Postoperative nursing pillow for microear malformation

By designing a nursing pillow with an arc-shaped groove, connecting frame, and protective cover, the problem of protecting the ear wound during sleep in children after microtia surgery has been solved, achieving effective protection and comfort, and adapting to the nursing needs of different ear sizes.

CN223995085UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17新疆医科大学第四附属医院
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-22
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

Children who have undergone microtia surgery are prone to rubbing or compressing the ear wound when sleeping due to head turning, and existing nursing measures are insufficient to effectively protect them.

Method used

A postoperative care pillow for microtia has been designed, comprising an arc-shaped groove, a connecting frame, and a protective cover. The elastic connecting plate and the protective cover protect the ear, while the receiving groove accommodates the ear to avoid scratching and pressure.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the ear wound from being scratched and compressed during the child's sleep, improves the practicality and comfort of the nursing pillow, and makes it easy to change the protective cover according to the size of the child's ear.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical nursing tools, and particularly relates to a microear malformation postoperative nursing pillow which comprises a nursing pillow body, an arc-shaped groove is formed in the middle of the top face of the nursing pillow body, one side of the arc-shaped groove is connected with a first containing groove in a penetrating mode, and the other side of the arc-shaped groove is connected with a second containing groove in a penetrating mode. And a connecting frame is arranged in the middle of the arc-shaped groove and comprises an arc-shaped connecting plate, the outer side of one end of the arc-shaped connecting plate is sleeved with a first protective cover, and the outer side of the other end of the arc-shaped connecting plate is sleeved with a second protective cover. When a child patient unconsciously turns over after falling asleep, the ear of the child patient and the protective cover can be contained through the containing groove after the head deflects, ear wounds of the child patient are prevented from being pressed, the protection performance of the ear of the child patient is improved, sleeping activities of the child patient are not affected, and the situation that the child patient feels uncomfortable due to the fact that the head of the child patient is completely fixed is avoided. The practicability of the nursing pillow is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical nursing tools technology, specifically relating to a postoperative nursing pillow for microtia. Background Technology

[0002] Microtia is a congenital malformation of the auricle, and the severity of the deformity can vary greatly. The most severe deformity is characterized by anovulation (absence of the ear), while the mildest form resembles an auricle but is significantly smaller than normal. The vast majority of microtia cases consist of a small, wrinkled mass of cartilage lacking the shape of an auricle, and an earlobe that is relatively normal in shape but displaced forward and upward. There is no external auditory canal or tympanic cavity, and the ossicles are underdeveloped, resulting in hearing impairment.

[0003] Currently, microtia surgery is performed on children after they reach the appropriate age. Postoperative care is very important, especially when the child is sleeping. It is important to avoid collisions and pressure on the affected ear. However, since children cannot control their head movement after falling asleep, they are prone to scraping the wound. Therefore, a microtia postoperative care pillow has been proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides a postoperative care pillow for microtia, which features good protective effect and strong practicality.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a postoperative care pillow for microtia, comprising a pillow body, an arc-shaped groove in the middle of the top surface of the pillow body, a first receiving groove connected through one side of the arc-shaped groove, a second receiving groove connected through the other side of the arc-shaped groove, a connecting frame in the middle of the arc-shaped groove, the connecting frame comprising an arc-shaped connecting plate, a first protective cover sleeved on the outer side of one end of the arc-shaped connecting plate, and a second protective cover sleeved on the outer side of the other end of the arc-shaped connecting plate.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of the postoperative care pillow for microtia of this utility model, the middle part of the arc-shaped groove is provided with a connecting groove, one end of the connecting groove is connected to the first receiving groove, the other end of the connecting groove is connected to the second receiving groove, and the middle part of the arc-shaped connecting plate is located inside the connecting groove.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the postoperative care pillow for microtia of this utility model, the bottom surface of the arc-shaped connecting plate is fixedly connected to a telescopic belt, and the lower end of the telescopic belt is fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the connecting groove.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the postoperative care pillow for microtia of this utility model, the first protective cover includes a cover body and a connecting sleeve. The outer wall of the cover body is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve, and the connecting sleeve is sleeved on the outer side of one end of the arc-shaped connecting plate.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the postoperative care pillow for microtia of this utility model, the edge of the cover is provided with a through hole, the cover is made of elastic material, and the inner wall of the connecting sleeve is fixed with a friction strip, the friction strip being made of elastic material.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the postoperative care pillow for microtia of this utility model, the second protective cover and the first protective cover have the same structure.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the postoperative care pillow for microtia of this utility model, the arc-shaped connecting plate is made of elastic material, and the width of the arc-shaped connecting plate is adapted to the width of the connecting groove.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] In use, this invention, with its main body, connecting frame, first protective cover, and second protective cover, allows caregivers to easily place the child's head inside the arc-shaped groove on the top surface of the main body of the nursing pillow when the child is sleeping after microtia surgery. The caregiver then moves the two ends of the elastic arc-shaped connecting plate outwards, positioning the child's head above the arc-shaped connecting plate and between the two protective covers at either end of the arc-shaped connecting plate. The caregiver then places the two protective covers over the child's ears, securing them with the elastic arc-shaped connecting plate. This protects the child's ears and prevents them from rubbing against the wound during sleep. Simultaneously, two symmetrically arranged receiving grooves are provided on the side of the main body of the nursing pillow. When the child unconsciously moves after falling asleep, the head can be turned and accommodated by the receiving grooves, preventing pressure on the ear wound and improving the protection of the child's ears. This does not affect the child's sleep activities and avoids the discomfort caused by completely fixing the child's head, thus improving the practicality of the nursing pillow.

