Turnover pillow for intensive care unit (ICU) critical patient
By designing an ICU patient turning pillow with an inflatable airbag and a limiting mechanism, the problem of critically ill patients being unable to turn over actively has been solved. It enables passive turning, prevents slippage, improves blood circulation, reduces the risk of pressure sores, and enhances comfort and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUN YAT SEN UNIVERSITY CANCER CENTER (CANCER HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SUN YAT SEN UNIVERSITY CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF SUN YAT SEN UNIVERSITY)
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Critically ill patients are unable to turn over on their own, leading to localized pressure on their bodies, ischemia, and hypoxia, which can easily cause pressure sores and pulmonary complications. Furthermore, the lack of restraint devices on existing triangular pillows can cause patients to slip off.
An ICU critical care patient turning pillow was designed, comprising a corrugated stretching zone and an inflatable airbag between a first pillow body and a second pillow body, equipped with a limiting mechanism and elastic mesh fabric. The inflatable airbag is controlled by an air pump to provide passive turning, and the limiting bending plate and sliding structure prevent the patient from slipping.
It enables passive turning, reduces the risk of pressure sores, improves blood circulation, prevents pulmonary complications, and enhances comfort and safety.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to nursing auxiliary equipment technical field, concretely relates to a ICU critical patient turns over the pillow. BACKGROUND
[0002] Long time bed rest can cause partial body compression, make skin and tissue anoxia, and then form pressure sore, regular turning over can reduce local pressure, improve blood circulation, effectively prevent the generation of pressure sore, and turning over also helps to change the body position of patient, promote the discharge of respiratory tract secretion, thereby prevent the lung complications such as barotrauma, for some critical patients, due to its physical ability is limited and cannot actively turn over, therefore, generally need the nurse to assist turning over;
[0003] When the nurse assists the patient to turn over, the patient's side is usually lifted and then placed on the triangular pillow, so as to achieve the effect of turning over, but the triangular pillow itself has a certain slope, and the other side of the patient lacks limiting equipment, so the patient is easy to slide off the turning-over pillow in the actual use process.
[0004] Therefore, the person skilled in the art proposes an ICU critical patient turning-over pillow to solve the problems in the background art.
[0005] The above information disclosed in the background art is only used to increase the understanding of the background art of the utility model, therefore, it can include the prior art known by those skilled in the art. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0006] The utility model aims at providing an ICU critical patient turning-over pillow to solve the problems in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:
[0008] An ICU critical patient turning-over pillow, comprising:
[0009] A turning-over mechanism, the turning-over mechanism comprises a first pillow body and a second pillow body, a corrugated stretch area and an inflatable air bag are fixedly installed between the first pillow body and the second pillow body, a gas pipe is connected to the inflatable air bag, a gas pump and a solenoid valve are installed on the gas pipe;
[0010] A limiting mechanism, the limiting mechanism comprises a bottom plate fixedly installed on the lower surface of the first pillow body, a pull-out slot is formed in one end of the bottom plate, a telescopic plate is slidably connected inside the pull-out slot, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic plate, and a limiting bent plate is arranged on the connecting plate.
[0011] Preferably, an elastic mesh cloth is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the second pillow body, and a groove is formed between the elastic mesh cloth and the second pillow body.
[0012] Preferably, a plurality of air-permeable openings are formed on one surface of the elastic mesh cloth, and the air-permeable openings penetrate through the elastic mesh cloth.
[0013] Preferably, a locking screw hole is formed on one side of the bottom plate, a locking screw is screwed in the locking screw hole, and one end of the locking screw is in extrusion fit with the telescopic plate.
[0014] Preferably, an insertion sliding groove is formed on the upper surface of the connecting plate, an insertion rail plate is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the limiting bent plate, the insertion rail plate is in sliding fit with the insertion sliding groove, and a pulling handle is fixedly installed on one side of the limiting bent plate.
