Body position adjusting supporting pad for hospitalized patient in ophthalmology department

Abstract

A body position adjusting supporting pad for ophthalmology hospitalized patients comprises a head supporting part, the rear end of the head supporting part is connected with a neck supporting part, the center of the top of the head supporting part is downwards provided with a spherical concave part, and the top of the neck supporting part is downwards provided with an arc-shaped concave part from front to back; the rear end of the head supporting part is upwards connected with a supporting frame, a forehead supporting part is fixed to the front side of the top end of the supporting frame, a rotating sleeve capable of swinging front and back is arranged at the top of the forehead supporting part, an eye applying pad capable of adjusting the relative distance between the eye applying pad and the rotating sleeve is arranged at the tail end of the rotating sleeve, and the eye applying pad is provided with a left bandage and a right bandage. And the head supporting part is provided with a left connecting buckle and a right connecting buckle which are matched with the bandage. The supporting tool effectively solves the problems that an existing supporting tool lacks targeted design, an operation eye is prone to being pressed, the fixing mode is single, and comfort is poor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical devices, specifically relating to a position adjustment support pad for ophthalmic inpatients. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, medical institutions commonly use ordinary pillows, foam support pads, or simple prone support frames to help patients maintain head stability after surgery. However, these support methods have many shortcomings and cannot effectively meet patients' needs. Ordinary pillows or foam support pads are difficult to provide ergonomic support, and prolonged use may lead to neck stiffness, increased pressure on the head, and even impaired blood circulation. Some support tools are not specifically designed with a face-suspended structure, causing the operated eye to inadvertently come into contact with the support surface when the patient is prone, increasing the risk of postoperative infection or poor visual recovery. Traditional prone support frames or memory foam support pads are usually fixed in shape and cannot be finely adjusted according to different patients' head shapes and body position needs, making it difficult to adapt to individual differences. Many existing support devices fail to effectively stabilize the patient's head, causing patients to need to repeatedly adjust their posture during postoperative recovery, which not only affects comfort but may also affect postoperative recovery outcomes. To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a postural adjustment support pad for ophthalmic inpatients with optimized structure, stable support, and high adjustability. Through the rational design of the head support, neck support, forehead support, and eye pad, it can better conform to the patient's physiological structure, providing a more comfortable and stable support effect, avoiding pressure on the operated eye, and improving the quality of postoperative recovery. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a positional support pad for hospitalized ophthalmic patients, effectively solving the problems of existing support tools lacking targeted design, easy pressure on the operated eye, limited fixation methods, and poor comfort.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above problems is as follows:

[0005] A postural adjustment support pad for ophthalmic inpatients includes a head support, a neck support connected to the rear end of the head support, a spherical depression at the top center of the head support, and an arc-shaped depression from front to back at the top of the neck support; a support frame is connected upward to the rear end of the head support, a forehead support is fixed to the front side of the top of the support frame, a rotating sleeve is provided at the top of the forehead support, an eye dressing is provided at the end of the rotating sleeve with an adjustable distance from the rotating sleeve, the eye dressing is provided with two straps on the left and right, and the head support is provided with two connecting buckles on the left and right that cooperate with the straps.

[0006] Preferably, the head support has a rectangular parallelepiped shape with a slight upward arc at the front end and a downward contraction at the connection point with the neck support to form a transition area; the spherical recessed edge of the head support has a smooth transition, and a buffer pad is provided on the inner surface, which covers the top of the head support and is evenly distributed along the recessed area.

[0007] The surface of the head support is covered with a flexible and breathable fabric layer, which is designed to be detachable and is fixed to the outer surface of the head support by a zipper; the interior of the head support is filled with high-density memory foam.

[0008] Preferably, the neck support has an arc-shaped structure, the front end of the neck support is connected to the rear end of the head support, and the rear end extends downward to form a support base; the surface of the neck support is covered with a flexible breathable fabric layer, which is designed to be detachable and is fixed to the outer surface of the neck support by a zipper; the interior of the neck support is filled with high-density memory foam.