[0014] In addition, the outer walls of the first and second protective covers in this solution are equipped with connecting sleeves, which are installed at both ends of the arc-shaped connecting plate by means of a sleeve connection. Different models of protective covers can be replaced according to the specific situation of the child (the size of the child's ear), making nursing operations convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0016] In the attached diagram:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the main body of the nursing pillow of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the connecting frame, the first protective cover, and the second protective cover of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the first protective cover of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Main body of nursing pillow; 11. Arc-shaped groove; 12. First receiving groove; 13. Second receiving groove; 14. Connecting groove; 2. Connecting frame; 21. Arc-shaped connecting plate; 22. Telescopic belt; 3. First protective cover; 31. Cover body; 311. Through hole; 32. Connecting sleeve; 321. Friction strip; 4. Second protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides the following technical solution: a postoperative care pillow for microtia, comprising a pillow body 1, as detailed in the attached document. Figure 2 The nursing pillow body 1 has an arc-shaped groove 11 in the middle of the top surface. The arc-shaped structure makes it easy to fit the patient's neck and improve the comfort of use. A first receiving groove 12 is connected through one side of the arc-shaped groove 11, and a second receiving groove 13 is connected through the other side of the arc-shaped groove 11. After the child uses the nursing pillow, the two receiving grooves are located on both sides of the patient's ears. When the child turns his head during sleep, the receiving grooves can accommodate the patient's ears and avoid compressing the ear wound.

[0025] Example 2

[0026] In another embodiment of this solution, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, specifically, a connecting frame 2 is provided in the middle of the arc-shaped groove 11. The connecting frame 2 includes an arc-shaped connecting plate 21, which is made of elastic material and can be bent and then elastically restored. A first protective cover 3 is sleeved on the outer side of one end of the arc-shaped connecting plate 21, and a second protective cover 4 is sleeved on the outer side of the other end of the arc-shaped connecting plate 21. The two ends of the arc-shaped connecting plate 21 are curved inward. The second protective cover 4 and the first protective cover 3 have the same structure. After the child lies down, the protective cover is located on both sides of the patient's ears. A connecting groove 14 is provided in the middle of the arc-shaped groove 11. One end of the connecting groove 14 is connected through to the first receiving groove 12, and the other end of the connecting groove 14 is connected through to the second receiving groove 12. The middle part of the arc-shaped connecting plate 21 is located inside the connecting groove 14 in the receiving groove 13. In this solution, before the child lies down on the nursing pillow, the caregiver can bend both ends of the arc-shaped connecting plate 21 outwards. After the patient lies down on the nursing pillow, the caregiver aligns the two protective covers with the outside of the child's ears and covers the outside of the child's ears. The arc-shaped connecting plate 21 is positioned by elastic compression, which can protect the child's ears. Even if the child's head turns during sleep, the protective cover can prevent the ears from being scratched or pressed. Combined with the receiving groove of the first embodiment, it further improves the protection of the child's ears and is highly practical.

