Arm immobilization device for dementia patients

Abstract

The arm immobilization device for dementia patients of the present invention protects the arm so as to prevent the dementia patient from careless behavior such as moving their hand to pull out a needle, harming themselves, damaging the treatment area, or coming into contact with excrement, and can be immobilized to a bed frame; as the arm is not directly bound, the arm is not injured, the device is easy to wear, and the device can be freely separated and reattached, allowing the hand to be managed, is well ventilated, is comfortable to wear, protects the skin, and allows freedom of movement.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an arm fixing device for dementia patients, which protects the arms of dementia patients so as to prevent them from carelessly moving their hands to pull out syringes, harming themselves, damaging treatment sites, coming into contact with excrement, etc., and can fix them to a bed frame, and since it does not directly tie the arms, it does not injure the arms, is easy to wear, can be freely separated and attached, allows the hands to be managed, is well ventilated, is comfortable to wear, protects the skin, and allows freedom of movement.

[0002] More specifically, the arm fixing device for dementia patients of the present invention is provided with an arm restraining part that is formed of a square or circular tube at both ends or one end of a shoulder attachment part that is worn by wrapping around the shoulder, and that can accommodate the deltoid muscle, upper arm, lower arm, and hand in a straight line and can be attached and detached according to the part, the arm can move in a predetermined space within the arm restraining part, and a ventilation hole is formed in the upper arm part so that the arm is not uncomfortable and there is no need to worry about pain or injury, a fixing unit is provided on the outside of the arm restraining part that can be tied to a bed frame while sliding on the outer periphery of the lower arm part, making it easy to tie the arm fixing device to the frame, and a hand protection part is configured to be detachable from the lower arm part, and when the hand protection part is removed, the band on the lower arm part is loosened and the cover is bent, so that the wrist and hand are exposed without removing the arm fixing device, making it possible to perform treatment and examination actions such as blood sugar checks, thereby providing an arm fixing device for dementia patients that is practical for treatment in addition to protecting and safe for the patient. [Background technology]

[0003] Dementia patients often behave in ways that are outside the bounds of common sense, due to their abnormal judgments, which can cause problems for guardians and medical professionals. There is no problem with the movement of the limbs, but if they suffer from severe dementia or are unable to make correct judgments due to certain mental illnesses, they may harm themselves with their hands, or pull out needles from their arms or respirators from their mouths. They may scratch areas of their body that are already injured, causing the wounds to worsen or become ulcerated. In severe cases, they may touch or swallow their own excrement. In protective facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and homes for severely dementia patients or those with mental illnesses, it is common for the arms of such patients to be tied to the bed frame to restrain them.

[0004] This is not done to prevent troublesome situations by restraining the patient, but as a last resort measure to ensure smooth treatment and relief of pain for the patient, and to prevent direct harm to the patient's health, such as contact with excrement or injury.

[0005] In the past, the arm was tied directly to the bed frame with a string, or the arm of the patient's clothing was tied to the bed frame with a string. However, this put pressure on the patient's arm, causing pain, and the patient became uncomfortable, resisted more, and moved more. This caused serious problems, as a vicious cycle of injury and soreness continued.

[0006] As a result, devices for fixing the tube into which the arm is inserted have been developed; however, these devices tighten tightly around the arm, making the arm uncomfortable, and have an adverse effect on the skin as they do not allow air to pass through. They also have the problem of the fixing device slipping off when the patient is sitting or walking. When taking blood from the hand to check blood sugar or inserting a needle into the wrist, the fixing device must be completely removed and released from its position on the bed frame, which causes various problems, such as the patient's sudden movements or aggressive behavior when checking blood sugar or inserting or removing a needle, making it impossible to provide normal treatment.

