Turnover tool for assisting prone position ventilation
By designing a turning device with Velcro and zipper structures, the problems of cumbersome prone ventilation operations and inconvenient turning have been solved, enabling patients to turn over safely and conveniently.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- RENJI HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for prone ventilation are cumbersome and make turning over inconvenient, posing safety risks, especially for patients with large body weight.
A turning device comprising a first pad and a second pad was designed. The device uses Velcro and zipper to secure the patient and combines a nylon webbing handle for turning, simplifying the turning process and improving safety.
The combination of Velcro and zippers enables patients to turn over safely and conveniently, reducing operational complexity and the risk of accidents.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of human daily necessities, and more particularly to medical assistive devices, especially a turning tool to assist in ventilation in the prone position. Background Technology
[0002] Prone ventilation refers to a treatment method that involves changing the patient's position from the usual supine position to a prone position, thereby improving lung ventilation and oxygenation. It is often used to treat critically ill patients with severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and other conditions.
[0003] Clinically, prone ventilation usually uses the five-person method or the envelope method to turn the patient from the supine position to the prone position. There are no special tools for this operation, and the operation is cumbersome. Especially when dealing with heavy patients, the bed sheet is easy to slip when grasping it, and the bed sheet is fragile and prone to accidents. Turning over is also inconvenient. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a turning device that assists in prone ventilation. This turning device aims to solve the technical problems of cumbersome operation and inconvenient turning in prone ventilation in the prior art.
[0005] This utility model discloses a turning device for assisting ventilation in prone positions, comprising:
[0006] The first pad has several parallel first fixing straps on its front side. The middle of the back side of the first fixing strap is fixed to the first pad. The left and right sides of the back side of the first fixing strap are provided with first Velcro hooks. The left and right ends of the first pad are respectively provided with first zippers.
[0007] The second pad has a number of second fixing straps on its front side that are the same as the number of first fixing straps. The middle of the back side of the second fixing strap is fixed to the second pad. The left and right sides of the front side of the second fixing strap are provided with first Velcro fabric. The left and right ends of the second pad are respectively provided with second zipper strips.
[0008] A zipper head is movably provided on the first zipper strip, or a zipper head is movably provided on the second zipper strip;
[0009] Two handles are provided on the left and right sides of the back of the first pad and / or the second pad.
[0010] Furthermore, a second Velcro fabric is provided on the front side of the first pad body on the left and right sides of the fixing position of the first fixing strap.
[0011] Furthermore, the reverse side of the second fixing strap is provided with a third hook and loop fabric on both sides, and the front side of the second pad is provided with a second hook and loop fabric on the left and right sides of the fixing position of the second fixing strap.
[0012] Furthermore, the number of the first fixing straps is three.
[0013] Furthermore, the handle is a nylon webbing handle, and the handle is covered with a protective sleeve.
[0014] Furthermore, the number of zipper heads is four, with one zipper head provided at each end of the first zipper strip or the second zipper strip; or, the number of zipper heads is eight, with two zipper heads provided at each end of the first zipper strip or the second zipper strip.
[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the effects of this invention are positive and significant. This invention uses a combination of a first hook-and-loop fastener and a second hook-and-loop fastener to wrap the patient's sides between the first and second securing straps. Then, the first and second zippers are closed to further prevent the patient from slipping out of the pad. The pad can be lifted using a handle for turning the patient over. The operation is simple, convenient, and highly safe. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first pad of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second pad of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of this utility model.
[0020] Marked in the diagram: 1. First pad; 101. First fastening strap; 102. First hook and loop fastener fabric; 103. Second hook and loop fastener fabric; 104. First zipper; 2. Second pad; 201. Second fastening strap; 202. First hook and loop fastener fabric; 203. Third hook and loop fastener fabric; 204. Second hook and loop fastener fabric; 205. Second zipper; 3. Zipper head; 4. Handle; 401. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but this does not limit the present invention.