[0027] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, specifically, the width of the arc-shaped connecting plate 21 is matched with the width of the connecting groove 14. The bottom surface of the arc-shaped connecting plate 21 is fixedly connected to the telescopic belt 22, and the lower end of the telescopic belt 22 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the connecting groove 14. Through the connection of the telescopic belt 22, the connecting frame 2 is prevented from being pulled off the nursing pillow body 1 by the child, which would cause the protective cover and the receiving groove to be mismatched and affect the protection of the child's ears.

[0028] Reference Figure 4 As shown, specifically, the edge of the cover 31 is provided with a through hole 311. The cover 31 is made of elastic material. The cover 31 can stably protect the child's ear. At the same time, the through hole 311 increases the elasticity of the edge of the cover 31, making it more comfortable when it fits the outside of the child's ear, avoiding the situation where a rigid structure can easily hurt the child.

[0029] Example 3

[0030] In another embodiment of this solution, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, specifically, the first protective cover 3 includes a cover body 31 and a connecting sleeve 32. The connecting sleeve 32 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cover body 31. The connecting sleeve 32 is sleeved on the outer side of one end of the arc-shaped connecting plate 21. The sleeve connection method facilitates disassembly and replacement. The inner wall of the connecting sleeve 32 is fixed with a friction strip 321. The friction strip 321 is made of elastic material to increase the stability after the sleeve connection. This solution, through the detachable protective cover, can replace different models of protective covers according to the size of the child's ear, improving the convenience of nursing operations.

[0031] The working principle and usage of this utility model are as follows: When a child is sleeping after microtia surgery, the caregiver can place the child's head on the main body 1 of the nursing pillow. The first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4, which are connected to both ends of the connecting frame 2, are placed on the outside of the child's ear for protection. This prevents the child from rubbing or pressing on the ear wound when turning their head during sleep, facilitating recovery. At the same time, by symmetrically setting two receiving slots on the side of the nursing pillow, when the child turns their head, the ear along with the protective cover can enter the inside of the receiving slot. This avoids the protective cover directly supporting the pillow surface, which could cause the child's head to be lifted up, resulting in poor comfort or excessive pressure that could affect the ear wound. This improves the protection effect on the child's ear and enhances the practicality of the nursing pillow.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the 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 this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A post-otoplasty care pillow comprising a care pillow body (1), characterized in that: The top surface of the nursing pillow body (1) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (11), one side of the arc-shaped groove (11) is connected with a first containing groove (12) in a penetrating manner, the other side of the arc-shaped groove (11) is connected with a second containing groove (13) in a penetrating manner, and the middle part of the arc-shaped groove (11) is provided with a connecting frame (2), the connecting frame (2) comprises an arc-shaped connecting plate (21), the outer side of one end of the arc-shaped connecting plate (21) is sleeved with a first protective cover (3), and the outer side of the other end of the arc-shaped connecting plate (21) is sleeved with a second protective cover (4).

2. A small ear post-otoplasty care pillow according to claim 1, wherein: The middle part of the arc-shaped groove (11) is provided with a connecting groove (14), one end of the connecting groove (14) is connected with the first containing groove (12) in a penetrating manner, the other end of the connecting groove (14) is connected with the second containing groove (13) in a penetrating manner, and the middle part of the arc-shaped connecting plate (21) is located on the inner side of the connecting groove (14).

3. A small ear post-otoplasty pillow according to claim 2, wherein: The bottom surface of the arc-shaped connecting plate (21) is fixedly connected with an elastic band (22), and the lower end of the elastic band (22) is fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the connecting groove (14).

4. The small ear deformity post-operative care pillow according to claim 3, wherein: The first protective cover (3) comprises a cover body (31) and a connecting sleeve (32), the outer wall of the cover body (31) is fixedly connected with the connecting sleeve (32), and the connecting sleeve (32) is sleeved on the outer side of one end of the arc-shaped connecting plate (21).

5. A small ear post-otoplasty pillow according to claim 4, wherein: The edge of the cover body (31) is provided with a through hole (311), the cover body (31) is made of elastic material, the inner wall of the connecting sleeve (32) is fixedly connected with a friction strip (321), and the friction strip (321) is made of elastic material.

6. A small ear post-otoplasty pillow according to claim 5, wherein: The second protective cover (4) and the first protective cover (3) are the same in structure.

7. A small ear post-microtia surgery care pillow according to claim 6, characterized in that: The arc-shaped connecting plate (21) is made of elastic material, and the width dimension of the arc-shaped connecting plate (21) is matched with the width dimension of the connecting groove (14).