ECMO prone position pillow
By designing the groove, insertion slot, and fixation device of the ECMO prone pillow, the problem of inconvenient positioning of endotracheal intubation and ECMO cannula in the existing technology has been solved, achieving stable extraction and comfortable fixation, and improving the operational convenience and patient comfort of ECMO treatment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
The existing prone headrest is not convenient for endotracheal intubation and ECMO cannulation positioning during ECMO treatment, resulting in inconvenience and failing to meet the clinical needs of medical staff.
An ECMO prone positioning pillow was designed, comprising a groove, a first insertion slot, and a second insertion slot for respectively leading out the endotracheal tube and the ECMO cannula. The pillow is secured to the patient's head with a fixing strap and a buckle device to ensure that the cannula does not fall out. A neck positioning groove is provided at the lower end of the pillow to increase comfort.
It enables stable extraction of endotracheal intubation and ECMO cannulas, avoids tube compression, facilitates surgical procedures, and improves treatment outcomes and patient comfort.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of ECMO prone position pillow. BACKGROUND
[0002] Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, abbreviated as ECMO, is mainly used to provide continuous extracorporeal respiration and circulation for patients with severe heart and lung failure to maintain the life of the patient. During the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation process, the patient needs to be combined with prone position ventilation to improve oxygenation, so the patient needs to be in prone position for a long time, at which time a prone position headrest needs to be used.
[0003] The existing prone position headrest only has a groove for positioning the head, which is through for breathing, but such prone position headrest is not convenient for ECMO cannulation through the neck, and is not convenient for tracheal intubation and oxygen supply to the patient's mouth, nose and the like, and cannot well meet the needs of medical personnel in clinical work.
[0004] Therefore, the utility model is generated based on the above disadvantages. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0005] The utility model aims at overcoming the deficiencies of the prior art, and provides an ECMO prone position pillow which is simple in structure and convenient to operate.
[0006] The utility model is implemented by the following technical solutions:
[0007] An ECMO prone position pillow, characterized in that it comprises a pillow body 1, wherein the pillow body 1 is provided with a recessed groove 11 for the patient's head to lean against and position, a first cannulation groove 12 in communication with the recessed groove 11 and through which a tracheal cannula can pass out of the pillow body 1, and a second cannulation groove 13 in communication with the recessed groove 11 and through which an ECMO cannula can pass out of the pillow body 1.
[0008] The ECMO prone position pillow described above, characterized in that the two sides of the pillow body 1 are respectively provided with a first fixing belt 2 and a second fixing belt 3 that can be bound on the patient's head in cooperation with each other.
[0009] The ECMO prone position pillow described above, characterized in that the first fixing belt 2 and the second fixing belt 3 are fixedly connected through a buckle device 4.
[0010] The ECMO prone position pillow described above, characterized in that the buckle device 4 comprises a first plug buckle 41 provided on the first fixing belt 2 and a second plug buckle 42 provided on the second fixing belt 3 and capable of being plugged and cooperated with the first plug buckle 41.
[0011] The ECMO prone position pillow described above, characterized in that the first cannulation groove 12 is provided with two and is respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the recessed groove 11.
[0012] The ECMO prone position pillow described above is characterized in that: the second tube placement groove 13 is located in the middle of the upper end of the pillow body 1.
[0013] The ECMO prone position pillow described above is characterized in that: the lower end of the pillow body 1 is provided with a neck positioning groove 14 adapted to the human neck.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0015] 1. When an ECMO patient is in a prone position with their head resting on a pillow, medical staff can not only bring out the endotracheal tube connected to the patient's mouth and nose through the first insertion slot from the groove to continuously connect to the ventilator for oxygen delivery, but also bring out the ECMO cannula inserted into the patient's neck blood vessels through the second insertion slot from the groove, avoiding tube compression, so as to continue external breathing and circulation, facilitate the smooth completion of surgical procedures, and produce better treatment results.
[0016] 2. This utility model uses a first fixing strap and a second fixing strap to bind the patient's head to the back of the head, which can fix the patient's head in the groove and at the same time ensure that the ECMO cannula is confined in the second placement groove and will not fall out.
[0017] 3. In this utility model, the first tube insertion slot is provided on both the left and right sides of the groove, and the breathing tube can be led out from either of the first tube insertion slots, which makes it convenient for the ventilator to be arranged on the left or right side of the bed as needed.
