An auxiliary exhaust pillow

By designing an air cushion structure for the prone position, combined with support and perforation design, the problems of postoperative abdominal distension and shoulder pain are solved, achieving effective gas expulsion and comfortable body position support, thus improving the postoperative recovery of patients.

CN224584982UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04巫继敏
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
巫继敏
Filing Date
2025-07-21
Publication Date
2026-08-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Postoperative abdominal distension and radiating shoulder pain are difficult to resolve effectively and comfortably with existing pillows, especially since the support and comfort needs for specific prone positions are not being met.

Method used

Design an auxiliary ventilation pillow that includes an air cushion. The air cushion is a flexible structure formed by inflating a hollow part. It has first and second support parts inside, which provide stable, adjustable support and comfort for specific prone positions, including dedicated support for the face, abdomen and legs. The stability and comfort of the position are ensured by multiple through holes and support members.

Benefits of technology

It significantly promotes postoperative gas expulsion, relieves abdominal distension and shoulder pain, provides stable and comfortable postural support, and improves patient experience and compliance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an auxiliary exhaust pillow, including one for human body kneels and lies in prone position posture air cushion, and air cushion is the flexible structure formed through the inflation in hollow part, the first support part is arranged in the center of air cushion, and the second support part is arranged in the tail part of air cushion, and air cushion is divided into two cavities through the first support part, and two cavities are first cavity and second cavity respectively, the first through -hole that is adapted to the outer contour of face is seted up in the first cavity of air cushion top portion position. Through design for human body kneels and lies in prone position using air cushion structure, and cooperate the support of first support part to abdomen, make that patient abdomen is in natural suspension or slight pressure state, combine the posture of knee chest position, significantly promote the movement and natural discharge of abdominal cavity residual gas to rectum direction, effectively alleviate postoperative abdominal distension and abdominal pain. And utilize the space of first cavity can conveniently use cell -phone, and the patient uses cell -phone and carries out office or entertainment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to an auxiliary air-venting pillow. Background Technology

[0002] Postoperative abdominal surgery (such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, gynecological surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, etc.) commonly results in patients experiencing both abdominal distension / intestinal bloating and radiating shoulder pain. Residual carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum used in laparoscopic surgery is one of the main causes of postoperative abdominal distension and shoulder pain.

[0003] Traditional drug methods: Although prokinetic drugs or analgesics can relieve symptoms to some extent, there are potential side effects such as drug dependence, allergic reactions, or interference with the natural recovery process of the intestines.

[0004] Physical methods:

[0005] Early ambulation: It has been proven to effectively promote bowel movements and gas expulsion, but it is difficult to implement and has low compliance due to factors such as postoperative weakness, wound pain, anesthetic reaction, drainage tube restriction or inconvenience.

[0006] Effective body positions (e.g., prone, knee-chest position): Studies show that specific prone positions (especially the knee-chest position) can effectively utilize gravity to promote the movement and expulsion of residual gas in the abdominal cavity, relieve abdominal distension, and also improve breathing and reduce shoulder traction pain. However, current technology lacks convenient, comfortable, and stable specialized assistive tools to maintain this special body position. Patients adjusting themselves or using ordinary pillows for support is not only cumbersome and difficult to maintain the correct posture angle (e.g., abdomen suspended, knee-chest angle), but also provides unstable support, poor comfort, and can easily lead to patient fatigue, discomfort at pressure points, or even postural slippage, failing to effectively and sustainably exert the physiological effect of promoting gas expulsion.

[0007] Existing ordinary pillows are designed entirely for supine or lateral rest, and cannot meet the specific body positions required by postoperative patients to promote gas expulsion (such as stable support for kneeling or prone positions, minimizing pressure on the abdomen, and providing comfortable support for the face and joints) and maintain the comfort of these positions.

[0008] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a specialized medical device that can safely, effectively, and comfortably assist patients in maintaining the optimal prone position (especially the kneeling prone position) to promote gas expulsion, and specifically address the issues of support, comfort, and gas expulsion efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned above in the background technology and to propose an auxiliary exhaust pillow.

[0010] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0011] An auxiliary ventilation pillow includes an air cushion for a person to kneel in a prone position, the air cushion being a flexible structure formed by inflating an air-filled hollow section.

[0012] A first support portion is provided at the center of the air cushion, and a second support portion is provided at the tail end of the air cushion. The air cushion is divided into two cavities by the first support portion, which are the first cavity and the second cavity, respectively.

[0013] The top of the air cushion has a first through hole that conforms to the outer contour of a human face at the first cavity. The top of the air cushion is inclined downward and then tilted upward to form a recessed part near the second cavity. The air cushion has a third through hole on both sides of the first cavity.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: both the first support part and the second support part are inflatable airbags.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the top of the air cushion has two second through holes located at the second cavity.

[0016] As a further embodiment of this invention, a third support portion is also placed inside the second cavity.

[0017] As a further embodiment of this invention, the third support portion is a flexible pad.

[0018] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of tensioning members are provided inside the hollow part.

[0019] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a support member is embedded in the hollow portion located in the recessed portion.