[0022] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model of a turning device for assisting ventilation in prone position includes:
[0023] The first pad 1 has several parallel first fixing straps 101 on its front side. The middle of the back side of the first fixing straps 101 is fixed to the first pad 1. The left and right sides of the back side of the first fixing straps 101 are provided with first Velcro hook fabric 102. The left and right ends of the first pad 1 are respectively provided with first zipper strips 104.
[0024] The second pad 2 has a number of second fixing straps 201 on its front side that are the same as the number of first fixing straps 101. The middle of the back side of the second fixing straps 201 is fixed to the second pad 2. The left and right sides of the front side of the second fixing straps 201 are provided with first Velcro fabric 202. The left and right ends of the second pad 2 are respectively provided with second zipper strips 205.
[0025] A zipper head 3 is movably provided on the first zipper strip 104, or a zipper head 3 is movably provided on the second zipper strip 205;
[0026] Two handles 4 are provided on the left and right sides of the back of the first pad 1 and / or the second pad 2.
[0027] Specifically, the two ends of the first fixing strap 101 and the two ends of the second fixing strap 201 are connected by the first hook and loop fabric 102 and the first hook and loop fabric 202 to wrap around the patient's sides. The two ends of the first pad 1 and the two ends of the second pad 2 are connected by the zipper head 3 to pull and fix the first zipper 104 and the second zipper 205 together. Then, the first pad 1 and the second pad 2 are lifted by the handle 4 so that the patient's body is turned up to one side and then completely turned over to complete the turning over.
[0028] Furthermore, a second Velcro fabric 103 is provided on the front side of the first pad 1 on the left and right sides of the fixing position of the first fixing strap 101.
[0029] Specifically, when the patient is in a supine position using the first pad 1, the second Velcro fabric 103 adheres to the first Velcro hook fabric 102, thus fixing both sides of the first fixing strap 101 to the first pad 1.
[0030] Furthermore, a third hook and loop fabric 203 is provided on both sides of the reverse side of the second fixing strap 201, and a second hook and loop fabric 204 is provided on the left and right sides of the fixing position of the second fixing strap 201 on the front side of the second pad body 2.
[0031] Specifically, when the patient uses the second pad 2 and lies prone on the second pad 2, the second hook and loop fastener 204 adheres to the third hook and loop fastener 203, and the two sides of the second fastening strap 201 are fixed to the second pad 2.
[0032] Furthermore, the number of the first fixing straps 101 is three.
[0033] Specifically, the three first fixation straps 101 are arranged front to back on the front of the first pad 1, and the position of the second fixation strap 201 corresponds to the position of the first fixation straps 101, which can respectively bind the patient's chest, abdomen and legs.
[0034] Furthermore, the handle 4 is a nylon webbing handle, and the handle 4 is covered with a protective sleeve 401.
[0035] Specifically, the nylon webbing material is sturdy and can prevent accidents when turning over, while the added protective sleeve 4 makes gripping more comfortable and makes it easier to lift the patient.
[0036] Furthermore, the number of zipper heads 3 is four, with one zipper head 3 provided at each end of the first zipper strip 104 or the second zipper strip 205; or, the number of zipper heads 3 is eight, with two zipper heads 3 provided at each end of the first zipper strip 104 or the second zipper strip 205.
[0037] Specifically, when there are four zipper heads 3, the two ends of the first zipper 104 and the second zipper 205 on one side are each connected by a zipper head 3. The two zipper heads 3 are pulled from the two ends of the first zipper 104 and the second zipper 205 towards the middle, and the catheter connecting to the patient can pass through between the two zipper heads 3. The two ends of the first zipper 104 and the second zipper 205 are fixed. When there are eight zipper heads 3, the two ends of the first zipper 104 and the second zipper 205 on one side are each connected by two zipper heads. The two zipper heads 3 near the middle are pulled towards the middle, and the catheter connecting to the patient can pass through between the two zipper heads near the middle. The two zipper heads 3 on the outer side can be pulled inward as needed. The two ends of the first zipper 104 and the second zipper 205 are not fixed, which makes it easy to adjust the front and rear ends of the first pad 1 and the second pad 2 to cover the patient according to the patient's body.
