Support for oral care of patient with prone position ventilation

Abstract

The utility model relates to a support for oral care of a patient with prone ventilation, and belongs to the technical field of medical care materials. The problem that the body position of a prone position patient needs to be changed during oral care is solved. Comprising an inflation base, a connecting pipe, an inflation handle, a first supporting pad and a second supporting pad, the inflation base is communicated with the inflation handle through the connecting pipe, and the inflation handle is used for adjusting the air pressure in the inflation base; the first supporting pad and the second supporting pad are both connected with the top face of the inflatable base, the second supporting pad is located on the rear side of the first supporting pad, and a nursing space is formed between the first supporting pad and the second supporting pad. The head support is used for supporting the head of the prone position patient, and oral cavity nursing operation of nursing personnel is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of medical care products, and in particular to a support for oral care of patients in prone ventilation. Background Technology

[0002] Prone ventilation has been widely used in the treatment of critically ill patients. Taking the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University as an example, in 2024, a total of 3,418 patients with respiratory failure were admitted, of which 472 patients underwent prone ventilation.

[0003] In medical care, routine oral care for patients in the prone position is an important and necessary task. The main purpose of oral care is to keep the patient's mouth clean and moist, prevent halitosis, promote appetite, and make the patient feel comfortable. However, for patients mechanically ventilated via endotracheal intubation in the prone position, one side of their face is usually resting on a headrest. Because the face is pressed against the headrest and compressed, direct oral care is very inconvenient. The traditional method is to manually elevate the patient's head and neck or change the patient to a supine position, so that the face is fully exposed and it is easier to perform oral cleaning. However, this usually requires 3 to 4 caregivers, which is not only labor-intensive but also difficult to perform and carries a high risk of dislodgement. In addition, changing the body position can also affect the continuity of prone ventilation therapy, thereby affecting the patient's recovery. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the issue of needing to change the position of prone patients during oral care, the purpose of this invention is to provide a support for oral care of prone ventilated patients. This invention can relatively elevate the head of the prone patient and fully expose the patient's face, facilitating oral care procedures for nursing staff.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An oral care support for patients in prone ventilation includes an inflatable base 1, a connecting tube 2, an inflatable handle 3, a first support pad 4, and a second support pad 5. The inflatable base 1 and the inflatable handle 3 are connected through the connecting tube 2. The inflatable handle 3 is used to adjust the air pressure inside the inflatable base 1. The first support pad 4 and the second support pad 5 are both connected to the top surface of the inflatable base 1, and the second support pad 5 is located behind the first support pad 4. A care space 6 is provided between the first support pad 4 and the second support pad 5.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a ventilator tubing fixing strap 7, with at least one ventilator tubing fixing strap 7 connected to each of the left and right sides of the inflation base 1.

[0008] Furthermore, the inflation handle 3 includes a balloon 31, a first one-way valve 32 and a second one-way valve 33. One end of the balloon 31 is equipped with a first one-way valve 32 for venting, and this end of the balloon 31 is connected to the connecting pipe 2; the other end of the balloon 31 is equipped with a second one-way valve 33 for inlet.

[0009] Furthermore, the first one-way valve 32 is provided with an exhaust port that is connected to the connecting pipe 2 and can be opened and closed.

[0010] Furthermore, the inflatable base 1 includes an inflatable base top 11, an inflatable base side circumference 12, and an inflatable base bottom 13. The inflatable base side circumference 12 has a cylindrical structure. The top edge of the inflatable base side circumference 12 is connected to the outer edge of the inflatable base top 11, and the bottom edge of the inflatable base side circumference 12 is connected to the outer edge of the inflatable base bottom 13.

[0011] Furthermore, the inflatable base has an openable and closable vent hole 14 on its side peripheral portion 12.

[0012] Furthermore, both the top 11 and the bottom 13 of the inflatable base are elliptical structures.

[0013] Furthermore, the inflatable base 1 is made of elastic rubber material.

