Inflatable thyroid surgery position pillow
By designing an inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow with adjustable neck support and inflatable support structures, the problem of the inability to adjust the size of existing positioning pillows has been solved, enabling personalized support for patients of different body types and improving surgical comfort and success.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NONGAN COUNTY TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillows cannot be adjusted in size to suit patients of different body types, making it impossible to achieve the required surgical posture and affecting the smooth progress of the surgery.
An inflatable positioning pillow for thyroid surgery was designed, comprising a pillow fixation frame, a neck support structure, and a head support structure. Through adjustable neck support bolts, neck support slides, and shoulder support pads, combined with the inflatable support structure, personalized support optimization for patients of different body types can be achieved.
It provides personalized support for patients of different body types, assists patients in performing surgery in a standard surgical position, increases the support area, reduces muscle tension, and improves surgical comfort and success.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of surgical instrument technology, specifically relating to an inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow. Background Technology
[0002] Thyroid surgery is an important means of treating benign and malignant thyroid tumors, hyperthyroidism, and compressive symptoms. Its technology and scope of indications have continued to expand in recent years.
[0003] Preoperatively, patients need to practice lying supine with their shoulders elevated and neck hyperextended to improve surgical field exposure and reduce postoperative complications. Training sessions typically last one hour each, helping patients adapt to intraoperative and postoperative positioning and relieving muscle tension.
[0004] The patient lies supine on the operating table, face up, with shoulder pads and the head secured in a headband to fully extend the cervical structure. The head and neck should be slightly tilted back so that the chin is directly above, combined with the operating table tilting at 15-20 degrees to reduce venous congestion and intraoperative bleeding. Elevating the shoulders increases the height of the chest cavity, further optimizing the surgical field exposure.
[0005] To facilitate the patient's position during thyroid surgery, a specialized inflatable pillow is required. For example, there is an inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow with publication number CN215960924U. This technology improves upon existing inflatable pillows by addressing the issue of internal gas flow when the pillow is compressed by external force, which prevents it from reaching the required height. However, this technology offers a uniform size and lacks specific optimization for patients of different body types. This can prevent patients from achieving the required supine surgical position, thus hindering the successful execution of the surgery. Utility Model Content
[0006] To address the problem in existing technologies that lack size adjustment, making it difficult for patients of different body types to achieve the required surgical posture, this invention provides an inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow. This pillow is adjustable to a certain extent, facilitating a standard surgical posture for patients of different body types. The specific technical solution is as follows: An inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow includes: a pillow frame; a neck support structure is movably installed inside the pillow frame; a head support structure is installed on the rear wall of the pillow frame; and an inflatable support structure is installed on the upper walls of both the neck and head support structures. The supporting structure includes: a neck support bolt, a neck support pillow, two neck support slide rods, and a shoulder support pad; the upper wall of the pillow fixing frame has two fixing holes and a threaded hole; the neck support bolt is movably installed in the threaded hole of the pillow fixing frame through threads; the neck support pillow is installed on the upper wall of the neck support bolt through a movable seat; the two neck support slide rods are respectively installed on the lower wall of the neck support pillow, and the two neck support slide rods are respectively movably installed in the two fixing holes of the pillow fixing frame; the shoulder support pad is installed on the front wall of the neck support pillow.
[0007] Preferably, the head support structure includes a head support frame and a head support pad; the head support frame is installed on the rear wall of the pillow fixing frame, and the head support pad is installed on the upper wall of the head support frame.
[0008] Preferably, the inflatable support structure includes: a head support airbag, a neck support airbag, an inflation tube, and an electrically controlled valve; the head support airbag is installed on the upper wall of the head support pad, the neck support airbag is installed on the upper wall of the neck support pillow and the shoulder support pad, one end of the inflation tube is installed on the side wall of the head support airbag and the neck support airbag, and the electrically controlled valve is installed on the outside of the inflation tube.
[0009] Preferably, exhaust valves are installed on the side walls of both the head support airbag and the neck support airbag.
[0010] Preferably, both the head support airbag and the neck support airbag are equipped with air pressure sensors.
[0011] Preferably, limit baffles are installed on the lower wall surfaces of the two neck support slides.
[0012] This invention relates to an inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow, which, compared with existing technologies, offers the following advantages: The inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow can optimize support for patients of different body types and neck curvatures, assisting patients in performing surgery in a standard supine surgical position. Furthermore, by filling the gap between the patient and the bed with airbags, it increases the area of support for the patient, making the supine surgical position more comfortable and allowing muscles to relax, which is beneficial for the thyroid surgery. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first integral structure of the inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow provided by this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the second integral structure of the inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow provided by this utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow provided by this utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 An exploded view of the internal structure of the inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow provided by this utility model;
[0017] in, Figures 1 to 4 The attached diagram and components of the inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow are as follows: 1. Pillow fixation frame; 2. Neck support bolt; 3. Neck support pillow; 4. Neck support slide bar; 5. Shoulder support pad; 6. Head support frame; 7. Head support pad; 8. Head support airbag; 9. Neck support airbag; 10. Inflatable air tube; 11. Electrically controlled valve; 12. Exhaust valve. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The following are specific implementation cases and appendices. Figures 1-4The present invention will be further described below, but it is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention provides a technical solution: an inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow, comprising: a pillow fixing frame 1, a neck support structure movably installed inside the pillow fixing frame 1, a head support structure installed on the rear wall of the pillow fixing frame 1, and an inflatable support structure installed on the upper wall of the neck support structure and the head support structure; the neck support structure includes: a neck support bolt 2, a neck support pillow 3, two neck support slide rods 4, and a shoulder support pad 5; two fixing holes are opened on the upper wall of the pillow fixing frame 1, and a threaded hole is opened on the upper wall of the pillow fixing frame 1. The neck support bolt 2 is movably installed in the threaded hole of the pillow fixing frame 1 through the thread, the neck support pillow 3 is installed on the upper wall of the neck support bolt 2 through a movable seat, the two neck support slide rods 4 are respectively installed on the lower wall of the neck support pillow 3, and the two neck support slide rods 4 are respectively movably installed in the two fixing holes of the pillow fixing frame 1, the shoulder support pad 5 is installed on the front wall of the neck support pillow 3, and limit baffles are respectively installed on the lower wall of the two neck support slide rods 4.
