Thirst relieving device

Abstract

The utility model provides a thirst relieving device which is characterized in that an atomizing cup containing atomized liquid medicine is arranged at the second end of a shell, a first guide pipe is arranged in the shell, the first end of the first guide pipe extends out of the first end of the shell, the second end of the first guide pipe extends out of the second end of the shell, and the first end of the shell is a mouth holding end; one end of the second conduit is communicated with the air outlet end of the oxygen source, and the other end is communicated with the atomizing cup. By means of the thirst relieving device, when a patient is thirsty, the first end of the shell is placed in the mouth of the patient, the second guide pipe is communicated with the oxygen source, oxygen generated by the oxygen source enters the atomizing cup through the second guide pipe to atomize atomized liquid medicine, and then the atomized liquid medicine enters the mouth of the patient through the first guide pipe; the oral cavity of a patient can be kept moist, and the thirst symptom of the patient is relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices, specifically a thirst relief device. Background Technology

[0002] In the intensive care unit, most intubated patients experience thirst. Because they cannot drink water orally, their oral saliva production decreases, leading to dry mouth and increased thirst. Furthermore, due to the nature of their illness and the needs of their treatment, patients are subject to standardized fluid restriction management. To avoid excessive fluid intake that could cause water and sodium retention, increase the burden on the heart, and induce cardiac dysfunction, water is often restricted or even prohibited, further exacerbating their thirst and causing intense discomfort. This poses a hidden threat to their physical and mental health and even their lives. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device that can address the thirst of patients undergoing endotracheal intubation. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a thirst relief device to address the thirst problem in patients with endotracheal intubation.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A thirst relief device includes: a housing, a first conduit, an atomizing cup, and a second conduit;

[0006] The atomizing cup is located at the second end of the housing and is used to hold the atomized medicine.

[0007] The first conduit is disposed inside the shell, with the first end of the first conduit protruding from the first end of the shell and the second end protruding from the second end of the shell, wherein the first end of the shell is the oral end;

[0008] One end of the second conduit is connected to the outlet of the oxygen source, and the other end is connected to the nebulizer cup. The second conduit is used to introduce oxygen into the nebulizer cup so that the nebulized medicine solution can be atomized.

[0009] Preferably, the first end of the first conduit has multiple air holes in its wall.

[0010] Preferably, the shell has an L-shaped structure.

[0011] Preferably, the atomizing cup is detachably connected to the second end of the housing via a connector.

[0012] Preferably, the upper end of the connector is threaded to the second end of the housing.

[0013] Preferably, the lower end of the connector is threaded to the upper end of the atomizing cup.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes: a partition;

[0015] The partition is installed inside the connector;

[0016] The partition plate has multiple sieve holes with preset aperture sizes.

[0017] Preferably, the atomizing cup includes: a cup body and a flow guide;

[0018] The bottom of the cup body is provided with an air inlet that communicates with the second conduit, and the inside of the cup body is provided with a guide column that communicates with the air inlet;

[0019] The guide member has a guide hole that matches the guide column, and the lower end of the guide member is funnel-shaped. The gap formed between the inner wall of the guide hole and the guide column is used to allow oxygen to enter the atomized liquid.

[0020] Preferably, the first end of the housing has a horn structure.

[0021] Preferably, the atomizing cup has a cylindrical structure.

[0022] Based on the thirst relief device provided by this utility model, an atomizing cup containing nebulized medication is disposed at the second end of a housing. A first conduit is disposed inside the housing, with one end of the first conduit protruding from the first end of the housing and the second end protruding from the second end of the housing, making the first end of the housing the mouth-holding end. One end of the second conduit is connected to the outlet of an oxygen source, and the other end is connected to the atomizing cup. The second conduit then introduces oxygen at a rate of 6 L / min to 8 L / min into the atomizing cup to atomize the medication. With this thirst relief device, when a patient is thirsty, the first end of the housing is placed in the patient's mouth. The second conduit is connected to an oxygen source, and the oxygen generated by the oxygen source enters the atomizing cup through the second conduit to atomize the medication. The atomized medication then enters the patient's mouth through the first conduit, keeping the patient's mouth moist and thus relieving thirst. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a thirst-relieving device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 A top view of the atomizing cup provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the flow guide provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a top view of the partition provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] The components include: shell 1, first conduit 2, air hole 21, atomizing cup 3, cup body 31, guide column 32, guide component 33, second conduit 4, connector 5, and partition 51. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] This utility model embodiment provides a thirst-relieving device, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a thirst relief device, which includes: a housing 1, a first conduit 2, an atomizing cup 3, and a second conduit 4;

[0031] The atomizing cup 3 is located at the second end of the housing 1, and the atomizing cup 3 is used to hold the atomized medicine liquid;

[0032] The first conduit 2 is disposed inside the housing 1, and the first end of the first conduit 2 protrudes from the first end of the housing 1, and the second end protrudes from the second end of the housing 1, wherein the first end of the housing 1 is the oral end;

[0033] One end of the second conduit 4 is connected to the outlet of the oxygen source, and the other end is connected to the nebulizer cup 3. The second conduit 4 is used to introduce oxygen into the nebulizer cup 3 so that the nebulized medicine solution is atomized.

