Prone position ventilation air cushion
By installing a collection box and negative pressure pump system in the ventilation slot of the prone ventilation mattress, secretions are automatically collected and cleaned, solving the problem of secretion accumulation on traditional mattresses, reducing the workload of medical staff and the risk of pressure sores for patients, and improving patient comfort.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL OF NANNING
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Traditional prone ventilation mattresses do not have a secretion collection structure, which leads to the accumulation of bodily fluids such as saliva, increasing the workload of medical staff and the risk of pressure sores for patients.
A prone ventilation air cushion was designed, comprising a support pad body and a support section. The support section includes face, shoulder, hip, and knee support air cushions. A collection box is set in the ventilation channel to collect secretions, and is cleaned regularly by a negative pressure pump and a water pump. Combined with phase change material, the risk of pressure sores is reduced.
It enables automatic collection and cleaning of secretions, reducing the workload of medical staff, lowering the risk of pressure ulcers in patients, and improving patient comfort and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical auxiliary equipment technology, specifically relating to a prone ventilation air cushion. Background Technology
[0002] The prone position reduces the pressure on the lungs from organs such as the heart and diaphragm by changing the patient's body position, lowers the position of the lungs in the chest cavity, makes it easier for the lungs to expand, relatively increases the volume of the chest cavity, and keeps the airway open for critically ill patients.
[0003] Prone ventilation is an important means of improving oxygenation in critical care medicine. Traditional mattresses do not have a secretion collection structure, which leads to the accumulation of bodily fluids such as saliva. It is necessary to manually turn the patient regularly to clean the secretions, which increases the workload of medical staff and the risk of pressure sores for patients. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a prone ventilation air cushion that can collect secretions, thereby solving the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a prone ventilation air cushion, comprising a support body and a support portion, wherein the support portion is disposed on the support body and includes a face support air cushion, a shoulder support air cushion, a hip support air cushion, and a knee support air cushion corresponding to the limb positions. The face support air cushion, shoulder support air cushion, hip support air cushion, and knee support air cushion are independently disposed and connected to an air pump through an inflation conduit. The shoulder support air cushion and knee support air cushion are respectively provided with phase change material. The face support air cushion has an air groove, and a collection box for receiving secretions is provided in the air groove. The side of the collection box is slidably connected to an adjusting groove on the inner wall of the air groove. The collection box is connected to a secretion collection bag through a secretion collection pipe, and a negative pressure pump is installed on the secretion collection pipe. The top of the collection box is also connected to a water storage bag through a flushing water pipe, and a water pump is installed on the flushing water pipe.
[0006] A further technical solution of this application: The support pad includes a first mattress, a second mattress and a third mattress. The first mattress is fixedly installed. The second mattress and the third mattress are respectively located at both ends of the first mattress. The distance between the second mattress and the third mattress and the first mattress is adjusted by an adjustment mechanism. The face support air cushion and the shoulder support air cushion are installed on the second mattress, the hip support air cushion is installed on the first mattress, and the knee support air cushion is installed on the third mattress.
[0007] A further technical solution of this application: The adjustment mechanism includes a guide rail, a motor, a threaded seat, and a lead screw. The guide rail is fixedly connected to the first mattress. The threaded seat is slidably installed in the guide rail and is threadedly connected to the lead screw. The threaded seat is also fixedly connected to the second mattress or the second mattress. The lead screw is rotatably connected to the guide rail and is also connected to the drive end of the motor. The motor is installed on the guide rail.
[0008] A further technical solution of this application: the collection box is connected to the secretion collection tube through a guide tube.
[0009] A further technical solution of this application: the facial support air cushion has a silicone cushioning layer inside.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages:
[0011] This invention features a ventilation slot for easy ventilation, with a collection box positioned directly above the mouth to collect oral secretions (such as saliva). A negative pressure pump and a water pump periodically flush and collect the secretions from the collection box. This solves the problem of traditional mattresses lacking a secretion collection structure, leading to the accumulation of saliva and other bodily fluids, requiring regular manual turning to clean the secretions, increasing the workload of medical staff and the risk of pressure sores for patients. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a prone ventilation air cushion provided by this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the prone ventilation air mattress provided by this utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial structural diagram.
[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0016] 1. Second mattress; 2. Shoulder support air cushion; 3. First mattress; 4. Hip support air cushion; 5. Knee support air cushion; 6. Third mattress; 7. Inflation tube; 8. Face support air cushion; 9. Collection box; 10. Ventilation channel; 11. Adjustment slide; 12. Guide rail; 13. Motor; 14. Threaded seat; 15. Lead screw; 16. Negative pressure pump; 17. Secretion collection tube; 18. Guide tube; 20. Phase change material; 21. Flushing water pipe; 22. Water pump. Detailed Implementation
[0017] 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. The present utility model will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.
[0018] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, the prone ventilation air cushion includes a support body and a support portion. The support portion is disposed on the support body and includes a face support air cushion 8, a shoulder support air cushion 2, a hip support air cushion 4, and a knee support air cushion 5 corresponding to the positions of the limbs. The face support air cushion 8, shoulder support air cushion 2, hip support air cushion 4, and knee support air cushion 5 are independently disposed and are respectively connected to an air pump through an inflation conduit 7. The shoulder support air cushion 2 and the knee support air cushion 5 are respectively provided with a phase change material 20. The face support air cushion 8 has an air vent 10 inside, and a collection box 9 for collecting secretions is provided inside the air vent 10. The side of the collection box 9 is slidably connected to the adjustment groove 11 on the inner wall of the air vent 10, so that the collection box 9 can be adjusted to be positioned directly opposite the mouth. The collection box 9 is connected to a secretion collection bag through a secretion collection tube 17, and a negative pressure pump 16 is installed on the secretion collection tube 17. The top of the collection box 9 is also connected to a water storage bag through a flushing water pipe 21, and a water pump 22 is installed on the flushing water pipe 21. In use, each part of the limb corresponds to the face support air cushion 8, shoulder support air cushion 2, hip support air cushion 4, and knee support air cushion 5, respectively, and the user lies prone on the support cushion. The air vent 10 is provided to facilitate ventilation, and the collection box 9 is positioned directly opposite the mouth to collect oral secretions (such as saliva). The negative pressure pump 16 and the water pump 22 can be activated periodically to collect and flush the secretions in the collection box 9.
