Head protection pillow used after posterior fossa decompression operation

By using airbag adjustment and Velcro fasteners for fixation, the problem of traditional pillows being unable to meet individual needs is solved, achieving stable support and safety for the patient's head after surgery and reducing the risk of wound tearing.

CN223831341UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27晋江市医院(上海市第六人民医院福建医院)
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Application Number
CN202423114717.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-17
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-17

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Technical Problem

Traditional head protection pillows used after posterior fossa decompression surgery have a fixed firmness, which cannot meet the individual needs of different patients. Furthermore, patients are prone to accidental head movement due to turning over or other actions after surgery, which increases the risk of wound tearing and bleeding.

Method used

A nursing pillow with an airbag and an inflatable ball was designed. The head support is customized by adjusting the airbag pressure, and the head movement is restricted by the fastening method of Velcro and snap-fit.

Benefits of technology

This allows for adjustment of pillow firmness according to patient needs, reducing the risk of accidental head movement and improving patient comfort and wound healing.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of nursing pillows, and discloses a head protection pillow after a posterior fossa decompression operation, which comprises a pillow, an air bag is arranged on the inner wall of the pillow, a first connecting belt is arranged at the front end of the pillow, and a second connecting belt is arranged at the rear end of the pillow. According to the utility model, the air bag is adjusted through the inflatable ball, the adjusting mechanism can provide customized head support according to the specific needs of the patient, and proper support is crucial for the long-term bedridden patient because the pressure points on the skin can be dispersed, so that the occurrence of pressure sores is effectively prevented and reduced, and the patient can feel comfortable and comfortable. By adjusting the air pressure in the air bag, the nursing personnel can finely adjust the supporting strength of the head of the patient to achieve the best comfort and treatment effect, and the hook-and-loop fastener is fixedly adhered to the bed through the clamping blocks and the clamping seats on the second connecting belt and the first connecting belt, so that the risk that the head of the patient accidentally moves in the treatment process can be reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of nursing pillow technology, and in particular to a head protection pillow for postoperative decompression of the posterior cranial fossa. Background Technology

[0002] Posterior fossa decompression surgery is a procedure performed for intracranial hypertension, brain tumors, or other neurological disorders. This type of surgery relieves pressure on nerve structures by reducing pressure, thereby improving the patient's clinical symptoms and quality of life. However, after surgery, the patient's head is easily injured due to the incision, swelling, and pain. This led to the development of postoperative head protection pillows for posterior fossa decompression. Traditional head protection pillows mostly use fixed filling materials, such as ordinary cotton or sponge, whose firmness is essentially fixed after production. This can result in patients finding traditional pillows either too hard, causing discomfort, or too soft, increasing the difficulty of postoperative recovery. Furthermore, traditional head protection pillows rely solely on their shape to maintain head position at the head of the bed. During postoperative bed rest, patients inevitably turn over or move their limbs unintentionally, potentially increasing the risk of wound tearing, bleeding, and delayed healing.

[0003] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a postoperative head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery. In this medical care pillow, Velcro is used to secure the pillow to the bed via a second connecting strap and latches on the first connecting strap. Proper head and neck support is essential in some treatment and care procedures, and this design helps simplify the execution of these procedures. The latches and latches also reduce the risk of accidental head movement during treatment, making it particularly suitable for patients who cannot control their head movement independently.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery includes a pillow, an air bladder on the inner wall of the pillow, a first connecting strap at the front end of the pillow, a second connecting strap at the rear end of the pillow, and an installation cavity in the middle of the outer wall on one side of the pillow.

[0007] The lower surface of the pillow is fixedly connected to the middle of the hook and loop fastener, the rear end of the outer wall of the hook and loop fastener is fixedly connected to the second connecting strip, the front end of the outer wall of the hook and loop fastener is fixedly connected to the first connecting strip, the front end of the second connecting strip is fixedly connected to multiple clips, and the front end of the first connecting strip is fixedly connected to multiple clip seats.

[0008] The above technical solution uses an inflatable balloon to adjust the airbag. This adjustment mechanism can provide customized head support according to the specific needs of the patient. Different patients have different feelings and needs for head support after posterior fossa decompression surgery. Some patients may prefer a slightly firmer support, feeling that it will make their head more stable and facilitate postoperative recovery, while others may prefer a relatively softer support for greater comfort. By inflating and deflating the airbag with an inflatable balloon to adjust the air pressure, these diverse needs can be met, thus achieving customized head support.

[0009] Furthermore, an air tube is connected through one side of the airbag, and an inflatable ball is connected through one side of the air tube.

[0010] Through the above technical solution, medical staff or family members can easily inflate the airbag using an inflatable ball. After inflation, the firmness of the pillow can be adjusted to meet the different head support needs of different patients after surgery. Whether patients prefer firm support to stabilize their heads and reduce shaking, or patients seek a soft touch to reduce pressure, they can obtain an ideal comfort experience. Moreover, during the patient's recovery process, the airbag pressure can be flexibly adjusted at any time according to changes in physical condition and different recovery stages, helping the patient's head to always be in the best support state, which is conducive to wound healing.

