Remote drainage container monitoring device

Abstract

The utility model provides a remote drainage container monitoring device which comprises a container which is located in a ward and used for containing patient drainage liquid, and further comprises a fixing base which is installed at the bottom of a sickbed and used for containing the container, a camera which is installed on the fixing base and used for monitoring the state of the container, and a server which is arranged at a nurse station and used for receiving and analyzing camera information. The monitor is used for outputting an analysis result of the server, the operation table is used for operating display content of the monitor, and the alarm device is used for giving an alarm according to a preset value of the server. According to the utility model, real-time monitoring can be realized in a nurse station, the workload of nurses is greatly reduced, a quiet environment can be provided for a ward, and meanwhile, medical personnel can intensively know the state of drainage liquid of each patient and timely process the state of the drainage liquid in the patient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the medical field, and in particular to a monitoring device that can remotely monitor the real-time status of drainage bottles used by patients in various wards from the nurse station. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is commonly used to treat lung cancer. After the surgery, one or more drainage tubes are placed at the surgical incision site of the thoracic surgeon. One end of the tube is placed in the patient's pleural cavity, and the other end is connected to a closed drainage bottle or drainage bag. When in use, sterile saline is poured into the container (drainage bottle or drainage bag) to the mark to keep it in a water-seal state. Its main function is to drain gas or fluid from the pleural cavity, thereby reducing lung pressure and discomfort.

[0003] Generally, the amount and color of the drainage fluid in the container can indicate the patient's condition and provide a rough estimate of the patient's disease progression. For example, bright red fluid may indicate internal bleeding; a volume exceeding 500 ml within a certain timeframe may also suggest internal bleeding. These containers are typically checked by nurses periodically or when called upon by the patient.

[0004] In practice, this manual inspection method requires nurses to constantly patrol the wards, which increases their workload. At the same time, patients' conditions are constantly changing, and regular patrols may not be able to handle unexpected situations in a timely manner. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a monitoring device that enables remote monitoring of the real-time status of drainage bottles used by patients in each ward from the nurse station.

[0006] Specifically, this utility model provides a remote drainage container monitoring device, including a container for holding patient drainage fluid located in the ward, a fixed base for placing the container at the bottom of the bed, a camera for monitoring the status of the container installed on the fixed base, a server for receiving and analyzing camera information at the nurse station, a monitor for outputting the analysis results of the server, an operating console for operating the content displayed on the monitor, and an alarm device for triggering alarms according to preset values ​​of the server.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing base includes a receiving part for placing the container and a monitoring part for installing the camera, wherein an adjusting base for adjusting the shooting angle and spatial position of the camera is installed in the monitoring part.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the adjusting seat includes a three-dimensional adjustment mechanism and a radial rotation mechanism. The three-dimensional adjustment mechanism includes a base with a groove, a slide bar installed in the groove, an axial slide rail provided on the slide bar, a slider installed in the slide rail, and the base is used to connect with the fixed seat.

[0009] The radial rotation mechanism includes a rotating rod mounted on a slider, a camera mounting base fixed on the rotating rod, an adjusting gear fixedly mounted at one end of the rotating rod, and a locking block that elastically locks the adjusting gear mounted on the slider.

[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, the camera mounting base is provided with a retractable elastic clip. The elastic clip includes a clamping seat with a cavity, a pull plate inserted into the cavity of the clamping seat at one end, and the end of the pull plate located in the clamping seat is connected to the clamping seat by a spring. An openable and closable cover is provided on the side of the cavity of the clamping seat.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, the fixed base is connected to the hospital bed via an adjustable movable bracket.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the fixing seat is installed on the partition of the hospital bed by pre-embedded nuts or buckles at the bottom of the bed.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the server includes a data module for storing historical data, a receiving module for receiving camera information from each patient, a comparison module for comparing the information from the receiving module with the information from the data module, an output module for outputting the comparison result from the comparison module to the monitor, an alarm module for triggering an alarm when the comparison data in the comparison module exceeds a threshold, a query module for providing queries for medical staff, and an extension module for connecting to external extended information.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, the control panel displays real-time images and / or historical data charts of drainage bags of any one or more patients on the monitor by calling the output module in the server.

[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, the alarm module's alarm methods include audible and visual alarms, pop-up notification alarms, and alarm SMS messages sent to designated medical personnel.

[0016] In one embodiment of this utility model, the fixing base is equipped with an elastic telescopic clamp for stretching the container and an elastic clamping arc plate for fixing the container.