[0009] Preferably, the support frame is made of rigid material and has an overall inverted U-shaped structure. Its lower end is fixedly connected to the rear end of the head support and extends upward in the vertical direction.

[0010] The outer surface of the support frame is covered with a buffer layer, which is made of high-density foam material and is fixed to the outer surface of the support frame by adhesive or hot pressing. The buffer layer is covered with cotton cloth.

[0011] Preferably, the forehead support is fixedly connected to the upper part of the support frame and extends horizontally to the left and right; the main body of the forehead support is made of rigid material and has an arc-shaped structure, with its middle part protruding forward to adapt to the forehead curve, and both ends bending backward and fixedly connected to the support frame; the surface of the forehead support is covered with a cushioning pad, which is made of high-density memory foam or EVA foam material and is attached to the outer surface of the main body of the forehead support by adhesive fixation; the outermost layer of the forehead support is covered with flexible cotton cloth.

[0012] Preferably, the rotating sleeve is hinged to the rear top of the forehead support; an adjusting plate is slidably connected to the inner side of the end of the rotating sleeve, and a fixing screw for fixing the rotating sleeve and the adjusting plate is threaded to the side end of the rotating sleeve; the adjusting plate and the forehead support are fixedly connected.

[0013] Preferably, the end of the strap is provided with barbed and rough Velcro surfaces sequentially along its length.

[0014] This utility model has a novel structure, ingenious design, and is simple and convenient to operate. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0015] 1. This device adopts an integrated design of head support and neck support. The top of the head support has a spherical depression, which can better fit the shape of the patient's head and provide stable support. At the same time, the top of the neck support has an arc-shaped depression from front to back, which allows the patient's neck to naturally fit the support, reducing neck muscle tension and improving comfort during long-term use. This effectively solves the problem of poor adaptability of traditional support devices to the head and neck.

[0016] 2. This device has a support frame at the rear end of the head support section, and a forehead support section is fixed at the front end of the support frame. The forehead support section adopts an arc-shaped design, which can evenly distribute the force on the forehead and has a cushioning pad to reduce the pressure on the forehead. At the same time, the top of the forehead support section is equipped with a rotating sleeve that can swing back and forth. The end of the rotating sleeve is connected to an eye dressing with adjustable spacing. The dressing can be adjusted according to the patient's needs to avoid pressure on the operated eye and provide a support method that better meets the needs of postoperative ophthalmic care, overcoming the problem of traditional prone support devices lacking protection for the operated eye.

[0017] 3. The device adopts a multi-layer composite structure. The head support and neck support are covered with a flexible and breathable fabric layer, which can be removed by zipper for easy cleaning and replacement. The interior is filled with high-density memory foam, so that the support has both good support and a comfortable feel. At the same time, the support frame is made of rigid material and covered with a cushioning layer and cotton cloth, which not only enhances the overall stability of the device, but also reduces the discomfort of patients when in contact with rigid structures. This overcomes the problems of single material and poor comfort of existing fixed support devices. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is the first axonometric view of the ophthalmic inpatient positioning support pad of this invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a second axonometric view of the ophthalmic inpatient positioning support pad of this invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a third axonometric drawing of the ophthalmic inpatient positioning support pad of this invention.

[0021] In the attached diagram: 1-head support, 2-neck support, 3-support frame, 4-forehead support, 5-rotating sleeve, 6-fixing screw, 7-adjusting plate, 8-eye pad, 9-strap, 10-connecting buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, and the technical solution of the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0023] like Figure 1-3As shown, this utility model provides a position adjustment support pad for ophthalmic inpatients. The whole is composed of a head support part 1, a neck support part 2, a support frame 3, a forehead support part 4, a rotating sleeve 5, a fixing screw 6, an adjustment plate 7, an eye pad 8, a strap 9, and a connecting buckle 10. The components work together through reasonable structural design to provide a stable and comfortable support effect, meeting the rehabilitation needs of ophthalmic postoperative patients.