[0018] 4. In this utility model, the second insertion slot is located in the middle of the upper end of the pillow body, so that the ECMO cannula can be placed into the second insertion slot for positioning regardless of whether the cannula is inserted into the left or right neck, which is convenient for use. [Attached Image Description]
[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.
Detailed Implementation Methods
[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0021] like Figure 1As shown, an ECMO prone positioning pillow includes a pillow body 1. The pillow body 1 has an inwardly recessed groove 11 for the patient's head to rest against, a first insertion slot 12 communicating with the groove 11 and allowing the breathing tube to pass through the pillow body 1, and a second insertion slot 13 communicating with the groove 11 and allowing the ECMO cannula to pass through the pillow body 1. When the ECMO patient is in a prone position against the pillow body 1, medical staff can not only pull out the endotracheal tube connected to the patient's mouth and nose from the groove 11 through the first insertion slot 12 to continuously connect to the ventilator for oxygen delivery, but also pull out the ECMO cannula inserted into the patient's neck blood vessels from the groove 11 through the second insertion slot 13, avoiding tube compression, so as to continue extracorporeal respiration and circulation, facilitate the smooth completion of surgical procedures, and produce better therapeutic effects.
[0022] Furthermore, the pillow body 1 has a first fixing strap 2 and a second fixing strap 3 on each side, which can cooperate to bind to the patient's head. By binding the first fixing strap 2 and the second fixing strap 3 to the back of the patient's head, the patient's head can be fixed in the groove 11, and the ECMO cannula can also be confined in the second insertion slot 13 to prevent it from falling out.
[0023] Specifically, the first fixing strap 2 and the second fixing strap 3 are fixedly connected by a buckle device 4, which makes the connection convenient and allows for quick assembly and disassembly between the first fixing strap 2 and the second fixing strap 3.
[0024] Specifically, the fastening device 4 includes a first buckle 41 on the first fixing strap 2 and a second buckle 42 on the second fixing strap 3 that can be inserted and engaged with the first buckle 41. The length of the first fixing strap 2 connected to the first buckle 41 is adjustable. The first buckle 41 is a male buckle, and the second buckle 42 is a female buckle for the male buckle to be inserted and connected. After adjusting to the required length, the patient's head is fixed against the pillow body 1 by inserting the male buckle on the first fixing strap 2 into the female buckle on the second fixing strap 3.
[0025] In this utility model, there are two first tube placement slots 12, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the groove 11. The breathing tube can be led out from either of the first tube placement slots 12, which makes it convenient for the ventilator to be arranged on the left or right side of the bed as needed.
[0026] In this invention, the second insertion slot 13 is located in the middle of the upper end of the pillow body 1, so that the ECMO cannula can be placed into the second insertion slot 13 for positioning regardless of whether the cannula is inserted into the left or right neck, which is convenient for use.
[0027] Furthermore, the lower end of the pillow body 1 is provided with a neck positioning groove 14 that is adapted to the human neck. The neck positioning groove 14 is used to support the neck and increase the patient's facial comfort.
[0028] In practice, a through-hole can be provided in the groove 11 to allow air to enter and exit, thus avoiding stuffiness and improving patient comfort.
Claims
1. An ECMO prone position pillow, characterized in that: The utility model relates to a headrest for ECMO, which comprises a headrest (1), wherein a recess (11) for positioning the head of a patient is provided on the headrest (1), a first tube insertion groove (12) is provided on the headrest (1) and communicates with the recess (11), and a second tube insertion groove (13) is provided on the headrest (1) and communicates with the recess (11).
2. The ECMO prone position pillow of claim 1, wherein: First and second fixing bands (2) and (3) are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the headrest (1) and can be bound on the head of a patient.
3. The ECMO prone position pillow of claim 2, wherein: The first and second fixing bands (2) and (3) are fixedly connected through a buckle device (4).
4. The ECMO prone position pillow of claim 3, wherein: The buckle device (4) comprises a first plug buckle (41) provided on the first fixing band (2) and a second plug buckle (42) provided on the second fixing band (3) and capable of being plugged with the first plug buckle (41).
5. The ECMO prone position pillow of claim 1, wherein: The first tube insertion groove (12) is provided on the left and right sides of the recess (11).
6. The ECMO prone position pillow of claim 1, wherein: The second tube insertion groove (13) is provided in the middle of the upper end of the headrest (1).
7. The ECMO prone position pillow of claim 1, wherein: The lower end of the headrest (1) is provided with a neck positioning groove (14) which is adapted to the neck of a human body.