A heart ultrasound examination body position auxiliary device
By designing a positional support device for cardiac ultrasound examinations, and utilizing structures such as sliding plates and locking bolts to achieve flexible adjustment and fixation of the pillow, the problem of patients having difficulty maintaining their position is solved, the accuracy and efficiency of the examination are improved, and patient comfort is enhanced.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE 928TH HOSPITAL OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY JOINT LOGISTICS SUPPORT FORCE
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In current cardiac ultrasound examinations, patients often find it difficult to maintain a standard position for extended periods, leading to decreased ultrasound image quality, increased workload and examination time for medical staff, and a higher risk of misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis.
Design a positional aid device for cardiac ultrasound examination, including a sliding plate, a pillow, a locking bolt, and a clamp. The pillow can be flexibly adjusted and fixed through sliding connection and locking groove to adapt to the needs of different body types and lateral lying angles.
It simplifies the patient positioning process, improves the accuracy and efficiency of examinations, enhances patient comfort and the suitability of the examination bed, and reduces the risk of misdiagnosis.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically relating to a positional aid device for cardiac ultrasound examination. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of modern medical diagnostics, echocardiography is an extremely important and widely used non-invasive examination method. However, in actual echocardiography examinations, the correctness of the patient's position has a crucial impact on the accuracy of the results. Currently, patients are usually asked to assume a left lateral decubitus or supine position during echocardiography. However, it is difficult for patients to maintain a standard position for an extended period, especially for those with severe conditions or who are physically weak. Once the patient's position deviates, the angle and positional relationship between the ultrasound probe and the heart change, leading to a decrease in the quality of the acquired ultrasound images. Some key cardiac structures may not be clearly displayed, making it difficult for doctors to accurately assess subtle cardiac lesions, easily resulting in misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis.
[0003] Furthermore, traditional examination methods lack effective auxiliary devices to help patients maintain a stable position. Medical staff often need to spend a lot of time and energy repeatedly adjusting the patient's position, which not only increases the workload of medical staff but also prolongs the examination time, reduces medical efficiency, and causes more discomfort and distress to patients. Therefore, there is an urgent practical need to develop a device that can effectively assist patients in maintaining the correct position and improve the quality and efficiency of cardiac ultrasound examinations. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a cardiac ultrasound examination positioning aid device. The device can be directly installed on the side of an existing examination bed. When the patient needs to be adjusted to a left lateral decubitus position, simply push the cushions out to the appropriate position and engage the locking pins in the locking slots to support the patient's back. Furthermore, the device is equipped with several cushions, allowing for the selection of an appropriate number of cushions to be pushed out and secured according to the patient's body shape, thus improving the device's fit. Additionally, the distance the cushions are pushed out can be varied, allowing for selection of the appropriate pushing distance and securing based on the patient's body width and the required lateral decubitus angle.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned technical effects, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a cardiac ultrasound examination positioning assistance device, comprising: a sliding plate, cushions, a locking bolt, and a clamp; a plurality of cushions are slidably disposed on the upper end of the sliding plate; the locking bolt is slidably connected to the cushions; and the clamp is fixedly disposed on the bottom of the sliding plate;
[0006] Furthermore, the cushion is a soft pad that is wedge-shaped as a whole;
[0007] Furthermore, a sliding groove is provided at the bottom of the cushion; a sliding block is fixedly provided at the upper end of the sliding plate; the sliding block is slidably disposed within the sliding groove;
[0008] Furthermore, a locking post is fixedly provided at the end of the cushion; the locking bolt is slidably sleeved inside the locking post;
[0009] Furthermore, a handle is fixedly provided at the end of the cushion;
[0010] Furthermore, a handle is fixedly provided at the top of the locking bolt;
[0011] Furthermore, the sliding plate is fixedly provided with several locking slots; the locking bolt can be embedded in the locking slots.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] This invention discloses a positioning aid for cardiac ultrasound examinations, which provides precise and flexible support for the patient's position. When the patient needs to be adjusted to a left lateral decubitus position, medical staff only need to push the cushions into the appropriate position and engage the locking pins in the locking slots to quickly complete the back support setup, greatly simplifying the positioning process and saving preparation time before the examination. Furthermore, the device allows for the selection of an appropriate number of cushions to be pushed out and fixed according to different patient body types and examination needs. The distance the cushions are pushed out also offers various options, precisely matching the patient's body width and required lateral decubitus angle, thereby improving the device's adaptability to the patient and ensuring that each patient receives comfortable support during the examination. This helps patients better cooperate with the examination, thus improving the accuracy and reliability of the examination.
[0014] This invention is not only simple in structure and easy to operate, but also provides personalized support solutions based on individual patient differences, effectively improving patient comfort and cooperation during the examination process. It also greatly facilitates the operation of medical staff and has high practical value and clinical application prospects. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a positional aid device for cardiac ultrasound examination.
[0017] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of a positional aid device for cardiac ultrasound examination;
[0018] Figure 3An exploded view of a cardiac ultrasound positioning aid device;
[0019] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0020] 1-Sliding plate, 2-Pillow, 3-Locking bolt, 4-Clamp, 101-Sliding block, 102-Locking groove, 201-Sliding groove, 202-Locking post, 203-Handle, 301-Lifting handle. Detailed Implementation
[0021] 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.
