A soft enema tube for enema
By using an enema tube made of soft polyurethane material, with a guide head and a capsule at its free end, the problem of existing enema tubes being hard and difficult to move is solved, achieving the effect of reducing intestinal damage and prolonging drug retention time.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGXIHU DISTRICT PEOPLES HOSPITAL OF WUHAN
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing enema tubes are made of relatively hard material, which can easily scratch the soft tissues inside the patient's body and is inconvenient to move back and forth inside the body.
The enema tube is made of soft polyurethane material and has a guide head at its free end. The guide head has a drainage hole and an annular groove on its side wall. The guide head is covered with a mesh cover. The enema tube has a capsule and graduation lines. The capsule can expand to abut against the inner wall of the intestine.
It reduces damage to the intestinal mucosa during insertion, improves patient comfort, facilitates movement within the intestine, prolongs drug retention time, and enhances therapeutic effects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of enema tube technology, and in particular to a soft enema tube for use in enema. Background Technology
[0002] Enemas are a treatment method that involves inserting an enema tube through the rectum into the colon to infuse liquid, thereby relieving constipation and releasing gas. They stimulate intestinal peristalsis, soften and clear feces, and also have cooling, labor-inducing, intestinal toxin-diluting, and absorption-reducing effects. Low-temperature solutions can also help lower the temperature of patients with high fever. Furthermore, they can provide medication, nutrition, and hydration. Enema tubes are typically 8.0 mm in diameter and 28 cm in length. However, to ensure proper insertion, most enema tubes are made of relatively hard plastic, which can easily scratch the patient's soft tissues. Despite numerous improvements, existing enema tubes still suffer from problems such as hard material, sharp ends that easily injure patients, and difficulty in moving them back and forth within the body. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of existing enema tubes being made of hard materials, which can easily scratch the soft tissues of patients and are inconvenient to move back and forth inside the body. Therefore, a soft enema tube for enema is proposed.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A flexible enema tube for enemas includes a needle connector and a rigid conduit fixedly connected to one end of the needle connector. An enema tube is fixedly mounted at the end of the rigid conduit away from the needle connector. A guide head is fixedly mounted at the free end of the enema tube. Multiple sets of drainage holes are evenly opened on the side wall of the guide head, and the end of the guide head away from the enema tube has a hemispherical structure. The axis of the drainage holes is inclined.
[0006] In order to reduce the impact of the medicine on the intestines, preferably, an annular groove is formed on the outer wall of the guide head, the drainage hole is connected to the annular groove, and a protective cover with mesh is fixedly installed in the annular groove.
[0007] To reduce scraping of the intestinal wall, the outer diameter of the protective shield, the outer diameter of the guide head, and the outer diameter of the enema tubing are all equal.
[0008] In order to provide a certain reverse thrust effect to the guide head, preferably, the outlet of the drain hole faces the needle connection part.
[0009] Preferably, the outer wall of the enema tube is fixedly provided with scale lines extending along its axial direction.
[0010] Preferably, a sac is fixedly installed inside the end of the enema tubing near the guide head, a connecting tube is fixedly installed on the rigid catheter, a channel is opened inside the enema tubing, the two ends of the channel are respectively connected to the connecting tube and the sac, and a valve is fixedly installed on the connecting tube. The sac has a ring-shaped structure, and when the sac expands, its outer wall abuts against the inner wall of the intestine.
[0011] Furthermore, the distance between the capsule and the guide head ranges from 5cm to 15cm.
[0012] Preferably, the enema tube is made of polyurethane.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a soft enema tube for enemas, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. This soft enema tube uses a flexible enema tubing made of soft polyurethane, which reduces damage to the intestinal mucosa during insertion and improves patient comfort. A guide head is fixed to the free end of the tubing for easy reciprocating movement within the intestine, enhancing the effectiveness of the treatment. A syringe can be connected to the tube's connector to control the injection speed, reduce irritation to the anus, and prolong the drug's residence time in the intestine. The tube is also marked with graduations to indicate the insertion position.