[0019] The phase change material 20, designed to reduce pressure ulcers, can deform under temperature-triggered conditions. When the temperature at the contact point with the shoulder support air cushion 2 or knee support air cushion 5 rises due to prolonged prone positioning, causing the ambient temperature of the phase change material 20 to reach a preset value, the material changes from solid to liquid, softening to distribute pressure and prevent discomfort from prolonged prone positioning. After the patient is turned or moved, the phase change material 20 on the shoulder support air cushion 2 and knee support air cushion 5 returns to its original state as the ambient temperature decreases. It is worth noting that the melting point range and model parameters of the phase change material 20 can be adjusted according to clinical needs. This design solves the problem of uneven pressure distribution in existing mattress support areas, which can easily lead to pressure injuries in bony prominences such as the shoulders and knees due to prolonged pressure.
[0020] In this embodiment, the support pad includes a first mattress 3, a second mattress 1, and a third mattress 6. The first mattress 3 is fixedly mounted on the bed frame. The second mattress 1 and the third mattress 6 are located at both ends of the first mattress 3, and the distance between the second mattress 1 and the third mattress 6 and the first mattress 3 is adjusted by an adjustment mechanism to accommodate patients of different heights. The face support air cushion 8 and the shoulder support air cushion 2 are mounted on the second mattress 1, the hip support air cushion 4 is mounted on the first mattress 3, and the knee support air cushion 5 is mounted on the third mattress 6.
[0021] In one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism includes a guide rail 12, a motor 13, a threaded seat 14, and a lead screw 15. The guide rail 12 is fixedly connected to the first mattress 3. The threaded seat 14 is slidably installed inside the guide rail 12 and is threadedly connected to the lead screw 15. The threaded seat 14 is also fixedly connected to the second mattress 1 or the third mattress 6. The lead screw 15 is rotatably connected to the guide rail 12 and is also connected to the drive end of the motor 13. The motor 13 is mounted on the guide rail 12, thereby enabling the motor 13 to drive the lead screw 15 to rotate forward and backward to adjust the distance between the second mattress 1 or the third mattress 6 and the first mattress 3, thus making it suitable for patients of different heights and improving applicability.
[0022] In another embodiment, hydraulic rods can also be provided to adjust the distances between the second mattress 1 and the third mattress 6 and the first mattress 3, respectively.
[0023] To facilitate the collection of secretions, in this embodiment, the collection box 9 is connected to the secretion collection tube 17 via a guide tube 18. The secretion collection tube 17 is in communication with the collection bag.
[0024] To improve comfort, in this embodiment, the face support air cushion 8 is provided with a silicone cushioning layer.
[0025] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above illustratively. This description is not restrictive, and the figures shown are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0026] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A prone-position ventilated air mattress, characterized in that, The device includes a support pad body and a support section. The support section is disposed on the support pad body and includes a face support air cushion (8), a shoulder support air cushion (2), a hip support air cushion (4), and a knee support air cushion (5) corresponding to the positions of the limb parts. The face support air cushion (8), shoulder support air cushion (2), hip support air cushion (4), and knee support air cushion (5) are independently disposed and are respectively connected to an air pump through an inflation conduit (7). The shoulder support air cushion (2) and the knee support air cushion (5) are respectively provided with a phase change material (20). A ventilation groove (10) is provided inside the air support cushion (8). A collection box (9) for receiving secretions is provided inside the ventilation groove (10). The side of the collection box (9) is slidably connected to the adjusting groove (11) on the inner wall of the ventilation groove (10). The collection box (9) is connected to the secretion collection bag through the secretion collection pipe (17). A negative pressure pump (16) is installed on the secretion collection pipe (17). The top of the collection box (9) is also connected to the water storage bag through the flushing water pipe (21). A water pump (22) is installed on the flushing water pipe (21).
2. The prone ventilation air mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support pad includes a first mattress (3), a second mattress (1), and a third mattress (6). The first mattress (3) is fixedly installed. The second mattress (1) and the third mattress (6) are located at both ends of the first mattress (3). The distance between the second mattress (1) and the third mattress (6) and the first mattress (3) is adjusted by an adjustment mechanism. The face support air cushion (8) and the shoulder support air cushion (2) are installed on the second mattress (1), the hip support air cushion (4) is installed on the first mattress (3), and the knee support air cushion (5) is installed on the third mattress (6).
3. The prone ventilation air mattress according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism includes a guide rail (12), a motor (13), a threaded seat (14), and a lead screw (15). The guide rail (12) is fixedly connected to the first mattress (3). The threaded seat (14) is slidably installed in the guide rail (12) and threadedly connected to the lead screw (15). The threaded seat (14) is also fixedly connected to the second mattress (1) or the third mattress (6). The lead screw (15) is rotatably connected to the guide rail (12) and is also connected to the drive end of the motor (13). The motor (13) is installed on the guide rail (12).
4. The prone ventilation air mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collection box (9) is connected to the secretion collection tube (17) via a guide tube (18).
5. The prone ventilation air mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that, The face support air cushion (8) has a silicone cushioning layer inside.