[0038] When this utility model is in use, both the first pad 1 and the second pad 2 can be used as a mattress, allowing the patient to lie supine or prone on the first pad 1 or the second pad 2. Taking the patient lying supine on the first pad 1 as an example, the patient first lies supine on the upper side of the front of the first pad 1. When it is necessary to turn the patient to a prone position for assisted ventilation, first separate the first hook and loop fabric 102 and the second hook and loop fabric 103. Then, cover the patient with the front of the second pad 2 facing down. Then, glue the first hook and loop fabric 102 and the first hook and loop fabric 202 together to fix the two sides of the first fixing strap 101 and the two sides of the second fixing strap 201, and wrap them around the patient's body. The first zipper 104 and the second zipper 205 on both sides are pulled together from both sides through the zipper head 3. The infusion tube or hemodialysis tube and other catheters extend from between the zipper heads 3. Then, the caregiver pulls up the handle 4 on one side so that the side with the catheter is on the upper side, so that the first pad 1 and the second pad 2 are flipped over to turn the patient over. Then, the first pad 1 is removed, and the second pad 2 is used as a mattress. The patient is in a prone position for assisted ventilation on the second pad 2. If it is necessary to return the patient to a supine position, simply reverse the above process.
[0039] When turning over is required, the first hook-and-loop fastener 102 and the first hook-and-loop fastener 202 are bonded together to secure the ends of the first fastening strap 101 and the second fastening strap 102, thus wrapping around the patient's side. The patient's side is supported during turning. The first zipper 104 and the second zipper 205 close to seal the sides of the first pad 1 and the second pad 2, further preventing accidents during turning. When the first pad 1 is used as a mattress, the first hook-and-loop fastener 102 and the second hook-and-loop fastener are bonded together to secure the ends of the first fastening strap 101 to the first pad 1. When the second pad 2 is used as a mattress, the third hook-and-loop fastener 203 and the second hook-and-loop fastener 204 are bonded together to secure the ends of the second hook-and-loop fastener to the second pad 2. With the first hook-and-loop fastener 202 facing upwards, the fastener will not stick to other items, and even if it touches the patient, it will not cause discomfort.
Claims
1. A roll assist for assisted prone ventilation, characterised in that, include: The first pad (1) has several parallel first fixing straps (101) on its front side. The middle of the reverse side of the first fixing strap (101) is fixed to the first pad (1). The left and right sides of the reverse side of the first fixing strap (101) are provided with first Velcro hook fabric (102). The left and right ends of the first pad (1) are respectively provided with first zipper strips (104). The second pad (2) has the same number of fasteners (101) on its front side. The second fixing strap (201) is fixed to the second pad (2) at the middle of the reverse side. The first hook and loop fabric (202) is provided on the left and right sides of the front side of the second fixing strap (201). The second zipper strip (205) is provided on the left and right ends of the second pad (2). A zipper head (3) is movably provided on the first zipper strip (104), or a zipper head (3) is movably provided on the second zipper strip (205); Two handles (4) are provided on the left and right sides of the back of the first pad (1) and / or the second pad (2).
2. The roll assist for prone positioning ventilation of claim 1, wherein: The front of the first pad (1) is provided with a second Velcro fabric (103) on the left and right sides of the fixing position of the first fixing strap (101).
3. A roll assist for assisted prone position ventilation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The second fixing strap (201) has a third hook and loop fabric (203) on both sides of its reverse side, and the second pad (2) has a second hook and loop fabric (204) on the left and right sides of the fixing position of the second fixing strap (201) on its front side.
4. The roll assist for assisted prone ventilation of claim 1, wherein: The number of the first fixing bands (101) is three.
5. The roll assist for assisted prone ventilation of claim 1, wherein: The handle (4) is a nylon webbing handle, and the handle (4) is covered with a protective sleeve (401).
6. The roll assist for assisted prone ventilation of claim 1, wherein: The number of zipper heads (3) is four, with one zipper head (3) provided at each end of the first zipper strip (104) or the second zipper strip (205); or, the number of zipper heads (3) is eight, with two zipper heads (3) provided at each end of the first zipper strip (104) or the second zipper strip (205).