A head and neck nursing pillow for neurological intensive care

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of head and neck nursing pillow for neurology critical, belong to head and neck nursing pillow technical field, the head and neck nursing pillow includes pillow neck, pillow neck includes neck support and the inflatable part one being arranged on neck support;Pillow part includes memory foam pad and the inflatable part two being arranged in memory foam pad two sides.By the inflatable part one is inflated, to change the stress of neck support to neck, so that neck support can be adjusted to different user groups or use scene.The utility model also inflates the inflatable part two of any one side or two sides, can be realized change or limit the activity of patient head, enhanced the protection and control to patient head.The mutual combination of both, realized the better comprehensive nursing effect of head and neck for neurology critical patient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of head and neck care pillow technology, specifically to a head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology. Background Technology

[0002] The head and neck are relatively vulnerable parts of the human body and require extra care during care. This is especially true in the treatment of critically ill neurological patients. This is because some critically ill neurological patients may experience restlessness, confusion, or involuntary head movements, which could lead to neck injury or interfere with certain treatment procedures, such as endotracheal intubation or neck vascular puncture.

[0003] On the other hand, a normal cervical spine has a forward physiological curvature. In critically ill neurological patients, many conditions can affect the normal shape and position of the cervical spine, such as coma or paralysis. Furthermore, these patients often require prolonged bed rest, and the head being fixed in one position can easily lead to poor local blood circulation, and prolonged pressure on the skin can easily cause pressure sores.

[0004] All of the above factors pose significant challenges to head and neck care for critically ill neurological patients. Furthermore, current technology lacks a comprehensive nursing pillow capable of addressing these issues. Therefore, improvements are needed to overcome these shortcomings. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned technical deficiencies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a head and neck care pillow for critically ill neurological patients, so as to provide targeted solutions to various situations encountered when caring for the head and neck of critically ill neurological patients.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: The present invention provides a head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology, comprising: a neck support, the neck support including a neck brace and an inflatable part one disposed on the neck brace, the inflatable part one being used to adjust the force on the neck; and a pillow part, the pillow part including a memory foam pad and inflatable parts two disposed on both sides of the memory foam pad, the inflatable parts two being used to change or restrict the movement of the head.

[0007] Optionally, the top of the neck brace has an arc surface, a mounting groove is formed in the middle of the arc surface, and the part of the arc surface other than the mounting groove is covered with a soft pad.

[0008] Optionally, the neck brace has a groove on its side that extends from the inside of the neck brace and extends into the mounting groove.

[0009] Optionally, the inflation part is disposed in the placement groove. The inflation part includes an airbag. An air tube with an air nozzle is provided on one side of the airbag. The air tube is used to inflate and deflate the airbag. The air tube passes through the groove on the neck brace and extends to the outside of the neck brace.

[0010] Optionally, the second inflation part includes a support part, and a groove is provided on one side of the support part. The groove extends from the inside of the support part and passes through to the other side.

[0011] Optionally, the second inflation part further includes a second airbag, which is disposed on the support part. The second airbag has an air tube with an air nozzle on the side of the second airbag near the support part. The second air tube is used to inflate and deflate the second airbag. The second air tube passes through the groove on the support part and extends to the outside of the support part.

[0012] Optionally, the side of the second airbag away from the head is a flat surface, and the side of the second airbag near the head is a curved surface, with an ear placement area provided on the curved surface.

[0013] Optionally, the head and neck care pillow further includes a pad portion one, which has a base and an extension portion extending from one side of the base. The base is located below the neck and the pillow portion, and the extension portion has a neck groove.

[0014] Optionally, a second pad is provided between the base portion of the first pad and the pillow portion, the second pad being used to adjust the overall height of the pillow portion.

[0015] Optionally, the surface of the second pad is covered with a layer of Velcro, and the base portion of the second pad and the first pad are connected by the Velcro.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] This invention inflates the second inflatable part on either side and pushes it from the bottom, causing the patient's head to change direction. This avoids the problem of poor local blood circulation and pressure sores that can easily occur when the patient's head is fixed in one position during long-term bed rest.

