Visual pharyngeal cavity cold and hot stimulator
By integrating an endoscope component and a signal transmission structure into the thermo-cold stimulator, the problem of not being able to observe the insertion position and esophageal response in existing technologies is solved, enabling visualization of the water balloon position and real-time response monitoring, thus improving the accuracy and efficiency of treatment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FOSHAN SECOND PEOPLES HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, medical staff cannot observe the placement of the hot and cold stimulation device in the patient's pharynx and the esophageal response, resulting in low treatment efficiency.
A visual pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator was designed, which combines an endoscope component and a signal transmission structure. The position of the water balloon and the patient's esophageal response can be observed in real time through the endoscope component. The device includes an illumination structure, a signal transmission structure, connecting lines and a transmission interface, and a brightness control component to adjust the image clarity.
It enables visual observation of the water sac's position, avoiding accidental inhalation into the trachea, and allows for real-time monitoring of the patient's esophageal response, improving the accuracy and efficiency of treatment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a visual pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator. Background Technology
[0002] Patients with swallowing disorders need to use hot and cold stimulation methods to stimulate the muscles in their mouths.
[0003] Existing technologies include devices specifically designed for applying hot and cold stimuli to patients, such as the utility model patent with publication number CN218010130U. This device uses a balloon inserted into the patient's pharynx, into which hot and cold water are alternately injected to provide hot and cold stimulation. However, in practical use, medical personnel cannot determine the balloon's placement or observe the patient's esophageal response to hot and cold stimuli, hindering effective treatment. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a visual pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.
[0005] The solution to the technical problem of this utility model is:
[0006] Visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator, including:
[0007] Injection tubing;
[0008] A water bladder, which is an elastic component, is connected to the front end of the injection tubing;
[0009] An endoscope assembly includes an illumination structure, an endoscope structure, and a signal transmission structure. The signal transmission structure is electrically connected to the endoscope structure and is used to transmit images. The illumination structure and the endoscope structure are located at the foremost end of the water bladder.
[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, it also includes an outer tube, in which the injection tubing and the signal transmission structure of the endoscope are both disposed within the outer tube.
[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the outer tube is a medical-grade silicone component.
[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a lubricating layer is provided on the outer periphery of the outer tube.
[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the lubricating layer is a paraffin oil layer.
[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the signal transmission structure includes a connecting line and several transmission interfaces. The connecting line is electrically connected to the endoscope structure, and the transmission interfaces are located at the ends of the connecting line.
[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the transmission interface includes a USB interface, a Type-C interface, and a Micro-usb interface.
[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the lighting structure is an LED lamp.
[0017] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the lighting structure is connected to a brightness control component, which is used to adjust the brightness of the lighting structure.
[0018] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the brightness control component is a rotary potentiometer.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the visualization pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator of this solution incorporates visualization function into the treatment, which can clearly observe the location where the water bag reaches, so as to avoid the situation of accidental inhalation into the trachea. In addition, by adding visualization function, the patient's esophageal reaction can be observed during hot and cold stimulation treatment, which is helpful for medical staff to judge the patient's condition.
[0020] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology. Attached Figure Description
[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly explained below. Obviously, the described drawings are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Those skilled in the art can obtain other design schemes and drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0023] In the diagram, 100 is the injection tubing; 200 is the water bladder; 300 is the outer tube; 410 is the signal transmission structure; 411 is the connecting line; 412 is the transmission interface; 420 is the endoscope structure; and 430 is the brightness control component. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model. Furthermore, all connections / linkages mentioned herein do not simply refer to direct contact between components, but rather to the ability to form a better connection structure by adding or reducing connecting accessories according to specific implementation conditions. The various technical features in this invention can be combined interactively without contradicting each other.
[0025] Reference Figure 1 A visual pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator, comprising an injection tubing 100, a water balloon 200, an outer wrapping tube 300, and an endoscope assembly.
[0026] The outer tube 300 is a tubular component. Specifically, in this embodiment, the outer diameter of the outer tube 300 is set to 6 mm and the inner diameter is set to 4 mm. In other embodiments, the outer tube 300 can also be set to other specifications. Those skilled in the art can select the inner and outer diameters of the outer tube 300 according to actual needs.
[0027] Specifically, in this embodiment, the outer tube 300 is made of medical-grade silicone, and the outer tube 300 uses a relatively soft silicone material. In other embodiments, the outer tube 300 may also be made of other soft medical materials, and those skilled in the art can select the specific material of the outer tube 300 according to actual needs.
[0028] Specifically, in this embodiment, a lubricating layer (not shown in the figure) is provided on the outer periphery of the outer tube 300. The lubricating layer is paraffin oil, which is coated on the outer peripheral surface of the outer tube 300. The paraffin oil serves as a lubricant, making it easier for the outer tube 300 to be inserted into the patient's body. In other embodiments, other medical lubricants may be used to coat the lubricating layer. Those skilled in the art can select the coating material of the lubricating layer according to actual needs.
