A special ruler for measuring upper arm circumference of lymphedema upper limbs

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of special ruler for lymphedema upper limb arm circumference measurement, the special ruler for lymphedema upper limb arm circumference measurement includes the fixing band for being set in the upper limb arm and the tiger mouth, the length of fixing band is 10cm, the outer surface of fixing band is provided with soft ruler both ends, and one end of soft ruler is fixedly installed on fixing band.The utility model first finds wrist horizontal line and can measure wrist horizontal line and the arm circumference of 10cm place on wrist horizontal line by fixing band fixedly setting on arm, then finds elbow pit and can measure elbow pit and the arm circumference of 10cm place on elbow pit by fixing band fixedly setting on arm, then finds tiger mouth and can measure the arm circumference of tiger mouth by fixing band fixedly setting on palm, then finds underarm top and can measure the arm circumference of underarm top by fixing band fixedly setting on arm, without drawing line in the whole process Mark.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically relating to a special ruler for measuring the arm circumference of the upper limb in cases of lymphedema. Background Technology

[0002] Recognize changes in the size of the affected arm circumference, whether there is limited movement in the shoulder, elbow, arm, wrist, and fingers, whether there is swelling in the upper limb, breast, or chest wall, and whether there are early symptoms of lymphedema such as heaviness, stiffness, tightness, thickened skin, inflexibility, numbness, tenderness, pain / dullness / ache, redness, increased skin temperature, blisters, burning pain, tingling, needle-like sensation, weakness, or fatigue in the affected limb. If any of the above symptoms occur, seek medical attention promptly.

[0003] The upper limb arm circumference is measured using a non-elastic soft measuring tape. For upper limb lymphedema arm circumference measurement: the circumference of both upper limbs is measured in a circular motion at six points: the web between the thumb and index finger, the wrist crease, 10 cm above the wrist crease, the elbow crease, 10 cm above the elbow crease, and the top of the armpit. Each point is measured twice, and the average value is taken. The difference between the affected side and the healthy side is used to determine whether the upper limb arm circumference is abnormal. However, in the current technology, when measuring the upper limb arm circumference, it is often necessary to draw six points on the arm first, and then measure the arm circumference. Drawing lines on the arm can result in an unsightly appearance. Utility Model Content

[0004] (1) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a special ruler for measuring the arm circumference of the upper limb in cases of lymphedema. This ruler solves the problem of the existing technology, which requires drawing six points on the arm before measuring the arm circumference, resulting in an unsightly appearance.

[0006] Technical solution

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a special ruler for measuring the arm circumference of the upper limb in cases of lymphedema. The special ruler for measuring the arm circumference of the upper limb in cases of lymphedema includes a fixing strap for fitting around the upper limb arm and the web of the thumb. The length of the fixing strap is 10cm. Both ends of the outer surface of the fixing strap are provided with a soft ruler, and one end of the soft ruler is fixedly installed on the fixing strap.

[0008] Preferably, the fixing strap includes a fixing part, a first adhesive part fixedly installed at one end of the fixing part, and a second adhesive part fixedly installed at the other end of the fixing part, with one end of the flexible ruler fixedly installed on the fixing part.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner wall of the first adhesive part is sewn with a first hook and loop fastener surface, and the outer surface of the second adhesive part is sewn with a first hook and loop fastener barbed surface that cooperates with the first hook and loop fastener surface.

[0010] Furthermore, two pockets for holding a measuring tape are sewn onto the fixing part.

[0011] Furthermore, symmetrical coverings are provided at the pocket opening, with the ends of the two coverings sewn to the sides of the pocket opening respectively.

[0012] Furthermore, a notch is provided in the middle of the two adjacent ends of the shielding cloth, and an extension strip is fixedly installed on one of the shielding cloths.

[0013] Furthermore, a second hook and loop fastener is fixedly installed on both ends of the two flaps near the pocket, and a second hook and loop fastener is fixedly installed on both sides of the pocket opening to match the second hook and loop fastener fastener.