[0014] Furthermore, both the first support pad 4 and the second support pad 5 are made of silicone material.

[0015] Furthermore, the balloon 31 is made of elastic rubber material.

[0016] Because this utility model employs the aforementioned technology, it has the following positive effects compared to existing technologies:

[0017] (1) This utility model is provided with a first support pad and a second support pad, and a nursing space is provided between the first support pad and the second support pad. When oral care is performed on a patient in a prone position, the upper part of the ear, i.e., the temporoparietal region, rests on the first support pad, and the lower part of the ear, i.e., the mandible, rests on the second support pad. The nursing space exposes the patient's downward-facing face, thereby facilitating oral care operations for nursing staff. Using this utility model, it is not necessary for the patient to change to a supine position, ensuring the continuity of prone ventilation therapy and eliminating the discomfort that may be caused by changing body position. Therefore, it is convenient for nursing staff to perform oral care on patients undergoing prone ventilation therapy, reducing the difficulty of the operation.

[0018] (2) This utility model is provided with an inflatable base, a connecting pipe, and an inflatable handle. The inflatable base and the inflatable handle are connected by the connecting pipe. By operating the inflatable handle, the air pressure inside the inflatable base can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the height of the inflatable base so that the patient can find a comfortable position. The height adjustment function of this utility model not only meets the different needs of patients, but also has the characteristics of simple operation. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a top view of a support for oral care of a patient in a prone ventilation position, according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a side view of a support for oral care of a patient in a prone ventilation position, according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inflation handle of a support for oral care of patients in prone ventilation according to this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a support for oral care of patients in prone ventilation according to this utility model.

[0023] In the attached diagram: 1. Inflatable base; 11. Top of inflatable base; 12. Side of inflatable base; 13. Bottom of inflatable base; 14. Deflator hole; 2. Connecting tube; 3. Inflatable handle; 31. Balloon; 32. First one-way valve; 321. Tightening bolt; 33. Second one-way valve; 4. First support pad; 5. Second support pad; 6. Nursing space; 7. Ventilator tubing securing strap. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4The image shows a support frame for oral care of a prone ventilated patient. It includes an inflatable base 1, a connecting tube 2, an inflatable handle 3, a first support pad 4, and a second support pad 5. The inflatable base 1 and the inflatable handle 3 are connected via the connecting tube 2. The inflatable handle 3 is used to adjust the air pressure inside the inflatable base 1, thereby adjusting the height of the inflatable base 1. The inflatable base 1 has an air inlet, and the connecting tube 2 is connected to the inflatable base 1 through the air inlet. Both the first support pad 4 and the second support pad 5 are connected to the top surface of the inflatable base 1, with the second support pad 5 located below the first support pad 4. A nursing space 6 is provided between the first support pad 4 and the second support pad 5. When performing oral care on a prone patient, the area above the ear (temporal region) rests on the first support pad 4, and the area below the ear (mandible) rests on the second support pad 5. The nursing space 6 exposes the patient's downward-facing face, thus facilitating oral care procedures for the caregiver.

[0026] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the system further includes a ventilator tubing securing strap 7, with at least one ventilator tubing securing strap 7 connected to each of the left and right sides of the inflatable base 1. For mechanically ventilated patients with oral intubation, the ventilator tubing is typically secured in the oral cavity using a strap that wraps around the tubing at the mouth and around the patient's face to the back of the head and tightens it. When oral care is required, the strap can obstruct the procedure and therefore needs to be untied, but this increases the risk of tubing displacement within the oral cavity. The function of the ventilator tubing securing strap 7 is to secure the ventilator tubing outside the oral cavity. If the tubing extending to one end of the ventilator is accidentally touched during operation, the ventilator tubing securing strap 7, connected to the base 1, restricts the range of tubing movement, thereby reducing the risk of tubing displacement within the oral cavity. This ensures smooth oral care while avoiding the risks that may arise from tubing movement. Furthermore, when it is necessary to loosen or tighten the straps, they can be easily passed through the nursing space 6, which is more convenient than the traditional method where caregivers need to hold the patient's head to lift them up. At least one ventilator tubing securing strap 7 is connected to the left side of the inflatable base 1, facilitating use by prone patients with their face turned to the left, thus bringing them closer to the tubing extending from the mouth. At least one ventilator tubing securing strap 7 is connected to the right side of the inflatable base 1, facilitating use by prone patients with their face turned to the right, thus bringing them closer to the tubing extending from the mouth.

