A visual gastric tube

By designing a visual gastric tube, and using a visual endoscope and wires to achieve all-round observation and adjustment of the gastric tube, the problems of insertion difficulty and safety hazards in the existing technology are solved, and the insertion efficiency and safety are improved.

CN224345193UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12BEIJING CHEST HOSPITAL CAPITAL MEDICAL UNIV +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING CHEST HOSPITAL CAPITAL MEDICAL UNIV
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

The lack of direct visualization aids for existing gastric tubes makes insertion difficult, increases the risk of accidental entry into the airway, and makes it hard to determine the depth of insertion, posing safety risks, especially in elderly patients or patients under general anesthesia.

Method used

A visual gastric tube was designed, comprising a tube body, a visual component, and a control component. Real-time image acquisition and display are achieved using first and second visual mirrors and wires, and visibility is enhanced by illumination, enabling all-round observation and adjustment to ensure accurate insertion.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of gastric tube insertion, reduces insertion time, lowers the risk of accidental airway entry, alleviates patient suffering, and ensures the accuracy and safety of insertion.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a visual gastric tube, include: tubular body, visible component and control component, be provided with liquid inlet pipeline on the tubular body, and liquid inlet pipeline penetrates tubular body, and be located the central position of tubular body, and liquid inlet pipeline has liquid inlet and liquid outlet, and liquid inlet is located the first end of tubular body, and liquid outlet is located the second end of tubular body, and be provided with check valve on liquid outlet, visible component includes first visible mirror, second visible mirror, first wire and second wire, and first visible mirror sets up in the second end of tubular body, and second visible mirror sets up on the lateral wall of tubular body, and first wire and second wire all set up in the tubular body, and first wire and second wire are connected with first visible mirror and second visible mirror respectively, control component is connected with first wire and second wire respectively, the utility model discloses through first visible mirror and second visible mirror can all -round observation to the placement of tubular body, can timely adjust the tubular body insertion part, and reduce the pain for the patient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical technology, and more specifically, to a visible gastric tube. Background Technology

[0002] A nasogastric tube is a commonly used clinical medical device that can be inserted through the mouth or nose, passing through the pharynx and esophagus to reach the stomach. It helps to clean or extract gastric juices, perform gastrointestinal decompression, and deliver nutrition to critically ill patients.

[0003] Current gastric tube technology, lacking direct visualization devices, makes it difficult to observe the insertion process. This often results in the tube folding and knotting within the mouth and esophagus, hindering its insertion and leading to adverse consequences such as accidental aspiration into the airway, causing choking, shortness of breath, and even death, as well as delaying enteral nutrition. Furthermore, because current clinical gastric tube placement is mostly blind and difficult to visualize, it's impossible to determine the depth of insertion or whether the tube is actually in the stomach. This is particularly challenging for elderly patients, especially those with acute or critical illnesses or those under general anesthesia, due to factors such as poor cooperation, weak swallowing and cough reflexes, inability to swallow, or posterior displacement of the tongue.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a visible gastric tube has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] One objective of this invention is to provide a new technical solution for a visible gastric tube.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a visible gastric tube is provided, comprising: a tube body, a visual component, and a control component; the tube body is provided with a liquid inlet pipe, the liquid inlet pipe penetrates the tube body and is located at the center of the tube body, the liquid inlet pipe has a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, the liquid inlet is located at a first end of the tube body, the liquid outlet is located at a second end of the tube body, and a one-way valve is provided on the liquid outlet;

[0007] The visual component includes a first visual mirror, a second visual mirror, a first wire, and a second wire. The first visual mirror is disposed at the second end of the tube body, the second visual mirror is disposed on the side wall of the tube body, and the first wire and the second wire are both disposed inside the tube body, and the first wire and the second wire are respectively connected to the first visual mirror and the second visual mirror.

[0008] The control component is connected to the first wire and the second wire respectively. The control component is used to control the first viewing mirror and the second viewing mirror to turn on or off, and is also used to display the images captured by the first viewing mirror and the second viewing mirror.