[0007] Therefore, there is a need for an arm immobilization device that protects the arms of dementia patients and others to prevent them from engaging in dangerous behavior, yet can also be tied to the frame of a bed or the like, and will not slip off when walking or sitting, so it is comfortable to wear, does not put pressure on the arm, can be tied smoothly without pain or discomfort, and allows medical procedures such as blood sugar checks to be performed smoothly while the arm is immobilized, allowing patients to live their lives more comfortably while maintaining their protection and safety. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent Publication 10-1446763 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The present invention has been made in view of and to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and is provided with an arm restraining part formed of a square or circular tube at both ends or one end of a shoulder-worn part that is worn to wrap around the shoulders, and that can be attached and detached according to the part by accommodating the deltoid muscle, upper arm, lower arm, and hand in a straight line, allowing the arm to move a predetermined space within the arm restraining part, and a ventilation hole is formed in the upper arm part so that the arm is not uncomfortable and there is no need to worry about pain or injury, and a fixing unit is provided on the outside of the arm restraining part that can be tied to a bed frame while sliding on the outer periphery of the lower arm part, making it easy to tie the arm fixing device to the frame, and the hand protection part is attached to the lower arm part so that it can be easily removed. The device is designed to be easily put on and taken off, and when the hand protection part is removed, the band on the lower arm is loosened and the cover is bent, so that the wrist and hand are exposed without the need to remove the arm fixing device, allowing treatment and examination procedures such as blood sugar checks to be performed. This protects the arm and prevents dementia patients from careless behavior such as moving their hands to pull out the needle, harming themselves, damaging the treatment area, or coming into contact with excrement, and the arm can be protected and fixed to the bed frame, and as the arm is not directly tied, the arm is not injured, is well ventilated, is comfortable to wear and protects the skin, and the device has the objective of providing patient protection and safety as well as practicality for treatment.

[0010] The above objects and several advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the preferred embodiments of the present invention. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The present invention is to achieve the above object, The arm immobilization device for dementia patients according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an arm restraining part in which the hand and arm are accommodated in a tubular shape; and a shoulder-worn part whose tip is connected to the arm restraining part and whose center is worn to wrap the shoulder, clavicle, and neck. The arm restraining part further includes an upper arm part that accommodates the upper arm and has a number of ventilation holes formed on its outer periphery; a lower arm part that is connected to the upper arm part and accommodates the lower arm and hand; and a hand protection part that is attached in a removable manner to accommodate the hand by closely contacting the inner surface of the lower arm part. The upper arm part includes a deltoid muscle cover that is formed to extend from the upper surface of one end to the deltoid muscle and rotates at a predetermined angle. a shoulder connecting end having a frame at one end attached along the top surface and both sides of one end of the upper arm part to surround the deltoid muscle cover end and a connecting / detaching member provided along the frame at the other end to be connected to the shoulder wearing part; and an unlocking prevention member having one end attached to the shoulder connecting end and the other end connected to the shoulder wearing part; the shoulder wearing part includes a wearing member that connects or separates one side and the other side with the neck wearing opening as a center; a detachable fixing member that is connected corresponding to the connecting / detaching member; and an unlocking corresponding member that is connected corresponding to the unlocking prevention member.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the upper arm portion further includes a shoulder fixing band that is attached to the underside of the armpit and wraps around the shoulder, the shoulder fixing band including a band detachment member provided on one side, the shoulder fixing band further including a band detachment member that, when the band detachment member is coupled, ties the shoulder with one circular ring, and when the band detachment member is separated, the shoulder fixing band can be separated into both sides to release the shoulder binding state.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the lower arm portion further includes a lower arm cover end which is divided into an upper end, a lower end, and a side end of the lower arm so as to cover the upper surface, the lower surface, and both sides from a predetermined position in the center to the tip; and a lower arm release band which wraps the outer periphery of the lower arm cover end and binds the upper end, the lower end, and the side ends of the lower arm, and both ends are separated and joined in a detachable manner. When the hand protection part is removed from the lower arm portion and the lower arm fixing band is loosened, the upper end, the lower end, and the side ends of the lower arm bend toward the outer surface of the lower arm portion, exposing the wrist housed inside the tip of the lower arm portion.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the lower arm portion further includes a fixing unit that is attached to wrap a predetermined section of the outer peripheral surface in a shape corresponding to the outer peripheral surface; and a frame tie band that is attached to one side of the fixing unit to tie the bed frame and the lower arm portion together; and the fixing unit is characterized in that it can slide a predetermined section along the outer peripheral surface of the lower arm portion.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the shoulder attachment portion further includes an arm through hole formed at a portion contacting the deltoid muscle.

[0016] Further details of the embodiments are included in the detailed description and the drawings. Effect of the Invention

[0017] According to the arm fixing device for a dementia patient of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. First, it allows the arms and hands to be moved smoothly within a given space without directly compressing them, and at the same time, it allows the arms and hands to be tied to a bed frame or the like to be restrained safely without causing pain.

[0018] Secondly, even if the arms are not tied to the frame, hand protection parts are attached to the ends of the arm fixing device, which can prevent self-harm using the hands, injury, contact with excrement, etc.

[0019] Thirdly, the hand protection section can be easily separated and attached using a detachable method. By removing only the hand protection section while the upper and lower arm sections, which house the arms, are fixed to the bed frame, the hands are exposed and medical procedures such as blood sugar checks can be performed. If necessary, the lower arm section can be bent to further release the hands, allowing a wider variety of medical procedures to be performed safely while the arms are fixed.