[0022] Example 1
[0023] This utility model discloses a positioning aid device for cardiac ultrasound examination, reference Figures 1 to 3 The device includes: a sliding plate 1, cushions 2, locking bolts 3, and clamps 4. The sliding plate 1 serves as the main structure, with several cushions 2 slidably mounted on its upper end. These cushions 2 can be flexibly adjusted according to the patient's body shape and examination needs. The locking bolts 3 are connected to the cushions 2 via a sliding connection to fix their position and ensure stability during use. Furthermore, the clamps 4 are fixedly mounted on the bottom of the sliding plate 1 to securely install the entire device onto the side of the existing examination bed, thus achieving an organic integration of the device and the examination bed.
[0024] In terms of specific design details, the pillow 2 is wedge-shaped and made of soft material, providing comfortable support for the patient. Its shape also helps to better adapt to the curve of the patient's back. A sliding groove 201 is specially provided at the bottom of the pillow 2, while a matching sliding block 101 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the sliding plate 1. The sliding block 101 can slide smoothly within the sliding groove 201, thus enabling the pillow 2 to move flexibly and adjust its position on the sliding plate 1. A locking post 202 is fixedly installed at the end of the pillow 2, and a locking bolt 3 is slidably fitted inside the locking post 202. Through this structural design, the locking bolt 3 can slide within the locking post 202 and, when needed, embed into the locking groove 102 fixed on the sliding plate 1, thereby achieving precise fixation of the pillow 2's position.
[0025] For ease of operation, a handle 203 is fixedly installed at the end of the pillow 2, allowing medical staff to easily pull the pillow 2 out of or push it back onto the sliding plate 1 for quick position adjustment. Similarly, a handle 301 is fixedly installed at the top of the locking bolt 3, facilitating operation by medical staff to insert or remove the locking bolt 3 into the locking groove 102, thereby completing the fixing or unlocking operation of the pillow 2. Multiple locking grooves 102 are fixedly installed on the sliding plate 1. The distribution of these locking grooves 102 can meet the needs of different patient body widths and lateral lying angles, allowing the locking bolt 3 to be inserted into the appropriate locking groove 102 according to the actual situation, further enhancing the flexibility and adaptability of the device.
[0026] The working principle and usage procedure of this device are as follows:
[0027] In terms of its working principle, the core of the device lies in the sliding engagement between the sliding plate 1 and the pillow 2, as well as the fixing mechanism of the locking bolt 3. The sliding plate 1 serves as the basic support structure, with its upper sliding block 101 engaging with the sliding groove 201 at the bottom of the pillow 2, allowing the pillow 2 to move smoothly along a preset track on the sliding plate 1. This sliding design provides flexibility for adjusting the position of the pillow 2, enabling precise positioning according to the patient's body width and lateral decubitus angle requirements. Once the pillow 2 is in the appropriate position, the locking bolt 3 slides into the locking post 202 at the end of the pillow 2 and embeds into the locking groove 102 on the sliding plate 1, thus achieving a stable fixation of the pillow 2 and ensuring that it will not shift during the examination, providing reliable support for the patient.
[0028] In terms of usage, medical staff first securely install the device on the side of the existing examination bed using clamp 4, ensuring stability and reliability during use. Then, based on the patient's body shape and the required lateral decubitus angle for the examination, medical staff slide the pillow 2 from the sliding plate 1 to the appropriate position by pulling the handle 203 at the end of the pillow 2. At this time, medical staff will select an appropriate number of pillows 2 to push out according to the patient's back support needs to achieve the best support effect. After the pillow 2 is adjusted into place, medical staff release the handle 301 at the top of the locking bolt 3, sliding the locking bolt 3 from the locking post 202 into the locking groove 102 on the sliding plate 1, completing the fixation operation of the pillow 2. At this point, the patient can comfortably lean on the pillow 2, adjust to a left lateral decubitus position, and undergo a cardiac ultrasound examination. Throughout the entire process, the device is simple and quick to operate, allowing medical staff to quickly complete the position adjustment and support setup, effectively improving examination efficiency and patient comfort.
[0029] The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed above are only used to help illustrate the present invention. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the present invention to the specific implementation methods described.
Claims
1. A positional aid device for cardiac ultrasound examination, characterized in that, include: A sliding plate, cushions, a locking bolt, and a clamp; several cushions are slidably disposed on the upper end of the sliding plate; the locking bolt is slidably connected to the cushions; The clamp is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the sliding plate.
2. The cardiac ultrasound examination positioning aid device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cushion is a soft pad that is wedge-shaped as a whole.
3. The cardiac ultrasound examination positioning aid device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the cushion is provided with a sliding groove; a sliding block is fixedly provided at the upper end of the sliding plate; the sliding block is slidably disposed in the sliding groove.
4. The cardiac ultrasound examination positioning aid device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A locking post is fixedly installed at the end of the cushion; the locking bolt is slidably sleeved inside the locking post.
5. The cardiac ultrasound examination positioning aid device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle is fixedly installed at the end of the pillow.
6. The cardiac ultrasound examination positioning aid device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle is fixedly provided at the top of the locking bolt.
7. A cardiac ultrasound examination positioning aid device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding plate is fixedly provided with several locking slots.