[0011] Furthermore, an air valve is provided at the upper end of the outer wall on the other side of the inflatable ball;

[0012] Through the above technical solution, the air valve provides a reliable guarantee for the air pressure control of the airbag. After inflation is completed, closing the air valve can effectively prevent gas leakage, allowing the airbag to maintain a set air pressure for a long time and stably support the patient's head. When the air pressure needs to be adjusted, the air valve can be easily opened to smoothly release air and achieve rapid air pressure fine adjustment. The operation is simple and efficient and does not interfere with the patient's normal rest.

[0013] Furthermore, the card block and the card socket engage in a snap-fit ​​connection;

[0014] Through the above technical solution, the first connecting strap and the second connecting strap are firmly locked together by the locking block and the locking seat, so that the relative position of the pillow and the patient's head is firmly fixed. During the postoperative bed rest period, even if the patient turns over or moves his body slightly, the pillow will not move and the head is firmly restrained, which greatly reduces the risk of accidental head movement.

[0015] Furthermore, a zipper is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the mounting cavity, and a support groove is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the pillow;

[0016] Through the above technical solution, the zipper gives the installation cavity a convenient opening and closing function. When medical staff need to check the airbag, they can open the zipper and quickly and unimpededly remove the airbag from the installation cavity.

[0017] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This utility model proposes a head protection pillow for postoperative posterior fossa decompression surgery. This nursing pillow uses an inflatable balloon to adjust the air bladder. This adjustment mechanism can provide customized head support according to the specific needs of the patient. Different patients have different feelings and needs for head support after posterior fossa decompression surgery. Some patients may prefer a slightly firmer support, feeling that this will make their head more stable and facilitate postoperative recovery, while other patients prefer relatively soft support, which will feel more comfortable. By using the inflatable balloon to inflate and deflate the air bladder to adjust the air pressure, these diverse needs can be met, and customized head support can be achieved.

[0019] 2. This utility model proposes a head protection pillow for patients after posterior fossa decompression surgery. With this pillow, medical staff first wrap the first and second connecting straps around the patient's head. Their appropriate length and elasticity initially restrict the range of head movement. Then, multiple clips fixed to the front end of the second connecting strap are inserted into the corresponding clips on the front end of the first connecting strap, thus achieving secondary reinforcement. This effectively restricts accidental head movement, thereby significantly reducing the risk of accidental head movement during treatment due to daily turning or unintentional small movements of the limbs, providing reliable protection for the patient's fragile head after surgery. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 An axonometric view of a head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery proposed in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a side axonometric view of a head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial axonometric view of a head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an isometric view of a partial component of a head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0025] Legend:

[0026] 1. Pillow; 2. Velcro; 3. First connecting strap; 4. Second connecting strap; 5. Airbag; 6. Air tube; 7. Inflatable ball; 8. Air valve; 9. Locking block; 10. Locking seat; 11. Mounting cavity; 12. Zipper; 13. Support groove. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Reference Figure 1-5 One embodiment provided by this utility model:

[0029] A head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery includes a pillow 1, an airbag 5 on the inner wall of the pillow 1, a first connecting strap 3 at the front end of the pillow 1, a second connecting strap 4 at the rear end of the pillow 1, and an installation cavity 11 in the middle of the outer wall on one side of the pillow 1.

[0030] A Velcro 2 is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower surface of the pillow 1. A second connecting strap 4 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the outer wall of the Velcro 2. A first connecting strap 3 is fixedly connected to the front end of the outer wall of the Velcro 2. Multiple clips 9 are fixedly connected to the front end of the second connecting strap 4. Multiple clip seats 10 are fixedly connected to the front end of the first connecting strap 3.

[0031] The airbag 5 is adjusted by inflating the balloon 7. This adjustment mechanism can provide customized head support according to the specific needs of the patient. Different patients have different feelings and needs for head support after posterior fossa decompression surgery. Some patients may prefer a slightly firmer support, feeling that it will make their head more stable and facilitate postoperative recovery, while others prefer a relatively softer support, which will feel more comfortable. By inflating and deflating the airbag 5 with the balloon 7 to adjust the air pressure, these diverse needs can be met, and customized head support can be achieved.

[0032] One side of the airbag 5 is connected to the trachea 6, and the other side of the trachea 6 is connected to the inflation ball 7. Medical staff or family members can easily inflate the airbag 5 using the inflation ball 7. After the airbag 5 is inflated, the firmness of the pillow 1 can be adjusted to meet the different head support needs of different patients after surgery. Whether patients prefer firm support to stabilize their heads and reduce shaking, or patients seek a soft touch to reduce pressure, they can obtain an ideal comfort experience. Moreover, during the patient's recovery process, the air pressure of the airbag 5 can be flexibly adjusted at any time according to changes in physical condition and different recovery stages, helping the patient's head to always be in the best support state, which is conducive to wound healing.