[0020] Fourthly, the arm restraint part is a tube that holds the arms and hands to prevent dangerous actions, and is connected to the shoulder attachment part that is worn on the shoulder so that it does not hang down. Therefore, it can be worn not only by being tied to the bed and fixed, but also while sitting or walking, and since the shoulders can rotate freely, it is excellent in terms of mobility.

[0021] Fifth, the shoulder attachment part can be worn by simply placing it on the shoulder, fastening the buttons, and locking the zipper, making it easy to put on and take off, and convenient to use.

[0022] Sixth, the arm restraining portion may be provided on only one side of the shoulder wearing portion. In this case, an arm through hole is formed on the other side of the shoulder wearing portion, so that the garment can be conveniently worn by pinching it around the shoulder, making it easy to use. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an arm fixing device for a dementia patient according to one embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an arm restraint according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 1 is a perspective view showing a separated hand protection section of an arm restraint section according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a top view of the shoulder portion according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] 13 is a perspective view of a shoulder part according to another embodiment of the present invention and how it is worn; FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an arm restraint unit according to still another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] In order that the invention may be fully understood, a preferred embodiment thereof will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0025] Prior to describing the present invention, the following specific structural and functional descriptions are illustrated solely for the purpose of describing embodiments in accordance with the inventive concept, which may be embodied in various forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described in detail below.

[0026] Moreover, because embodiments according to the concept of the present invention may be modified in various ways and may have a variety of forms, specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail herein.

[0027] However, it is to be understood that this is not intended to limit the embodiments of the inventive concepts to the particular forms disclosed, but rather to include all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0028] The present embodiment is provided to more completely explain the present invention to those having average knowledge in the art, and therefore the shapes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated in order to emphasize a clearer description.

[0029] It should be noted that the same components may be denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings. Detailed descriptions of known functions and configurations that are deemed to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted.

[0030] Figure 1 is an oblique view of an arm support device for a dementia patient according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is an oblique view of an arm restraint portion according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is an oblique view showing the hand protection portion of the arm restraint portion according to one embodiment of the present invention separated, Figure 4 is a top view of the shoulder wear portion according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is an oblique view of the shoulder wear portion according to another embodiment of the present invention and how it is worn, and Figure 6 is an oblique view of the arm restraint portion according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Although the arm immobilization device of the present invention has been described using a dementia patient as an example, its use is not limited to dementia patients, and it can be used in nursing homes, hospitals, and homes in all cases where the arms and hands are used arbitrarily and could pose a danger to the patient's health and treatment. This encompasses arm immobilization devices invented to stably immobilize the arms of not only dementia patients, but also mentally ill patients, and patients in pain, for example, to immobilize the arms during treatment, thereby preventing any injury or pressure from being applied to the arms and hands, thereby preventing the occurrence of additional risk factors due to the disease the patient is suffering from or the environment in which the patient is placed.

[0032] The arm immobilization device 10 for a dementia patient according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes an arm restraining part 100 and a shoulder-worn part 200 .

[0033] The arm restraint portion 100 is formed as a tube that accommodates the arm and hand, provides a certain amount of space within the arm restraint portion 100 for the arm and hand to move to a certain extent, and is configured so as not to compress the arm and hand. In one embodiment of the present invention, the arm restraint portion 100 may be formed as a hexahedron having a square cross section.

[0034] In this state, a fixing member capable of fixing the arm restraint unit 100 to a bed frame or the like is provided on the outside of the arm restraint unit 100, and is configured so as to bind and fix the patient's arms while not applying any pressure or pain to the patient's arms and hands.

[0035] The shoulder-worn part 200 is a member that is connected to the arm restraint part 100 and worn on the shoulders. When the arm restraint part 100 is worn on both arms and hands, the ends of both sides of the shoulder-worn part 200 are connected to one end of each arm restraint part 100, and the arm restraint part 100 can be worn to wrap around the shoulders, collarbone, and neck. This allows the patient to wear the arm restraint part 100 comfortably without it hanging down, and the arms and hands are protected even when the patient is not tied to a bed frame, allowing the patient to go about their daily life.

[0036] The configurations and functions of the arm restraining portion 100 and the shoulder worn portion 200 will be described in detail below.

[0037] As an embodiment of the present invention, the arm restraining portion 100 includes an upper arm portion 110, a lower arm portion 120, and a hand protection portion 130.