[0018] This invention restricts the patient's head rotation by simultaneously inflating both sides of the inflatable part, thus preventing involuntary head swinging or rotation that could lead to neck injury or other problems that could affect the treatment process.

[0019] This invention provides neck support for patients while they are lying down by using a neck pillow. The inflation and deflation of the air inflator allows for flexible adjustment of the support strength according to the specific condition and needs of the patient's neck, providing appropriate support, helping to relieve neck pressure, promote neck blood circulation, and reduce patient pain.

[0020] The side of the inflatable part two of this utility model that is close to the human head has an arc-shaped surface, and an ear rest is provided on the curved surface, which can better fit the shape of the human head, avoid pressure on the ears, and improve the comfort of the patient.

[0021] The front end of the pad portion of this invention extends a certain distance beyond the neck of the patient. This extension can press against the patient's back, increasing the stability of the nursing pillow. It functions similarly to a stable base, preventing the pillow from shaking or shifting due to the patient's head and neck movements, such as turning the head or adjusting sleeping posture. This ensures that the nursing pillow consistently and accurately provides continuous and stable support for the patient's head and neck during use.

[0022] In summary, the nursing pillow described in this utility model has multiple functions and an adjustable design, making it suitable for various nursing needs of critically ill neurological patients. Whether in bed, receiving treatment, or during rehabilitation, it can provide effective head and neck care support for patients, demonstrating strong versatility and applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the neck of a head and neck care pillow for neurological intensive care, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second inflatable part of a head and neck care pillow for neurological intensive care, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 The following is a description of the changing usage states of a head and neck care pillow for neurological intensive care, as provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 .

[0028] Figure 5 The following is a description of the changing usage states of a head and neck care pillow for neurological intensive care, as provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 .

[0029] Figure 6This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the first and second pads of a head and neck care pillow for neurological intensive care, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a top-down view of a head and neck care pillow for neurological intensive care provided in an embodiment of this utility model, showing the patient's usage.

[0031] Figure 8 A side-view cross-sectional view of a head and neck care pillow for neurological intensive care provided in this embodiment of the present invention, showing the patient in use.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 1. Neck support; 2. Neck brace; 3. Inflatable part one; 4. Pillow part; 5. Memory foam pad; 6. Inflatable part two; 7. Pad part one; 8. Pad part two; 9. Placement slot; 10. Soft pad; 11. Airbag one; 12. Air tube one; 13. Support part; 14. Airbag two; 15. Ear placement part; 16. Air tube two; 17. Neck groove. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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.

[0035] As mentioned earlier, special attention needs to be paid to head and neck care for critically ill neurological patients today. This is because: firstly, some critically ill neurological patients may experience restlessness, altered consciousness, and involuntary head movements or rotations, which could lead to neck injuries or interfere with certain treatment procedures, such as endotracheal intubation and neck vascular puncture. Secondly, the normal cervical spine has a forward physiological curvature. In critically ill neurological patients, many conditions can affect the normal shape and position of the cervical spine, such as coma or paralysis. Furthermore, these patients often require prolonged bed rest, and a fixed head position can easily lead to poor local blood circulation and pressure sores due to prolonged skin pressure. Currently, there is a lack of comprehensive nursing pillows that can address these issues.

[0036] To address these issues, this invention proposes a head and neck care pillow that can solve the aforementioned problems and provide comprehensive head and neck care for critically ill neurological patients. This invention achieves its solution through the following methods.

[0037] Example 1:

[0038] Please refer to the instruction manual appendix. Figure 1 This embodiment provides a head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology, comprising a neck section 1 and a pillow section 4. The neck section 1 includes a neck support 2 and an inflatable portion 3 disposed on the neck support 2. The pillow section 4 includes a memory foam pad 5 and inflatable portions 6 disposed on both sides of the memory foam pad 5. Both the inflatable portion 3 and the inflatable portion 6 are inflated by an inflation device, which is selected from one or more of an air pump, a miniature air pump, and a manual compressor.