[0017] This invention enables remote monitoring of patients' drainage containers through pre-arrangement or on-the-spot deployment. Placing the camera under the patient's bed avoids infringing on patient privacy. Nurses can monitor in real time from the nurses' station, greatly reducing their workload and providing a quieter environment for the ward. At the same time, medical staff can centrally understand the drainage status of each patient and promptly address any abnormalities. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a connection diagram of the monitoring device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drainage bag being pulled up in one embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drainage bottle being fixed in one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable support in one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting seat in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the server's workflow in one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present solution will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, a remote drainage container monitoring device is disclosed, including a container 1 for holding drainage fluid used by each patient in each ward, and a fixed base 2 for placing the container at the bottom of each bed. A camera 3 for monitoring the status of the container 1 is installed on the fixed base 2. A server 4 is set at the nurse station to receive and analyze the information transmitted by the camera 3, a monitor 5 for outputting the analysis results of the server 4, an operating console 6 for operating the content displayed on the monitor, and an alarm device 7 for alarming according to the preset value of the server 4.

[0026] In this solution, for each patient who has undergone surgery and needs drainage fluid, the container 1 containing the drainage fluid is placed in a fixed frame 2, which is installed under the patient's bed. A camera 3 is installed at the fixed frame 2 to capture real-time images of the container 1. This image is then transmitted wirelessly or via wired connection to the server 4 at the nurse station. The server 4 displays images of all or selected patient containers through a monitor 5. The nurses on duty at the nurse station can then view the status of each patient's container in real time, including intuitive information such as color and capacity. At the same time, the operating console 6 allows the nurses to zoom in on the container image of any patient or select the container image of any patient.

[0027] At any given time, server 4 will analyze and compare the images acquired by each camera 3 using historical or reference data images, and when an anomaly appears in the container image of a certain patient, it will send an alarm signal to the outside world through alarm device 7 to remind nurses or patients to handle the situation in a timely manner.

[0028] In this solution, server 4 has two processing methods. The first processing method is to only transmit images. That is, server 4 directly broadcasts the images transmitted from all cameras 3 through monitor 5 without any intermediate processing. It only serves as a summary and data storage function. The nurse on duty can view the container images of specific patients through monitor 5, including viewing all container images on the same screen or zooming in on selected images.

[0029] The second processing method is as follows: Server 4 is configured with the following modules: a data module for storing historical data images of drainage fluid under various conditions; a receiving module for receiving and storing camera images of each patient; a comparison module for comparing images of different patients in the receiving module with the images in the data module; an output module for outputting the container images of all patients and the comparison results from the comparison module to the monitor 5; an alarm module for triggering an alarm when the comparison results of each patient's container image exceed a threshold; and a query module for authorized medical personnel to access patient information. Additionally, an extension module is provided for connecting to relevant patient information from other departments of the hospital.

[0030] Since the changes in drainage fluid are relatively intuitive, the first method allows nurses to observe all container images in real time at the nurses' station under the initial observation of the nurses, without having to run back and forth to each ward. This method also makes it convenient to contact the attending physician in time to obtain relevant guidance when a situation occurs. However, this method requires nurses to pay attention to the changes in the images on the monitor at all times, which is quite time-consuming.

[0031] The second method is more intelligent. Server 4 can automatically determine the images of each patient's medical records, eliminating the need for nurses to constantly monitor the screens. It also proactively triggers alarms when an anomaly is detected in a particular image, reducing the nurses' workload and enabling more timely detection of changes in patients' conditions, thus improving nursing outcomes. Furthermore, server 4's data management system allows for the creation of medical records for each patient, and attending physicians can easily access the database anytime, anywhere via a mobile app to understand each patient's real-time status. It also provides online guidance to on-duty nurses for handling emergencies.

[0032] In this solution, one or more cameras 3 can be deployed. When using only one camera, it is necessary to ensure that the overall image of the container is clear, facilitating viewing by the monitor 5 and analysis by the server 4. When multiple cameras are deployed, they can be arranged at multiple angles to more clearly obtain relevant parameters of the drainage fluid in container 1, such as concentration, impurities, and transparency. In addition, cameras 3 with zoom capabilities can be used to further improve the shooting range and clarity.