[0014] (3) Beneficial effects

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention first locates the wrist crease and secures the fixing strap to the arm to measure the arm circumference at the wrist crease and 10cm above it. Then, it locates the elbow crease and secures the fixing strap to the arm to measure the arm circumference at the elbow crease and 10cm above it. Next, it locates the web between the thumb and forefinger and secures the fixing strap to the palm to measure the arm circumference at the web between the thumb and forefinger. Finally, it locates the top of the armpit and secures the fixing strap to the arm to measure the arm circumference at the top of the armpit. No lines or markings are required throughout the entire process. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram from another perspective of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pocket opening in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a utility model Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0023] The markings in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Fixing strap; 2. Measuring tape; 3. Pocket; 4. Covering cloth; 5. Extension strip; 101. Fixing part; 102. First adhesive part; 103. Second adhesive part; 401. Notch. Detailed Implementation

[0024] This specific embodiment is a special ruler for measuring the arm circumference of the upper limb in cases of lymphedema, and its structural diagram is shown below. Figures 1-6 As shown.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] The special ruler for measuring the arm circumference of the upper limb in lymphedema includes a fixing strap 1 for fitting around the arm and the web of the upper limb. The fixing strap 1 is 10cm long. Both ends of the outer surface of the fixing strap 1 are provided with a soft ruler 2, and one end of the soft ruler 2 is fixedly installed on the fixing strap 1.

[0027] The fixing strap 1 includes a fixing part 101, a first adhesive part 102 fixedly installed at one end of the fixing part 101, and a second adhesive part 103 fixedly installed at the other end of the fixing part 101. One end of the flexible ruler 2 is fixedly installed on the fixing part 101.

[0028] The inner wall of the first adhesive part 102 is sewn with a first hook and loop fastener surface, and the outer surface of the second adhesive part 103 is sewn with a first hook and loop fastener barbed surface that cooperates with the first hook and loop fastener surface.

[0029] Method for measuring arm circumference at the wrist crease and 10cm above the wrist crease: Place one end of the fixing part 101 at the wrist crease. Since the length of the fixing strap 1 is 10cm, the two ends of the fixing strap 1 are at the wrist crease and 10cm above the wrist crease, respectively. Then, the first adhesive part 102 and the second adhesive part 103 are glued and fixed by the cooperation of the hook and loop side of the hook and loop, so that the fixing strap 1 is fixedly fitted on the arm. Then, the free end of the soft measuring tape 2 is used to record the arm circumference at the wrist crease and 10cm above the wrist crease by making a circle on the fixing part 101.

[0030] The arm circumference measurement method is the same as above for the elbow crease and 10cm above the elbow crease;

[0031] Measurement method at the tiger's mouth: Place one end of the fixing part 101 at the tiger's mouth, and then use the cooperation of the hook and loop side and the first hook and loop barbed side to stick and fix the first adhesive part 102 and the second adhesive part 103 so that the fixing band 1 is fixedly sleeved on the palm. Then, use the free end of the soft ruler 2 to record the arm circumference at the tiger's mouth in a circular manner on the fixing part 101.

[0032] Measurement method at the top of the armpit: Place one end of the fixing part 101 at the top of the armpit, and then use the cooperation of the hook and loop side of the hook and loop to attach and fix the first adhesive part 102 and the second adhesive part 103 so that the fixing band 1 is fixedly sleeved on the arm. Then, use the free end of the soft measuring tape 2 to record the arm circumference at the top of the armpit in a circular manner on the fixing part 101.

[0033] The following points were measured twice: the web of the thumb, the wrist crease and 10cm above the wrist crease, the elbow crease and 10cm above the elbow crease, and the top of the armpit. The average value was taken.

[0034] When using this utility model, first locate the wrist crease and fix the fixing strap 1 onto the arm to measure the arm circumference at the wrist crease and 10cm above the wrist crease. Then locate the elbow crease and fix the fixing strap 1 onto the arm to measure the arm circumference at the elbow crease and 10cm above the elbow crease. Next, locate the web between the thumb and forefinger and fix the fixing strap 1 onto the palm to measure the arm circumference at the web between the thumb and forefinger. Finally, locate the top of the armpit and fix the fixing strap 1 onto the arm to measure the arm circumference at the top of the armpit. No lines or markings are required throughout the entire process.

[0035] It should be noted that the order of arm circumference measurement at the web of the thumb, the wrist crease and 10cm above the wrist crease, the elbow crease and 10cm above the elbow crease, and the top of the armpit should be determined according to actual needs.

