Fall-preventing emergency-callable hospital gown

Abstract

This utility model discloses a fall-prevention and emergency call gown, comprising an upper garment and a detection controller and a call device mounted on the upper garment. The detection controller includes a fall-prevention detection module and a positioning and communication module. A fall-prevention pad is located on the back of the upper garment, with a back detection end located on the upper inner side of the fall-prevention pad. Multiple gas generators are located in the center of the fall-prevention pad for fall protection. The detection controller is electrically connected to the call device. The positioning and communication module includes a positioning system and a communication system. The call device includes a speaker and a microphone. Sensor groups are mounted on both the fall-prevention detection module and the back detection end, including an accelerometer, a tilt sensor, a displacement sensor, and a gyroscope sensor. This gown can prevent patients from falling and allow them to promptly call for emergency help from medical staff.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to sensor technology and medical equipment, and in particular to a patient gown that prevents falls and allows for emergency calls. Background Technology

[0002] In modern medical settings, precise monitoring and management of patients are becoming increasingly important. Traditional hospital gowns only have basic wearing functions. With the continuous advancement of medical technology, hospital gowns have emerged to facilitate medical staff in monitoring patients' locations in real time, thereby improving the efficiency and safety of medical services to a certain extent.

[0003] Current hospital gowns have limited functionality and numerous limitations. For patients with mobility issues, especially the elderly, post-operative patients, and those with neurological disorders, the risk of falls within the hospital environment is high. This not only increases patient suffering and the burden on healthcare providers but also hinders their ability to call for emergency assistance. To address these issues, a hospital gown integrating sensors and remote communication for fall prevention and emergency calls has been developed. This gown integrates with various nursing systems for interface and communication positioning, significantly improving its compatibility and applicability. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a patient gown that prevents falls and allows for emergency calls, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing patients from falling and enabling them to promptly call for help from medical staff.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A fall-prevention and emergency call-enabled patient gown includes an upper garment and a detection controller and a call device mounted on the upper garment. The detection controller includes a fall detection module and a positioning communication module. The upper garment has a fall-prevention pad on the back, and the upper side of the fall-prevention pad has a back detection end. Multiple gas generators are located in the middle of the fall-prevention pad for fall protection of the patient.

[0007] Preferably, the detection controller is electrically connected to the calling device, and the positioning and communication module includes a positioning system and a communication system. The calling device includes a speaker and a microphone for patient positioning and communication.

[0008] Preferably, the anti-fall detection module is electrically connected to the back detection end and multiple gas generators. The anti-fall detection module is equipped with an inflation control system, and the multiple gas generators are connected in parallel for inflation protection of the anti-fall pad.

[0009] Preferably, both the fall detection module and the back detection end are equipped with a sensor group, which includes an accelerometer, a tilt sensor, a displacement sensor, and a gyroscope sensor for detecting falls on the patient's abdomen and back.

[0010] Preferably, the fall detection module is electrically connected to the positioning and communication module for timely assistance when the patient falls.

[0011] Preferably, the outer side of the detection controller is provided with a hook and loop fastener, and the upper garment is provided with a hook and loop fleece fastener. The detection controller is attached to the upper limit of the hook and loop fleece fastener using the hook and loop fastener.

[0012] Preferably, the detection controller is covered with a protective cover, the calling device is covered with an elastic cover, and the anti-fall pad includes a pad connected to the back detection end and multiple gas generators, with a folded inflatable cover on the edge of the pad that fits against the back detection end and multiple gas generators.

[0013] Preferably, the gas generator includes a material storage chamber filled with a gas generating agent, and the gas generator is covered with a leak-proof protective bag.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the hospital gown provided by this utility model has an anti-fall function, making it convenient for patients to promptly call for emergency help from medical staff. Specifically, when the patient wears the hospital gown, a detection controller and a back detection end can be used to set up tilt detection ends on the patient's abdomen and back, respectively. Through the use of the anti-fall detection module and the sensor group in the back detection end, it is possible to detect whether the patient has fallen, to promptly grasp the patient's tilt state, and to display the patient's location to medical staff, facilitating the medical staff's positioning and rescue. The detection data can also control multiple gas generators to be turned on simultaneously, quickly inflating the patient's back with a shock-absorbing structure, protecting the patient's back, reducing the injury caused by the fall, and improving the anti-fall effect of the hospital gown.

[0015] Furthermore, by connecting the call device to the detection controller, the voice communication structure on the patient gown can be enhanced, facilitating voice communication between patients and medical staff. This also makes it easier for medical staff to promptly determine the patient's location and physical condition, which is very beneficial for emergency calls for help when a patient falls.