[0009] Optionally, the visual component further includes a first light and a second light, the first light being disposed on both sides of the first visual mirror, and the second light being disposed on the side wall of the tube body and close to the second visual mirror.

[0010] Optionally, the tube body is made of silicone rubber.

[0011] Optionally, a stopper cap is provided on the liquid inlet.

[0012] Optionally, the control component includes a connecting line, a display screen, and an operating handle. The two ends of the operating handle are respectively connected to the first end of the connecting line and the display screen, and the connecting line is respectively connected to the first wire and the second wire.

[0013] Optionally, the operating handle is provided with a first light switch, a second light switch, a display screen switch, a first viewing mirror switch, and a second viewing mirror switch.

[0014] Optionally, a USB interface is provided at the first end of the tube, the first wire and the second wire are connected to the USB interface, and the USB plug of the connecting tube is connected to the USB interface.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention features an inlet pipe that runs through the center of the tube, with the inlet at the first end and the outlet at the second end, equipped with a one-way valve. A first viewing mirror is positioned at the second end, and a second viewing mirror is mounted on the side wall. First and second guide wires are both housed within the tube and connected to the first and second viewing mirrors, respectively. A control component is also connected to the first and second guide wires. During the insertion of the tube through the patient's mouth or nose, via the pharynx and esophagus to the stomach, the first and second viewing mirrors allow for comprehensive observation of the tube's placement. If the tube is encountered in the trachea, adjustments can be made promptly to reduce patient discomfort. The device also allows for continuous monitoring of the tube's position within the stomach and assessment of its depth, effectively improving the efficiency of gastric tube insertion and saving insertion time.

[0017] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the visible gastric tube of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0021] The diagram shows the following components: 1. Pipe body; 11. Inlet pipe; 12. Inlet; 13. Outlet; 2. Visual component; 21. First viewing mirror; 22. Second viewing mirror; 23. First light; 24. Second light; 3. Control component; 31. Connecting pipeline; 32. Display screen; 33. Operating handle; 34. First light switch; 35. Second light switch; 36. Display screen switch; 37. First viewing mirror switch; 38. Second viewing mirror switch; 4. Check valve; 5. Plug. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0023] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or use.

[0024] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0025] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a visible gastric tube, including: tube body 1, visual component 2 and control component 3; a liquid inlet pipe 11 is provided on the tube body 1, the liquid inlet pipe 11 penetrates the tube body 1 and is located at the center of the tube body 1, the liquid inlet pipe 11 has a liquid inlet 12 and a liquid outlet 13, the liquid inlet 12 is located at the first end of the tube body 1, the liquid outlet 13 is located at the second end of the tube body 1, and a one-way valve 4 is provided on the liquid outlet 13.

[0027] Specifically, the first end of the inlet tube 11 extends outside the tube body 1, allowing doctors to easily administer nutrient solution into the inlet 12. Furthermore, a one-way valve 4 is installed at the outlet 13 to prevent backflow of fluid from the stomach.

[0028] The visual component 2 includes a first visual mirror 21, a second visual mirror 22, a first wire, and a second wire. The first visual mirror 21 is disposed at the second end of the tube body 1, the second visual mirror 22 is disposed on the side wall of the tube body 1, and the first wire and the second wire are both disposed inside the tube body 1, and the first wire and the second wire are respectively connected to the first visual mirror 21 and the second visual mirror 22.

[0029] Specifically, the first viewing mirror 21 is located on one side of the outlet 13, and the second viewing mirror 22 is set on the side wall near the second end of the tube body 1. The insertion of the gastric tube can be observed from all directions through the first viewing mirror 21 and the second viewing mirror 22, which facilitates the operation of the doctor. That is, the gastric tube is accurately placed into the stomach under visual conditions, the insertion time is short and the insertion success rate is high, which reduces the mental and physical pain of the patient caused by the intubation and reduces the occurrence of adverse events.