[0033] Camera 3 is positioned under the hospital bed and only films container 1, thus protecting the patient's privacy. Additionally, appropriate obstructions can be added to the mounting bracket 2 to limit the camera 3's field of view. In low-light conditions, a lighting fixture can be installed inside the mounting bracket 2, or camera 3 can have its own built-in supplementary light. When the ambient light falls below a preset threshold, the supplementary light automatically activates, providing sufficient light for capturing images of the container.

[0034] The signal from camera 3 can be transmitted via cables installed inside the hospital bed or via conduits embedded in the floor. Alternatively, the signal from camera 3 can be transmitted wirelessly, with each ward receiving the wireless signal from camera 3 at each bed via an independently installed wireless receiver, and then transmitting it to server 4 via cables.

[0035] This implementation method allows for the monitoring of drainage containers for specific patients through pre-arrangement or on-the-spot deployment. With signal transmission pre-set in each ward, the mounting bracket 2, along with the camera 3, can be directly installed under the patient's bed, enabling real-time monitoring from the nurses' station. This significantly reduces the workload of nurses, provides a quieter environment for the ward, and allows medical staff to centrally monitor the drainage status of each patient and address any abnormalities promptly.

[0036] In one embodiment of this utility model, the fixing base 2 includes a receiving part 21 for placing the container 1 and a monitoring part 22 for mounting the camera 3. An adjusting base 31 for adjusting the shooting angle and height of the camera 3 is installed inside the monitoring part 22. The receiving part 21 can be configured according to whether the container 1 used is a drainage bag or a drainage bottle, requiring both stability and ease of camera 3 shooting. Figure 2As shown, when container 1 is a drainage bag 11, a corresponding hook 111 can be set on the fixing base 2 to hang the drainage bag 11 flat, so as to show the complete shooting angle to the camera 3. Figure 3 As shown, when container 1 is a drainage bottle 12, a corresponding support plate 24 can be set in the fixing base 2 to place the drainage bottle 12 on the support plate 24 to provide a stable shooting angle for the camera 3. In addition, a component to stabilize container 1 can be set in the fixing base 2, such as an elastic telescopic clamp 23 that can clamp the drainage bag 11 on opposite sides to stretch the drainage bag 11 outward. The stretched drainage bag 11 can prevent the bag surface from folding and also prevent shaking caused by the shaking of the hospital bed.

[0037] When using the drainage bottle 12, an annular ring consisting of two elastic clamping arc plates 25 can be set on the support plate 24 of the fixed base 2. One or two of the elastic clamping arc plates 25 are arranged movably. The two elastic clamping arc plates 25 are pushed relative to each other by a spring installed on the back. When the drainage bottle 12 is placed on the support plate 24 in the fixed base 2, the bottom of the bottle is stuck between the two elastic clamping arc plates 25 and clamped by the spring force of one or two elastic clamping arc plates, which can improve stability.

[0038] like Figure 4 As shown, to accommodate different hospital beds, the fixed base 2 is installed on the bed via a movable bracket 26. The specific structure of the movable bracket 26 is as follows: it includes a mounting base formed by the perpendicular intersection of a top frame 261 and a side frame 262. The top frame 261 is connected or fixed to the hospital bed, and the side frame 262 is perpendicular to the hospital bed. Multiple fixing holes 263 are provided on the side frame 262. The fixed base 2 can be connected to the fixing holes 263 at different positions on the side frame 262 to adjust its height relative to the hospital bed. The position of the fixed base 2 relative to the hospital bed can be adjusted by adjusting the installation position of the top frame 261. The movable bracket 26 allows the fixed base 2 to be installed at any position on the hospital bed, and also allows adjustment of the relative distance between the fixed base 2 and the bottom of the hospital bed, facilitating the placement of the container 1 and the adjustment of the lighting environment for the camera 3.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, in order to facilitate the arbitrary adjustment of the shooting angle of the camera 3, an adjustment seat 31 for mounting the camera head 3 is provided inside the mounting base 2. The specific structure of the adjustment seat 31 is as follows:

[0040] The adjustment seat 31 is divided into a three-dimensional adjustment mechanism for adjusting the spatial position and a radial rotation mechanism for adjusting the pitch angle. The three-dimensional adjustment mechanism includes a base 32 with a slide groove 321, a slide bar 33 vertically installed in the slide groove 321 of the base 32, an axial slide rail 331 provided on the slide bar 33, and a slider 34 installed in the slide rail 331. The base 32 can be fixed to the fixed seat 2 by bolts or a snap-fit ​​structure, and the slide bar 33 and the slider 34 can be fixed in the current position by adjusting bolts 332 and 341 after being in the predetermined position.

