A sterile surgical drape for a neck ablation procedure
By designing a foldable support frame assembly and a sterile surgical drape with a support tube structure, the problem of temporary storage of surgical instruments in neck ablation surgery was solved, achieving sterile temporary storage and stable placement of surgical instruments, thus improving surgical efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- RUIJIN HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing surgical drapes lack the function of integrated temporary storage of surgical tools in neck ablation surgery, resulting in low surgical efficiency and failing to meet the needs of individual operation in emergency situations, posing a risk of cross-infection.
A sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery has been designed, comprising an antibacterial base fabric, a storage area, and a detachable support frame assembly. The support frame assembly consists of a first support tube and a second support tube connected by an elastic cord. The support frame assembly can be folded and unfolded to hold surgical instruments and is secured with Velcro and straps to prevent cross-infection of instruments and displacement of the drape.
It enables sterile temporary storage of surgical instruments, avoids cross-infection, meets the individual surgical needs of emergency physicians, improves surgical efficiency and resource utilization, and maintains stability and is not easy to collapse when the patient moves around.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical equipment technology, and in particular to a sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery. Background Technology
[0002] Surgical drapes are an essential item in surgical procedures and serve the following functions:
[0003] Firstly, it acts as an isolation and sterile barrier: surgical drapes isolate the surgical area from the surrounding non-sterile environment. During surgery, the skin and tissues in the surgical area are exposed, while the surrounding environment, including the air, the ground, and non-surgical personnel, may contain a large number of bacteria. Draping effectively prevents external bacteria from entering the surgical area, thereby reducing the risk of surgical site infection. When there is minor bleeding or tissue fluid seepage from the surgical area, the drape also prevents these fluids from spreading to the surrounding area.
[0004] Secondly, it protects both patients and medical staff: surgical drapes prevent other parts of the patient's body from coming into contact with surgical instruments and bacteria that medical staff may carry. They also prevent the patient's blood and bodily fluids from splashing onto medical staff.
[0005] Thirdly, it provides a clear operating interface: surgical drapes typically have openings that allow for precise location of the surgical incision. Medical staff can determine the scope of the surgical procedure based on these openings, avoiding accidental damage to surrounding tissues.
[0006] However, in most neck ablation surgeries, the surgical drapes are relatively simple and do not have the function of temporarily placing surgical instruments. The surgeon must obtain the surgical instruments with the assistance of assistant doctors or nurses, which greatly reduces the efficiency of the surgery. Moreover, in emergency situations such as outdoors, due to the scarcity of emergency medical personnel, there is an even greater need for a surgical drape that can temporarily place surgical instruments to meet the needs of emergency doctors for independent rescue surgeries.
[0007] CN219461399U discloses a surgical drape that includes a first covering, a second covering, a fixing frame, a sliding groove, an insert, a storage bag, and a waste bag. This allows the user to store surgical instruments needed for the operation in the storage bag. However, the following problems exist: if the surgical instruments are still placed in the storage bag during the operation, cross-infection may occur, affecting the sterility of unoperated instruments; if the surgical instruments are not placed in the storage bag, there is no proper place to store them. Utility Model Content
[0008] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing surgical drapes that lack integrated temporary storage of surgical tools, and thus provide a sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery.
[0009] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0010] The technical solution of this utility model is to provide a sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery, comprising: a bottom antibacterial fabric, a surgical opening disposed on one side of the bottom antibacterial fabric to expose the surgical area, a storage area disposed on the bottom antibacterial fabric, and an antibacterial protective layer detachably connected to the bottom antibacterial fabric to cover the storage area.
[0011] The storage area includes an antibacterial fabric for storage, a support frame assembly that connects the ends of the antibacterial fabric and is foldable onto the bottom antibacterial fabric, and a raised portion located at the edge of the antibacterial fabric.
[0012] In some specific embodiments, the support frame assembly includes a first support tube for abutting against the bottom antibacterial fabric, a plurality of second support tubes for snapping onto the top of the first support tube, and an elastic rope connected to the bottom antibacterial fabric and passing through the first and second support tubes. The side walls of the first and second support tubes are respectively connected to the end points of the antibacterial fabric for placing items.
[0013] In some specific embodiments, the first support tube is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, and the second support tube is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The inner diameter of the top of the first support tube is greater than the inner diameter of the bottom of the second support tube and smaller than the inner diameter of the top of the second support tube.
[0014] In some specific embodiments, the second support tube has a telescopic block on its side wall, and the first support tube has a hole that matches the telescopic block on its side wall. When the second support tube is embedded in the first support tube, the telescopic block passes through the hole to connect the first support tube and the second support tube.
[0015] In some specific embodiments, the bottom of the support frame assembly is provided with a Velcro surface, and the bottom antibacterial fabric is provided with a textured surface that matches the Velcro surface.
