Simple intraoperative donning and doffing of thermal garment
By designing thermal clothing with zippered openings, elastic bands, and temperature sensors, the problem of improper patient temperature control during interventional surgery has been solved. This enables quick donning and doffing, real-time monitoring, and stable fixation, improving patient comfort and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANFANG HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
AI Technical Summary
Patients in interventional operating rooms are prone to hypothermia due to improper temperature control, which can lead to abnormal coagulation function and metabolic disorders. Traditional thermal clothing has problems such as inconvenience in putting on and taking off, insufficient fixation, and lack of body temperature monitoring.
A thermal garment body consisting of a front and back placket has been designed, featuring a zippered opening, elastic band, and hook and loop fasteners. It is equipped with a temperature sensor and carbon fiber heating element, and uses aerogel composite fabric and medical antibacterial coating. It has functions such as quick dressing and doffing, real-time temperature monitoring, and stable fixation.
It enables a quick and convenient donning and doffing process, real-time body temperature monitoring, reduces heat loss, lowers the risk of infection, prevents patient movement, and improves comfort and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a simple insulated garment that can be put on and taken off during surgery. Background Technology
[0002] The temperature in interventional operating rooms is typically controlled between 21-25℃. Patients need to remove their clothing to expose the surgical area (such as the groin and chest cavity), which can easily lead to hypothermia (core temperature <36℃), resulting in risks such as abnormal coagulation function and metabolic disorders. Traditional thermal clothing has the following drawbacks: 1. Inconvenient to put on and take off: Regular clothing needs to be completely removed, affecting the exposure of the surgical area; 2. Insufficient fixation: Patients may move their bodies during the procedure due to anesthesia or discomfort; 3. Lack of temperature monitoring: It is impossible to monitor changes in the patient's body temperature in real time. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an easy-to-put-on and take-off thermal garment during surgery to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a simple insulated garment for intraoperative dressing and doffing, comprising a garment body, the garment body comprising a front placket and a back placket, a first vertical opening in the middle of the front placket, a first zipper at the first opening, a second vertical opening in the middle of the back placket, and elastic bands that cooperate with each other on the left and right sides of the second opening at the back and waist, the elastic bands having fastening straps that cooperate with each other.
[0005] The thermal clothing body has a third opening on the upper side for the head to extend out, and the bottom of the thermal clothing body is open.
[0006] The outer end of the shoulder of the thermal garment body is provided with a circular opening, and the edge of the circular opening is provided with a sleeve through a ring-shaped second zipper.
[0007] A flexible first temperature sensor is installed inside the thermal clothing body below the circular opening, and a second temperature sensor is installed inside the thermal clothing body on both sides of the abdomen. The first and second temperature sensors are wirelessly connected to the medical terminal.
[0008] The thermal garment body has a carbon fiber heating plate on the inner side of the shoulder, and one side of the carbon fiber heating plate is connected to a constant temperature controller via a USB interface.
[0009] The thermal garment has rectangular openings at the chest and groin areas, respectively. The rectangular openings are covered with covers, and the edges of the covers and the rectangular openings are fitted with magnetic pieces that cooperate with each other.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the thermal clothing body is made of aerogel composite fabric.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the outer side of the thermal clothing body is provided with a medical-grade antibacterial coating.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the inner side of the thermal garment is provided with a moisture-wicking fiber layer.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the third opening, the cuff of the sleeve, and the lower opening of the thermal underwear body are each provided with elastic silicone edging.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the back and waist of the thermal clothing body are respectively fixed with horizontal fixing straps, the inner ends of the fixing straps are respectively fixedly connected to the thermal clothing body, the outer ends of the fixing straps are provided with hook and loop fastener bases, and the fixing straps inside the hook and loop fastener bases are provided with hook and loop fastener hooks at intervals.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a simple intraoperative dressing and doffing thermal garment, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. This utility model features a first zipper at the first opening and a vertical second opening in the middle of the back placket. The second opening has elastic bands on the left and right sides of the back and waist that cooperate with each other. The elastic bands have hook and loop fasteners that cooperate with each other. When in use, the first zipper can be fully opened from the front, extending from the neckline to the hem, to achieve quick and easy dressing and doffing. This facilitates emergency adjustments or exposure of the surgical area during surgery (such as the chest and abdomen needing to be exposed during cardiac intervention).
[0017] 2. This utility model features circular openings at the outer ends of the shoulders of the thermal garment body. Sleeves are provided along the edges of the circular openings via a second ring zipper. In use, the sleeves are designed to be connected by independent zippers. During the procedure, one or both sleeves can be removed via the second zipper as needed (e.g., for radial artery intervention requiring arm exposure). After removal, the shoulder is still covered with thermal insulation to reduce heat loss.
