be changed frequently. The pillowcase of the water pillow mentioned above is fixed to the water pillow directly with Velcro. Changing it requires lifting the patient's head, which is more strenuous for caregivers and can easily cause secondary injury to patients with head wounds. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a critical care pillow that makes it easier for caregivers to change the pillowcase while avoiding harm to the patient during the change.

[0006] The present invention proposes a critical care pillow, which consists of three water bladders arranged in a straight line. Each water bladder is provided with a water outlet and a water inlet, and the surface of the water bladder is also provided with a pillowcase.

[0007] The fixing strap is fitted onto the water pillow to fix the three water bladders and to make the two water bladders move closer to the middle when the middle water bladder is drained.

[0008] The pillowcase consists of three parts, each of which is fixed to the pillowcase surface of each water bladder.

[0009] Optionally, the water pillow includes two balloons, one end of which is connected to a water source, and the other end is connected to the water inlet of the water balloon via a two-point pipe, for filling the water balloon with water.

[0010] Furthermore, one of the balloons supplies water to the two side balloons through the water inlet tee connector 4, while the other balloon supplies water directly to the middle balloon.

[0011] Furthermore, when the water pillow is draining water, the water outlets of the water bladders on both sides are connected to the outlet tee connector 5, and the other interface of the outlet tee connector 5 drains water through the outlet pipe.

[0012] Furthermore, the pillowcase and pillowcase cover are secured together with Velcro.

[0013] Furthermore, the retaining band is an elastic band.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model by adopting the above structure are as follows:

[0015] This invention connects three water bladders with straps and fills and empties water into the three parts of the water pillow separately, achieving the effect of replacing the two sides when the middle is empty. This makes it easier for caregivers to change the pillowcase and reduces the risk of secondary injury to the patient. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the strap and water bladder structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water filling and discharging pipeline of this utility model;

[0019] Among them, 1. Water pillow; 101. Water bladder; 1011. Pillowcase cover; 102. Water outlet; 103. Water inlet; 104. Balloon; 2. Fixing strap; 3. Pillowcase; 4. Water inlet tee connector; 5. Water outlet tee connector. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] It should be noted that the terms “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “up,” and “down” used in the following description refer to the directions shown in the attached diagram, while the terms “inside” and “outside” refer to the directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0022] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model proposes a critical care pillow, including a water pillow 1, a fixing strap 2, and a pillowcase 3.

[0024] like Figure 3 As shown, the water pillow 1 consists of three water bladders 101 arranged in a line. Each water bladder 101 is provided with an outlet 102 and an inlet 103.

[0025] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the water bladder 101 is also provided with a pillowcase cover 1011, and each pillowcase cover 201 has one side of Velcro.

[0026] The balloon 104 can pressurize water into the water bladder 101. One end of the balloon 104 is connected to the water source, and the other end is connected to the water inlet 103 of the water bladder 101 through a two-part pipe. The water pillow 1 contains two balloons 104.

[0027] One balloon 104 supplies water to the two water balloons 101 on both sides, and its outlet end is connected to the inlet tee connector 4. When supplying water, the inlet 103 of the two water balloons 101 on both sides is connected to the inlet tee connector 4, and the inlet 103 of the middle water balloon 101 is directly connected to the other balloon 104.

[0028] Another balloon 104 supplies water to the central water sac 101;

[0029] When draining water, connect the outlet of the water bladder 101 on both sides to the interface of the outlet tee 5, and connect the other interface of the outlet tee 5 to the outlet pipe.

[0030] The water sacs 101 on both sides and the water sac 101 in the middle are filled and drained separately so that the patient's head can always be supported.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, the fixing strap 2 is set on the water pillow 1;

[0032] The fixing strap 2 is an elastic band that fixes the three water bags 101, causing the water bags 101 on both sides to be squeezed towards the water bag 101 in the middle.

[0033] When the middle water bladder 101 is drained, the fixing strap 2 will cause the water bladders 101 on both sides to move closer to the middle to replace the gap created by the draining of the middle water bladder 101.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, pillowcase 3 is fixed to pillowcase cover 1011;

[0035] Pillowcase 3 has three parts. The back of pillowcase 3 is the other side of Velcro. The three parts of pillowcase 3 are fixed to the three water bladders 101 respectively.

[0036] The three pillowcases 3 are not connected to each other. When the middle water bladder 101 is dewatered, the water bladders 101 on both sides move towards the middle under the action of the fixing strap 2. After the middle water bladder 101 is dewatered, it and the pillowcase 3 fixed on it are pulled out together. This makes it easy to replace the pillowcase 3 and reduces the movement of the patient.

[0037] After replacing pillowcase 3, insert it into the fixing strap 2 from one side and refill with water.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model patent and is not intended to limit this utility model patent. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model patent should be included within the protection scope of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. A critical care pillow, characterized in that, The water pillow (1) consists of three water bladders (101), which are arranged in a line. Each water bladder (101) has an outlet (102) and an inlet (103). The surface of the water bladder (101) is also covered with a pillowcase (1011). The fixing strap (2) is fitted onto the water pillow (1) to fix the three water bags (101) and to make the two water bags (101) move closer to the middle when the middle water bag (101) releases water; The pillowcase (3) consists of three parts, each of which is fixed to the pillowcase cover (1011) of each water bladder (101).

2. The critical care pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water pillow (1) also includes two balloons (104). One end of the balloon (104) is connected to a water source, and the other end is connected to the water inlet (103) of the water bladder (101) through a two-part pipe, which is used to fill the water bladder (101) with water.

3. The critical care pillow according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the balloons (104) supplies water to the two side balloons (101) through the water inlet tee connector, while the other balloon (104) supplies water directly to the middle balloon (101).

4. The critical care pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the water pillow (1) is draining water, the outlets (102) of the water bladders (101) on both sides are connected to the outlet tee connectors respectively, and the other interface of the outlet tee connector drains water through the outlet pipe.

5. A critical care pillow according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The pillowcase (3) and the pillowcase cover (1011) are secured with Velcro.

6. A critical care pillow according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The fixing strap (2) is an elastic band.

Citation Information

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  • Pressure sore prevention water pillow

    CN221617644U