[0027] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, one end of the ventilator tubing fixing strap 7 is connected to the side of the inflation base 1, and the other end of the ventilator tubing fixing strap 7 is a free end; the ventilator tubing fixing strap 7 is provided with Velcro, which is used to attach the ventilator tubing after it is wrapped around it.

[0028] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the inflation handle 3 includes a balloon 31, a first one-way valve 32, and a second one-way valve 33. One end of the balloon 31 is equipped with the first one-way valve 32 for venting, and this end of the balloon 31 is connected to the connecting pipe 2. The other end of the balloon 31 is equipped with the second one-way valve 33 for inlet. When the balloon 31 is pressed, the gas inside the balloon 31 flows into the connecting pipe 2. When the balloon 31 is released, due to the action of the first one-way valve 32, the gas in the connecting pipe 2 does not flow into the balloon 31 during the balloon 31's rebound reset process. Due to the action of the second one-way valve 33, when the balloon 31 is pressed, the gas inside the balloon 31 does not flow to the outside through the second one-way valve 33. When the balloon 31 is released, outside air enters the balloon 31 through the second one-way valve 33 during the balloon 31's rebound reset process. By repeatedly pressing the balloon 31, the inflation base 1 can be inflated, thereby increasing the height of the inflation base 1. The height of the inflatable base 1 can be adjusted by inflating and deflating it, making the structure simple and easy to operate.

[0029] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the balloon 31 is made of an elastic rubber material. The rubber's resilience allows the balloon 31 to better return to its original position after compression.

[0030] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the first one-way valve 32 is provided with an exhaust port that communicates with the connecting pipe 2 and can be opened and closed.

[0031] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the first one-way valve 32 is provided with a screw 321. When the screw 321 is rotated counterclockwise, the vent hole can be opened; when the screw 321 is rotated clockwise, the vent hole can be closed. By slowly releasing the gas inside the inflatable base 1 through the vent hole, the height of the inflatable base 1 can be reduced.

[0032] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the inflatable base 1 includes an inflatable base top 11, an inflatable base side circumference 12, and an inflatable base bottom 13. The inflatable base side circumference 12 has a cylindrical structure. The top edge of the inflatable base side circumference 12 is connected to the outer edge of the inflatable base top 11, and the bottom edge of the inflatable base side circumference 12 is connected to the outer edge of the inflatable base bottom 13.

[0033] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, an openable and closable vent hole 14 is provided on the side peripheral portion 12 of the inflatable base. An air vent plug is provided on the inflatable base 1, which is used to open and close the vent hole 14. When the vent hole 14 is opened, the gas inside the inflatable base 1 can be quickly released for easy storage.

[0034] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, both the top 11 and the bottom 13 of the inflatable base are elliptical structures, which facilitates insertion during use and reduces sharp edges to promote patient comfort.

[0035] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the connecting tube 2 is connected to the side periphery 12 of the inflatable base, which is more logically sound than connecting it to the top 11 or bottom 13 of the inflatable base. If connected to the top 11, the connecting tube 2 might obstruct oral care procedures. If connected to the bottom 13, the connecting tube 2 is susceptible to compression.