[0024] The head support 1 is generally rectangular in shape, with a slightly upward curved transition at the front end to adapt to the natural curve of the patient's forehead and face. The rear end connects to the neck support 2, forming a downward-contracting transition area at the connection point. The top center of the head support 1 features a downward-sloping spherical recess designed to accommodate the patient's forehead, allowing the patient to naturally conform to the support pad in prone or specific positions, improving stability and comfort while reducing contact pressure between the forehead and the support. The head support 1 is internally filled with high-density memory foam to provide good support and cushioning, and its surface is covered with a flexible, breathable fabric layer. This fabric layer is removable and secured with a zipper for easy cleaning and replacement.

[0025] The neck support 2 is located at the rear end of the head support 1 and is fixed by an integrated design or a transitional connection. The top of the neck support 2 has an arc-shaped recess along the front-to-back direction. This recess conforms to the contour of the patient's neck, providing stable neck support and preventing muscle tension or fatigue caused by the neck being unsupported. The interior of the neck support 2 is also filled with high-density memory foam, and the surface is covered with a flexible, breathable fabric layer, secured by a zipper to ensure comfort and easy maintenance.

[0026] The support frame 3 is made of rigid material and has an inverted U-shaped structure. Its lower end is fixedly connected to the rear end of the head support 1 and extends vertically upward. The front top of the support frame 3 is fixedly connected to the forehead support 4. The main body of the forehead support 4 is made of rigid material and covered with a cushioning pad. The cushioning pad is made of high-density memory foam or EVA foam material, which can evenly distribute forehead pressure and improve wearing comfort. The cushioning pad is covered with flexible cotton fabric to improve breathability and service life, and is attached to the outer surface of the forehead support 4 by adhesive bonding.

[0027] The top of the forehead support 4 is equipped with a rotating sleeve 5 that can swing back and forth. The rotating sleeve 5 can swing freely around an axis to adapt to the facial angle requirements of different patients. An adjustment plate 7 is slidably connected to the end of the rotating sleeve 5. The adjustment plate 7 can move back and forth to adjust the distance between itself and the patient's eyes, ensuring that the eye area is not compressed by the support pad. A fixing screw 6 is provided on one side of the rotating sleeve 5. The fixing screw 6 is used to lock the moving position of the adjustment plate 7 to meet the wearing needs of different patients.

[0028] The eye dressing 8 is fixed to the end of the adjustment plate 7 and provides additional support and cushioning protection to prevent unnecessary pressure on the patient's eye area. Each side of the eye dressing 8 has a strap 9 with barbed and looped Velcro closures along its length for easy fixing and adjustment. The head support 1 has connecting buckles 10 on both sides, which work in conjunction with the straps 9 to ensure the eye dressing 8 is securely fixed to the patient's face while allowing the patient to adjust the tightness according to their needs.

[0029] The overall structural design of the head support 1 is intended to provide patients with stable and ergonomic support. Its rectangular shape ensures sufficient support area and prevents patient shifting or instability during use. The front end features a micro-arc transition design, preventing significant pressure on the patient's forehead when in contact with the support, and avoiding skin discomfort due to prolonged contact. The rear end of the head support 1 connects to the neck support 2 with a downward-sloping transition area. This design not only ensures a smooth connection between the two parts but also allows the neck to fit more snugly against the support pad, improving overall comfort and stability.

[0030] The head support 1 features a downward-facing spherical recess at its top center. The edges of this recess are rounded to avoid pressure on the patient's skin and ensure better embedding of the forehead into the support area. The inner surface of the spherical recess is lined with a cushioning pad made of high-density memory foam or EVA foam. The pad's thickness and elasticity are optimized to effectively distribute pressure while supporting the forehead, reducing concentrated pressure in certain areas and improving wearing comfort. The cushioning pad covers the entire recessed area and is evenly distributed along it to ensure consistent support and prevent pressure marks or discomfort after prolonged contact with the forehead.