[0018] 3. This utility model has a flexible first temperature sensor installed inside the thermal garment body below the circular opening, and a second temperature sensor installed inside the thermal garment body on both sides of the abdomen. The first and second temperature sensors are wirelessly connected to the medical terminal. In use, the first and second temperature sensors can monitor the patient's body temperature in real time, and the wireless transmission can avoid the interference of wires with the surgical operation.
[0019] 4. This utility model features rectangular openings at the chest and groin areas of the thermal garment body. The rectangular openings are covered with covers, and the edges of the covers and rectangular openings are fitted with magnetic pieces that cooperate with each other. When in use, the rectangular openings can open the covers to expose common interventional puncture sites in the groin and chest, facilitating interventional treatment. When not in use, the covers can be sealed with magnetic pieces, making it convenient and quick to use.
[0020] 5. This utility model features a thermal garment made of aerogel composite fabric. The outer side of the thermal garment has a medical-grade antibacterial coating, and the inner side has a moisture-wicking fiber layer. When in use, the aerogel composite fabric conforms to the patient's body while reducing bulkiness, making it easier for doctors to cover the patient's body with lead aprons or other protective equipment. The medical-grade antibacterial coating can play an antibacterial role on the outer side, while the moisture-wicking fiber layer on the inner side can play a moisture-wicking role, thus reducing the risk of infection during surgery and improving comfort.
[0021] 6. This utility model features elastic silicone edging at the third opening, cuffs, and lower opening of the thermal underwear body. When in use, the elastic silicone edging fits snugly against the skin to prevent air leakage and does not affect blood circulation.
[0022] 7. This utility model uses a fixing strap to fix the inner end of the fixing strap to the body of the thermal garment. The outer end of the fixing strap is provided with a hook and loop fastener base. The fixing strap inside the hook and loop fastener base is provided with hook and loop hooks at intervals. When in use, the fixing strap is used in conjunction with the bed rail. The fixing strap is folded around the bed rail and fixed with the hook and loop fastener, which plays a role in auxiliary fixation on both sides, preventing the patient from moving unconsciously during the operation, and avoiding skin pressure injury caused by traditional single waist fixation. Attached Figure Description
[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention, form part of this application:
[0024] Figure 1 This is a front view of the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the third embodiment of the present utility model.
[0028] The diagram shows: 1. Thermal garment body; 11. Third opening; 12. Second opening; 13. Rectangular opening; 14. Elastic band; 2. First zipper; 3. Sleeve; 31. Second zipper; 4. First temperature sensor; 5. Second temperature sensor; 6. Carbon fiber heating element; 7. Cover plate; 71. Magnetic plate; 8. Fixing strap; 81. Hook and loop fastener base; 82. Hook and loop fastener hook; 9. Silicone edging. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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. Example 1
[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a simple surgical thermal garment for easy donning and doffing includes a thermal garment body 1. The thermal garment body 1 includes a front placket and a back placket. The front placket has a vertical first opening (not separately marked) in the middle, and a first zipper 2 at the first opening. The back placket has a vertical second opening 12 in the middle, and the second opening 12 has elastic bands 14 that cooperate with each other on the left and right sides of the back and waist (see reference). Figure 2 The elastic band 14 is equipped with interlocking hook and loop fasteners (not visible, fastened at the back to accommodate patients of different body types). The upper side of the thermal garment body 1 has a third opening 11 for the head to extend out, and the bottom of the thermal garment body 1 is open.
[0031] The outer ends of the shoulders of the thermal garment body 1 are provided with circular openings (not marked separately), and sleeves 3 are provided along the edges of the circular openings via a ring-shaped second zipper 31.
[0032] A flexible first temperature sensor 4 is installed inside the thermal garment body 1 below the circular opening, and a second temperature sensor 5 is installed inside the thermal garment body 1 on both sides of the abdomen. The first temperature sensor 4 and the second temperature sensor 5 are wirelessly connected to the medical terminal (existing technology, the working principle of which is known to those skilled in the art).
[0033] The inner shoulder of the thermal garment body 1 is provided with a carbon fiber heating pad 6 (existing technology, the working principle of which is known to those skilled in the art), and one side of the carbon fiber heating pad 6 is connected to a thermostat (not shown) via a USB interface.
[0034] The thermal garment body 1 has rectangular openings 13 at the chest and groin areas, respectively. The rectangular openings 13 are covered with covers 7, and the edges of the covers 7 and the rectangular openings 13 are provided with matching magnetic pieces 71.
[0035] The main body of the thermal underwear 1 is made of aerogel composite fabric.
[0036] The outer side of the thermal garment body 1 is coated with a medical-grade antibacterial coating (not visible).
[0037] The inner side of the thermal garment body 1 has a moisture-wicking fiber layer (not shown).