[0039] In this embodiment, by adjusting the inflation and deflation of the inflatable part 3, the force exerted on the neck by the neck brace 2 can be altered. This allows for flexible adjustment of the support strength according to the patient's specific neck condition and needs, providing appropriate support to the neck, helping to relieve neck pressure, promote blood circulation, and reduce patient discomfort. Furthermore, by inflating either side of the inflatable part 6, this embodiment can drive the head to rotate in the opposite direction. This pushes the patient's head from the bottom, preventing the head from being fixed in one position during prolonged bed rest, which can lead to poor local blood circulation and pressure sores due to prolonged pressure on the skin. Simultaneously, this embodiment can also inflate both sides of the inflatable part 6 to restrict head rotation, preventing involuntary head movements or rotations that could cause neck injury or interfere with treatment procedures.

[0040] Example 2:

[0041] Based on the above embodiments, in order to further clarify and completely describe the technical solutions therein, this utility model provides an embodiment two. Please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the neck support 2 has an arc-shaped top and is made of a rigid material (e.g., wood). It can provide a fixed force to the neck so that it will not easily deform due to pressure or changes in sleeping posture during use. It can always maintain its original shape and support performance and provide stable support.

[0042] Meanwhile, to conform to the natural curve of the cervical spine, the neck brace 2 has a placement groove 9 in the middle near the neck. During use, the patient's neck rests against the inside of the placement groove 9, providing more reasonable support. Since the neck brace 2, made of rigid material, lacks deformability and may cause discomfort upon contact with the skin, the curved surface of the neck brace 2, except for the placement groove 9, is covered with a soft pad 10 that conforms to its shape. This provides a soft touch, cushions the pressure of the neck on the neck brace 2, ensures a closer fit, and reduces localized pressure.

[0043] An airbag 11 adapted to its shape is provided in the placement slot 9. An air tube 12 with an air nozzle is provided on one side of the airbag 11. The air tube 12 is used for inflating and deflating the airbag 11. A groove (not shown in the figure) is provided on the neck brace 2 to cooperate with the air tube 12. The groove extends inside the neck brace 2, with one end located on one side of the neck brace 2 and the other end penetrating into the interior of the placement slot 9. With the aforementioned inflation device, an appropriate amount of gas can be inflated (or released) into the airbag 11 according to different needs to assist the neck brace 2 and provide suitable support for the neck.

[0044] Example 3:

[0045] Based on the above embodiments, in order to further clarify and completely describe the technical solutions therein, this utility model provides Embodiment Three. Please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the inflatable part 2 6 includes a deformable support part 13, which is made of a soft and breathable material (e.g., silicone or memory foam). When the support part 13 is not under force, its top is flush with the memory foam pad 5 (due to the curvature of the human head and neck, the height of the memory foam pad 5 needs to be a certain distance lower than the neck brace 2).

[0046] The inflation unit 2 6 also includes an airbag 2 14 disposed on the support unit 13. An air tube 2 16 with an air nozzle is disposed on the side of the airbag 2 14 near the support unit 13. The air tube 2 16 is used to inflate and deflate the airbag 2 14. A groove (not shown in the figure) is also provided on one side of the support unit 13. This groove extends inside the support unit 13 and connects to the side where the support unit 13 and the airbag 2 14 communicate. The airbag 2 14 passes through the groove on the support unit 13 and extends outside the support unit 13. With the aforementioned inflation device, when it is necessary to change the patient's head orientation, one of the airbags 2 14 is inflated. At this time, the patient's head turns in the opposite direction to that side of the airbag 2 14 to avoid pressure from prolonged bed rest. When it is necessary to fix the patient's head still, both airbags 2 14 are inflated simultaneously, which can hold the patient's head between the curved surfaces on both sides, preventing the patient's head from shaking or shifting. When the patient needs to lie with their head horizontal, simply deflate the airbag 214.

[0047] When fully inflated, the side of the inflatable section 6 furthest from the head is flat, while the side closest to the head is curved. This curved surface is designed to conform to the shape of the head, and it also features an ear rest 15. When this curved surface is close to the head, it provides upward support, allowing the ear rest 15 to be inserted into the ear, thus avoiding pressure on the ear and improving patient comfort. Furthermore, the top of the inflatable section 6 is higher than the ear and lower than the mouth to reduce the pressure felt by the patient when fully inflated.