[0031] The head support 1 is covered with a flexible, breathable fabric layer. This layer not only enhances overall comfort but also effectively absorbs sweat from the patient's skin, preventing stuffiness after prolonged use. The fabric layer is removable and secured to the outer surface of the head support 1 with a zipper, facilitating disassembly and cleaning, ensuring hygiene and maintainability. The head support 1 is internally filled with high-density memory foam, which has excellent deformation recovery capabilities. It conforms to the contours of the patient's head during use and quickly returns to its original shape after pressure is removed, ensuring continued support even after long-term use. Through this series of structural designs, the head support 1 provides stable support while ensuring patient comfort during postoperative recovery, improving the overall user experience and medical care outcomes.

[0032] The neck support 2 has an arc-shaped structure, and its front end connects to the rear end of the head support 1 through a smooth transition structure, making the overall shape ergonomic and ensuring that patients will not experience discomfort due to improper support during prolonged use. The rear end of the neck support 2 extends downward to form a support base, which enhances overall stability and ensures that the patient's neck maintains the correct posture on the support pad, preventing head tilt from affecting postoperative recovery. The top of the neck support 2 has an arc-shaped recess along the front-to-back direction. This recess design allows the patient's neck to naturally conform to the support surface, while reducing neck pressure and improving support comfort.

[0033] To enhance user comfort, the surface of the neck support 2 is covered with a flexible, breathable fabric layer made of medical-grade breathable material. This layer effectively reduces stuffiness caused by prolonged contact and absorbs sweat secreted by the patient's skin, keeping them dry. The fabric layer is removable and secured to the outer surface of the neck support 2 with a zipper, allowing for quick removal for cleaning or replacement, improving convenience and hygiene. The interior of the neck support 2 is filled with high-density memory foam. This material has excellent cushioning properties and can adaptively deform according to the shape of the patient's neck, providing uniform support. It also returns to its original shape after external force is removed, ensuring stability and durability even after prolonged use.

[0034] The support frame 3 is made of rigid material and has an inverted U-shaped structure. Its lower end is fixedly connected to the rear end of the head support 1 and extends vertically upward. The structural design of the support frame 3 aims to provide stable support while providing a fixed base for the head support 4, ensuring its stability in a specific position. The support frame 3 can be made of high-strength aluminum alloy, polycarbonate (PC), or carbon fiber composite material. These materials all have good mechanical strength and durability, ensuring that they will not deform or be damaged under long-term pressure during use.

[0035] To prevent discomfort to patients from the hard surface of the support frame 3, a cushioning layer is covered on its outer surface. This cushioning layer is made of high-density foam material and is fixed to the outer surface of the support frame 3 by adhesive bonding or hot pressing, ensuring that it will not fall off or shift during long-term use. The function of the cushioning layer is to provide appropriate flexible support, reducing the hard pressure felt by the patient's head or face when in contact with the support frame, and improving overall comfort. In addition, the outside of the cushioning layer is further covered with cotton fabric. The cotton fabric is made of soft, skin-friendly, and breathable material, which can effectively reduce discomfort caused by prolonged contact with the patient, while also possessing a certain degree of stain resistance and protection. The overall structure ensures that the support frame 3 has sufficient strength and stability, while providing support and ensuring a comfortable experience for the patient, meeting clinical use needs, and facilitating mass production.

[0036] The forehead support 4 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the support frame 3 and extends horizontally to the left and right, forming a stable support structure. Its main body is made of rigid material, such as aluminum alloy, polycarbonate (PC), or high-strength engineering plastic, ensuring sufficient strength and durability, while also possessing good impact resistance to prevent deformation or damage during long-term use. The forehead support 4 has an overall arc-shaped structure, with its central part protruding forward to conform to the natural curve of the patient's forehead, thus achieving a better fit. Both ends bend backward and are fixedly connected to the support frame 3 by screws, welding, or gluing, ensuring that the forehead support 4 will not shift or loosen under stress.

