Visual medical drainage tube
By designing a visualized medical drainage tube, employing a hollow arc-shaped tube structure and a miniature camera, the problem of difficult monitoring of complications during the drainage process was solved, enabling real-time monitoring and diagnosis of the drainage process and reducing patient suffering.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
AI Technical Summary
Current methods for monitoring complications during drainage rely on regular observation by medical staff and the patient's physical perception, which makes it difficult to detect subtle changes, increasing patient suffering. Furthermore, imaging assessments require experienced physicians.
The design incorporates a visual medical drainage tube with two hollow arc-shaped cut tubes. One cut tube houses a miniature camera, while the other is used for drainage, enabling simultaneous drainage and imaging. The miniature camera's position and angle can be adjusted via guides or displacement structures.
It enables real-time monitoring of the drainage process, captures information about the drainage site, adjusts treatment plans in a timely manner, reduces the risk of complications, and improves diagnostic efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical equipment technology, and in particular relates to a visual medical drainage tube. Background Technology
[0002] Drainage is a common medical procedure, but complications can occur during the process for various reasons. For example, chronic sinus tracts may form due to poor drainage, repeated infections, foreign body irritation, or prolonged placement of the drainage tube; deep drainage sites with unclear anatomical relationships or insufficient clinical experience may damage surrounding tissues and organs; compression of the intestinal tract by the drainage tube may cause serious complications such as intestinal obstruction, intestinal necrosis, and intestinal perforation; and dislodgement of the drainage tube may cause obstruction due to the presence of pus, blood clots, or foreign bodies within the lumen.
[0003] In current techniques, monitoring of complications during drainage primarily relies on regular observation by healthcare professionals and the patient's physical sensations. When such complications occur during drainage, diagnosis by an experienced physician is usually required, along with thorough imaging evaluations before and after the procedure. Because subtle changes within the body cavity are often difficult to detect or may have already led to infection by the time they are discovered, patient suffering is often increased. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a visual medical drainage tube. By designing the main drainage tube as two hollow arc-shaped cut tube structures, one of which is equipped with a miniature camera and the other is used for drainage, drainage and imaging can be performed simultaneously.
[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A visual medical drainage tube includes a main drainage tube, which comprises two hollow arc-shaped cut tubes, namely cut tube one and cut tube two. One side of cut tube one and cut tube two are arc-shaped layers, and the other side is a planar layer. The planar layers of cut tube one and cut tube two are connected to form a circular tube. Cut tube one is used for drainage fluid to pass through, and cut tube two is equipped with a miniature camera to take pictures while drainage is being carried out.
[0007] Furthermore, the second cut tube is equipped with 1-8 miniature cameras for taking pictures from different positions or angles.
[0008] Furthermore, the miniature camera is connected to a guide, through which the position of the miniature camera can be controlled and the shooting angle adjusted.
[0009] Furthermore, the first and second cut-tube planar layers are connected by adhesive or snap-fit to form a circular pipe.
[0010] Furthermore, the planar layer of the first and / or second cut tubes may be provided with a bottom sealing structure to prevent the miniature camera from shifting to the drainage area. The bottom sealing structure may be hollow or fully enclosed.
[0011] Furthermore, the front end of the second cutting tube is closed to prevent drainage fluid from entering and contaminating the miniature camera.
[0012] Furthermore, the miniature camera is equipped with a rechargeable battery.
[0013] Furthermore, the miniature camera is charged via a wire, which is installed in the conductor.
[0014] Furthermore, the guide is a guide wire, and the miniature cameras are connected to each other through the guide wire. At the end of the guide wire of each miniature camera, a handle is connected. By operating the handle, the position of the miniature camera can be adjusted by moving the guide wire.
[0015] Furthermore, the guide is a displacement structure, and the miniature camera moves on the displacement structure via wireless control, and the distance between the miniature cameras can be adjusted.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model, as an example, has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:
[0017] This invention provides a visual medical drainage tube, which is designed as two hollow, arc-shaped tubes. One tube houses a miniature camera, while the other is used for drainage fluid. Because the miniature camera and the drainage fluid are located in different tube areas, drainage and imaging can be performed simultaneously. When the drainage tube is inserted into the body for drainage, the miniature camera can monitor the drainage status in real time, capturing information about the drainage site. This allows doctors to understand the diagnosis in real time and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
[0018] The visual medical drainage tube provided by this utility model can take pictures and observe the drainage site from different positions or angles by setting 1-8 miniature cameras in the middle of the main drainage tube.
