Headrest for dripping medicine in ear at sitting position

By designing a head-tilting pillow for sitting, with a detachable head-tilting pad and shoulder strap structure, the problem of existing pillows slipping down when sitting is solved, ensuring the stability of the patient's head and the therapeutic effect, and is especially suitable for patients with stenosis of the external auditory canal.

CN224085555UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SUN YAT SEN UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing side-biasing pillows are prone to slipping when the patient is sitting due to gravity, which can affect the treatment effect and is especially unsuitable for patients with stenosis of the external auditory canal and mild conditions.

Method used

A head-tilting pillow for seated intraocular ear drops has been designed, including a detachable head-tilting pad and a shoulder strap structure. The head-tilting pad is connected to the pillow body by Velcro, and the shoulder strap is tied to the patient by pressure pads and adjustment straps. Combined with an inflatable neck pillow, it ensures head stability and fixation.

Benefits of technology

This effectively prevents the occipital body from slipping down when the patient is sitting, improves the stability of the patient's head when tilted to one side, ensures that the medication can be effectively instilled into the middle ear cavity, and improves the treatment effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a headrest for dripping medicine in ears at a sitting position. The headrest comprises a pillow body, the pillow further comprises a headrest which is detachably connected with the left side or the right side of the top face of the pillow body, and a shoulder strap structure is arranged on the side, close to the human body, of the pillow body. The utility model has the advantages that the treatment effect is good, and the gliding can be effectively avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary products, and in particular to a head-side pillow for administering ear drops while seated. Background Technology

[0002] For patients with external auditory canal infection, sudden deafness, or certain types of otitis media, treatment is often performed by instilling ear drops or tympanic cavity injection. After the drops or injection, the patient should keep their head turned to one side for 10 to 20 minutes to ensure the full efficacy of the medication.

[0003] To help patients maintain a head tilted to one side, medical staff typically use pillows to elevate one side of the patient's head. However, ordinary pillows tend to slip and shift, making it difficult to keep the patient's head stably tilted to one side. To address this issue, several specialized pillows for side-tilting have been disclosed on the market. For example, Chinese utility model patent application number CN202020184032.2 discloses a pillow specifically designed for comatose patients. This pillow features a groove in the center of its upper surface, including symmetrical side face placement slots and a neck placement slot connected below. It also includes a plug inserted into one side of the groove, ensuring symmetrical placement of the patient's left and right sides. This allows for alternating side-tilting positions. The plug provides stability, and the airbag height is adjusted to slightly lower the side-tilting position, making it less likely for the patient's head to move or roll over. However, if the patient's condition is mild and there are no obvious symptoms, the patient can adjust their body position appropriately under the guidance of a doctor. While sitting, the affected ear should be turned upwards, and the opposite nostril should be pressed with the hand to create negative pressure in the ear, drawing the medication into the middle ear cavity to exert its effect. This method is particularly suitable for cases where the external auditory canal is relatively narrow. The aforementioned special pillow is specifically designed for comatose patients with their heads tilted to the side and is suitable for a supine position. When the patient is sitting, this special pillow is prone to slipping due to gravity, affecting the treatment effect.

[0004] How to solve the above problems has become an urgent technical issue. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a head-side pillow for administering ear drops while seated, which has good therapeutic effects and can effectively prevent slippage.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] The present invention provides a head-tilting pillow for seated ear drops, comprising a pillow body; a head-tilting pad, wherein the head-tilting pad is detachably connected to the left or right side of the top surface of the pillow body; and a shoulder strap structure is provided on the side of the pillow body closest to the human body.

[0008] Furthermore, the shoulder strap structure includes two pressure pads, one end of each pressure pad is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the pillow body, and the ends of the two pressure pads away from the pillow body are serpentinely bent to form a structure that can press down on the front sides of the human torso. Additionally, the two ends of the pressure pads are connected by an adjustment strap.

[0009] Furthermore, a core board is embedded in the pillow body, and pressure rods are embedded in both pressure pads. The pressure rods are arranged along the bending direction of the pressure pads, and the ends of the two pressure rods near the pillow body extend into the pillow body and are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the core board.

[0010] Furthermore, the headrest is detachably connected to the top surface of the pillow body via Velcro.