[0029] The water-filled bladder 200 is fixedly mounted at the front end of the outer tube 300. The water-filled bladder 200 is an elastic component; when liquid is injected into it, it expands. The expanded bladder then comes into contact with the patient's pharynx and other areas, thereby stimulating the pharynx. Specifically, in this embodiment, the length of the water-filled bladder 200 is 3 cm.
[0030] The injection tubing 100 is disposed inside the outer tube 300. The front end of the injection tubing 100 is connected to the water bladder 200. The tail end of the injection tubing 100 is provided with a valve to prevent liquid from accidentally flowing out of the water bladder 200. The valve allows the syringe to pass through, and the water in the water bladder 200 is injected and drawn out by the syringe.
[0031] The endoscope assembly includes a signal transmission structure 410, an endoscope structure 420, and an illumination structure (not shown in the figure).
[0032] The endoscope structure 420 uses another person's endoscope product, model: OV9734, focal length 5-30mm, length 3 meters, with a flexible cable; the endoscope lens diameter is 3.9mm, length is 20mm, and it is IP67 waterproof.
[0033] The signal transmission structure 410 integrates power supply and data transmission functions. The signal transmission structure 410 includes a connecting cable 411 and a transmission interface 412. The connecting cable 411 passes through the outer sheath 300. Multiple transmission interfaces 412 are provided; specifically, the transmission interfaces 412 include USB, Type-C, and Micro-USB interfaces. This visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator provides multiple interfaces to adapt to mobile phones with different data interfaces, thereby enhancing the adaptability of this visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator.
[0034] In other embodiments, the signal transmission structure 410 may also be configured as a wireless signal transmission module, and the endoscope structure 420 may be powered by a power supply battery or other components. Those skilled in the art can select the specific construction of the signal transmission structure 410 according to actual needs.
[0035] The lighting structure and the endoscope structure 420 are integrated into one unit. Both the lighting structure and the endoscope structure 420 are located at the foremost end of the water bladder 200. The lighting structure is also connected to the signal transmission structure 410, which can supply power to the lighting structure. Specifically, the lighting structure is set as an LED light. In other embodiments, the lighting structure can also be set as other light-emitting elements. Those skilled in the art can select the specific construction of the lighting structure according to actual needs.
[0036] A brightness control component 430 is provided on the portion of the connecting wire 411 extending out of the outer tube 300. The brightness control component 430 is electrically connected to the illumination structure. Specifically, in this embodiment, the brightness control component 430 is configured as a rotary potentiometer. Medical personnel can operate the brightness control component 430 to control the brightness of the illumination structure, thereby making the images obtained by the endoscope clearer.
[0037] When using this visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulation device, the endoscope component is connected to a mobile phone via the signal transmission structure 410, and the images captured by the endoscope component are displayed on the mobile phone screen. Medical staff can adjust the brightness by rotating the potentiometer knob according to their needs. The medical staff inserts the visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulation device into the nostril while viewing the mobile phone screen. Once the water sac 200 of the visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulation device has moved into the pharyngeal cavity, the medical staff uses a syringe to fill it with ice water or hot water. The cold or hot water is injected into the water sac 200 through the injection tubing 100, causing the water sac 200 to inflate. The medical staff uses repeated injection and withdrawal of ice water and hot water to treat patients with dysphagia and poor pharyngeal sensation.
[0038] After the treatment, the medical staff turned off the power to the visual pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator, used a syringe to draw out the liquid from the 200ml water bag, and slowly removed the visual pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator. The treatment was completed when the visual pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator was completely removed.
[0039] This treatment incorporates visualization into the pharyngeal hot and cold stimulation device, allowing for clear observation of the location where the water bag 200 reaches, thus preventing accidental aspiration into the trachea. Furthermore, the visualization function enables observation of the patient's esophageal response during hot and cold stimulation treatment, facilitating medical staff's assessment of the patient's condition.
[0040] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A visual pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator, characterized in that: include: Injection tubing; A water bladder, which is an elastic component, is connected to the front end of the injection tubing; An endoscope assembly includes an illumination structure, an endoscope structure, and a signal transmission structure. The signal transmission structure is electrically connected to the endoscope structure and is used to transmit images. The illumination structure and the endoscope structure are located at the foremost end of the water bladder.
2. The visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an outer tube, and the injection tubing and the signal transmission structure of the endoscope are both disposed inside the outer tube.
3. The visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer tube of the package is a medical-grade silicone component.
4. The visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the outer tube is provided with a lubricating layer.
5. The visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lubricating layer is a paraffin oil layer.
6. The visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal transmission structure includes a connecting line and several transmission interfaces. The connecting line is electrically connected to the endoscope structure, and the transmission interfaces are located at the ends of the connecting lines.
7. The visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transmission interfaces include USB interface, Type-C interface, and Micro-usb interface.
8. The visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting structure is an LED light.
9. The visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting structure is connected to a brightness control component, which is used to adjust the brightness of the lighting structure.
10. The visualized pharyngeal hot and cold stimulator according to claim 9, characterized in that: The brightness control component is a rotary potentiometer.
Citation Information
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Oral muscle cold and hot stimulator for patients with dysphagia
CN218010130U