[0038] The upper arm portion 110 accommodates the upper arm portion of the arm, and has a number of ventilation holes 111 formed on its outer circumferential surface to facilitate ventilation between the inside and outside of the arm restraining portion 100, allowing the arms and hands accommodated inside the arm restraining portion 100 to feel comfortable and preventing skin diseases caused by the proliferation of disease bacteria.

[0039] The upper arm portion 110 is connected to the shoulder-mounted portion 200 and functions to fasten the arm restraining portion 100 to the shoulder-mounted portion 200 .

[0040] For this purpose, the upper arm portion 110 includes a deltoid muscle covering end 112 , a shoulder connecting end 113 , an unlocking prevention member 114 , and a shoulder fixing band 115 .

[0041] The deltoid covering end 112 may be formed as a plate-like surface in a shape such that one end of the upper surface of the upper arm part 110, i.e., the upper surface of the part connected to the shoulder wearing part 200, extends toward the shoulder to cover the deltoid muscle, and the deltoid covering end 112 can rotate a predetermined angle up and down based on the extended connection part. When the shoulder is raised while wearing the arm restraint part 100, the shoulder bends and only the extended part of the deltoid covering end 112 rotates while the main body of the upper arm part 110 is fixed to the arm, so that the deltoid muscle is protected while the arm can move freely.

[0042] The shoulder connecting end 113 has a frame at one end attached along the top surface and both sides of one end of the upper arm part 110, and is formed to enclose the deltoid muscle covering end 112 and surround the shoulder part. A connecting and detaching member 113a is provided along the frame at the other end of the shoulder connecting end 113, and is connected to the shoulder wearing part 200.

[0043] As a preferred embodiment, the shoulder connecting end 113 is made of a durable and soft woven material to facilitate easy wearing and movement, and the connecting and detaching member 113a can be connected to and detached from the detachable fixing member 240 of the shoulder wearing part 200, so that the connected state of the arm restraining part 100 and the shoulder wearing part 200 is maintained and they can be easily separated.

[0044] As an embodiment of the present invention, the connecting / detaching member 113a and the detachable fixing member 240 may be formed of a zipper, and as long as the connecting / detaching is smooth and the connected state is firmly maintained, there is no limitation on the type of the connecting / detaching member, and various types such as buttons and holes, snap buttons, Velcro, etc. may be used.

[0045] In addition, the shoulder connecting end 113 is provided with an anti-unlocking member 114 which can be connected to the corresponding release member 230 of the shoulder wearing part 200. One end of the anti-unlocking member 114 is attached to a predetermined position of the shoulder connecting end 113, and the other end is connected to the corresponding release member 230 of the shoulder wearing part 200, thereby connecting the shoulder connecting end 113 and the shoulder wearing part 200 across the connecting and detaching member 113a, and further increasing the connecting force in addition to the connection by the connecting and detaching member 113a.

[0046] Therefore, in case the fastener serving as the connecting and detaching member 113a is unable to maintain its connected state due to frequent movements of the arm and shoulder and becomes loose, the unlocking prevention member 114 complements the fastening force of the fastener to be maintained, and at the same time, the unlocking prevention member 114 itself can strengthen the connected state between the shoulder connecting end 113 and the shoulder wearing part 200.

[0047] The anti-unlocking member 114 may be attached to the front part of the shoulder as shown in FIG. 1, or to the rear part of the shoulder as shown in FIG. 4. As long as the connection can be made strong and there are no restrictions on movement, there is no limit to its location or number. A number of anti-unlocking members 114 may be provided along the connection portion between the shoulder connection end 113 and the shoulder wearing part 200.

[0048] In one embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking prevention member 114 may be made of a combination of a button and a string-like fabric or leather material connected to the button, and the release-compatible member 230 may also be in the form of a button, or may be formed of a Velcro combination of a string-like hook and a loop fixed to the shoulder connection end 113, in which case the release-compatible member 230 may also be in the form of a Velcro loop, but there is no restriction on the type of the unlocking prevention member 114 and the release-compatible member 230 as long as they have excellent binding strength and can be easily attached and detached.

[0049] In addition to the above-mentioned connecting and detaching member 113a and lock release prevention member 114, arm restraining portion 100 may further be configured with shoulder fixing bands 115 to ensure that arm restraining portion 100 is firmly connected.

[0050] The shoulder fixing band 115 may be provided in a detachable ring shape that is attached to the underside of one end of the upper arm part 110 and tied to wrap around the shoulder. When the arm restraint part 100 is worn and the shoulder fixing band 115 is put on, the shoulder fixing band 115 starts from the underside of the upper arm part 110, i.e., the armpit area, wraps around the area between the shoulder and neck, and then connects back to the armpit area, functioning like a shoulder strap when carrying a bag on the back.