[0015] 2. This enema uses a soft enema tube with a ring-shaped capsule fixed to the enema tube. During the enema process, a certain amount of physiological saline can be injected into the capsule by opening the valve on the connecting tube, causing it to expand and press against the intestinal wall. This reduces the amount of medicine flowing out of the intestine, prolongs the retention time of the medicine, facilitates drug absorption, and improves the therapeutic effect.
[0016] The parts of this device not described herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technology. This utility model uses an enema tube made of soft polyurethane to reduce damage to the intestinal mucosa during insertion and improve patient comfort. Furthermore, a guide head is fixedly installed at the free end of the enema tube to facilitate reciprocating movement within the intestine and improve the effectiveness of use. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible enema tube for enema proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of a flexible enema tube for use according to the present invention.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of a flexible enema tube for use according to the present invention;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a soft enema tube guide head proposed in this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Enema tubing; 101. Scale line; 2. Rigid catheter; 201. Needle connector; 202. Connecting tube; 203. Valve; 3. Guide head; 301. Drain hole; 302. Annular groove; 303. Protective cover; 4. Bag body; 401. Channel. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0024] Example:
[0025] Reference Figures 1-4A soft enema tube for use in enema includes a needle connector 201, also called a needle hub, which can be connected to a needle tube to facilitate the use of a needle tube or syringe to inject medication into the enema tube 1 and then deliver it into the patient's intestines. The injection speed can be controlled, reducing irritation to the patient's anus and prolonging the residence time of the medication in the intestines. It is easy to install and disassemble and the connection is reliable. It also includes a rigid catheter 2 fixedly connected to one end of the needle connection 201. The rigid catheter 2 is made of PVC or medical plastic, preferably medical plastic. An enema tube 1 is fixedly installed at the end of the rigid catheter 2 away from the needle connection 201. The enema tube 1 is made of medical silicone, polyurethane, or natural rubber. Here, we prefer polyurethane, which is lightweight, soft, and has a certain strength, and can maintain its shape without deformation. A guide head 3 is fixedly installed at the free end of the enema tube 1. The guide head 3 is made of PVC or medical plastic, preferably medical plastic. Multiple sets of drainage holes 301 are evenly opened on the side wall of the guide head 3. There are two to ten sets of drainage holes 301, preferably six sets, which are evenly distributed in a circle to allow the medication to be drained. Water is injected into the intestines, and the end of the guide head 3 away from the enema tube 1 is hemispherical, which reduces friction against the intestinal wall and facilitates insertion of the enema tube 1 into the intestines. Furthermore, the axis of the drain hole 301 is inclined. Preferably, the outlet of the drain hole 301 is tilted towards the needle connection 201. During use, by tilting the drain hole 301 towards the needle connection 201, when the medicine is injected into the enema tube 1, the medicine will have a certain impact effect on the inner wall of the guide head 3, and then spray out from the drain hole 301 in the opposite direction to the direction the guide head 3 has slid in. This avoids direct spraying causing significant irritation to the intestines and affecting the user experience, and also prevents direct spraying from causing the guide head 3 to retract, affecting normal use.
[0026] During use, the enema tube 1, made of soft polyurethane, reduces damage to the intestinal mucosa during insertion and improves patient comfort. A guide head 3 is fixed to the free end of the enema tube 1 for easy reciprocating movement within the intestine, enhancing the effectiveness of the treatment. A ring-shaped capsule 4 is fixed to the enema tube 1. During the enema, a certain amount of saline solution can be injected into the capsule 4 by opening the valve 203 on the connecting tube 202, causing it to expand and press against the intestinal wall. This reduces the amount of medication flowing out of the intestine, prolongs the medication's residence time, facilitates absorption, and improves the therapeutic effect.
[0027] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4An annular groove 302 is provided on the outer wall of the guide head 3, connecting the drain hole 301 to the annular groove 302. A protective cover 303 with mesh is fixedly installed in the annular groove 302. In use, by fixing the annular groove 302 on the guide head 3 and fixing the protective cover 303 with mesh in the annular groove 302, the situation of foreign objects in the intestine clogging the drain hole 301 can be reduced. On the other hand, when the medicine is sprayed out of the drain hole 301, the protective cover 303 has a certain obstruction effect on the medicine, reducing the impact of the medicine on the intestine and reducing the irritation effect.