[0020] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a second through hole is provided at the head of the air cushion.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are: effectively promoting postoperative gas expulsion and relieving abdominal distension; by designing an air cushion structure for use in a kneeling or prone position, combined with the support of the first support unit for the abdomen, the patient's abdomen is in a naturally suspended or slightly compressed state. Combined with the knee-chest position, this significantly promotes the movement and natural expulsion of residual gas in the abdominal cavity towards the rectum, effectively relieving postoperative abdominal distension and pain. Furthermore, the space within the first cavity allows for convenient mobile phone use, enabling patients to use their phones for work or entertainment. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a front view of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hollow part structure in the air cushion of this utility model.

[0028] In the figure: 1. Air cushion; 101. Recessed part; 102. Inclined part; 103. First through hole; 104. Second through hole; 105. First cavity; 106. Second cavity; 107. Fourth through hole; 108. Third through hole; 2. First support part; 3. Second support part; 4. Third support part; 5. Support member; 6. Hollow part; 7. Tensioner. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Example 1, please refer to Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model is an auxiliary ventilation pillow, including an air cushion 1 for a person to kneel in a prone position. The air cushion 1 is a flexible structure formed by inflating the hollow part 6. Multiple tensioning elements 7 are provided in the hollow part 6.

[0031] The prone position refers to the patient lying face down with arms bent and placed on either side of the head, legs straight; a soft pillow is placed under the chest, hips, and ankles, and the head is turned to one side. This prone, face-down sleeping position is suitable for people who have undergone spinal surgery, have back, waist, or buttock wounds, or suffer from abdominal pain due to gastrointestinal bloating. The prone position is further divided into standard prone, free prone, chest-hugging prone, and kneeling prone positions. The auxiliary air-expanding pillow in this application is suitable for use in conjunction with the kneeling prone position.

[0032] A first support part 2 is provided at the center of the air cushion 1, and a second support part 3 is provided at the tail of the air cushion 1. Both the first support part 2 and the second support part 3 are inflatable airbags.

[0033] Each of the air cushion 1, the first support part 2, and the second support part 3 is equipped with an air valve, allowing workers to inflate the air cushion using an inflation device through its corresponding air valve. The air valve on the air cushion 1 is connected to the hollow part 5.

[0034] The air cushion 1 is divided into two cavities by the first support part 2, which are the first cavity 105 and the second cavity 106.

[0035] The top of the air cushion 1 is provided with a first through hole 103 at the first cavity 105, which is adapted to the outer contour of the human face. The patient can place the air cushion face down at the first through hole 103.

[0036] The top of the air cushion 1 is tilted downwards near the second cavity 106 and then tilted upwards to form a recess 101, where the knees kneel.

[0037] The air cushion 1 has a third through hole 108 on both sides of the first cavity 105, and both hands can be inserted into the first cavity 105 through the third through hole 108.

[0038] Example 2, please refer to Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model is an auxiliary ventilation pillow, including an air cushion 1 for a person to kneel in a prone position. The air cushion 1 is a flexible structure formed by inflating the hollow part 6. Multiple tensioning members 7 are provided in the hollow part 6. The tensioning members 7 pull the rubber of the air cushion 1 when the hollow part 6 is full of air, so as to prevent the air cushion 1 from being deformed by inflation.

[0039] The prone position refers to the patient lying face down with arms bent and placed on either side of the head, legs straight; a soft pillow is placed under the chest, hips, and ankles, and the head is turned to one side. This prone, face-down sleeping position is suitable for people who have undergone spinal surgery, have back, waist, or buttock wounds, or suffer from abdominal pain due to gastrointestinal bloating. The prone position is further divided into standard prone, free prone, chest-hugging prone, and kneeling prone positions. The auxiliary air-expanding pillow in this application is suitable for use in conjunction with the kneeling prone position.

[0040] A first support part 2 is provided at the center of the air cushion 1, and a second support part 3 is provided at the tail of the air cushion 1. Both the first support part 2 and the second support part 3 are inflatable airbags.

[0041] Air cushion 1, first support part 2 and second support part 3 are each equipped with an air valve, and staff can use the inflation device to inflate them through their respective air valves.

[0042] The air cushion 1 is divided into two cavities by the first support part 2, which are the first cavity 105 and the second cavity 106.

[0043] The top of the air cushion 1 is provided with a first through hole 103 at the first cavity 105, which is adapted to the outer contour of the human face. The patient can place the air cushion face down at the first through hole 103.

[0044] The top of the air cushion 1 is tilted downwards near the second cavity 106 and then tilted upwards to form a recessed part 101.

[0045] The top of the air cushion 1 has two second through holes 104 located at the second cavity 106. A third support part 4 is also placed inside the second cavity 106. The knee rests on the recessed part 101. The third support part 4 is a flexible pad, which is made of a flexible, deformable, and resilient material.

[0046] The air cushion 1 has a third through hole 108 on both sides of the first cavity 105, and both hands can be inserted into the first cavity 105 through the third through hole 108.

[0047] Based on the above embodiments, a support member 5 is embedded in the hollow portion 6 located in the recess 101. The shape of the support member 5 is consistent with the curvature formed by the recess 101. The support member 5 is made of an elastic material and can deform under force. The function of the support member 5 is to prevent...

