Adjustable chest band for chest surgery nursing
By designing an adjustable chest band for thoracic surgery care, the problems of protecting axillary pressure sores and tracheal incisions were solved, achieving applicability to patients of different body types and ensuring the normal operation of drainage tubes, thus improving comfort and flexibility.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ANHUI MEDICAL UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing chest braces are prone to causing pressure sores in the armpits and cannot effectively protect incisions near the trachea, thus failing to meet the needs of clinical use in cardiac surgery.
An adjustable chest band for thoracic surgery care has been designed, including a sternal fixation band and a chest protection band, which are connected by Velcro and zippers. It is equipped with a drainage tube outlet and a reinforcement band, making it suitable for patients of different body types, expanding the protective area and fixing the position of the drainage tube.
It effectively avoids pressure sores in the armpit, expands the protected area, protects incisions near the trachea, is suitable for patients of different body types, ensures the normal operation of the drainage tube, and improves comfort and flexibility of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fixed chest strap technology, and more specifically to an adjustable fixed chest strap for chest surgery care. Background Technology
[0002] A chest fixation band is an instrument used to stabilize the chest after cardiothoracic surgery. In cases of chest trauma, such as rib fractures or soft tissue contusions, a chest fixation band provides protection, reducing external irritation and further damage to the injured area, and helping to alleviate pain and swelling. For patients after thoracic surgery, such as open-chest surgery or cardiac surgery, a chest fixation band can also restrict the range of motion of the chest, preventing excessive chest movement that could lead to wound dehiscence, bleeding, or increased pain, thus promoting wound healing. Furthermore, a chest fixation band helps maintain relative stability of the patient's chest, facilitating various nursing procedures such as wound dressing changes and drainage tube care, while also reducing the difficulty of care caused by patient movement. Nurses can also promptly detect changes in the patient's condition, such as difficulty breathing or chest bleeding, by observing the position and tightness of the chest fixation band and the patient's breathing.
[0003] Currently, there are two main types of chest braces used clinically: the first is the vest-style chest brace as shown in prior art publication CN216021693U, and the second is the chest brace with shoulder straps as shown in prior art publication CN215689083U. The first type has a small opening at the armpit, which can easily compress the skin and cause pressure sores. The second type can only be wrapped around the sternum, providing limited protection and failing to protect incisions above the chest or near the trachea. Both types of chest braces have their shortcomings and neither can meet the needs of chest brace use in cardiac surgery. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, this utility model provides an adjustable fixation chest band for chest surgery care, which can not only prevent pressure sores from forming in the patient's armpit due to prolonged pressure, but also protect the incision near the trachea on the patient's body, expand the protection area, make up for the shortcomings of the existing fixation chest band, meet the needs of clinical use, and solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an adjustable chest band for chest surgery care, comprising a sternal fixation band wrapped around the patient's sternum, the sternal fixation band being located under the patient's armpit, and a chest protection band being detachably connected to the top of the sternal fixation band via a strap connector, the chest protection band covering the outside of the patient's trachea to protect the cardiac surgical incision near the trachea.
[0006] The chest protection belt has two reinforcing straps at the top, which wrap around the patient's shoulders to secure the chest protection belt to the patient's chest.
[0007] The sternal fixation band has multiple drainage tube outlets arranged side by side on both sides. The drainage tube on the patient's chest side passes through and extends out of the drainage tube outlet. Each drainage tube outlet has a Velcro closure (c) sewn at the edge of the opening. The Velcro closure (c) closes the drainage tube outlet and fixes the drainage tube.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the sternal fixation band includes a chest strap with a hook and loop fastener a sewn on the outer side of one end and a loop fastener a sewn on the inner side of the other end. The chest strap is wrapped around the patient's sternum by adhering the hook and loop fastener a together.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the chest strap has two notches at the top and bottom, and when the chest strap is wrapped around the patient's sternum, the notches are located below the armpit, and the zipper a is located between the two notches.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the connector includes a zipper for connecting the chest strap and the chest protection strap, the Velcro c is located at the middle of the top of the chest strap and the middle of the bottom of the chest protection strap, and the zipper has a zipper head, which connects the top of the chest strap and the bottom of the chest protection strap by pulling the zipper head.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, an extension strip is sewn on the inner bottom side of the chest protection belt. After the chest protection belt is connected to the top of the chest strap, the extension strip is located inside the chest strap. Two buttons are sewn on both ends of the front side of the extension strip. Multiple buttonholes are opened at the top of the chest strap for the buttons to pass through. By passing the buttons through the buttonholes, the connection between the chest strap and the chest protection belt is strengthened.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the reinforcing strap includes two shoulder straps, which are sewn together with the top sides of the chest protection strap. Multiple shoulder strap holes are provided above both ends of the chest strap for the shoulder straps to pass through. A hook and loop fastener b is sewn onto the outer side of the shoulder strap hole away from the chest protection strap. A hook and loop fastener b that is adhered to the hook and loop fastener b is sewn onto the front side of the chest protection strap.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, both the buttonhole and the shoulder strap hole are treated with an overlocking process to maintain their shape.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, each hook and loop fastener c consists of a hook and loop loop surface c and a hook and loop loop surface c, wherein the hook and loop loop surface c is sewn to the outside of the opening edge of the drainage tube outlet, and the hook and loop loop surface c is sewn to the inside of the opening edge of the drainage tube outlet.