[0028] Reference Figures 1-3 We make the outer diameter of the protective cover 303, the outer diameter of the guide head 3, and the outer diameter of the enema tube 1 equal. When using them, by making the outer diameters of the protective cover 303, the guide head 3, and the enema tube 1 equal and aligning their axes, we can reduce the scraping of the intestinal wall and improve the effectiveness of use.
[0029] Reference Figure 2 A scale line 101 extending along its axis is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the enema tube 1. During use, the length of the enema tube 1 inserted into the intestine can be determined by observing the scale line 101, thereby improving the effectiveness of use.
[0030] Reference Figures 1-3 A capsule 4 is fixedly installed inside the enema tubing 1 near the guide head 3, and the distance between the capsule 4 and the guide head 3 is 5cm-15cm, preferably 8cm. A connecting tube 202 is fixedly installed on the rigid tubing 2. A channel 401 is opened in the enema tubing 1, and the two ends of the channel 401 are connected to the connecting tube 202 and the capsule 4, respectively. A valve 203 is fixedly installed on the connecting tube 202. The capsule 4 has a ring-shaped structure. When the capsule 4 expands, its outer wall is flush with the inner wall of the intestine. During use, by opening valve 203 on the connecting tube 202 during the enema, a certain amount of saline solution is injected into the connecting tube 202 using a syringe. This causes the capsule 4 to expand slightly, with its outer wall pressing against the inner wall of the intestine. This reduces the outflow of the medication, prolongs the retention time of the medication, and improves the effectiveness. After the enema is completed, valve 203 on the connecting tube 202 is opened again, and the saline solution in the capsule 4 is withdrawn using a syringe. At this point, the enema tubing 1 can be withdrawn from the patient's body, further enhancing the effectiveness. Its principle is similar to that of a urinary catheter.
[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A flexible enema tube for use in enema, comprising a needle connector (201), characterized in that, It also includes a rigid conduit (2) fixedly connected to one end of the needle connection part (201). An enema tube (1) is fixedly provided at the end of the rigid conduit (2) away from the needle connection part (201). A guide head (3) is fixedly provided at the free end of the enema tube (1). Multiple sets of drainage holes (301) are evenly opened on the side wall of the guide head (3). The end of the guide head (3) away from the enema tube (1) has a hemispherical structure. The axis of the drainage hole (301) is inclined.
2. The flexible enema tube for enema according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide head (3) has an annular groove (302) on its outer wall. The drain hole (301) is connected to the annular groove (302). A protective cover (303) with mesh is fixedly installed in the annular groove (302).
3. A soft sausage casing for sausage filling according to claim 2, characterized in that The outer diameter of the protective cover (303), the outer diameter of the guide head (3), and the outer diameter of the enema tube (1) are equal.
4. The soft sausage casing for sausage filling according to claim 1, wherein The outlet of the drain hole (301) faces the needle connection part (201).
5. The soft sausage casing for use in sausage filling according to claim 1, wherein The enema tube (1) has a scale line (101) fixedly installed on its outer wall, extending along its axis.
6. The soft sausage casing for use in sausage filling according to claim 1, wherein The enema tube (1) has a sac (4) fixedly installed at one end near the guide head (3). A connecting tube (202) is fixedly installed on the rigid catheter (2). A channel (401) is opened in the enema tube (1). The two ends of the channel (401) are connected to the connecting tube (202) and the sac (4) respectively. A valve (203) is fixedly installed on the connecting tube (202). The sac (4) has a ring structure. When the sac (4) expands, its outer wall abuts against the inner wall of the intestine.
7. A soft sausage casing for use in sausage making according to claim 6, characterized in that The distance between the capsule (4) and the guide head (3) is 5cm-15cm.
8. The soft sausage casing for use in sausage filling according to claim 1, wherein The enema tube (1) is made of polyurethane.