A surgical limb sling for use after an arteriovenous fistula procedure
By designing a padded strap that is tied to the chest under the armpit or under the chest and a silicone padded support structure in the armpit of the arteriovenous fistula sling, the problems of high neck pressure and poor breathability are solved, achieving greater comfort and breathability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE 910TH HOSPITAL OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY JOINT LOGISTICS SUPPORT FORCE
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing arteriovenous fistula slings exert significant pressure on the neck, resulting in poor comfort, and the area where the sling contacts the limb has poor ventilation.
A sling was designed that can be tied under the armpit or under the chest, using padded straps to distribute pressure on the neck, and using silicone pads in the arm support component to support the limb and create breathable gaps.
It reduces pressure on the neck, improves patient comfort, and enhances breathability at the sling fixation point through the design of silicone pads.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical and nursing device technology, specifically a limb sling used after arteriovenous fistula surgery. Background Technology
[0002] Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a commonly used vascular access for maintenance hemodialysis patients, offering advantages such as safety, adequate blood flow, and low risk of infection. Post-operative care of the operated limb is necessary, including elevating the limb to reduce edema. Current technologies typically use a neck-mounted sling to support the limb. For example, Chinese utility model patent CN209529410U discloses a wristband for hemodialysis patients after AVF surgery, which includes at least two support pads to support the wrist and forearm of the operated limb, with one pad having a fixing part for securing the fingers. However, current limb slings have the following drawbacks:
[0003] The current type of limb sling is fixed around the neck, which puts a lot of pressure on the neck and is not very comfortable. In addition, the padding of the limb is in close contact with the limb, which leads to poor breathability at the contact point and is not practical.
[0004] Therefore, we propose a surgical limb sling for use after arteriovenous fistula surgery to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a limb sling for use after arteriovenous fistula surgery, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a limb sling for use after arteriovenous fistula surgery, comprising a main strap body, two arm support components at both ends of the main strap body, a soft padding strap fixedly sleeved in the middle of the main strap body, two short strap tops fixedly attached to both sides of the bottom surface of the soft padding strap, and the bottom ends of the two short straps fixedly attached to the sidewall of the strap.
[0007] The arm support assembly includes a pocket, with the middle sidewall of the arm strap fixed to the center of the inner side of the pocket, and multiple silicone pads fixed to the middle of the arm strap away from the pocket.
[0008] Preferably, the short strap is provided with a fabric adjustment buckle, one end of the strap is fixed to a first hook and loop layer, and the other end of the strap is fixed to a first fleece layer.
[0009] Preferably, a second hook and loop layer is fixed to one side wall of the arm strap, and a second hook and loop barb layer is fixed to the other side wall of the arm strap, with the second hook and loop barb layer adhering to the second hook and loop layer.
[0010] Preferably, multiple foam pads are evenly fixed to the end of the arm strap away from the second Velcro fleece layer.
[0011] Preferably, two fabric strips are fixed to both ends of the pocket, and the sidewalls of the ends of the two fabric strips are fixed to each other.
[0012] Preferably, two fixing blocks are fixed to both ends of the main belt, and short blocks are fixed to the ends of the two fabric belts. Two elastic strips are fixed to both sides of the top surface of the short blocks, and a clip is fixed to the top of the elastic strips. An insertion port is opened at the bottom of the fixing block, and two clips are opened on both sides of the fixing block. The clips are connected to the insertion port. An insertion plate is fixed to the center of the top surface of the short blocks. The insertion plate and the two elastic strips are inserted into the insertion port, and the clip is engaged with the clip.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] This utility model strap can be tied under the armpit or lower chest. The length of the short strap can be adjusted by the strap adjustment buckle. The pressure of the padding strap on the neck will be partially absorbed by the strap, so that the pressure will not be concentrated on the neck, making the patient more comfortable. The arm support component uses multiple silicone pads to support the patient's limb. The gaps formed between the multiple silicone pads can help with ventilation and ensure good ventilation in the fixed position of the limb. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams of the main structure in the first and second embodiments of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 These are schematic diagrams of the arm support assembly in the first and second embodiments of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the fixing block in the second embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Main strap body; 2. Arm support assembly; 3. Padded strap; 4. Short strap; 5. Strap; 6. First hook-and-loop fastener layer; 7. First hook-and-loop fleece layer; 8. Fabric strap adjustment buckle; 9. Fixing block; 10. Insert; 11. Buckle; 21. Pocket fabric; 22. Arm strap; 23. Silicone pad; 24. Foam pad; 25. Fabric strap; 26. Short block; 27. Elastic strip; 28. Clip; 29. Insert plate; 210. Second hook-and-loop fleece layer; 211. Second hook-and-loop fastener layer. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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.
[0020] Example 1:
[0021] Please see Figure 1-2 This utility model provides a technical solution: a limb sling for use after arteriovenous fistula surgery, including a main strap body 1, two arm support components 2 at both ends of the main strap body 1, a padded strap 3 fixedly sleeved in the middle of the main strap body 1, two short straps 4 fixedly attached to the top ends of the bottom surfaces of the padded strap 3, and the bottom ends of the two short straps 4 fixedly attached to the side walls of the binding strap 5. The binding strap 5 can be tied under the armpit or in the lower chest area. The length of the short straps 4 can be adjusted by the cloth strap adjustment buckle 8. The pressure of the padded strap 3 on the neck is partially borne by the binding strap 5, so that the pressure is not concentrated on the neck, making the patient more comfortable.
[0022] The arm support component 2 includes a sling 21. The middle side wall of the arm strap 22 is fixed to the center of the inner side of the sling 21. Multiple silicone pads 23 are fixed to the middle side of the arm strap 22 away from the sling 21. The multiple silicone pads 23 support the patient's limb. The gaps formed between the multiple silicone pads 23 can help with ventilation and ensure good ventilation in the fixed position of the limb.