[0019] As a preferred embodiment, the head support structure further includes a head support frame 6 and a head support pad 7; the head support frame 6 is installed on the rear wall of the pillow fixing frame 1, and the head support pad 7 is installed on the upper wall of the head support frame 6.
[0020] As a preferred embodiment, the inflatable support structure further includes: a head support airbag 8, a neck support airbag 9, an inflation tube 10, and an electrically controlled valve 11; the head support airbag 8 is installed on the upper wall of the head support pad 7, the neck support airbag 9 is installed on the upper wall of the neck support pillow 3 and the shoulder support pad 5, one end of the inflation tube 10 is installed on the side wall of the head support airbag 8 and the neck support airbag 9, the electrically controlled valve 11 is installed on the outside of the inflation tube 10, and an exhaust valve 12 is installed on the side wall of both the head support airbag 8 and the neck support airbag 9, and an air pressure sensor is installed inside both the head support airbag 8 and the neck support airbag 9.
[0021] Working principle:
[0022] I. Installation before use: The operator needs to prepare a traditional operating table. The operator installs the pillow fixing frame 1 on the lower wall of the operating table using bolts, and connects the external purified air source and inflation tube 10. An external AC power supply is connected to this invention to provide energy for the electrical appliances in this invention, and a matching controller is connected to this invention to provide control and operating logic for the electrical appliances in this invention.
[0023] II. Usage Procedure: Medical staff have the patient lie directly on the bed with their shoulders resting on the shoulder support pad 5, their neck resting on the neck support pillow 3, and their head on the head support pad 7. The patient adjusts their posture to ensure they are relaxed. The medical staff activates the electrically controlled valve 11, opening it and allowing external gas to enter the head support airbag 8 and neck support airbag 9 through the inflation tube 10. When the air pressure sensors inside the head support airbag 8 and neck support airbag 9 reach the preset value, the electrically controlled valve 11 closes. At this time, the head support airbag 8 fills the gap between the patient's head and the head support pad 7, making the patient's head more comfortable. The neck support airbag 9 fills the gap between the neck support pillow 3, shoulder support pad 5, and the patient's neck and shoulders, making the patient's neck and shoulders more comfortable.
[0024] III. Adjustments for different patients: When the patient is lying on the hospital bed, medical staff can rotate the neck support bolt 2. Under the action of the thread, the two neck support slide rods 4 move linearly inside the pillow fixation frame 1 until the neck support pillow 3 fits against the patient's neck.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, the term "multiple" refers to two or more. Unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. The terms "connection," "installation," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0026] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An inflatable positioning pillow for thyroid surgery, comprising: A pillow holder (1) is characterized in that a neck support structure is movably installed inside the pillow holder (1), a head support structure is installed on the rear wall of the pillow holder (1), and an inflatable support structure is installed on the upper wall of the neck support structure and the head support structure; the neck support structure includes: a neck support bolt (2), a neck support pillow (3), two neck support slide rods (4), and a shoulder support pad (5); the upper wall of the pillow holder (1) has two fixing holes, and the upper wall of the pillow holder (1) has a threaded hole. The neck support bolt (2) is movably installed in the threaded hole of the pillow holder (1) through a thread. The neck support pillow (3) is installed on the upper wall of the neck support bolt (2) through a movable seat. The two neck support slide rods (4) are respectively installed on the lower wall of the neck support pillow (3), and the two neck support slide rods (4) are respectively movably installed in the two fixing holes of the pillow holder (1). The shoulder support pad (5) is installed on the front wall of the neck support pillow (3).
2. The inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The head support structure includes a head support frame (6) and a head support pad (7); the head support frame (6) is installed on the rear wall of the pillow fixing frame (1), and the head support pad (7) is installed on the upper wall of the head support frame (6).
3. The inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inflatable support structure includes: a head support airbag (8), a neck support airbag (9), an inflation tube (10), and an electrically controlled valve (11); the head support airbag (8) is installed on the upper wall of the head support pad (7), the neck support airbag (9) is installed on the upper wall of the neck support pillow (3) and the shoulder support pad (5), one end of the inflation tube (10) is installed on the side wall of the head support airbag (8) and the neck support airbag (9), and the electrically controlled valve (11) is installed on the outside of the inflation tube (10).
4. The inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that, The head support airbag (8) and the neck support airbag (9) are both equipped with exhaust valves (12) on their side walls.
5. The inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the head support airbag (8) and the neck support airbag (9) are equipped with air pressure sensors.
6. The inflatable thyroid surgery positioning pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, Limiting baffles are respectively installed on the lower wall surfaces of the two neck support slides (4).