[0011] Furthermore, the head-shaping pad has a tetrahedral structure, and the side of the head-shaping pad closest to the center of the pillow body is an inclined surface with a gradually decreasing height.

[0012] Furthermore, a neck pillow is provided on the top surface of the pillow body.

[0013] Furthermore, the neck pillow is an inflatable, deflated airbag pillow.

[0014] Due to the adoption of the above structure, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This invention features a detachable head-tilting pad on the pillow body. The pad can be installed on the left or right side of the top surface of the pillow body as needed, allowing the patient's head to tilt to one side. Furthermore, the inclusion of a shoulder strap structure to secure the pillow body to the patient enhances stability and effectively prevents the pillow from slipping due to gravity when the patient is seated. This ensures the pillow consistently supports the back of the patient's head, thereby improving the therapeutic effect.

[0016] The present invention will become clearer from the following description and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are used to explain the embodiments of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the core plate and two pressure bars of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 1 The present invention provides a head-tilting pillow for seated intraocular ear drops, comprising a pillow body 1 and a head-tilting pad 2, wherein the head-tilting pad 2 is detachably connected to the left or right side of the top surface of the pillow body 1, and a shoulder strap structure is provided on the side of the pillow body 1 closest to the human torso. In use, the patient sits in a chair with the bottom surface of the pillow body 1 against the chair back. The head-tilting pad 2 is installed on the left or right side of the top surface of the pillow body 1 as needed, supporting the patient's head and tilting it to one side. Simultaneously, the shoulder strap structure secures the pillow body 1 to the patient's shoulder, effectively preventing the pillow body 1 from slipping due to gravity when the patient is seated. It also effectively prevents lateral displacement between the patient and the pillow body 1, ensuring that the pillow body 1 consistently supports the back of the patient's head, thereby improving the treatment effect.

[0022] In this embodiment of the utility model, the shoulder strap structure includes two pressure pads 3, one end of each pressure pad 3 is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the pillow body 1 respectively, and the ends of the two pressure pads 3 away from the pillow body 1 are serpentinely bent to form a structure that can press down on the front sides of the human torso. The two ends of the pressure pads 3 are connected by an adjustment strap 4. Specifically, the pressure pad 3 is serpentine, so that the outer surface of the end connected to the pillow body 1 near the torso can abut against the shoulder, thus preventing the pillow body 1 from slipping down due to gravity when the patient is sitting. Furthermore, the end of the pressure pad 3 away from the pillow body 1 is bent, allowing it to curve upwards along the shoulder line from the shoulder near the back to the front of the chest and shoulder. In use, the top surface of the pillow body 1 rests against the back of the patient's head, and the ends of the two pressure pads 3 away from the pillow body 1 rest against the front of the patient's torso. The pillow body 1 and the pressure pads 3 work together to form a structure that secures the body, and with the addition of the adjustment strap 4 to secure the shoulders, this embodiment of the invention can be easily and quickly worn and fixed on the patient, effectively preventing relative displacement between the patient and the pillow body 1, keeping the relative position of the pillow body 1 constant. The adjustment strap 4 is an elastic strap, or, similar to existing backpack straps, can use a D-ring buckle to achieve adjustable length, thus adapting to patients of different body types.

[0023] In this embodiment of the utility model, the head-shaping pad 2 is detachably connected to the top surface of the pillow body 1 via Velcro, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly. Furthermore, the rough side of the Velcro is fixedly set on the top surface of the pillow body 1, which can effectively improve the comfort when the rough side of the Velcro is exposed and in contact with the patient's head.

[0024] In this embodiment of the utility model, the head-shaping pad 2 has a tetrahedral pyramidal structure, and the side of the head-shaping pad 2 near the center of the pillow body 1 is an inclined surface with a gradually decreasing height, which can effectively improve the stability and comfort during use; it can be understood that the head-shaping pad 2 can also adopt a flat ellipse, flat cylindrical or flat circular structure.

[0025] In this embodiment of the invention, a neck pillow 7 is provided on the top surface of the pillow body 1. The neck pillow 7 has a U-shaped structure and is fixedly connected to the pillow body 1 by sewing or gluing, or detachably connected to the pillow body 1 by Velcro or snap fasteners. It is used to support the patient's cervical spine and can effectively protect the cervical spine, especially suitable for patients with cervical spondylosis.