[0030] The control component 3 is connected to the first wire and the second wire respectively. The control component 3 is used to control the first viewing mirror 21 and the second viewing mirror 22 to open or close, and is also used to display the images captured by the first viewing mirror 21 and the second viewing mirror 22.

[0031] During the insertion of the gastric tube, the first viewing mirror 21 and the second viewing mirror 22 collect data on the condition of the stomach in real time and transmit the data to the control component 3 through the first and second wires for the doctor to observe.

[0032] During the insertion of the gastric tube, the insertion position of the tube body 1 can be observed through the first viewing endoscope 21 and the second viewing endoscope 22. If the tube is encountered in the trachea, adjustments can be made in a timely manner to reduce patient discomfort. After the gastric tube is inserted, the depth of insertion into the stomach and whether it is in the stomach can be determined. Furthermore, there is no need to take a chest X-ray to check whether the gastric tube has been successfully placed after successful placement.

[0033] This invention features an inlet pipe 11 that runs through the tube body 1 and is located at the center of the tube body 1. An inlet port 12 is located at the first end of the tube body 1, and an outlet port 13 is located at the second end of the tube body 1. A one-way valve 4 is installed on the outlet port 13. A first viewing mirror 21 is installed at the second end of the tube body 1, and a second viewing mirror 22 is installed on the side wall of the tube body 1. A first wire and a second wire are both installed inside the tube body 1 and are connected to the first viewing mirror 21 and the second viewing mirror 22, respectively. A control component 3 is also connected to the first wire and the second wire. During the process of the doctor inserting the tube body 1 through the patient's mouth or nose, through the pharynx and esophagus to the stomach, the first and second viewing mirrors 21 and 22 allow for comprehensive observation of the insertion position of the tube body 1. If the tube body 1 is encountered in the trachea, adjustments can be made promptly to reduce patient discomfort. The doctor can also observe the placement position of the tube body 1 in the stomach and determine the depth of insertion, effectively improving the efficiency of gastric tube insertion and saving insertion time.

[0034] In one embodiment of the visible gastric tube of this utility model, such as Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the visual component 2 also includes a first light 23 and a second light 24. The first light 23 is disposed on both sides of the first visual mirror 21, and the second light 24 is disposed on the side wall of the tube body 1 and is disposed close to the second visual mirror 22.

[0035] Specifically, both the first lamp 23 and the second lamp 24 are diffused light sources, which can increase the illumination area of ​​the first lamp 23 and the second lamp 24, making the image displayed by the control component 3 clearer.

[0036] In one embodiment of the visible gastric tube of this utility model, the tube body 1 is made of silicone. The main chain of silicone is very flexible, and the intermolecular forces are much weaker than those of hydrocarbons. At the same time, silicone has outstanding properties such as temperature resistance, weather resistance, electrical insulation, physiological inertness, low surface tension and low surface energy, and therefore can be widely used in the pharmaceutical, medical, electronic and electrical industries.

[0037] In one embodiment of the visible gastric tube of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, in order to improve the cleanliness of the inside of the inlet pipe 11, a plug 5 is provided on the inlet 12. After the nutrient solution is introduced into the patient's stomach through the inlet pipe 11, or when the nutrient solution is not needed to be introduced into the patient's stomach, the inlet 12 is sealed by the plug 5, thereby preventing dust and contaminants from falling into the inlet pipe 11.

[0038] In one embodiment of the visible gastric tube of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the control component 3 includes a connecting line 31, a display screen 32, and an operating handle 33. The two ends of the operating handle 33 are respectively connected to the first end of the connecting line 31 and the display screen 32. The connecting line 31 is respectively connected to the first wire and the second wire.

[0039] This utility model connects the operating handle 33 to the connecting line 31 and the display screen 32 respectively, and connects the connecting line 31 to the first wire and the second wire respectively. When in use, the doctor can hold the operating handle 33 and adjust the angle of the display screen 32 at any time for better observation and convenient use.

[0040] In one embodiment of the visible gastric tube of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the operating handle 33 is equipped with a first light switch 34, a second light switch 35, a display screen switch 36, a first viewing mirror switch 37, and a second viewing mirror switch 38.