[0019] The visual medical drainage tube provided by this utility model allows for adjustment of the position of the miniature camera by setting a guide to obtain the best shooting angle. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a medical drainage tube for visualization.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a visualized medical drainage tube structure that includes multiple miniature cameras and guidewires.
[0022] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of a visualized medical drainage tube structure that includes multiple miniature cameras and a displacement mechanism.
[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0024] Visualized medical drainage tube 100; main drainage tube 110, incision tube one 111, incision tube two 112; miniature camera 120; guide 130, guide wire 131, handle 132, displacement structure 133. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The present invention discloses a visual medical drainage tube in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the technical features or combinations of technical features described in the following embodiments should not be considered isolated; they can be combined to achieve better technical effects. In the accompanying drawings of the following embodiments, the same reference numerals in each drawing represent the same features or components, which can be applied to different embodiments. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.
[0026] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of the utility model. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of the utility model, should fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the utility model. The scope of the preferred embodiments of this utility model includes other implementations, wherein functions may be performed not in the order stated or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order, according to the functions involved. This should be understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments of this utility model pertain.
[0027] Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and apparatus should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. Example
[0028] Drainage is a common medical procedure that involves removing fluids (such as blood, pus, ascites, pleural effusion, etc.) or gases (such as air, gas buildup) from body cavities or wounds. Drainage can remove pus and necrotic tissue from infected areas, reduce bacterial load, prevent the spread of infection, and promote wound healing; reduce the accumulation of inflammatory mediators, alleviating local inflammation; relieve pressure caused by fluid or gas buildup, relieving pain and discomfort; in some cases, such as edema caused by heart or kidney disease, drainage can help reduce fluid buildup in body cavities; in cases of pleural effusion, drainage can improve lung ventilation and alleviate breathing difficulties; after surgery, drainage can help remove potentially accumulated blood or fluid, reducing the risk of postoperative bleeding and infection, and promoting patient recovery.
[0029] However, complications can occur during drainage for various reasons, such as the formation of chronic sinus tracts due to poor drainage, repeated infections, foreign body irritation, or prolonged placement of the drainage tube; damage to surrounding tissues and organs due to deep drainage location, unclear anatomical relationships, or insufficient clinical experience; serious complications such as intestinal obstruction, intestinal necrosis, and intestinal perforation caused by compression of the intestinal tract by the drainage tube; and obstruction caused by pus, blood clots, or foreign bodies in the lumen if the drainage tube dislodges.
[0030] In current techniques, monitoring of complications during drainage primarily relies on regular observation by healthcare professionals and the patient's physical sensations. When such complications occur during drainage, diagnosis by an experienced physician is usually required, along with thorough imaging evaluations before and after the procedure. Because subtle changes within the body cavity are often difficult to detect or may have already led to infection by the time they are discovered, patient suffering is often increased.
[0031] Based on this, the inventors provide a visual medical drainage tube. The main drainage tube is designed as two hollow, arc-shaped cut-out tubes, one of which houses a miniature camera. Because the miniature camera and the drainage fluid are located in different tube areas, drainage and imaging can be performed simultaneously. When the drainage tube is inserted into the body for drainage, the miniature camera can monitor the drainage status in real time, capturing information about the drainage site. This allows doctors to understand the diagnosis in real time and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
[0032] See Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a visual medical drainage tube 100. The visual medical drainage tube 100 includes a main drainage tube 110, which comprises two hollow arc-shaped cut tubes, namely cut tube one 111 and cut tube two 112. One side of cut tube one 111 and cut tube two 112 is an arc-shaped layer, and the other side is a planar layer. The planar layers of cut tube one and cut tube two are connected to form a circular pipe. Cut tube one 111 is used for drainage fluid passage, and cut tube two 112 is equipped with a miniature camera 120 for capturing images during drainage.