[0036] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the inflatable base 1 is made of elastic rubber material. When the inflation handle 3 is pressed, gas continuously enters the inflatable base 1. As the amount of gas inside the inflatable base 1 increases, the inflatable base 1 begins to expand and is supported. As the amount of gas further increases, the inflatable base 1 is stretched, and its volume also expands, resulting in an increase in the height of the inflatable base 1. The inflatable base 1 is made of elastic rubber material, which relatively increases the amount of gas inside the inflatable base 1, thereby improving the adjustment range of the inflatable base 1.

[0037] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, a reinforcing layer is also included. The reinforcing layer is connected to the top surface of the inflatable base 1 and is disposed between the first support pad 4 and the second support pad 5. When the inflatable base 1 is inflated, due to the effect of the reinforcing layer, the deformation of the part of the inflatable base 1 connected to the reinforcing layer will be less than the deformation of other parts. This can reduce its protrusion height and prevent the height of the nursing space 6 from being reduced.

[0038] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, both the first support pad 4 and the second support pad 5 are made of silicone. Silicone pads have good compressibility while maintaining a certain degree of elasticity and resilience. This ensures user comfort. Silicone pads are non-toxic, odorless, and insoluble in water and any solvent, making them a highly active, green product.

[0039] Usage steps:

[0040] Place the inflatable base 1 under the patient's head, with the area above the patient's ears resting on the first support pad 4 and the area below the ears resting on the second support pad 5. At this point, the nursing space 6 exposes the patient's downward-facing face, facilitating oral care. Next, adjust the height of the inflatable base 1 using the inflation handle 3 until a comfortable position is achieved for the patient, then proceed with oral care. For patients with oral intubation, first connect the ventilator tubing to the ventilator tubing using the ventilator tubing securing strap 7, then remove the strap securing the endotracheal tube before performing oral care.

[0041] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the implementation methods and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that any equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A support for oral care of patients in prone ventilation, characterized in that: The device includes an inflatable base (1), a connecting pipe (2), an inflatable handle (3), a first support pad (4), and a second support pad (5). The inflatable base (1) and the inflatable handle (3) are connected through the connecting pipe (2). The inflatable handle (3) is used to adjust the air pressure inside the inflatable base (1). The first support pad (4) and the second support pad (5) are both connected to the top surface of the inflatable base (1), and the second support pad (5) is located behind the first support pad (4). A nursing space (6) is provided between the first support pad (4) and the second support pad (5).

2. The oral care support for prone ventilation patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a ventilator tubing fixing strap (7), and at least one ventilator tubing fixing strap (7) is connected to the left and right sides of the inflation base (1).

3. The oral care support for patients in prone ventilation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inflation handle (3) includes a balloon (31), a first one-way valve (32) and a second one-way valve (33). One end of the balloon (31) is equipped with a first one-way valve (32) for venting, and this end of the balloon (31) is connected to the connecting pipe (2). The other end of the balloon (31) is equipped with a second one-way valve (33) for inlet.

4. The oral care support for prone ventilation patients according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first one-way valve (32) is provided with an exhaust port that is connected to the connecting pipe (2) and can be opened and closed.

5. The oral care support for patients in prone ventilation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inflatable base (1) includes an inflatable base top (11), an inflatable base side periphery (12), and an inflatable base bottom (13). The inflatable base side periphery (12) is a cylindrical structure. The top edge of the inflatable base side periphery (12) is connected to the outer edge of the inflatable base top (11), and the bottom edge of the inflatable base side periphery (12) is connected to the outer edge of the inflatable base bottom (13).

6. The oral care support for prone ventilation patients according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inflatable base has an openable and closable vent hole (14) on its side periphery (12).

7. The oral care support for prone ventilation patients according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top (11) and bottom (13) of the inflatable base are both elliptical structures.

8. The oral care support for patients in prone ventilation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inflatable base (1) is made of elastic rubber material.

9. The oral care support for patients in prone ventilation according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first support pad (4) and the second support pad (5) are made of silicone.

10. The oral care support for prone ventilation patients according to claim 3, characterized in that: The balloon (31) is made of elastic rubber material.

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