Prone position bolster on side lying in bed after spinal operation

Abstract

The utility model discloses a prone position bolster for a lying side after a spinal operation. A prone position bolster on the side lying in bed after a spinal operation comprises a leg bolster body capable of raising legs of a patient and a head and neck cushion body capable of supporting the head and the neck of the patient, a head supporting groove and a neck supporting groove are formed in the head and neck cushion body, ear pressure preventing holes are formed in the bottom of the head supporting groove, and ear pressure preventing holes are formed in the neck of the head supporting groove. A first connecting belt is arranged on the front side of the head and neck cushion, the front end of the first connecting belt is connected with a lateral prone position pillow capable of raising the chest and abdomen of a patient, an open groove is formed in the position, corresponding to the chest of the patient, of the lateral prone position pillow, and a chest pillow is detachably arranged in the open groove. The lateral prone position support can help a patient to keep a lateral prone position posture, and is beneficial to improving the comfort of the patient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary device technology, and in particular to a postoperative bed rest pillow for spinal surgery that can help patients maintain a side-prone position and improve their comfort. Background Technology

[0002] Patients undergoing spinal surgery typically need to assume a prone position. However, prolonged prone positioning can lead to pressure sores and other skin damage, causing discomfort. Therefore, medical staff encourage patients to alternate between prone, left prone, and right prone positions to reduce the risk of pressure sores. When using a side-prone position, a pillow is placed under the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and lower limbs to ensure comfort. However, while prone pillows are commonly available, side-prone pillows and other assistive devices are less common. Patients often use ordinary pillows or blankets to elevate their bodies when in this position, which may not fit properly and can cause body aches. A Chinese utility model patent, entitled "A Novel Side-Prone Pillow," with patent number ZL201920346741.3 and publication date of April 17, 2020, addresses this issue. The novel patent includes a support column vertically fixed to the upper left side of a base plate. A fixing component is fitted onto the upper part of the support column. A fixing shaft passes through the front side of the fixing component via a bearing. The left end of the fixing shaft passes through the front side wall of the fixing component and is fixedly connected to a hand-tightening mechanism. An adjusting gear is fitted onto the fixing shaft in the middle of the fixing component. A rack is fixedly installed on the front side wall of the support column, and the rack and support column are an integral structure. The adjusting gear meshes with the rack. A cross arm is fixedly installed on the right side wall of the fixing component. The base plate is located at the bottom of the mattress, and the base plate and the cross arm are respectively clamped on the upper and lower sides of the mattress. The right end of the cross arm is hinged to the middle of the left side wall of the fixing plate. A pillow is fixedly installed on the right side wall of the fixing plate. This design helps control the patient's position during ERCP surgery, preventing excessive prone positioning and affecting the patient's breathing, thus facilitating the surgery. However, in this patent, the base plate is fixed to the bottom of the mattress, and the angle and position of the pillow on the mattress are adjusted by the rack, cross arm and fixing plate to adjust the patient's side-prone position. Although it can support the patient's body well, the overall structure is relatively complex, and it is not convenient to change to the other side-prone position, making the operation relatively cumbersome.

[0003] How to solve the above problems has become an urgent technical issue. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a postoperative bed rest pillow for spinal surgery that can help patients maintain a side-prone position and improve their comfort.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a bed rest pillow for patients in a prone position after spinal surgery, including a leg pillow that can elevate the patient's legs and a head and neck pillow that can support the patient's head and neck. The head and neck pillow has a head support groove and a neck support groove. The bottom of the head support groove has an ear anti-pressure hole. The front side of the head and neck pillow has a first connecting strap. The front end of the first connecting strap is connected to a prone position pillow that can elevate the patient's chest and abdomen. The prone position pillow has a groove corresponding to the position of the patient's chest, and a chest pillow can be detachably installed in the groove.

[0007] Furthermore, both the head and neck pad and the side-lying pillow are wedge-shaped pillow structures with one side being thin and low and the other side being thick and high. The head and neck pad includes a head pad and a neck pad. The head support groove and the neck support groove are distributed and correspondingly arranged on the head pad and the neck pad. The first connecting strap is arranged on one side of the front end of the neck pad. At the bottom of the neck support groove, along the width direction of the neck support groove, there is a puncture tube placement groove that can extend to both sides of the neck pad.

[0008] Furthermore, an adhesive piece is provided on one side of the bottom of the prone position pillow near the slot, which can be connected with the first connecting strap, and a second connecting strap is provided on the other side of the bottom of the prone position pillow away from the slot, which can be connected to the leg pillow.