[0041] The radial rotation mechanism includes a rotating rod 35 mounted on a slider 34, a camera mounting base 36 fixed on the rotating rod 35, an adjusting gear 37 fixedly mounted at one end of the rotating rod 35, and a locking block 38 that elastically locks the adjusting gear 37 on the slider 34. The camera mounting base 36 is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 35 and can adjust its pitch angle in a circle as the rotating rod 35 rotates. The rotating rod 35 can adjust its radial rotation angle through the adjusting gear 37. After adjustment, the locking block 38 engages with the teeth of the adjusting gear 37 to hold the adjusting gear 37 in its current state. Under normal circumstances, the locking block 38 is engaged in the tooth gap of the adjusting gear 37 by the torsion spring 381. During adjustment, the locking block 38 is pulled away from the adjusting gear 37, so that the adjusting gear 37 is in a rotatable state. After the rotating rod 35 drives the camera mounting base 36 to adjust to the predetermined angle, the locking block 38 is released so that it is engaged in the tooth gap of the adjusting gear 37 under the elastic force of the torsion spring 381. The shooting angle of the camera 3 relative to the container 1 can be adjusted by the radial rotation mechanism.

[0042] When it is necessary to adjust the relative position of the camera 3 and the container 1, one end of the slide groove 321 on the installed base 32 is opposite to the position of the container 1. The distance between the camera 3 and the container 1 can be adjusted by sliding the slider 33 in the slide groove 321. The height angle of the camera 3 relative to the container 1 can be adjusted by moving the slider 34 up and down in the slide 331.

[0043] The distance, height, and tilt angle of the camera 3 relative to the container 1 can be adjusted by adjusting the seat 31, thereby obtaining a clearer shooting effect, improving the image recognition accuracy of the server 4, and providing nurses with a clear observation view.

[0044] In this embodiment, the adjustment seat 31 is a manually adjustable structure. In other embodiments, an electrically controlled three-dimensional adjustment structure can also be used as needed, so that the shooting angle of the camera 3 at each patient site can be adjusted in real time at the nurse station to obtain the desired image.

[0045] To facilitate the installation of the fixed base 2, the fixed base 2 or the movable bracket 26 can also be movably installed at the bottom of the bed partition through a pre-embedded nut, buckle, or binding strap at the bottom of the bed.

[0046] In one embodiment of this utility model, in order to facilitate the installation of cameras of different sizes, the camera mounting base 36 is provided with a retractable elastic mechanism (not shown in the figure). The camera mounting base 36 has a cavity inside, one end of which is open. A pull plate is inserted into the cavity at the open end. The end of the pull plate located in the cavity is connected to the camera mounting base 36 by a spring. The bottom surface of the camera mounting base 36 opposite to the cavity is provided with an openable and closable cover.

[0047] Under normal circumstances, the pull plate retracts into the cavity under the action of the internal spring. The baffle on the exposed end of the pull plate and the opposite side of the camera mounting base 36 form a clamping structure. The camera 3 is installed in the clamping structure and fixed by the pull plate. Different sizes of cameras 3 can be installed by the elastically telescopic pull plate, while the closed cover facilitates the maintenance of the components inside the cavity.

[0048] In addition, in other embodiments, a corresponding magnetic component can be installed on the camera mounting base 36, and the camera 3 is installed on the camera mounting base 36 by adsorption, which facilitates the removal of the camera.

[0049] like Figure 6 As shown in one embodiment of this utility model, the functional components and workflow of the server in the second manner are specifically described.

[0050] Server 4 can be the hospital's main server or an independent server for a specific department using this solution. Server 4 includes at least a data module, a receiving module, a comparison module, an output module, a query module, an alarm module, and an expansion module.

[0051] The data module stores images of drainage fluid at different colors, concentrations, and volumes, and provides explanations for the meaning of each image. It also provides instructions on precautions and subsequent processing methods for each image.

[0052] The receiving module receives image information transmitted from the camera at each patient's location and stores it according to different patient categories. The stored content includes pure images, videos, and medical orders given by nurses or doctors.

[0053] The comparison module compares the information from the receiving module with that from the data module in real time. Specific comparisons include differences in color, volume, and time between the images. This comparison can be performed at predetermined time intervals, and the results of each comparison are stored in each patient's directory. The comparison can be conducted using existing image recognition algorithms to compare real-time images with images in the database.

