Writing instruments for medical professionals

Abstract

To efficiently obtain medical information and thereby improve the efficiency of medical operations. [Solution] Medical information is inscribed on the circumferential surface of the main body. In this case, the medical information can include at least one of the following: blood gas analysis, arrhythmia management, and ventilator reference values. This configuration allows medical personnel to easily obtain medical information by visually checking the circumferential surface of the writing instrument they carry for record-keeping during medical work, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of medical work even for less experienced medical professionals.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a writing instrument suitable for use by medical personnel.

Background Art

[0002] Since medical personnel need to leave records in their work, they always carry writing instruments. As a writing instrument used by medical personnel, for example, a ballpoint pen disclosed in Patent Document 1 below is common.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, there are problems to be improved in this type of conventional writing instrument. Specifically, the conventional writing instrument has no special functions other than the function of writing characters, figures, etc. On the other hand, in the medical field, a large amount of medical-related information is required. However, for medical personnel with little experience, it is difficult to remember a large amount of medical information necessary for their work. Therefore, they often look up the necessary information from a memo pad or an information terminal. Also, in a situation where there is a life-threatening crisis, prompt and accurate treatment is required. However, taking out a memo pad or operating an information terminal to obtain information frequently used during many operations may prevent efficient work or may directly lead to a delay in treatment. Therefore, the development of means for improving this point is desired.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a writing instrument that can easily obtain medical-related information and thus improve the efficiency of medical work.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problem, the writing instrument described in claim 1 has medical information inscribed on the circumferential surface of the main body.

[0007] Furthermore, in the writing instrument according to claim 2 and the writing instrument according to claim 1, the medical information includes at least one of blood gas reference values, arrhythmia management, and ventilator reference values.

[0008] Furthermore, the writing instrument according to claim 3 is the writing instrument according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a scale marking is indicated on the circumferential surface. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the writing instrument of the present invention, medical professionals always carry a writing instrument for record-keeping, allowing them to quickly check necessary information when needed, thus providing high convenience and significantly improving the efficiency of medical work.

[0010] Furthermore, the writing instrument according to the present invention allows for the immediate confirmation of blood gas reference values, arrhythmia management, and ventilator reference values. Blood gas reference values, arrhythmia management, and ventilator reference values ​​are information that needs to be known as quickly as possible to save the lives of patients in life-threatening situations, and can lead to prompt treatment and life-saving measures.

[0011] Furthermore, the writing instrument according to the present invention includes markings to allow for pupillary dilation in the diagnosis of brain death signs and death. This allows for more rapid acquisition of accurate information, which is necessary for changing treatment plans and informing family members. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is the first configuration diagram showing the components of writing instrument 1. [Figure 2] This is a second diagram showing the configuration of writing instrument 1. [Figure 3]This is a third diagram showing the configuration of writing instrument 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the writing instrument according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0014] Figure 1 shows a writing instrument 1 as one embodiment of the writing instrument according to the present invention. This writing instrument 1 is, for example, a multi-color ballpoint pen with a mechanical pencil function, and comprises a body part 11, a plurality of ballpoint pen refills (not shown) housed in the body part 11, an operating part 12 for pushing the ballpoint pen refills to the tip, and a clip 13 for securing the writing instrument 1 to a clothing pocket or the like.

[0015] The main body 11 is composed of two divisible cylindrical bodies 11a and 11b and a tip 11c attached to the tip of the cylindrical body 11b. In this case, 11 is made of resin.

[0016] As shown in Figure 1, this writing instrument 1 has medical information (hereinafter also referred to as "medical information") Im inscribed on the circumferential surface 20 of the main body 12. The medical information Im includes blood gas reference values, arrhythmia management, and ventilator reference values. Specifically, the blood gas reference values ​​include pH, PaO2, PaCO2, HCO3-, and Lac; the arrhythmia management includes management for ventricular tachycardia; and the ventilator reference values ​​include ventilation rate, tidal volume, minute ventilation, and end-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure. These are items / actions required when a life-threatening situation is imminent, and are useful for rapid and accurate treatment in medical situations where every second counts.

[0017] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3, the scale marking Sm is indicated on the circumferential surface 20 of the main body 12.

[0018] This explains how to use writing instrument 1.

[0019] Since the writing instrument 1 according to the present invention is a writing instrument that is always carried, it is an item that can be immediately picked up. In addition, for example, when blood gas data appears, it can be immediately determined whether it is normal or abnormal, which contributes to the determination of the treatment policy. Also, when arrhythmia occurs, it can be immediately determined what actions should be taken, whether to administer an electric shock or not, and who to call, which contributes to effective lifesaving. Furthermore, by describing the reference values of the ventilator, the respiratory state of the patient can be correctly grasped, which is useful for preventing complications and detecting deterioration. Regarding the scale, it is possible to measure the pupils, which are materials for judging brain death and death diagnosis. Since the treatment effect must be determined based on the diameter of the pupils and the treatment policy must be changed, it is also useful in this situation.

[0020] Note that the above-described writing instrument 1 is an example of the writing instrument according to the present invention, and a configuration that is appropriately changed can be adopted. For example, although the example in which the main body 11 is formed of resin has been described above, the main body 11 can also be formed of a biodegradable material (for example, a plant-derived material such as wood or paper). Also, although the example applied to a multi-color ballpoint pen with a mechanical pencil function as a writing instrument has been described above, it can also be applied to various writing instruments such as a mechanical pencil, a felt pen, a fountain pen, and a ballpoint pen.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0021] 1 Writing instrument 11 Main body 12 Operation part 13 Clip 11a, 11b Cylindrical body 11c Tip 20 Peripheral surface

Claims

1. A writing instrument characterized by having medical information inscribed on the outer surface of its main body.

2. The writing instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that the medical information includes at least one of blood gases, arrhythmia management, and ventilator reference values.

3. The writing instrument according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a scale marking is indicated on the circumferential surface.

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