[0015] Preferably, a receiving groove is formed on one side of the first pillow body, and the receiving groove is adapted to the limiting bent plate.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that:
[0017] (1) The utility model discloses a first pillow body and a second pillow body with inflatable air bags, a corrugated stretching area for providing the required space for arching is arranged between the first pillow body and the second pillow body, when it is needed to provide passive turning-over operation for a critical patient, the telescopic plate can be pulled out from the bottom plate, the telescopic plate is passed through the position between the back of the patient and the bed plate, and a part of the back of the patient is placed on the second pillow body, at this time, the air pump is started to inflate the inflatable air bag, so that the second pillow body lifts the back of the patient, thereby the effect of passive turning-over is achieved, and in the process of turning-over, the patient is pressed on the telescopic plate, and the limiting bent plate on the telescopic plate can effectively avoid the situation that the patient slips off the turning-over pillow in the process of turning-over.
[0018] (2) The utility model discloses a recess and an elastic mesh cloth with air-permeable openings are arranged on the second pillow body, the back of the patient is in contact with the elastic mesh cloth, the recess with the hollow design can provide a certain buffer pressure space, and the air-permeable openings can also achieve the effects of air permeation and heat dissipation, thereby improving the comfort when the device is used, and a sliding dismounting structure is arranged between the connecting plate and the limiting bent plate, the limiting bent plate can be hidden in the receiving groove in the initial state, the limiting bent plate can be pulled out by the pulling handle when it is needed to use, and the limiting bent plate is installed on the insertion sliding groove through the insertion rail plate, so that the assembly is completed.
[0019] The above summary is intended to illustrate only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. Further aspects, implementations, and features of the present utility model will be apparent from the drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 It is the front view three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 It is the rear view three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 It is the front view of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 It is the plan view of the utility model.
[0024] In the figure: 1, first pillow body;2, second pillow body;3, corrugated stretch area;4, inflatable air bag;5, air pump;6, elastic mesh;7, groove;8, breathable opening;9, bottom plate;10, telescopic plate;11, connecting plate;12, limiting bent plate;13, pull handle;14, locking screw;15, plug-in rail plate;16, plug-in sliding groove;17, storage groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be apparently and completely described in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the utility model.
[0026] Embodiment one:
[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-4 As shown in the figure, an ICU critical patient turns over pillow, comprising:
[0028] The turning over mechanism comprises the first pillow body 1 and the second pillow body 2, and the corrugated stretch area 3 and the inflatable air bag 4 are fixedly installed between the first pillow body 1 and the second pillow body 2, the inflatable air bag 4 is connected with the air pipe, and the air pump 5 and the electromagnetic valve are installed on the air pipe.
[0029] The limiting mechanism comprises the bottom plate 9 fixedly installed on the lower surface of the first pillow body 1, the bottom plate 9 is provided with the pull-out slot at one end, the telescopic plate 10 is slidably connected inside the pull-out slot, the telescopic plate 10 is fixedly connected with the connecting plate 11 at one end, and the limiting bent plate 12 is arranged on the connecting plate 11.
[0030] From the above, the device is provided with the first pillow 1 and the second pillow 2 with the inflatable air bag 4, and the corrugated stretching area 3 for providing the space required for arching is arranged between the first pillow 1 and the second pillow 2, when the passive turning-over operation is required for the critical patient, the telescopic plate 10 can be pulled out from the bottom plate 9, and then the telescopic plate 10 is passed through the position between the patient's back and the bed plate, so that a part of the patient's back is placed on the second pillow 2, at this time, the air pump 5 is started to inflate the inflatable air bag 4, so that the second pillow 2 lifts the patient's back, thereby achieving the effect of passive turning-over, and in the process of turning-over, the patient will press on the telescopic plate 10, and the limiting bent plate 12 on the telescopic plate 10 can effectively avoid the situation that the patient slips off from the turning-over pillow during turning-over.
[0031] Embodiment two:
[0032] Please refer to Figures 1-4 As shown in the figure, the elastic mesh cloth 6 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the second pillow 2, and the recess 7 is arranged between the elastic mesh cloth 6 and the second pillow 2.
[0033] Specifically, a plurality of air permeable holes 8 are arranged on one surface of the elastic mesh cloth 6, and the air permeable holes 8 penetrate through the elastic mesh cloth 6.