[0054] The output module outputs the comparison results from the comparison module to the monitor. These results include images showing no abnormalities in the container, or images showing only abnormalities in the container. It can also output video images of all patients directly to the monitor in a segmented manner. In other words, the output module can output both the comparison module's results and the real-time video from each camera. The specific display content and control methods can be operated via a console connected to the monitor, or the monitor's display screen can be a touchscreen control panel, allowing nurses to operate directly through the monitor's screen. Furthermore, the output module can also directly display solutions for abnormal images, enabling nurses to be fully prepared.

[0055] The query module allows users to search for information on target objects through a search window and / or voice input. The queryer can be a nurse, doctor, or patient, and the scope of the query is restricted based on different user permissions. The search window includes a mobile app, a term search function on the monitor, and access to external servers. Furthermore, attending physicians can remotely view patient conditions through the app and communicate with nurses in real time regarding precautions or solutions.

[0056] The alarm module triggers an alarm via the monitor when the comparison data in the comparison module exceeds a threshold. Alarm methods include audible and visual alarms, pop-up alerts, and SMS messages sent to designated medical staff. Voice prompts can also be sent to patients through the ward's audio system.

[0057] The extension module is used to connect to external extended information, including medical insurance information related to the patient in this hospital, electronic medical records over the years, links to medical records from other departments, and connection interfaces for medical records related to the patient from external hospitals.

[0058] In other embodiments, the mounting base 2 can be set to a fully enclosed state, with the camera 3 installed inside, so that it will not capture the situation inside the ward. In this case, a corresponding supplementary light needs to be installed.

[0059] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although many exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A remote drain container monitoring device comprising a container located in a patient room containing a patient's drain fluid, wherein, It also includes a fixed seat installed at the bottom of the bed to place the container, a camera installed on the fixed seat to monitor the state of the container, a server installed at the nurse station to receive and analyze the camera information, a monitor to output the server analysis results, an operation platform to operate the monitor display content, and an alarm device to alarm according to the server preset value.

2. The remote drainage container monitoring device according to claim 1, wherein The fixed seat comprises a containing part for placing the container and a monitoring part for installing the camera, and an adjusting seat is installed in the monitoring part to adjust the shooting angle and spatial position of the camera.

3. The remote drainage container monitoring device according to claim 2, wherein The adjusting seat comprises a three-dimensional adjusting mechanism and a radial rotation mechanism, the three-dimensional adjusting mechanism comprises a base with a sliding groove, a sliding bar installed in the sliding groove, an axial sliding groove provided on the sliding bar, and a sliding block installed in the sliding groove, and the base is used to connect with the fixed seat; The radial rotation mechanism comprises a rotating rod installed on the sliding block, a camera mounting seat fixed on the rotating rod, an adjusting gear fixed on one end of the rotating rod, and a clamping block installed on the sliding block to clamping the adjusting gear.

4. The remote drainage container monitoring device according to claim 3, wherein The camera mounting seat is provided with an extendable elastic clamp, the elastic clamp comprises a clamping seat with a cavity, a pull plate is inserted into the cavity of the clamping seat through one end, one end of the pull plate in the clamping seat is connected with the clamping seat through a spring, and a closable closure cover is provided on the side of the cavity of the clamping seat.

5. The remote drainage container monitoring device according to claim 1, wherein The fixed seat is connected with the bed through an adjustable movable support.

6. The remote drainage container monitoring device according to claim 1, wherein The fixed seat is installed on the partition of the bed through the pre-buried nut or the buckle belt on the bottom of the bed.

7. The remote drainage container monitoring device according to claim 1, wherein The server comprises a data module for storing historical data, a receiving module for receiving the camera information of each patient, a comparison module for comparing the information of the receiving module with the information of the data module, an output module for outputting the comparison results of the comparison module to the monitor, an alarm module for alarming when the comparison data in the comparison module exceeds the threshold value, a query module for providing medical staff to query, an expansion module for connecting with external expansion information.

8. The remote drainage container monitoring device according to claim 7, wherein The operation platform displays the real-time image and / or historical data chart of the drainage bag of any one or more patients on the monitor by calling the output module in the server.

9. The remote drainage container monitoring device according to claim 7, wherein The alarm mode of the alarm module includes audible and visual alarm, pop-up prompt box alarm, and alarm message sent to designated medical staff.

10. The remote drainage container monitoring device according to claim 1, wherein The fixed seat is provided with elastic expansion clamps for pulling and expanding the container, and elastic clamping arc plates for fixing the container.

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