[0016] It should be understood that the general descriptions and details herein are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0017] This application provides an overview of various implementations or exemplary embodiments of the technology described in this disclosure, and is not a full disclosure of the entire scope or all features of the disclosed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the patient gown of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the detection controller and the call device in the patient gown of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a portion of the detection controller in the patient gown of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of the call device in the patient gown of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the anti-fall pad structure in the patient gown of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a portion of the structure of the detection end and gas generator on the back of the patient gown of this utility model.

[0024] Key reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Top; 2. Detection controller; 3. Call device; 4. Protective cover; 5. Fall detection module; 6. Positioning and communication module; 7. Hook and loop fastener; 8. Hook and loop fleece fastener; 9. Speaker; 10. Microphone; 11. Elastic cover; 12. Fall protection pad; 13. Pad; 14. Folding inflatable cover; 15. Back detection end; 16. Gas generator; 17. Sensor group; 18. Material storage chamber; 19. Leak-proof protective bag. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note: The described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0027] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 6As shown in the illustration, the patient gown provided in this embodiment of the invention currently incorporates a positioning device to facilitate patient location tracking. These devices are typically wireless, allowing for easy transmission of patient location information to the hospital's nursing station system via wireless connection. This information is then displayed on a large screen, enabling medical staff to easily access the patient's location and any alarm statuses. To ensure high patient safety during movement, fall detection and communication call functions can be integrated into the positioning device, allowing for the integration of multiple functions and the positioning device with the patient gown, thus enhancing its usability. Next, a detection controller 2 and a call device 3, used in conjunction with the positioning device, can be installed on the upper garment 1 of the patient gown. The detection controller 2 includes a fall detection module 5 and a positioning communication module 6. The detection controller 2 can be placed in the abdominal pocket of the upper garment 1. The fall detection module 5 is used as a detection point on the patient's abdomen to detect whether the patient has fallen. This detection data can be transmitted to the nursing system in the hospital's nursing station, allowing medical staff to monitor the patient's location. The positioning communication module 6 can send the patient's location information to the nursing system, allowing medical staff to track the patient's location. Simultaneously, both the patient and medical staff can use the call device 3 to request emergency assistance and communicate verbally with the fallen patient. To improve the positioning efficiency of the positioning device on the patient gown and increase the convenience of patient rescue, a fall protection pad 12 can be installed on the back of the gown 1 to protect the patient's back. A back detection end 15 is installed on the upper inside of the fall protection pad 12 to detect the patient's fall status. Multiple gas generators 16 are installed in the middle of the inside of the fall protection pad 12. When the patient falls, the fall data detected by the back detection end 15 can be quickly transmitted to the fall protection detection module 5 of the detection controller 2. The fall protection detection module 5 can control multiple gas generators 16 to open simultaneously, inflating the fall protection pad 12, reducing the patient's fall inertia, and minimizing the injury from the fall, thus providing fall protection for the patient's back.

[0028] It is worth noting that, to facilitate timely location and communication between medical staff and patients who have fallen, the detection controller 2 and the call device 3 will be electrically connected and integrated for use. Figure 3 and 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a positioning system and a communication system can be set in the positioning and communication module 6. By applying existing pager and wireless positioning technology, the positioning and communication module 6 can promptly send the location of the patient wearing a hospital gown to the nursing system, which is convenient for medical staff to observe in real time. It also facilitates voice communication between the patient and medical staff, and facilitates the patient's location and fall rescue. The calling device 3 is equipped with a speaker 9 and a microphone 10, which can transmit the voices of the patient and medical staff to each other, which is convenient for communication.

[0029] Secondly, such as Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the fall detection module 5 can be electrically connected to the back detection end 15 and multiple gas generators 16. The fall detection module 5 can detect the fall state of the patient's abdomen, and the back detection end 15 can detect the fall state of the patient's back. Then, an inflation control system is set in the fall detection module 5, and multiple gas generators 16 are connected in parallel to facilitate the individual use of multiple gas generators 16. When the detection data of the two detection ends is greater than the fall value set in the detection controller 2, and the data is the fall value when the patient is in a fall state, the inflation control system can be triggered. Applying the existing airbag inflation protection technology, the inflation control system can trigger multiple gas generators 16 to inflate gas into the fall protection pad 12 to provide inflation protection for the patient.

[0030] Furthermore, by applying existing fall detection technology, multiple sensors can be used to detect whether a patient has fallen, such as... Figure 3 and 6 As shown, in some embodiments, both the fall detection module 5 and the back detection end 15 can use the sensor group 17 as the detection device. The sensor group 17 can use an accelerometer, tilt sensor, displacement sensor and gyroscope sensor. By detecting the two detection ends of the patient's abdomen and back through multiple sensors, the acceleration, tilt angle, displacement and horizontal status data of the two detection ends can be detected. Then the detection controller 2 is used to analyze the data, so that the patient gown can use the positioning device to determine whether the patient has fallen.