[0037] To enhance user comfort, the surface of the forehead support 4 is covered with a cushioning pad made of high-density memory foam or EVA foam. This pad effectively distributes pressure when supporting the forehead, preventing excessive local pressure or discomfort caused by prolonged contact. The thickness of the cushioning pad is optimized to provide sufficient support while maintaining a degree of softness when the forehead contacts the support. The cushioning pad is attached to the outer surface of the forehead support 4 via adhesive or embedded fixing methods to ensure it will not detach or shift during long-term use. Furthermore, the outermost layer of the cushioning pad is covered with a flexible cotton fabric made of breathable, stain-resistant, and abrasion-resistant material. This ensures that patients will not experience discomfort due to heat or sweating on the forehead during prolonged postoperative use. The fabric is also removable and washable, improving the hygiene and durability of the device.

[0038] The rotating sleeve 5 is hinged to the top rear side of the forehead support 4, allowing it to swing freely within a certain angle range to adapt to different patients' head shapes and nursing needs. The rotating sleeve 5 is made of high-strength engineering plastic or stainless steel, ensuring structural stability and sufficient wear resistance and lifespan during frequent adjustments. An adjusting plate 7 is slidably connected to the inner end of the rotating sleeve 5. The adjusting plate 7 can move back and forth to adjust the distance to the patient's eye, ensuring the operated eye is not compressed. The sliding structure of the adjusting plate 7 uses a guide rail or snap-fit ​​groove, providing appropriate damping during sliding to prevent excessive sliding or loosening during adjustment.

[0039] The rotating sleeve 5 has a threaded connection to a fixing screw 6 on its side end. The fixing screw 6 is used to lock the position of the rotating sleeve 5 and the adjusting plate 7, preventing loosening or displacement during patient wear. The design of the fixing screw 6 ensures the adjustability of the device while providing a stable fixation effect, which can meet the personalized needs of different patients.

[0040] The eye dressing 8 is fixedly connected to the end of the adjusting plate 7. The eye dressing 8 is made of medical-grade soft padding material, providing excellent cushioning to ensure the patient's surgical area is not subjected to any external pressure. The eye dressing 8 has straps 9 on both sides, with hooked and looped Velcro strips at the ends along its length, allowing for adjustment based on the patient's head circumference. The straps 9 engage with the connecting buckles 10 on both sides of the head support 1 to ensure the eye dressing 8 is securely fixed to the patient's face, preventing displacement due to loosening and ensuring optimal postoperative care. The straps 9 are made of medical-grade elastic webbing material, guaranteeing good fixation and preventing discomfort to the patient's face during use.

[0041] When using this device: ① Place the position adjustment support pad on the patient's bed or support platform, ensuring the head support 1 and neck support 2 are correctly oriented, with the spherical concave part of the head support 1 facing upwards and the arc-shaped concave part of the neck support 2 facing the patient's neck. Adjust the overall position of the support pad to meet the patient's body shape requirements and ensure stable placement without displacement during use. ② Guide the patient to slowly lie prone on the support pad, allowing the forehead to naturally conform to the spherical concave part of the head support 1 and the neck to closely conform to the arc-shaped concave part of the neck support 2. This allows the patient to maintain a comfortable posture that meets postoperative care requirements, ensuring the surgical area is suspended and avoiding unnecessary pressure or friction. ③ Adjust the position of the forehead support 4 according to the patient's head shape and comfort needs, ensuring its arc-shaped structure conforms to the patient's forehead for even pressure distribution. The cushioning pad reduces local pressure on the forehead, preventing discomfort after prolonged use. Simultaneously check the stability of the support frame 3 to ensure the patient's head does not shift due to improper support. ④ Adjust the swing angle of the rotating sleeve 5 according to the height of the patient's surgical area to adapt to the facial curves of different patients, avoiding any impact on the patient's vision or comfort due to improper angle. At the same time, slide the adjustment plate 7 to adjust the position of the eye dressing 8 so that it gently conforms to the patient's face, ensuring that the surgical area is not squeezed. Adjust the fixing screw 6 appropriately to stabilize the sliding position of the adjustment plate 7 and prevent loosening during use. ⑤ Gently wrap the strap 9 around the patient's head and secure it with the connecting buckle 10. Adjust the tightness of the strap 9 according to the size of the patient's head to provide stable support without causing additional pressure or discomfort. Check that the Velcro of the strap 9 is secure to ensure that the eye dressing 8 can stably conform to the patient's face and will not slip or shift during use. ⑥ After the patient is adjusted to a suitable position, the nursing staff should check the overall stability of the support pad again to ensure that all connecting parts are fixed and confirm that the adjustment status of the forehead support 4, the rotating sleeve 5 and the adjustment plate 7 meets the patient's needs. At the same time, observe the patient's comfort. If there is any discomfort, the support position or tightness should be adjusted appropriately to ensure the patient's safety and comfort after surgery.