[0015] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] 1. By attaching the sternal fixation strap under the patient's armpit to prevent pressure sores caused by prolonged pressure, and then using a strap connector and reinforcement strap to fix the chest protection strap below the patient's neck, this invention protects the incision near the trachea, expanding the protected area. This invention overcomes the shortcomings of existing chest fixation straps, meets clinical needs, and the detachable design between the chest protection strap and the sternal fixation strap allows for the replacement of chest protection straps with different neck circumferences, thus expanding the applicability of this invention.
[0017] 2. By opening multiple drainage tube outlets on the sternal fixation band for the chest drainage tube to extend from inside the sternal fixation band, the drainage tube located on the patient's chest can be easily extended from the inside of the sternal fixation band, ensuring that the drainage work can be carried out normally during the use of this utility model. Moreover, by using Velcro c, the drainage tube can be fixed at different heights of the chest band to suit patients of different body types, further enriching the functions of this utility model. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present invention worn on a patient.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the present invention after it has been worn on a patient;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rib fixation strap of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the chest protection belt and reinforced shoulder straps of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 6 For the present utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B;
[0024] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0025] 1. Sternum fixation strap; 101. Chest strap; 102. Hook and loop fastener a; 103. Hook and loop fastener a; 104. Notch; 2. Chest protection strap; 3. Reinforcing strap; 301. Shoulder strap; 302. Hook and loop fastener b; 303. Hook and loop fastener b; 304. Shoulder strap hole; 4. Drainage tube outlet; 5. Hook and loop fastener c; 501. Hook and loop fastener c; 502. Hook and loop fastener c; 6. With connector; 601. Zipper; 602. Button; 603. Buttonhole; 604. Extension strap. Detailed Implementation
[0026] 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.
[0027] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1 and 2 This utility model provides an adjustable chest band for surgical care, including a sternal fixation band 1 wrapped around the patient's sternum. The sternal fixation band 1 is located under the patient's armpit. Unlike existing clinical chest bands, the sternal fixation band 1 in this utility model includes the following... Figure 3 , Figure 4 The structure shown is as follows: The sternal fixation strap 1 includes a chest strap 101. One end of the chest strap 101 has a hook and loop fastener a102 sewn onto its outer side, and the other end has a loop fastener a103 sewn onto its inner side. By attaching the hook and loop fastener a102 and the loop fastener a103 together, the chest strap 101 can be wrapped around the patient's sternum. Furthermore, by attaching the hook and loop fastener a102 and the loop fastener a103 at different positions, the circumference of the chest strap 101 after wrapping around the patient's body can be adjusted to suit patients of different body types.
[0028] In use, the chest strap 101 is first wrapped around the outside of the patient's sternum. Then, the hook and loop sides a102 and a103 of the Velcro at both ends of the chest strap 101 are glued together to reinforce the chest strap 101, thereby fixing the chest strap 101 to the patient's body. In addition, the present invention has two notches 104 at the top and bottom of the chest strap 101. This setting allows the notches 104 to be located below the armpit when the chest strap 101 is wrapped around the patient's sternum. The notches 104 can prevent the chest strap 101 from compressing the patient's armpit skin for a long time, thereby preventing the formation of pressure sores and improving the patient's comfort when using the present invention.