[0009] Furthermore, the leg pillow is a long, curved pillow structure, and the cross-section of the leg pillow is an elliptical structure. An adhesive tape is provided around one end of the leg pillow near the side-lying position pillow, which can cooperate with and connect with the second connecting tape.

[0010] Furthermore, the head and neck cushion, the side-lying pillow, the chest pillow, and the leg pillow are all made of elastic materials.

[0011] Furthermore, the first connecting strip and adhesive patch, and the second connecting strip and adhesive patch all adopt a Velcro structure.

[0012] Due to the adoption of the above structure, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] This invention relates to a post-spinal surgery bed rest pillow for patients in a prone position. When the patient assumes a prone position, the head and neck pads elevate the head and neck. Head and neck support grooves help stabilize the head and neck posture, while ear pressure relief holes prevent pressure sores on the ears, improving patient comfort. The prone position pillow rests on the chest and abdomen to help maintain the body in this position. The chest pad is removable, revealing a groove on the prone position pillow corresponding to the patient's chest, which is beneficial for female patients. The leg pad rests on the corresponding lower limb, ensuring comfort when in a prone position. A first connecting strap connects the head and neck pads and the prone position pillow together, preventing displacement and helping post-spinal surgery patients maintain a suitable prone position. Therefore, this post-spinal surgery bed rest pillow helps patients maintain a prone position and improves patient comfort.

[0014] 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

[0015] 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.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a side-prone position pillow for patients undergoing spinal surgery according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the head and neck pad in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the head and neck pad in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the head and neck pad in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the prone position pillow pad of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of the prone position pillow of this utility model; and,

[0022] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the leg pillow pad in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1-7 This utility model provides a side-lying pillow for patients undergoing spinal surgery, comprising a leg pillow 3 for elevating the patient's legs and a head and neck pillow 1 for supporting the patient's head and neck. The head and neck pillow 1 has a head support groove 110 and a neck support groove 120. The bottom of the head support groove 110 has an ear pressure relief hole 111. A first connecting strap 13 is located on the front side of the head and neck pillow 1, and the front end of the first connecting strap 13 is connected to a side-lying pillow 2 for elevating the patient's chest and abdomen. The side-lying pillow 2 has a slot 21 corresponding to the patient's chest position, within which a chest pillow 22 is detachably installed. When the patient assumes a side-lying position, the head and neck pillow 1 can elevate the head and neck, and the head support groove 110 and neck support groove 120 can help support the head and neck. The head and neck support helps stabilize the patient's head and neck posture, and the ear pressure relief hole 111 prevents pressure sores on the ears when the patient lies on their side, thus improving patient comfort. The side-lying pillow 2 can be placed under the patient's chest and abdomen to help maintain the patient's body in a side-lying position. The chest pillow 22 can be removed to expose a slot, which is located on the side-lying pillow 2 corresponding to the patient's chest, making it easier for female patients to use. The leg pillow 3 can be placed under the patient's lower limbs to ensure the patient's comfort when adopting a side-lying position. The head and neck support 1 and the side-lying pillow 2 can be connected together by the first connecting strap 13 to prevent displacement and help bedridden patients after spinal surgery maintain a suitable side-lying position for their head, neck, and body.

[0025] In this invention, both the head and neck pad 1 and the side-lying pillow 2 are wedge-shaped pillow structures with one side being thin and the other side being thick and high. The head and neck pad 1 includes a head pad 11 and a neck pad 12. A head support groove 110 and a neck support groove 120 are respectively distributed and arranged on the head pad 11 and the neck pad 12. A first connecting strap 13 is arranged on one side of the front end of the neck pad 12. At the bottom of the neck support groove 120, along the width direction of the neck support groove 120, there is a puncture tube placement groove 121 that can extend to both sides of the neck pad 12. The wedge-shaped head and neck pad 1 and the side-lying pillow 2 can help the patient maintain a side-lying position. The width of the puncture tube placement groove 121 is 1.5cm. The puncture tube placement groove 121 can help patients with jugular vein puncture tubes to draw them out from the puncture tube placement groove 121, avoiding pressing on the jugular vein puncture tube.

[0026] In this invention, an adhesive piece 23 is provided on one side of the bottom of the side-lying pillow 2 near the slot 21, which can be connected with the first connecting strap 13. On the other side of the bottom of the side-lying pillow 2 away from the slot 21, a second connecting strap 24 is provided to connect the leg pillow 3. The first connecting strap 13 and the adhesive piece 23 can connect the head and neck pad 1 and the side-lying pillow 2 together. The second connecting strap 24 can connect the side-lying pillow 2 and the leg pillow 3 to prevent displacement.