[0036] At the same time, when measuring arm circumference, a fixing part 101 is fitted on the arm and palm. The same special measuring ruler is used for measuring both the affected and healthy upper limbs. Since the difference method is used: the difference between the affected and healthy sides, as well as the thickness of the fixing part 101, are constant, the arm circumference measured by the soft ruler 2 does not affect the judgment of whether the upper limb arm circumference is abnormal.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] The similarities between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 will not be repeated here. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that when the soft ruler 2 is used up, since one end of the soft ruler 2 is fixed in the fixing part 101 and the other end is in a free state, in order to prevent the free end of the soft ruler 2 from becoming messy when placed, two pockets 3 for placing the soft ruler 2 are sewn on the fixing part 101.

[0039] A cover fabric 4 is symmetrically arranged at the opening of the pocket 3. The ends of the two cover fabrics 4 that are far apart are sewn to the two sides of the opening of the pocket 3 respectively. A notch 401 is opened in the middle of the ends of the two cover fabrics 4 that are close to each other. A second hook and loop fastener is fixedly installed at both ends of the side of the two cover fabrics 4 that are close to the pocket 3. A second hook and loop fastener is fixedly installed on the two sides of the opening of the pocket 3.

[0040] One of the covering cloths 4 is fixedly installed with an extension strip 5. When it is necessary to remove the covering cloth 4, pinch the extension strip 5 to open one of the covering cloths 4, thereby making it easy to open the covering cloth 4.

[0041] After measurement, when storing the measuring tape, roll up the soft tape 2 from the free end and place it inside the pocket 3. When the rolled-up soft tape 2 is placed inside the pocket 3, there is a slanted section between the rolled-up part of the soft tape 2 and the fixed end of the soft tape 2. Then, the free ends of the two cover cloths 4 are glued to the pocket 3 by the cooperation of the second hook and loop fastener and the second hook and loop fastener. The slanted part of the soft tape 2 is located in the notch 401 opened in the cover cloth 4. With the cooperation of the cover cloth 4 and the pocket 3, the rolled-up part of the soft tape 2 can be fixed inside the pocket 3 to prevent the soft tape 2 from becoming messy during storage. Finally, glue the first adhesive part 102 and the second adhesive part 103 so that the fixing strap 1 is in the shape of a loop. At this time, the measuring tape is stored and the soft tape 2 will not become messy.

[0042] When using this measuring tape, first remove the two coverings 4 from the pocket 3, then take out the rolled-up part of the soft measuring tape 2, and then stick the coverings 4 back onto the pocket 3.

[0043] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0044] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A special ruler for measuring the arm circumference of the upper limb in cases of lymphedema, characterized in that, The special ruler for measuring the arm circumference of the upper limb in lymphedema includes a fixing strap (1) for fitting around the arm and the web of the upper limb. The fixing strap (1) is 10cm long. Both ends of the outer surface of the fixing strap (1) are provided with a soft ruler (2), and one end of the soft ruler (2) is fixedly installed on the fixing strap (1).

2. The special ruler for measuring upper limb arm circumference in lymphedema according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing strap (1) includes a fixing part (101), a first adhesive part (102) fixedly installed at one end of the fixing part (101), and a second adhesive part (103) fixedly installed at the other end of the fixing part (101). One end of the flexible ruler (2) is fixedly installed on the fixing part (101).

3. The special ruler for measuring upper limb arm circumference in lymphedema according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the first adhesive part (102) is sewn with a first hook and loop fastener surface, and the outer surface of the second adhesive part (103) is sewn with a first hook and loop fastener barbed surface that cooperates with the first hook and loop fastener surface.

4. The special ruler for measuring upper limb arm circumference in lymphedema according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two pockets (3) for holding a measuring tape (2) are sewn onto the fixing part (101).

5. The special ruler for measuring upper limb arm circumference in lymphedema according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pocket (3) is symmetrically provided with a covering cloth (4) at the opening, and the two covering cloths (4) are sewn to the two sides of the opening of the pocket (3) at opposite ends.

6. The special ruler for measuring upper limb arm circumference in lymphedema according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both of the two shielding cloths (4) have a notch (401) in the middle of their adjacent ends, and an extension strip (5) is fixedly installed on one of the shielding cloths (4).

7. The special ruler for measuring upper limb arm circumference in lymphedema according to claim 6, characterized in that, The two cover fabrics (4) are fixedly installed with a second hook and loop fastener at both ends of one side of the pocket (3), and the two sides of the opening of the pocket (3) are fixedly installed with a second hook and loop fastener that matches the second hook and loop fastener.

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