[0016] In some specific embodiments, the raised portion includes a silicone strip disposed at the edge of the antibacterial fabric and a memory metal wire disposed within the silicone strip.
[0017] In some specific embodiments, the width of the surgical opening on the edge of the underlying antibacterial fabric is smaller than the diameter at the narrowest point of the patient's neck.
[0018] In some specific embodiments, the edge of the surgical opening is arc-shaped.
[0019] In some specific embodiments, a support strip is provided at the edge of the surgical opening.
[0020] In some specific embodiments, the edge of the bottom antibacterial fabric is provided with several straps.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] (1) The sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery of this utility model has a creatively designed foldable storage area. After the support tubes are snapped on, surgical tools can be laid flat on the storage cloth. On the one hand, it avoids cross-infection between surgical tools, and on the other hand, it can meet the needs of emergency doctors for individual surgical operations, thus maximizing the use of resources by medical staff.
[0023] (2) The storage area of this utility model utilizes the connection relationship of multiple support tubes and elastic ropes to achieve the detachable support structure, and it is not easy to collapse after installation, nor will it collapse due to the patient's movement.
[0024] (3) The straps designed on the edge of the bottom antibacterial fabric of this utility model can also prevent the surgical drapes from shifting due to the patient's movement. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage area of this utility model when it is not installed.
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the first support tube and the second support tube of this utility model.
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support tube and the second support tube of this utility model.
[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the antibacterial fabric for placing items according to this utility model.
[0030] The diagram is labeled as follows:
[0031] 1 is the bottom antibacterial fabric, 2 is the surgical opening, 201 is the support strip, 3 is the storage area, 301 is the storage antibacterial fabric, 302 is the support frame assembly, 3021 is the first support tube, 3022 is the second support tube, 3023 is the elastic rope, 303 is the raised part, 3031 is the silicone strip, 3032 is the memory metal wire, 4 is the antibacterial protective layer, and 5 is the strap. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. This embodiment is based on the technical solution of the present invention and provides detailed implementation methods and specific operating procedures; however, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.
[0033] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0034] The following detailed description of some embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.
[0035] In the following embodiments, unless otherwise specified, the functional components or structures are conventional components or structures used in the art to achieve the corresponding functions.
[0036] Example 1
[0037] like Figures 1-5 The image shows a sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery, comprising: a bottom antibacterial fabric 1; a surgical opening 2 located on one side of the bottom antibacterial fabric 1 to expose the surgical area; a storage area 3 located on the bottom antibacterial fabric 1; and an antibacterial protective layer 4 detachably connected to the bottom antibacterial fabric 1 and used to cover the storage area 3. The storage area 3 includes a storage antibacterial fabric 301; a support frame assembly 302 connecting the ends of the storage antibacterial fabric 301 and foldably located on the bottom antibacterial fabric 1; and raised portions 303 located at the edges of the storage antibacterial fabric 301. The antibacterial protective layer 4 can be easily removed by sewing it to the bottom antibacterial fabric 1, similar to the sewing method used to seal the top of a commercially available rice bag.
[0038] like Figure 3As shown, the support frame assembly 302 includes a first support tube 3021 for abutting against the bottom antibacterial fabric 1, a plurality of second support tubes 3022 for engaging with the top of the first support tube 3021, and an elastic rope 3023 connected to the bottom antibacterial fabric 1 and passing through the first support tubes 3021 and the second support tubes 3022. The side walls of the first support tubes 3021 and the second support tubes 3022 are respectively connected to the ends of the antibacterial fabric 301. If there are 0 second support tubes 3022 in each support frame assembly 302, there is only one layer of antibacterial fabric 301; if there is 1 second support tube 3022 in each support frame assembly 302, there are two layers of antibacterial fabric 301, and so on. In this technical solution, the elastic rope 3023 serves as a connector when the first support tubes 3021 and the second support tubes 3022 are not engaged, thus achieving integration with the bottom antibacterial fabric 1. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, when the first support tube 3021 and the second support tube 3022 at each end of the antibacterial fabric 301 are snapped together and stand on the bottom antibacterial fabric 1, the antibacterial fabric 301 can be stretched out to hold surgical instruments.
[0039] like Figures 3-4 As shown, the first support tube 3021 is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, and the second support tube 3022 is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The inner diameter of the top of the first support tube 3021 is larger than the inner diameter of the bottom of the second support tube 3022 and smaller than the inner diameter of the top of the second support tube 3022. When the second support tube 3022 is inserted from above the first support tube 3021, it will inevitably be able to engage with the first support tube 3021.