[0048] Based on the above embodiments, a fourth through hole 107 is provided at the head of the air cushion 1. Oxygen tubes or gastric tubes and their tubing can be inserted into the first cavity 105 through the fourth through hole 107 for use by the patient's head.

[0049] The working principle of this utility model:

[0050] When using this application, the hollow part 6 needs to be inflated first through the valve of the air cushion 1, and then the first support part 2 and the second support part 3 are inflated through the valves respectively, so that air is injected into the first support part 2 and the second support part 3.

[0051] When the patient lies prone on the air cushion 1, the first support part 2 supports the patient's abdomen, while the second support part 3 supports the patient's legs.

[0052] The patient's knee is in contact with the third support part 4.

[0053] When the hollow part 6 in the air cushion 1 is inflated, its support 5 can effectively stabilize the shape of the recessed part 101 and prevent the recessed part 101 from deforming.

[0054] The auxiliary air-venting pillow provided by this utility model has the following significant advantages compared with the prior art:

[0055] Effectively promotes postoperative gas expulsion and relieves abdominal distension: The air cushion structure is designed for use in a kneeling or prone position, and with the support of the first support part 2 for the abdomen, the patient's abdomen is in a natural suspended or slightly compressed state. Combined with the knee-chest position, it significantly promotes the movement and natural expulsion of residual gas in the abdominal cavity towards the rectum, effectively relieving postoperative abdominal distension and abdominal pain.

[0056] Relieving radiating shoulder pain: The correct kneeling and prone position helps improve diaphragmatic mobility and chest cavity pressure distribution, reducing the stimulation of the phrenic nerve by gas, thereby alleviating radiating shoulder pain caused by residual pneumoperitoneum.

[0057] Provides stable and comfortable support for specific body positions:

[0058] Facial comfort: The first through-hole 103 at the top conforms to the outer contour of the human face, allowing the patient to place face down, effectively avoiding direct pressure on the face, ensuring unobstructed breathing, and significantly improving the comfort and tolerance time of the prone position.

[0059] Knee positioning and cushioning: The recessed part 101 at the top and its built-in support 5 provide a stable, ergonomic support position and cushioning for the knee when kneeling. Combined with the optional third support part 4 in the second cavity 106, it effectively disperses knee pressure and reduces joint discomfort.

[0060] Arm placement: The third through holes 108 located on both sides of the first cavity 105 allow the patient to naturally bend their arms and insert them into the space below to find a comfortable position, avoiding the arm having nowhere to rest or being compressed. The patient can also conveniently operate the mobile phone for work or entertainment.

[0061] Core support: The built-in first support part 2 and second support part 3 (preferably inflatable airbags) provide adjustable and stable support to the abdomen (core support area) and legs (tail) respectively, ensuring the stability of the core area of ​​the body and maintaining the correct body position angle (such as abdominal suspension degree and pelvic tilt degree).

[0062] Stable structure, not easily deformed:

[0063] The multiple tensioning elements 7 inside the hollow section 6 can effectively pull the air cushion rubber after inflation, preventing the air cushion from over-expanding and deforming, and maintaining the stability of the overall structural shape and the effectiveness of the design.

[0064] The built-in support 5 in the recess 101 further ensures the shape retention of this critical support part under stress.

[0065] Personalized adjustments and comfort:

[0066] Air cushion 1, first support part 2, and second support part 3 can all be inflated independently, allowing medical staff or patients to flexibly adjust the support hardness and height of each part according to their own body shape, weight, and comfort needs, so as to achieve personalized adaptation.

[0067] The third support section 4 acts as a flexible pad, providing additional knee cushioning.

[0068] The foregoing detailed description of one embodiment of the present invention is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An auxiliary air-ventilation pillow, characterized in that, Includes an air cushion (1), which is a flexible structure formed by inflating the hollow part (6); The air cushion (1) has a first support part (2) at its center and a second support part (3) at its tail. The air cushion (1) is divided into two cavities by the first support part (2), which are a first cavity (105) and a second cavity (106). The top of the air cushion (1) is provided with a first through hole (103) that is adapted to the outer contour of the face at the first cavity (105). The top of the air cushion (1) is inclined downward and then inclined upward to form a recess (101) near the second cavity (106). The air cushion (1) is provided with a third through hole (108) on both sides of the first cavity (105).

2. The auxiliary air-venting pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first support part (2) and the second support part (3) are inflatable airbags.

3. The auxiliary air-venting pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the air cushion (1) has two second through holes (104) located at the second cavity (106).

4. The auxiliary air-venting pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that, A third support (4) is also placed inside the second cavity (106).

5. An auxiliary air-venting pillow according to claim 4, characterized in that, The third support part (4) is a flexible pad.

6. The auxiliary air-venting pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple tensioning elements (7) are provided inside the hollow part (6).

7. The auxiliary air-venting pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, A support member (5) is embedded in the hollow portion (6) located in the recess (101).

8. The auxiliary air-venting pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air cushion (1) has a fourth through hole (107) at its head.