[0029] Since some patients may have drainage tubes connected to their chest, in order to prevent the chest bandage 101 from interfering with the normal use of the drainage tubes, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, multiple drainage tube outlets 4 are arranged side by side on both sides of the sternal fixation band 1. The drainage tube on the patient's chest side can pass directly through and extend from the drainage tube outlet 4, and then the normal drainage operation can be performed. In this embodiment, a Velcro c5 is sewn at the opening edge of each drainage tube outlet 4. Each Velcro c5 consists of a Velcro nap c501 and a Velcro hook nap c502. The Velcro nap c501 is sewn to the outside of the opening edge of the drainage tube outlet 4, and the Velcro hook nap c502 is sewn to the inside of the opening edge of the drainage tube outlet 4. By placing the Velcro on the drainage tube... The hook and loop fasteners c501 and c502 on the top and bottom are bonded together, preventing them from adhering at the drainage tube location. This allows the drainage tube to be fixed in place by using the bonded hook and loop fasteners c501 and c502. Furthermore, by adjusting the position of the drainage tube within the hook and loop fasteners c501, the drainage tube can be fixed at different heights on the chest band to accommodate patients of different body types. Thus, this invention not only allows for normal chest drainage but also provides a secure fixation for the drainage tube, achieving two goals at once.
[0030] It is worth noting that the multiple drainage tube outlets 4 are arranged side by side to accommodate patients of different body types. The position of the drainage tubes relative to the chest band may differ for different body types. For example, for some obese patients, the overlap area of the two ends of the chest band 101 at the patient's back will be smaller. In this case, the drainage tube on the patient's chest side will be closer to the outer drainage tube outlet 4, facilitating its extension from that outlet 4. Conversely, if the patient is thin, the drainage tube on their chest side will be closer to the inner drainage tube outlet 4. This allows drainage tubes of different body types to easily extend through different locations of the drainage tube outlet 4, thus expanding the applicability of this invention.
[0031] For patients whose surgical incisions are close to the trachea, the chest strap 101 is positioned too low to secure the incision. To address this issue, this invention provides a chest protection strap 2 that is detachably connected to the top of the sternal fixation strap 1 via a connector 6. The top of the chest protection strap 2 is provided with two reinforcing straps 3, which wrap around the patient's shoulders to secure the chest protection strap 2 to the patient's chest. The chest protection strap 2 covers the outside of the patient's trachea to protect the cardiac surgical incision located near the trachea.
[0032] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the connector 6 includes a zipper 601 for connecting the chest strap 101 and the chest protection strap 2. The zipper 601 is located at the middle of the top of the chest strap 101 and the middle of the bottom of the chest protection strap 2. The zipper 601 is provided with a zipper head. By pulling the zipper head, the top of the chest strap 101 and the bottom of the chest protection strap 2 are connected together. To further strengthen the connection between the chest strap 101 and the chest protection strap 2, an extension strip 60 is sewn on the inner side of the bottom of the chest protection strap 2. 4. After the chest protection strap 2 is connected to the top of the chest strap 101, the extended fabric strip 604 is located inside the chest strap 101. Two buttons 602 are sewn on both ends of the front side of the extended fabric strip 604. Multiple buttonholes 603 are opened at the top of the chest strap 101 for the buttons 602 to pass through. After the chest strap 101 and the chest protection strap 2 are connected together by the zipper 601, the buttons 602 are passed through the buttonholes 603 to strengthen the connection between the chest strap 101 and the chest protection strap 2.
[0033] It is worth noting that the extended fabric tape 604 is located behind the zipper 601, which can also prevent the zipper head from damaging the patient's skin and protect the patient.
[0034] Then, use reinforcement strap 3 to reinforce the air position from the top of the chest protection strap 2, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the reinforcing band 3 in this embodiment includes two shoulder straps 301, which are sewn together with the top sides of the chest protection band 2. The upper ends of the chest strap 101 are provided with multiple shoulder strap holes 304 for the shoulder straps 301 to pass through. The outer side of the shoulder strap hole 304 away from the chest protection band 2 is sewn with a Velcro hook face b302. The front side of the chest protection band 2 is sewn with a Velcro loop face b303 that is attached to the Velcro hook face b302. One end of the shoulder strap 301 is wrapped around the patient's shoulder and then passed through the shoulder strap hole 304. Then, the end of the shoulder strap 301 is wrapped around the front side of the patient's shoulder and attached to the Velcro loop face b303 on the front side of the chest protection band 2 to fix the position of the shoulder strap 301. At this time, under the combined action of the reinforcing band 3 and the band connector 6, the chest protection band 2 can be fixed to the front side of the patient's chest to protect the incision near the trachea.