[0048] At the same time, the inflatable part 26 can be folded along the direction of the support part 13 when it is not inflated (e.g. Figure 4 , Figure 5 (As shown), and the excess portion is placed at the bottom of the head and neck care pillow for storage. This ensures that the head and neck care pillow of this embodiment has basic pillow-like functions and will not cause patients any foreign body sensation during daily use.

[0049] Example 4:

[0050] Based on the above embodiments, in order to further clarify and completely describe the technical solutions therein, this utility model provides Embodiment Four. Please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown in the figure, the head and neck care pillow also includes a pad 7, which has a base and an extension extending from one side of the base. The base is located below the neck 1 and the pillow part 4. The extension has a neck groove 17 to accommodate the patient's neck. The rest of the extension is used to press down on the patient's body, acting like a stable base to prevent the pillow from shaking or shifting due to the patient's head and neck movements, such as turning the head or adjusting sleeping position. This ensures that the care pillow can always provide precise, continuous, and stable support for the patient's head and neck during use.

[0051] A second cushion 8 is also provided between the base of the pillow part 4 and the first cushion part 7. The second cushion 8 is made of rigid material and has a layer of Velcro attached to its surface, which is used to attach it to the first cushion 7. It can be installed or removed to meet the needs of different patients or different care situations regarding the height of the head pillow.

[0052] In summary, please refer to the appendix to the instruction manual. Figure 7 and attached Figure 8 As shown, the nursing pillow provided by this utility model and its various embodiments has multiple functions and an adjustable design, making it suitable for various nursing needs of critically ill patients in the neurology department. Whether in bed rest, receiving treatment or in the process of rehabilitation, it can provide effective head and neck care support for patients, and has strong versatility and applicability.

[0053] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology, characterized in that, include: The neck pillow (1) includes a neck support (2) and an inflatable part (3) provided on the neck support (2), the inflatable part (3) being used to adjust the force on the neck. The pillow part (4) includes a memory foam pad (5) and two inflatable parts (6) on both sides of the memory foam pad (5), the two inflatable parts (6) being used to change or restrict head movement; The second inflation part (6) includes a support part (13), and a groove is provided on one side of the support part (13). The groove extends from the inside of the support part (13) and passes through to the other side.

2. The head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology according to claim 1, characterized in that, The neck brace (2) has an arc surface at the top, and a placement groove (9) is opened in the middle of the arc surface. The part of the arc surface other than the placement groove (9) is covered with a soft pad (10).

3. The head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology according to claim 2, characterized in that, The neck brace (2) has a groove on its side, which extends from the inside of the neck brace (2) and extends into the mounting groove (9).

4. The head and neck care pillow for neurological intensive care as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The inflation part (3) is set in the placement groove (9). The inflation part (3) includes an airbag (11). An air tube (12) with an air nozzle is provided on one side of the airbag (11). The air tube (12) is used to inflate and deflate the airbag (11). The air tube (12) passes through the groove on the neck brace (2) and extends to the outside of the neck brace (2).

5. The head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second inflation part (6) also includes a second airbag (14), which is disposed on the support part (13). The second airbag (14) is provided with an air tube (16) with an air nozzle on the side of the second airbag (14) near the support part (13). The second air tube (16) is used to inflate and deflate the second airbag (14). The second air tube (16) passes through the groove on the support part (13) and extends to the outside of the support part (13).

6. The head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology according to claim 5, characterized in that, The side of the second airbag (14) away from the head is flat, and the side of the second airbag (14) near the head is curved, with an ear rest (15) provided on the curved surface.

7. The head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology according to claim 1, characterized in that, The head and neck care pillow also includes a pad portion (7), which has a base and an extension portion extending from one side of the base. The base is located below the neck (1) and the pillow portion (4), and a neck groove (17) is provided on the extension portion.

8. The head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology according to claim 7, characterized in that, A second pad (8) is provided between the base portion of the first pad (7) and the pillow portion (4), and the second pad (8) is used to adjust the overall height of the pillow portion (4).

9. The head and neck care pillow for critical care in neurology according to claim 8, characterized in that, The surface of the second pad (8) is covered with a layer of Velcro, and the base portion of the second pad (8) and the first pad (7) are connected by the Velcro.

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