[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the second half-tube is equipped with 1-8 miniature cameras 120 for taking pictures from different positions or angles.
[0034] In practice, the miniature camera is connected to a guide 130, through which the position of the miniature camera can be controlled and the shooting angle adjusted.
[0035] In practice, the planar layers of the first cut pipe 111 and the second cut pipe 112 are connected by adhesive or snap-fit to form a circular pipe.
[0036] In specific implementation, the planar layer of the first cut tube 111 and / or the second cut tube 112 can be provided with a bottom sealing structure to prevent the camera from shifting to the drainage area. The bottom sealing structure can be hollow or fully enclosed.
[0037] In practice, during the drainage process, some drainage fluid will enter the second cutting tube 112 and contaminate the miniature camera 120. Therefore, the front end of the second cutting tube 112 can be set to be closed to prevent drainage fluid from entering and contaminating the miniature camera 120.
[0038] In practice, the miniature camera 120 is equipped with a rechargeable battery.
[0039] In a specific implementation, the miniature camera 120 is charged via a wire, which is installed in the guide 130.
[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the guide 130 is a guide wire 131, and the miniature cameras 120 are connected to each other through the guide wire 131. At the end of the guide wire 131 of the miniature camera 120, a handle 132 is connected. By operating the handle to drive the guide wire 131, the position of the miniature camera 120 can be adjusted.
[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the guide 130 is a displacement structure 133, and the miniature camera 120 moves on the displacement structure 133 by wireless control. When there are 2-8 miniature cameras 120, the spacing between the miniature cameras 120 can also be adjusted.
[0042] Within the scope of this disclosure, components may be selectively and operationally incorporated in any number. Furthermore, terms such as “comprising” and “having” should be interpreted by default as inclusive or open-ended, rather than exclusive or closed, unless explicitly defined as such. All technical, scientific, or other terms shall be interpreted as understood by one of those skilled in the art, unless explicitly defined as such. Public terms found in dictionaries should not be interpreted in a too idealistic or impractical manner in the context of the relevant technical documentation, unless explicitly defined as such in this disclosure.
[0043] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0044] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A visualizing medical drainage tube comprising a main body drainage tube, characterized in that: The main body drainage tube comprises two hollow arc-shaped cutting tubes, namely cutting tube one and cutting tube two, and the cutting tube one and the cutting tube two are connected to form a circular pipeline; the cutting tube one is used for draining liquid, and the cutting tube two is provided with a miniature camera to take pictures while draining.
2. The visualizing medical drainage tube according to claim 1, wherein, The cutting tube two is provided with 1-8 miniature cameras to take pictures from different positions or angles.
3. The visualizing medical drainage tube according to claim 2, wherein, The miniature cameras are connected with guides, and the positions of the miniature cameras can be controlled and the shooting angles can be adjusted through the guides.
4. The visualizing medical drainage tube according to claim 1, wherein, The cutting tube one and the cutting tube two are connected to form a circular pipeline through adhesion or buckling.
5. The visual medical drainage tube according to claim 4, wherein, The cutting tube one and / or the cutting tube two can be provided with a bottom sealing structure to prevent the miniature cameras from moving to the drainage area, and the bottom sealing structure can be in a hollow or fully closed form.
6. The visualizing medical drainage tube according to claim 1, wherein, The front end of the cutting tube two is closed to prevent the drainage liquid from entering and contaminating the miniature cameras.
7. The visualizing medical drainage tube according to claim 1, wherein, The miniature cameras are provided with rechargeable batteries.
8. The visualizing medical drainage tube according to claim 3, wherein, The miniature cameras are charged through wires, and the wires are installed in the guides.
9. The visualizing medical drainage tube according to claim 3, wherein, The guide is a guide wire, the miniature cameras are connected through the guide wire, the tail end of the guide wire connected with the tail end of the miniature camera is provided with a handle, and the position of the miniature camera can be adjusted by operating the handle to drive the guide wire.
10. The visualizing medical drainage tube according to claim 3, wherein, The guide is a displacement structure, the miniature cameras move on the displacement structure through wireless control, and the distance between the miniature cameras can be adjusted.