[0033] An air valve 8 is provided on the upper end of the outer wall of the other side of the inflatable ball 7. The air valve 8 provides a reliable guarantee for the air pressure control of the airbag 5. After inflation is completed, the air valve 8 is closed, which can effectively prevent gas leakage and allow the airbag 5 to maintain the set air pressure for a long time, stably supporting the patient's head. When the air pressure needs to be adjusted, the air valve 8 can be easily opened to smoothly release air and achieve rapid air pressure fine adjustment. The operation is simple and efficient and does not interfere with the patient's normal rest.

[0034] The locking block 9 and the locking seat 10 engage and connect. With the help of the locking block 9 and the locking seat 10, the first connecting strap 3 and the second connecting strap 4 firmly fix the relative position of the pillow 1 and the patient's head. During the postoperative bed rest period, even if the patient turns over or moves slightly, the pillow 1 will not shift, and the head will be firmly restrained, greatly reducing the risk of accidental head movement.

[0035] A zipper 12 is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the mounting cavity 11. A support groove 13 is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the pillow 1. The zipper 12 gives the mounting cavity 11 a convenient opening and closing function. When medical staff need to check the airbag 5, they can open the zipper 12 and quickly and unobstructedly remove the airbag 5 from the mounting cavity 11.

[0036] Working principle: The air bladder 5, concealed within the inner wall of the pillow 1, is key to providing personalized head support. The inflatable ball 7 is tightly connected to the air bladder 5. When medical staff or family members operate the inflatable ball 7, repeated squeezing injects outside air into the air bladder 5 through the air tube 6, thereby changing the inflation level of the air bladder 5. The air valve 8, located on the upper part of the outer wall of the other side of the inflatable ball 7, is responsible for controlling the air pressure. After inflation, the air valve 8 is closed to tightly lock the gas, allowing the air bladder 5 to maintain a predetermined air pressure, steadily supporting the pillow 1 and providing head support. To adjust the firmness, the air valve 8 is opened, the gas is released, the air pressure decreases, and the pillow 1 softens accordingly. In the early postoperative period, when the wound is fragile and strong support is needed to prevent shaking, the pillow 1 can be fully inflated. During the recovery period, when comfort requirements increase, the air can be deflated appropriately. This flexible adjustment adapts to the rehabilitation needs at each stage.

[0037] The first connecting strap 3 and the second connecting strap 4 are respectively located at the front and rear ends of the pillow 1, and their lower surfaces are securely connected by Velcro 2 for easy disassembly and maintenance. In use, the pillow wraps around the patient's head, its moderate elasticity and width conforming to the head's contours, gently restraining the head and limiting basic movement. The evenly distributed locking blocks 9 at the front end of the second connecting strap 4 precisely engage with the locking seats 10 at the front end of the first connecting strap 3, creating a strong locking mechanism and forming a secondary layer of stability. When the patient turns over or moves, this structure firmly locks the pillow 1 in place relative to the head, preventing accidental head displacement and avoiding pulling on the wound or affecting healing.

[0038] The mounting cavity 11 is located in the middle of the outer wall of one side of the pillow 1, and the zipper 12 on the other side of the inner wall controls its opening and closing. It can be used to store spare air valve 8, small repair tools and other items during normal use. In case of emergencies such as abnormal air pressure of airbag 5 or valve failure, the zipper 12 can be opened to quickly take out the items for timely inspection and maintenance, ensuring the normal operation of the pillow 1.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A head protection pillow for postoperative posterior fossa decompression surgery, comprising a pillow (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the pillow (1) is provided with an airbag (5), the front end of the pillow (1) is provided with a first connecting strap (3), the rear end of the pillow (1) is provided with a second connecting strap (4), and an installation cavity (11) is opened in the middle of the outer wall on one side of the pillow (1). The middle part of the lower surface of the pillow (1) is fixedly connected with a Velcro (2), the rear end of the outer wall of the Velcro (2) is fixedly connected with a second connecting strip (4), the front end of the outer wall of the Velcro (2) is fixedly connected with a first connecting strip (3), the front end of the second connecting strip (4) is fixedly connected with multiple clips (9), and the front end of the first connecting strip (3) is fixedly connected with multiple clip seats (10).

2. The head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air tube (6) is connected through one side of the airbag (5), and an inflatable ball (7) is connected through one side of the air tube (6).

3. The head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery according to claim 2, characterized in that: An air valve (8) is provided at the upper end of the outer wall on the other side of the inflatable ball (7).

4. The head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card block (9) and the card holder (10) are engaged and connected.

5. The head protection pillow for posterior fossa decompression surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: A zipper (12) is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the mounting cavity (11), and a support groove (13) is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the pillow (1).