[0040] like Figures 3-4 As shown, the second support tube 3022 has a telescopic block on its side wall that moves perpendicular to the horizontal plane. The first support tube 3021 has a hole on its side wall that matches the telescopic block. When the second support tube 3022 is inserted into the first support tube 3021, the telescopic block passes through the hole to connect the first support tube 3021 and the second support tube 3022, thereby strengthening the connection between the first support tube 3021 and the second support tube 3022. In this technical solution, the outer diameter of the second support tube 3022 at the location of the telescopic block is smaller than the inner diameter of the top of the first support tube 3021, allowing the telescopic block to enter the first support tube 3021. The telescopic block can be composed of a spring and an elastic block. The spring provides the elastic block with a spring force that moves perpendicular to the horizontal plane, allowing the elastic block to pass through the hole on the side wall of the first support tube 3021, further stabilizing the connection between the first support tube 3021 and the second support tube 3022.
[0041] The support frame assembly 302 has a Velcro surface at the bottom of the first support tube 3021, and the bottom antibacterial fabric 1 has a rough surface that matches the Velcro surface, thereby strengthening the connection between the first support tube 3021 and the bottom antibacterial fabric 1.
[0042] like Figure 5 As shown, the raised portion 303 includes a silicone strip 3031 disposed at the edge of the antibacterial fabric 301 and a memory metal wire 3032 disposed within the silicone strip 3031. In this technical solution, the raised portion 303 disposed at the edge of the antibacterial fabric 301 can prevent surgical instruments from slipping. When the antibacterial fabric 301 is unfolded, the metal wire automatically supports the enclosure, and when folded, it bends with the antibacterial fabric 301.
[0043] The opening width of the surgical opening 2 on the edge of the bottom antibacterial fabric 1 is smaller than the diameter of the narrowest part of the patient's neck. Because the bottom antibacterial fabric 1 has a certain degree of flexibility, the surgical area of the neck can be allowed into the surgical opening 2 by first opening its edge, and then the edge opening can be closed to expose the surgical area of the neck. This avoids the waste of resources caused by using two sterile drapes laid side-by-side to form the surgical area. To better conform to the curve of the neck, the edge of the surgical opening 2 is arc-shaped. A support strip 201 is provided on the edge of the surgical opening 2 for easy support.
[0044] The bottom antibacterial fabric 1 has several straps 5 along its edge to secure it and prevent it from shifting due to the patient's movement, which could affect the normal operation.
[0045] The above description of the embodiments is provided to enable those skilled in the art to understand and use the utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be easily made to these embodiments, and the general principles described herein can be applied to other embodiments without inventive effort. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and any improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the disclosure of the present utility model without departing from its scope should be within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery, characterized in that, include: The system comprises: a bottom antibacterial fabric (1); a surgical opening (2) located on one side of the bottom antibacterial fabric (1) and used to expose the surgical area; a storage area (3) located on the bottom antibacterial fabric (1); and an antibacterial protective layer (4) detachably connected to the bottom antibacterial fabric (1) and used to cover the storage area (3). The storage area (3) includes a storage antibacterial fabric (301), a support frame assembly (302) that connects each end of the storage antibacterial fabric (301) and can be folded onto the bottom antibacterial fabric (1), and a raised portion (303) located on the edge of the storage antibacterial fabric (301).
2. The sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame assembly (302) includes a first support tube (3021) for abutting against the bottom antibacterial fabric (1), a plurality of second support tubes (3022) for snapping onto the top of the first support tube (3021), and an elastic rope (3023) connected to the bottom antibacterial fabric (1) and passing through the first support tube (3021) and the second support tubes (3022). The side walls of the first support tube (3021) and the second support tube (3022) are respectively connected to the end points of the antibacterial fabric (301) for placing items.
3. The sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first support tube (3021) is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, and the second support tube (3022) is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. The inner diameter of the top of the first support tube (3021) is greater than the inner diameter of the bottom of the second support tube (3022) and smaller than the inner diameter of the top of the second support tube (3022).
4. The sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second support tube (3022) has a telescopic block on its side wall, and the first support tube (3021) has a hole on its side wall that matches the telescopic block. When the second support tube (3022) is embedded in the first support tube (3021), the telescopic block passes through the hole and connects the first support tube (3021) and the second support tube (3022).
5. The sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the support frame assembly (302) is provided with a Velcro surface, and the bottom antibacterial fabric (1) is provided with a textured surface that matches the Velcro surface.
6. The sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The raised portion (303) includes a silicone strip (3031) disposed at the edge of the antibacterial fabric (301) and a memory metal wire (3032) disposed within the silicone strip (3031).
7. The sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the surgical opening (2) on the edge of the bottom antibacterial fabric (1) is smaller than the diameter at the narrowest point of the patient's neck.
8. The sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edge of the surgical opening (2) is arc-shaped.
9. The sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surgical opening (2) is provided with a support strip (201) at its edge.
10. The sterile surgical drape for neck ablation surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom antibacterial fabric (1) has several straps (5) along its edge.