[0034] It should be noted that one end of the second conduit 4 is connected to the oxygen source and the other end is connected to the nebulizer cup 3. Then, oxygen at a rate of 4L / min to 6L / min is introduced into the nebulizer cup 3 through the second conduit 4, and the nebulized medicine in the nebulizer cup 3 can be atomized under the action of oxygen.

[0035] It should also be noted that the nebulized medication in this application can effectively relieve the patient's thirst symptoms after entering the patient's mouth. The nebulized medication is mainly a moisturizing, hydrating, and thirst-quenching liquid (such as iced lemon water).

[0036] It is worth noting that the nebulizer cup 3 is placed at the second end of the housing 1, so that the second end of the housing 1 and the nebulizer cup 3 are in a conductive state. When the nebulized medicine in the nebulizer cup 3 is atomized, it can not only be delivered to the patient's mouth through the first conduit 2, but also the nebulized medicine generated can be directly moisturized to the patient's lips through the first end of the housing 1 to prevent the patient's lips from drying out.

[0037] The first end of the shell 1 of this application can be a mouthpiece that contacts the patient's lips or a mouthpiece that extends into the patient's mouth. When the first end of the shell 1 can be a mouthpiece that contacts the patient's lips, the atomized medicine generated through the first end of the shell 1 can directly moisturize the patient's lips and prevent the patient's lips from drying out.

[0038] In this embodiment of the invention, an atomizing cup 3 containing the nebulized medication is positioned at the second end of a housing 1. A first conduit 2 is disposed inside the housing 1, with its first end protruding from the first end of the housing 1 and its second end protruding from the second end, making the first end of the housing 1 the mouth-holding end. One end of the second conduit 4 is connected to the outlet of an oxygen source, and the other end is connected to the atomizing cup 3. The second conduit 4 then introduces oxygen at a rate of 6 L / min to 8 L / min into the atomizing cup 3 to atomize the medication. With this thirst-relieving device, when a patient is thirsty, the first end of the housing 1 is placed in the patient's mouth. The second conduit is connected to an oxygen source, and the oxygen generated by the oxygen source enters the atomizing cup through the second conduit to atomize the medication. The atomized medication then enters the patient's mouth through the first conduit 2, keeping the patient's oral cavity moist and thus relieving the patient's thirst symptoms.

[0039] Specifically, the first end of the first conduit 2 has multiple air holes 21.

[0040] It should be noted that by opening multiple air holes 21 in the first end wall of the first catheter 2, the atomized medicine can be dispersed to different parts of the oral cavity, keeping different parts of the oral cavity moist and further improving the patient's user experience.

[0041] Furthermore, shell 1 has an L-shaped structure.

[0042] It should be noted that the housing 1 can be an L-shaped structure, a T-shaped structure, or other types of structures, and those skilled in the art can choose according to their needs.

[0043] Specifically, the atomizing cup 3 is detachably connected to the second end of the housing 1 via the connector 5.

[0044] It should be noted that the atomizing cup 3 is detachably connected to the second end of the housing 1 via the connector 5, which not only makes it convenient to add atomized medicine to the atomizing cup 3, but also improves the convenience of transportation (that is, during transportation, the atomizing cup 3 can be separated from the housing 1, reducing the overall space occupied by the thirst relief device and making it easier to package).

[0045] Specifically, the upper end of connector 5 is threaded to the second end of housing 1.

[0046] It should be noted that the upper end of the connector 5 can be threaded to the second end of the housing 1, or it can be connected by a snap-fit ​​method. Those skilled in the art can choose according to their needs.

[0047] It should also be noted that the upper end of the connector 5 is threaded to the second end of the housing 1, which can ensure the sealing of the connection between the connector 5 and the housing 1, effectively prevent leakage of the atomized liquid after atomization, and improve the assembly efficiency of the connector 5 and the housing 1.

[0048] Specifically, the lower end of connector 5 is threadedly connected to the upper end of atomizing cup 3.

[0049] It should be noted that the lower end of connector 5 and the upper end of atomizing cup 3 can be connected by thread or by snap-fit, and those skilled in the art can choose according to their needs.