[0027] In this invention, the leg pillow 3 is a long, arc-shaped pillow structure, and the cross-section of the leg pillow 3 is an elliptical structure. An adhesive strip 31 is provided around one end of the leg pillow 3 near the side-lying pillow 2, which can be connected with the second connecting strip 24. The leg pillow 3 can be made into an arc-shaped structure that bends to the left or right, which is beneficial for the patient to elevate the corresponding lower limb, increase the patient's comfort, and make it convenient for the patient to use.

[0028] In this invention, the head and neck pad 1, the side-lying pillow 2, the chest pillow 22, and the leg pillow 3 are all made of elastic materials; the side-lying pillow 2, the chest pillow 22, and the leg pillow 3 can all adopt an elastic sponge pad structure to improve the patient's comfort.

[0029] In this invention, the first connecting strip 13 and adhesive patch 23, and the second connecting strip 24 and adhesive strip 31 all adopt a Velcro structure; the connection is convenient and the operation is simple.

[0030] In practical use, this invention involves selecting a suitable head and neck pad 1, a side-prone pillow pad 2, and a leg pillow pad 3 corresponding to the patient's side-prone position, based on the patient's actual need for the side-prone position. The head and neck pad 1, side-prone pillow pad 2, and leg pillow pad 3 are then placed on the patient's head, neck, chest, abdomen, and lower limbs, respectively, and the patient is instructed to lie down in either a left or right side-prone position. The patient then places their head and neck on the head support groove 110 and neck support groove 120, respectively, and places their ears on the corresponding ear supports. Inside the pressure relief hole 111, finally connect the first connecting strap 13 to the adhesive patch 23 and the second connecting strap 24 to the adhesive tape 31. When used by a patient with a jugular vein puncture tube, the jugular vein puncture tube can be led out through the puncture tube placement slot 121 while lying on the side of the neck. When used by a female patient, simply remove the chest pillow 22 from the slot 21. The operation is simple and can help bedridden patients after spinal surgery maintain a side-prone position while ensuring the patient's comfort when adopting the side-prone position.

[0031] 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 pillow for patients in a prone position after spinal surgery, characterized in that: The device includes a leg pillow (3) that can elevate the patient's legs, and a head and neck pad (1) that can support the patient's head and neck. The head and neck pad (1) is provided with a head support groove (110) and a neck support groove (120). The bottom of the head support groove (110) is provided with an ear pressure relief hole (111). The front side of the head and neck pad (1) is provided with a first connecting strap (13). The front end of the first connecting strap (13) is connected to a side-lying pillow (2) that can elevate the patient's chest and abdomen. The side-lying pillow (2) is provided with a slot (21) corresponding to the position of the patient's chest. A chest pillow (22) is detachably installed in the slot (21). The head and neck pad (1) and the side-lying pillow (2) are both wedge-shaped pillow structures with one side being thin and the other side being thick and low. The head and neck pad (1) includes a head pad (11) and a neck pad (12). The head support groove (110) and the neck support groove (120) are distributed and correspondingly arranged on the head pad (11) and the neck pad (12). The first connecting strap (13) is arranged on one side of the front end of the neck pad (12). At the bottom of the neck support groove (120), along the width direction of the neck support groove (120), there is a puncture tube placement groove (121) that can extend to the outside of both sides of the neck pad (12).

2. The postoperative bed rest pillow for spinal surgery patients in a prone position according to claim 1, characterized in that: On one side of the bottom of the prone pillow (2) near the slot (21), there is an adhesive piece (23) that can be connected with the first connecting strip (13). On the other side of the bottom of the prone pillow (2) away from the slot (21), there is a second connecting strip (24) that can be connected to the leg pillow (3).

3. A bed-supporting pillow for patients in a prone position after spinal surgery according to claim 2, characterized in that: The leg pillow (3) is a long, curved pillow structure, and the cross-section of the leg pillow (3) is an elliptical structure. An adhesive tape (31) is provided around one end of the leg pillow (3) near the side-lying pillow (2) so as to cooperate with and connect with the second connecting tape (24).

4. A bed-supporting pillow for patients in a prone position after spinal surgery according to claim 3, characterized in that: The head and neck pad (1), the side-lying pillow (2), the chest pillow (22), and the leg pillow (3) are all made of elastic material.

5. A bed-supporting pillow for patients in a prone position after spinal surgery according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connecting strip (13) and adhesive patch (23), the second connecting strip (24) and adhesive patch (31) all adopt a Velcro structure.

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