[0034] Specifically, a locking screw hole is arranged on one side of the bottom plate 9, a locking screw 14 is screwed in the locking screw hole, and one end of the locking screw 14 is in extrusion fit with the telescopic plate 10.
[0035] Specifically, the upper surface of the connecting plate 11 is provided with an insertion sliding groove 16, the lower surface of the limiting bent plate 12 is fixedly provided with an insertion rail plate 15, the insertion rail plate 15 is in sliding fit with the insertion sliding groove 16, and the limiting bent plate 12 is fixedly provided with a pulling handle 13 on one side.
[0036] Specifically, a receiving groove 17 is arranged on one side of the first pillow 1, and the shape of the receiving groove 17 is adapted to the limiting bent plate 12.
[0037] From the above, the recess 7 and the elastic mesh cloth 6 with the air permeable holes 8 are arranged on the second pillow 2, the back of the patient is in contact with the elastic mesh cloth 6, the recess 7 with the hollow design can provide a certain buffer pressure space, and the air permeable holes 8 can also achieve the effect of air permeation and heat dissipation, thereby improving the comfort during use of the device, and the sliding dismounting structure is arranged between the connecting plate 11 and the limiting bent plate 12, the limiting bent plate 12 can be hidden in the receiving groove 17 in the initial state, the limiting bent plate 12 can be pulled out by the pulling handle 13 when it is required to be used, and the limiting bent plate 12 is installed on the insertion sliding groove 16 through the insertion rail plate 15, thereby completing the assembly.
[0038] All standard parts used in this invention can be purchased from the market, and irregularly shaped parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods for each part all employ conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are mature technologies in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all use conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connections also use conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be detailed here. Any content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.
[0039] In the description of this utility model, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. "A plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0040] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0041] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0042] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example" or "some examples" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the person skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in the present specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples without contradiction.
[0043] The present application discloses embodiments in the drawings, only relate to the structure involved in the present application, other structures can refer to the usual design, in the case of no conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other.
[0044] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An ICU critical patient turning pillow, characterized in that, Include: The turning-over mechanism includes a first pillow (1) and a second pillow (2), a corrugated stretch area (3) and an inflatable air bag (4) are fixedly installed between the first pillow (1) and the second pillow (2), an air pipe is connected to the inflatable air bag (4), and a gas pump (5) and a solenoid valve are installed on the air pipe; The limiting mechanism includes a bottom plate (9) fixedly installed on the lower surface of the first pillow (1), a pull-out slot is formed in one end of the bottom plate (9), a telescopic plate (10) is slidably connected inside the pull-out slot, one end of the telescopic plate (10) is fixedly connected with a connecting plate (11), and a limiting bent plate (12) is arranged on the connecting plate (11).
2. The ICU critical patient turning pillow according to claim 1, wherein: The upper surface of the second pillow (2) is fixedly installed with an elastic mesh cloth (6), and a groove (7) is formed between the elastic mesh cloth (6) and the second pillow (2).
3. The ICU critical patient turning pillow according to claim 2, wherein: A plurality of air-permeable openings (8) are formed on one surface of the elastic mesh cloth (6), and the air-permeable openings (8) penetrate through the elastic mesh cloth (6).
4. The ICU critical patient turning pillow according to claim 1, wherein: A locking screw hole is formed in one side surface of the bottom plate (9), a locking screw (14) is screwed in the locking screw hole, and one end of the locking screw (14) is in extrusion fit with the telescopic plate (10).
5. The ICU critical patient roll-over pillow according to claim 1, wherein: An insertion sliding groove (16) is formed on the upper surface of the connecting plate (11), an insertion rail plate (15) is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the limiting bent plate (12), the insertion rail plate (15) is in sliding fit with the insertion sliding groove (16), and a pull-out handle (13) is fixedly installed on one side surface of the limiting bent plate (12).
6. The ICU critical patient roll-over pillow according to claim 1, wherein: A receiving groove (17) is formed in one side surface of the first pillow (1), and the shape of the receiving groove (17) is adapted to that of the limiting bent plate (12).