[0050] It should also be noted that the lower end of connector 5 is threaded to the upper end of atomizing cup 3, which can ensure the sealing of the connection between connector 5 and atomizing cup 3, effectively prevent leakage of atomized medicine after atomization, and improve the assembly efficiency of connector 5 and atomizing cup 3.

[0051] Furthermore, the thirst-relieving device also includes: a partition 51;

[0052] The partition 51 is disposed inside the connector 5;

[0053] The partition 51 has multiple sieve holes with preset aperture sizes.

[0054] It should be noted that by setting a partition 51 inside the connector 5 and opening multiple sieve holes with preset apertures in the partition 51, large particles of mist can be effectively prevented from entering the patient's mouth through the first conduit 2, thus improving the patient's user experience.

[0055] Specifically, the atomizing cup includes: a cup body 31 and a flow guide 33;

[0056] The bottom of the cup body 31 is provided with an air inlet that communicates with the second conduit 4, and the cup body 31 is provided with a guide column 32 that communicates with the air inlet.

[0057] The guide member 33 has a guide hole that cooperates with the guide column 32, and the lower end of the guide member 33 is funnel-shaped. The gap formed between the inner wall of the guide hole and the guide column 32 is used to allow oxygen to enter the atomized liquid.

[0058] It should be noted that by providing an air inlet at the bottom of the cup body 31 that communicates with the second conduit 4, and providing a guide column 32 inside the cup body 31 that communicates with the air inlet, and providing a guide hole in the guide member 33 that cooperates with the guide column 32, and the lower end of the guide member 33 is funnel-shaped, the gap formed between the inner wall of the guide hole and the guide column 32 is used to allow oxygen to enter the atomized liquid, which not only prevents the atomized liquid from entering the second air conduit, but also ensures that the oxygen atomizes the atomized liquid.

[0059] Furthermore, the first end of the housing 1 is a horn structure.

[0060] It should be noted that by setting the first end of the shell 1 as a horn structure, the possibility of the first end of the shell 1 slipping out of the patient's mouth can be reduced when the patient holds the first end of the shell 1 in their mouth, ensuring that the nebulized medicine acts on the patient and thus avoiding the patient's thirst symptoms.

[0061] Specifically, the second catheter 4 is made of a flexible material.

[0062] It should be noted that the second catheter 4 is made of a flexible material, which allows the second catheter 4 to be laid out and placed according to needs, thereby meeting the usage needs of different patients.

[0063] Specifically, the atomizing cup 3 has a cylindrical structure.

[0064] It should be noted that the atomizing cup 3 can be a cylindrical structure, a polygonal prism structure, or other shapes. Those skilled in the art can choose according to their needs.

[0065] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A thirst relief device for a patient intubated with a tracheal tube, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a portable oxygen inhalation device, including: A shell, a first conduit, an atomization cup and a second conduit; The atomization cup is arranged at the second end of the shell, and the atomization cup is used for containing atomized liquid medicine; The first conduit is arranged in the shell, and the first end of the first conduit protrudes from the first end of the shell, and the second end protrudes from the second end of the shell, wherein the first end of the shell is a mouth end; One end of the second conduit is used for communicating with the gas outlet end of an oxygen source, and the other end communicates with the atomization cup, and the second conduit is used for guiding oxygen into the atomization cup to atomize the atomized liquid medicine.

2. The thirst-quenching device of claim 1, wherein The first end of the first conduit is provided with a plurality of air holes.

3. The thirst-quenching device of claim 1, wherein, The shell is of L-shaped structure.

4. The thirst-quenching device of claim 1, wherein, The atomization cup is detachably connected with the second end of the shell through a connecting head.

5. The thirst-quenching device of claim 4, wherein, The upper end of the connecting head is threadedly connected with the second end of the shell.

6. The thirst-quenching device of claim 4, wherein, The lower end of the connecting head is threadedly connected with the upper end of the atomization cup.

7. The thirst-quenching device of claim 4, wherein, Further including: A partition plate; The partition plate is arranged in the connecting head; The partition plate is provided with a plurality of sieve holes with preset aperture.

8. The thirst-quenching device of claim 1, wherein, The atomization cup includes a cup body and a flow guide member. The bottom of the cup body is provided with an air inlet communicating with the second conduit, and the cup body is provided with a flow guide column communicating with the air inlet; The flow guide member is provided with a flow guide hole cooperating with the flow guide column, and the lower end of the flow guide member is trumpet-shaped, and the gap between the inner wall of the flow guide hole and the flow guide column is used for making oxygen enter the atomized liquid medicine.

9. The thirst-quenching device of claim 1, wherein, The first end of the shell is trumpet-shaped structure.

10. The thirst-quenching device of claim 1, wherein, The atomization cup is of cylindrical structure.

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