[0038] In use, the first zipper 2 can be fully opened from the front, extending from the neckline to the hem, allowing for quick donning and doffing, facilitating emergency adjustments or exposure of the surgical area during surgery (such as exposing the chest and abdomen for cardiac interventions). The sleeves 3 are designed with independent zipper connections, allowing for the removal of one or both sleeves 3 during surgery as needed (such as exposing the arm for radial artery interventions), while maintaining shoulder warmth coverage to reduce heat loss. The first temperature sensor 4 and the second temperature sensor 5 can monitor the patient's body temperature in real time, and wireless transmission avoids interference from wires during surgical procedures. The rectangular opening 13 allows the cover 7 to be opened, exposing common interventional puncture sites in the groin and chest, facilitating interventional treatment. When not in use, the cover 7 can be sealed with a magnetic sheet 71, making it convenient and quick to use. The aerogel composite fabric conforms to the patient's body while reducing bulkiness, making it easy for doctors to cover the patient's body with lead aprons or other protective equipment. The medical-grade antibacterial coating provides antibacterial and bacteriostatic effects on the outside, while the moisture-wicking fiber layer on the inside provides moisture absorption and perspiration wicking, reducing the risk of intraoperative infection and improving comfort. Example 2
[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the third opening 11, the cuff of the sleeve 3, and the lower opening of the thermal underwear body 1 are respectively provided with elastic silicone edging 9.
[0040] When in use, the elastic silicone edging fits snugly against the skin to prevent air leakage and does not affect blood circulation. Example 3
[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, horizontal fixing straps 8 are fixed on the back and the left and right sides of the waist of the thermal clothing body 1, respectively. The inner ends of the fixing straps 8 are fixedly connected to the thermal clothing body 1, and the outer ends of the fixing straps 8 are provided with hook and loop fastener bases 81. Hook and loop fastener hooks 82 are provided at intervals on the fixing straps 8 inside the hook and loop fastener bases 81.
[0042] When in use, the fixation strap 8 is used in conjunction with the bed rail (not visible). The fixation strap 8 is folded over the bed rail and fixed with hook and loop fasteners to provide auxiliary fixation on both sides, preventing the patient from moving unconsciously during the operation and avoiding skin pressure injuries caused by traditional single lumbar fixation. Example 4
[0043] The first zipper 2, the second zipper 31, and the magnetic sheet 71 are all replaced by cotton ties. The two sides of the first opening are connected by ties. The sleeve 3 next to the third opening 11 is connected to the shoulder of the thermal garment body 1 by ties. The cover 7 is connected to the thermal garment body 1 by ties.
[0044] The components used in this utility model are all general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art, and their structures and principles are well known to those skilled in the art.
[0045] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "first," "second," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0046] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification, so that those skilled in the art can understand and read them, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this utility model can be implemented. Any modification of the structure, change of the proportions, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.
[0047] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A simple surgical gown for easy donning and doffing, characterized in that: The garment includes a thermal garment body, which includes a front placket and a back placket. The front placket has a vertical first opening in the middle and a first zipper at the first opening. The back placket has a vertical second opening in the middle and elastic bands that cooperate with each other on the left and right sides of the back and waist. The elastic bands have fastening straps that cooperate with each other. The thermal clothing body has a third opening on the upper side for the head to extend out, and the bottom of the thermal clothing body is open. The outer end of the shoulder of the thermal garment body is provided with a circular opening, and the edge of the circular opening is provided with a sleeve through a ring-shaped second zipper. A flexible first temperature sensor is installed inside the thermal clothing body below the circular opening, and a second temperature sensor is installed inside the thermal clothing body on both sides of the abdomen. The first and second temperature sensors are wirelessly connected to the medical terminal. The thermal garment body has a carbon fiber heating plate on the inner side of the shoulder, and one side of the carbon fiber heating plate is connected to a constant temperature controller via a USB interface. The thermal garment has rectangular openings at the chest and groin areas, respectively. The rectangular openings are covered with covers, and the edges of the covers and the rectangular openings are fitted with magnetic pieces that cooperate with each other.
2. The easily donned and doffed thermal garment for intraoperative use according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thermal clothing body is made of aerogel composite fabric.
3. The easily donned and doffed thermal garment for intraoperative use according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the thermal garment is coated with a medical-grade antibacterial coating.
4. The easily donned and doffed thermal garment for intraoperative use according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the thermal garment is provided with a moisture-wicking fiber layer.
5. The easily donned and doffed thermal garment for intraoperative use according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third opening, the cuff of the sleeve, and the lower opening of the thermal underwear body are each provided with elastic silicone edging.
6. The easily donned and doffed thermal garment for intraoperative use according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back and waist of the thermal garment body are respectively fixed with horizontal fixing straps. The inner ends of the fixing straps are fixedly connected to the thermal garment body. The outer ends of the fixing straps are provided with hook and loop fastener bases. Hook and loop fastener hooks are provided at intervals on the fixing straps inside the hook and loop fastener bases.