[0026] In this embodiment of the invention, the neck pillow 7 is an inflatable and deflated airbag pillow. This airbag pillow is connected to an inflatable airbag with an exhaust valve via a pipe, allowing the airbag to be compressed as needed. The height of the neck pillow 7 can be changed by adjusting the amount of gas introduced into it. It is understood that syringes, air pumps, or other air supply devices can also be used to inflate and deflate the neck pillow 7.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment of the invention, the pillow body 1, the headrest pad 2, and the shoulder strap structure are all made of soft materials such as memory foam or latex filled inside the fabric cover, providing high comfort during use. Furthermore, a core board 5 is embedded inside the pillow body 1, and pressure rods 6 are embedded inside both pressure pads 3. The pressure rods 6 are arranged along the bending direction of the pressure pads 3, and the ends of both pressure rods 6 near the pillow body 1 extend into the pillow body 1 and are fixedly connected to both ends of the core board 5. The core board 5 and the two pressure rods 6 are all made of rigid materials, providing better pressure resistance and preventing the pressure pads 3 from twisting or bending beyond their restraint range during use, ensuring their limiting effect and preventing the patient's torso from turning along with the head, effectively improving the stability of the patient's position.

[0028] In use, the patient sits on a chair with the bottom of the pillow 1 against the chair back. The patient's head passes through the two pressure pads 3, and the patient's upper limbs pass between the pressure pad 3 on the same side and the adjustment strap 4, until the patient's head rests on the top surface of the pillow 1. The outer surface of the end of the pressure pad 3 connected to the pillow 1, near the torso, abuts against the shoulder, and the ends of the two pressure pads 3 away from the pillow 1 abut against the two sides of the front of the patient's torso. Then, as needed, the head-tilting pad 2 is attached to the left or right side of the top surface of the pillow 1, so that the head-tilting pad 2 supports one side of the patient's head and the patient's head is tilted to the other side, thereby facilitating medication and treatment for the left or right ear and effectively improving the treatment effect. In addition, the neck pillow 7 can be inflated as needed until the top surface of the neck pillow 7 abuts against the patient's neck, which can effectively protect the cervical spine.

[0029] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described above. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Devices and structures not described in detail herein should be understood as being implemented in a conventional manner within the art. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solutions of this utility model using the disclosed methods and techniques, or modify them into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this utility model. This does not affect the essential content of this utility model. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model, without departing from the content of the technical solution of this utility model, still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of this utility model.

Claims

1. A head-tilting pillow for administering ear drops while seated, comprising a pillow body (1); characterized in that: It also includes a headrest (2), which is detachably connected to the left or right side of the top surface of the pillow body (1), and the pillow body (1) is provided with a shoulder strap structure on the side close to the human body.

2. The headrest for administering intraocular ear drops in a seated position as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The shoulder strap structure includes two pressure pads (3), one end of each pressure pad (3) is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the pillow body (1), and the ends of the two pressure pads (3) away from the pillow body (1) are serpentinely bent to form a structure that can press down on the front sides of the human torso. The two ends of the pressure pads (3) are connected by an adjustment strap (4).

3. The headrest for administering intraocular ear drops in a seated position as described in claim 2, characterized in that: A core plate (5) is embedded in the pillow body (1), and a pressure rod (6) is embedded in each of the two pressure pads (3). The pressure rod (6) is arranged along the bending direction of the pressure pad (3), and the end of each pressure rod (6) near the pillow body (1) extends into the pillow body (1) and is fixedly connected to both ends of the core plate (5).

4. The headrest for administering intraocular ear drops in a seated position according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The head cushion (2) is detachably connected to the top surface of the pillow body (1) via Velcro.

5. The headrest for administering intraocular ear drops in a seated position according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The head cushion (2) is a tetrahedral structure, and the side of the head cushion (2) near the center of the pillow body (1) is an inclined surface with a gradually decreasing height.

6. The headrest for administering intraocular ear drops in a seated position according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A neck pillow (7) is provided on the top surface of the pillow body (1).

7. The headrest for administering intraocular ear drops in a seated position according to claim 6, characterized in that: The neck pillow (7) is an inflatable airbag pillow.

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