[0042] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A positional support pad for inpatient ophthalmology, characterized in that, It includes a head support (1), and a neck support (2) connected to the rear end of the head support (1). The head support (1) has a spherical depression at the top center and the neck support (2) has an arc-shaped depression at the top from front to back. The head support (1) has a support frame (3) connected to the rear end. The front of the top of the support frame (3) is fixed with a forehead support (4). The top of the forehead support (4) is provided with a rotating sleeve (5) that can swing back and forth. The end of the rotating sleeve (5) is provided with an eye pad (8) that can adjust the relative distance between the rotating sleeve (5) and the eye pad (8) is provided with two straps (9) on the left and right. The head support (1) is provided with two connecting buckles (10) on the left and right that cooperate with the straps (9).

2. The position adjustment support pad for ophthalmic inpatients as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The head support (1) has a rectangular parallelepiped shape with a slight upward arc at the front end and a downward contraction at the connection point between the rear end and the neck support (2) to form a transition area. The spherical recessed edge of the head support (1) is smoothly transitioned, and a buffer pad is provided on the inner surface. The buffer pad covers the top of the head support (1) and is evenly distributed along the recessed area. The surface of the head support (1) is covered with a flexible breathable fabric layer. The flexible breathable fabric layer is designed to be detachable and is fixed to the outer surface of the head support (1) by a zipper. The head support (1) is filled with high-density memory foam.

3. The position adjustment support pad for ophthalmic inpatients as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The neck support (2) has an arc-shaped structure. The front end of the neck support (2) is connected to the rear end of the head support (1), and the rear end extends downward to form a support base. The surface of the neck support (2) is covered with a flexible breathable fabric layer. The flexible breathable fabric layer is designed to be detachable and is fixed to the outer surface of the neck support (2) by a zipper. The neck support (2) is filled with high-density memory foam.

4. The position adjustment support pad for ophthalmic inpatients as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (3) is made of rigid material and has an overall inverted U-shaped structure. Its lower end is fixedly connected to the rear end of the head support (1) and extends upward in the vertical direction. The outer surface of the support frame (3) is covered with a buffer layer, which is made of high-density foam material and is fixed to the outer surface of the support frame (3) by adhesive or hot pressing. The buffer layer is covered with cotton cloth.

5. The position adjustment support pad for ophthalmic inpatients as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The forehead support (4) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the support frame (3) and extends horizontally to the left and right; the main body of the forehead support (4) is made of rigid material and has an arc-shaped structure. The middle part protrudes forward to adapt to the forehead curve, and the two ends bend backward and are fixedly connected to the support frame (3); the surface of the forehead support (4) is covered with a cushioning pad, which is made of high-density memory foam or EVA foam material and is attached to the outer surface of the main body of the forehead support (4) by adhesive fixation; the outermost layer of the forehead support (4) is covered with flexible cotton cloth.

6. The position adjustment support pad for ophthalmic inpatients as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating sleeve (5) is hinged to the rear top of the forehead support (4); an adjusting plate (7) is slidably connected to the inner side of the end of the rotating sleeve (5); a fixing screw (6) for fixing the rotating sleeve (5) and the adjusting plate (7) is threaded to the side end of the rotating sleeve (5); the adjusting plate (7) and the forehead support (4) are fixedly connected.

7. The position adjustment support pad for ophthalmic inpatients as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the strap (9) is provided with barbed and rough Velcro strips along its length.

Images