[0031] Furthermore, the detected fall information can be connected to the positioning and communication module 6 via the fall detection module 5, using wireless communication technology and location positioning technology to transmit the patient's fall information to the nursing system, facilitating timely help when the patient falls.

[0032] To facilitate the use of the positioning device on the patient gown, secondly, such as Figure 2 and 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a hook and loop fastener 7 can be provided on the outside of the detection controller 2, and a hook and loop fastener fleece 8 can be provided on the upper garment 1. The detection controller 2 is attached to the hook and loop fastener fleece 8 using the hook and loop fastener 7 to limit the position of the detection controller 2, which facilitates the integration of the positioning device with the patient gown, avoids the loss of the patient, and increases the positioning accuracy of the positioning device.

[0033] It is worth noting that, for example Figure 2-6As shown, in order to facilitate the comfortable use of the positioning device on the patient gown, in some embodiments, a protective sleeve 4 can be fitted over the outside of the detection controller 2, and an elastic cover 11 can be fitted over the outside of the call device 3. Both the protective sleeve 4 and the elastic cover 11 can be made of flexible materials, and the structure of the detection controller 2 and the call device 2 can be reduced to decrease the size of the positioning device and increase its portability. Furthermore, the anti-fall pad 12 can use a pad 13 connected to the back detection end 15 and multiple gas generators 16, and then a foldable inflatable cover 14 is set on the edge of the pad 13. The foldable inflatable cover 14 and the pad 13 together cover the outside of the back detection end 15 and multiple gas generators 16. When the anti-fall pad 12 is in normal use, the periphery of the foldable inflatable cover 14 is a foldable structure, which facilitates the inflation and expansion of the anti-fall pad 12 to protect the patient from falls.

[0034] Furthermore, to increase the safety of using the gas generator 16, such as... Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the chemical inflation method of the existing gas generator 16 is applied. A material storage chamber 18 can be set in the gas generator 16, and then a gas generating agent can be filled in the material storage chamber 18. The gas generator 16 is triggered by the detection controller 2, so that the chemical substance reacts to produce a large amount of gas, which breaks through the leak-proof protective bag 19 on the gas generator 16 and quickly inflates into the folding inflation cover 14, thereby improving the inflation speed and safety of the gas generator 16.

[0035] Of course, the above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fall-prevention, emergency call-enabled patient gown, comprising an upper garment (1) and a detection controller (2) and a call device (3) disposed on the upper garment (1), characterized in that: The detection controller (2) is equipped with a fall detection module (5) and a positioning communication module (6). The back of the top (1) is equipped with a fall protection pad (12). The upper side of the fall protection pad (12) is equipped with a back detection end (15). The middle of the fall protection pad (12) is equipped with multiple gas generators (16) for the patient's fall protection.

2. The patient gown of claim 1, wherein, The detection controller (2) is electrically connected to the calling device (3). The positioning and communication module (6) is equipped with a positioning system and a communication system. The calling device (3) is equipped with a speaker (9) and a microphone (10) for patient positioning and communication.

3. The patient gown as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-fall detection module (5) is electrically connected to the back detection end (15) and multiple gas generators (16). The anti-fall detection module (5) is equipped with an inflation control system. Multiple gas generators (16) are connected in parallel for inflation protection of the anti-fall pad (12).

4. The patient gown of claim 3, wherein, Both the fall detection module (5) and the back detection end (15) are equipped with a sensor group (17), which includes an acceleration sensor, a tilt sensor, a displacement sensor and a gyroscope sensor, for detecting falls on the patient's abdomen and back.

5. The patient gown of claim 1, wherein, The fall detection module (5) is electrically connected to the positioning communication module (6) for timely rescue when the patient falls.

6. The patient gown of claim 1, wherein, The detection controller (2) is provided with a hook and loop fastener (7) on the outside, and the top (1) is provided with a hook and loop fastener (8). The detection controller (2) is attached to the upper limit of the hook and loop fastener (8) using the hook and loop fastener (7).

7. The patient gown of claim 1, wherein, The detection controller (2) is covered with a protective cover (4), the call device (3) is covered with an elastic cover (11), the anti-fall pad (12) includes a pad (13) connected to the back detection end (15) and multiple gas generators (16), and the edge of the pad (13) is provided with a folded inflatable cover (14) that fits against the back detection end (15) and multiple gas generators (16).

8. The patient gown of claim 1, wherein, The gas generator (16) includes a material storage chamber (18) filled with a gas generating agent, and the gas generator (16) is covered with a leak-proof protective bag (19).

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