[0041] Specifically, the first viewing mirror switch 37 is connected to the first wire, and the first lighting switch 34 is used to control the first viewing mirror 21 to turn on or off. The second viewing mirror switch 38 is connected to the second wire, and the second lighting switch 35 is used to control the second viewing mirror 22 to turn on or off. It should be noted that the first lighting switch 34 and the second lighting switch 35 are respectively connected to the first lighting lamp 23 and the second lighting lamp 24 via wires, and the first lighting switch 34 and the second lighting switch 35 are used to control the first lighting lamp 23 and the second lighting lamp 24 to turn on or off, respectively. The display screen switch 36 is used to control the display screen 32 to turn on or off.

[0042] In one embodiment of the visible gastric tube of this utility model, in order to improve the ease of use of the control component 3, a USB interface is provided at the first end of the tube body 1, the first wire and the second wire are connected to the USB interface, and a USB plug is provided on the connecting line 31, the USB plug of the connecting line 31 is connected to the USB interface.

[0043] When a gastric tube needs to be inserted into a patient's stomach, the doctor inserts the USB plug of the connecting cable 31 into the USB interface, electrically connecting the display screen 32, the operating handle 33, and the first viewing mirror 21, the second viewing mirror 22, the first illumination light 23, and the second illumination light 24 on the tube body 1. This allows the doctor to control the first viewing mirror 21, the second viewing mirror 22, the first illumination light 23, and the second illumination light 24 to be electrically turned on, facilitating real-time observation of the gastric tube insertion. This helps the doctor to insert the tube quickly and accurately, improving the efficiency of gastric tube insertion, saving insertion time, and reducing the incidence of gastric tube folding back in the mouth and esophagus, or accidental entry into the airway, thus reducing the risk of aspiration.

[0044] Furthermore, during the placement of the gastric tube, the nurse can connect the USB plug of the connecting line 31 to the USB interface at any time during shift handover or to observe the placement of the gastric tube. If the gastric tube is found to have moved upward, it can be adjusted at any time.

[0045] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A visible gastric tube, characterized in that, include: The tube body, the visual component, and the control component; the tube body is provided with a liquid inlet pipe, the liquid inlet pipe runs through the tube body and is located at the center of the tube body, the liquid inlet pipe has a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, the liquid inlet is located at the first end of the tube body, the liquid outlet is located at the second end of the tube body, and a one-way valve is provided on the liquid outlet; The visual component includes a first visual mirror, a second visual mirror, a first wire, and a second wire. The first visual mirror is disposed at the second end of the tube body, the second visual mirror is disposed on the side wall of the tube body, and the first wire and the second wire are both disposed inside the tube body, and the first wire and the second wire are respectively connected to the first visual mirror and the second visual mirror. The control component is connected to the first wire and the second wire respectively. The control component is used to control the first viewing mirror and the second viewing mirror to turn on or off, and is also used to display the images captured by the first viewing mirror and the second viewing mirror.

2. The visible gastric tube according to claim 1, characterized in that, The visual component also includes a first light and a second light. The first light is disposed on both sides of the first visual mirror, and the second light is disposed on the side wall of the tube body and close to the second visual mirror.

3. The visible gastric tube according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tube body is made of silicone rubber.

4. The visible gastric tube according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet is fitted with a stopper.

5. The visible gastric tube according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control component includes a connecting pipeline, a display screen, and an operating handle. The two ends of the operating handle are respectively connected to the first end of the connecting pipeline and the display screen, and the connecting pipeline is respectively connected to the first wire and the second wire.

6. The visible gastric tube according to claim 5, characterized in that, The operating handle is equipped with a first light switch, a second light switch, a display screen switch, a first viewing mirror switch, and a second viewing mirror switch.

7. The visible gastric tube according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first end of the tube is provided with a USB interface, the first wire and the second wire are connected to the USB interface, and the USB plug of the connecting tube is connected to the USB interface.