[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, both the buttonhole 603 and the shoulder strap hole 304 are treated with overlocking. Overlocking is a commonly used sewing technique in garment processing. It mainly involves using very dense stitches to interlock or hook the threads on the edge of the fabric or the buttonhole to prevent the fabric from becoming loose. Overlocking can maintain the shape of the buttonhole 603 and the shoulder strap hole 304 as much as possible, thus extending the service life of this utility model.
[0036] It is worth noting that the chest protection strap 2 in this invention is replaceable. By installing chest protection straps 2 of different specifications on top of the sternal fixation strap 1, installation is simply achieved by fastening the buttons 602 at the bottom of the chest protection strap 2 into the buttonholes 603 at different positions. This allows the invention to be suitable for patients of different body sizes. This invention can also be reused after cleaning and disinfection, making it highly practical.
[0037] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An adjustable chest band for chest surgery nursing care, characterized by: Includes a sternal fixation band (1) wrapped around the patient's sternum, the sternal fixation band (1) being located under the patient's armpit; The top of the sternal fixation belt (1) is detachably connected to a chest protection belt (2) via a belt connector (6). The chest protection belt (2) covers the outside of the patient's trachea to protect the surgical incision near the trachea. The chest protection belt (2) has two reinforcing straps (3) at the top, which wrap around the patient’s shoulders to fix the chest protection belt (2) to the patient’s chest. The sternal fixation band (1) has multiple drainage tube outlets (4) arranged side by side on both sides. The drainage tube on the patient's chest extends out from the drainage tube outlet (4). Each drainage tube outlet (4) has Velcro c (5) sewn at the opening edge. The drainage tube outlet (4) is closed and the drainage tube is fixed by Velcro c (5).
2. The adjustable chest care harness of claim 1, wherein: The sternal fixation band (1) includes a chest band (101), with a hook and loop fastener a (102) sewn on the outer side of one end of the chest band (101) and a loop fastener a (103) sewn on the inner side of the other end of the chest band (101). The chest band (101) is wrapped around the patient's sternum by attaching the hook and loop fastener a (102) and the loop fastener a (103) together.
3. The adjustable chest care harness of claim 2, wherein: The chest strap (101) has two notches (104) at the top and bottom. When the chest strap (101) is wrapped around the patient's sternum, the notches (104) are located below the armpit. The Velcro c (5) is located between the two notches (104).
4. The adjustable chest care dressing strap of claim 2, wherein: The connector (6) includes a zipper (601) for connecting the chest strap (101) and the chest protection belt (2). The zipper (601) is located at the middle of the top of the chest strap (101) and the middle of the bottom of the chest protection belt (2). The zipper (601) is provided with a zipper head, and the top of the chest strap (101) and the bottom of the chest protection belt (2) are connected together by pulling the zipper head.
5. The adjustable chest care dressing strap of claim 4, wherein: The chest protection belt (2) has an extension strip (604) sewn on the inner bottom side. After the chest protection belt (2) is connected to the top of the chest strap (101), the extension strip (604) is located inside the chest strap (101). Two buttons (602) are sewn on both ends of the front side of the extension strip (604). Multiple buttonholes (603) are opened at the top of the chest strap (101) for the buttons (602) to pass through. The connection between the chest strap (101) and the chest protection belt (2) is strengthened by passing the buttons (602) through the buttonholes (603).
6. The adjustable chest care harness of claim 5, wherein: The reinforcing band (3) includes two shoulder straps (301), which are sewn together with the top sides of the chest protection band (2). Multiple shoulder strap holes (304) are provided above both ends of the chest strap (101) for the shoulder straps (301) to pass through. A hook and loop fastener b (302) is sewn on the outer side of the shoulder strap hole (304) away from the chest protection band (2). A hook and loop fastener b (303) that is attached to the hook and loop fastener b (302) is sewn on the front side of the chest protection band (2).
7. The adjustable chest care harness of claim 6, wherein: The buttonhole (603) and shoulder strap hole (304) are both treated with a locking process to keep the shape of the buttonhole (603) and shoulder strap hole (304) unchanged.
8. The adjustable chest care dressing strap of claim 1, wherein: Each hook and loop fastener c (5) consists of a hook and loop loop surface c (501) and a hook and loop loop surface c (502). The hook and loop loop surface c (501) is sewn on the outside of the opening edge of the drainage tube outlet (4), and the hook and loop loop surface c (502) is sewn on the inside of the opening edge of the drainage tube outlet (4).