[0023] Example 2:
[0024] Please see Figure 1-3 This is the second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment. The short strap 4 is provided with a cloth strap adjustment buckle 8. One side wall of the strap 5 is fixed to the first hook and loop layer 6, and the other side wall of the strap 5 is fixed to the first hook and loop fleece layer 7. The strap 5 is fixed to the chest position by bonding the first hook and loop layer 6 and the first hook and loop fleece layer 7.
[0025] The second hook and loop layer 210 is fixed to one side wall of the arm strap 22, and the second hook and loop barb layer 211 is fixed to the other side wall of the arm strap 22. The second hook and loop barb layer 211 is bonded to the second hook and loop layer 210.
[0026] Multiple foam pads 24 are evenly fixed to the end of the arm strap 22 away from the second Velcro fleece layer 210 to reduce the pressure on the surface of the operated limb.
[0027] Two cloth strips 25 are fixed to both ends of the blouse 21, and the side walls of the ends of the two cloth strips 25 are fixed to each other.
[0028] Two fixing blocks 9 are fixed to both ends of the main belt body 1. Short blocks 26 are fixed to the ends of the two cloth belts 25. Two elastic strips 27 are fixed to both sides of the top surface of the short blocks 26. A clip head 28 is fixed to the top of the elastic strips 27. An insertion port 10 is opened at the bottom of the fixing block 9. Two clips 11 are opened on both sides of the fixing block 9. The clips 11 are connected to the insertion port 10. An insertion plate 29 is fixed to the center of the top surface of the short block 26. The insertion plate 29 and the two elastic strips 27 are inserted into the insertion port 10. The clip head 28 is engaged with the clip head 11. The arm support component 2 is installed by insertion, which makes it easy to insert the arm support component 2 for cleaning.
[0029] Example 3:
[0030] Please see Figure 1-3 This is the third embodiment of the present invention, based on the above two embodiments. When using this invention, the operated limb is passed through the arm strap 22 in the arm support component 2, and then the second Velcro fleece layer 210 and the second Velcro barb layer 211 are glued together to fix the operated limb. The main strap 1 is hung around the neck, so that the padded strap 3 fits snugly against the neck. Then, the strap 5 can be tied under the armpit or lower chest. The length of the short strap 4 is adjusted using the cloth strap adjustment buckle 8, so that the strap 5 is under tension, thus completing the wearing process. The strap 5 can be tied under the armpit or lower chest, and the length of the short strap 4 is adjusted using the cloth strap adjustment buckle 8. The pressure of the padded strap 3 on the neck is partially borne by the strap 5, preventing the pressure from concentrating on the neck and making the patient more comfortable. The arm support component 2 uses multiple silicone pads 23 to support the patient's operated limb, and the gaps formed between the multiple silicone pads 23 can assist in ventilation, ensuring good breathability in the fixed position of the operated limb.
[0031] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the design concept of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any non-substantial improvements made to this utility model using this concept should be considered as infringing on the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A limb sling for use after arteriovenous fistula surgery, comprising a main strap (1), characterized in that: The main belt (1) has two arm support components (2) at both ends. A soft padding belt (3) is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the main belt (1). The top ends of two short belts (4) are fixed to both sides of the bottom surface of the soft padding belt (3). The bottom ends of the two short belts (4) are fixed to the side wall of the strapping belt (5). The arm support assembly (2) includes a pocket (21), the middle sidewall of the arm strap (22) is fixed to the center of the inner side of the pocket (21), and a plurality of silicone pads (23) are fixed to the middle side of the arm strap (22) away from the pocket (21).
2. The post-surgical limb suspension strap for use with an internal arteriovenous fistula according to claim 1, wherein: The short strap (4) is provided with a cloth strap adjustment buckle (8), and the first hook and loop layer (6) is fixed to one side wall of the strap (5), and the first hook and loop fleece layer (7) is fixed to the other side wall of the strap (5).
3. The post-surgical limb suspension strap for use with an internal arteriovenous fistula according to claim 1, wherein: The arm strap (22) has a second hook and loop layer (210) fixed to one side wall and a second hook and loop barb layer (211) fixed to the other side wall. The second hook and loop barb layer (211) is bonded to the second hook and loop layer (210).
4. The post-surgical limb suspension strap for use with an internal arteriovenous fistula according to claim 3, wherein: Multiple foam pads (24) are evenly fixed to the end of the arm strap (22) away from the second Velcro fleece layer (210).
5. The post-surgical limb suspension strap for use with an internal arteriovenous fistula according to claim 1, wherein: The two ends of the cloth (21) are fixedly connected to two cloth strips (25), and the side walls of the ends of the two cloth strips (25) are fixedly connected to each other.
6. The post-surgical limb suspension strap for use with an internal arteriovenous fistula according to claim 5, wherein: Two fixing blocks (9) are fixed to both ends of the main belt (1), and short blocks (26) are fixed to the ends of the two fabric strips (25). Two elastic strips (27) are fixed to both sides of the top surface of the short blocks (26), and a clip (28) is fixed to the top of the elastic strips (27). An insertion port (10) is opened at the bottom of the fixing block (9), and two clips (11) are opened on both sides of the fixing block (9). The clips (11) are connected to the insertion port (10). An insertion plate (29) is fixed to the center of the top surface of the short block (26). The insertion plate (29) and the two elastic strips (27) are inserted into the insertion port (10), and the clip (28) is engaged with the clip (11).
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Internal fistula postoperative wrist strap for hemodialysis patient
CN209529410U