[0051] The shoulder fixing band 115 is in the form of two strings, and can be made of any material that can be made into a string shape, including fabric and leather. One end of each string is attached and fixed to the underside of the upper arm 110, and the other end of each string is abutted and connected to each other so as to wrap around the shoulder. Each of the other connected ends is provided with a removable band attachment member 115a, and the other ends abut each other and the band attachment member 115a is attached to connect the two strings, forming a circular ring to bind the shoulder. When the band attachment member 115a is separated, the two strings are separated into both sides, allowing the binding state of the shoulder to be released.

[0052] At this time, band epaulettes 260 are provided on both upper sides of the shoulder wearing part 200, i.e., on both sides of the neck wearing opening 210, and the shoulder fixing band 115 is worn while passing through the inner side of the band epaulettes 260, and then can be connected with the band attachment member 115a, so that the shoulder fixing band 115 can function to prevent hanging down after wearing.

[0053] The band epaulette 260 is provided in the form of an epaulette as one embodiment of the present invention, but there is no limitation on the form as long as it can perform the function of preventing the shoulder fixing band 115 from hanging down. Therefore, for example, the band epaulette 260 may be provided in a form in which a female snap button is provided at the position where the band epaulette 260 is attached and a corresponding male snap button is provided on the shoulder fixing band 115, or a Velcro loop and hook may be provided separately on the shoulder attachment part 200 and the shoulder fixing band 115 to prevent the shoulder fixing band 115 from hanging down by Velcro connection.

[0054] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the band release member 115a may be provided as a buckle, and one side band of the shoulder fixing band 115 is provided with a female buckle and the other side band is provided with a male buckle, and the male buckle is fitted into the female buckle to be connected to each other, and the male buckle can be separated by pressing a specific portion of the female buckle. Since one side band can be connected to the female buckle in a manner that allows the length to be adjusted, when wearing the shoulder fixing band 115, the band release member 115a is connected and tied around the shoulder, and then the length of the shoulder fixing band 115 can be adjusted to fit the shoulder and provide firm support.

[0055] As a result, the above-mentioned connecting and detaching member 113a, lock-release prevention member 114 and shoulder fixing band 115 function to fix the arm restraint portion 100 to the body, the connecting and detaching member 113a and the lock-release prevention member 114 supporting the arm restraint portion 100 while connecting and fixing the shoulder connecting end 113 and the shoulder worn portion 200, and the shoulder fixing band 115 supports the arm restraint portion 100 by wrapping it around the shoulder while connected to the upper arm portion 110.

[0056] At least one of the unlocking prevention member 114 and the shoulder fixing band 115 may be applied, and in some cases, the arm restraining part 100 may be supported in a form consisting of only the connecting and detaching member 113a, so that the present invention can be used in a variety of ways depending on the usage environment and the materials of the arm restraining part 100 and the shoulder worn part 200.

[0057] While the upper arm portion 110 functions to protect the upper arm area and to be connected to the shoulder to fix it, the lower arm portion 120 is connected to the upper arm portion 110 to accommodate and protect the lower arm area and functions to fasten the arm restraint portion 100 to the bed frame, while allowing the fastening position to be adjusted and allowing the hands to be exposed for performing a blood sugar check, etc.

[0058] For this purpose, the lower arm portion 120 includes a lower arm cover end 121 , a lower arm opening band 122 , and a fixing unit 123 .

[0059] Lower arm cover end 121 is divided into lower arm upper end 121a, lower arm lower end 121b, and lower arm side end 121c, and is configured to cover the upper surface, lower surface, and both side surfaces from a predetermined position in the center of lower arm cover end 121 to the tip toward the hand protection part, thereby forming a tubular body with a rectangular cross section, and lower arm upper end 121a, lower arm lower end 121b, and lower arm side end 121c can be bent toward the outer surface of lower arm portion 120.

[0060] A lower arm opening band 122 is provided on the lower arm cover end 121 and surrounds the outer peripheral surfaces of the lower arm upper end 121a, the lower arm lower end 121b, and the lower arm side end 121c, so that the lower arm upper end 121a, the lower arm lower end 121b, and the lower arm side end 121c maintain a tubular shape with a rectangular cross section. One side of the lower arm opening band 122 is fixedly attached to a predetermined position of the lower arm cover end 121, and both ends are formed in a structure that can be connected and separated in a detachable manner.

[0061] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower arm opening band 122 is formed as a straight band having a predetermined width, and the center of the lower arm opening band 122 is fixedly attached to the outer surface of the lower arm lower end 121b, and when the lower arm cover end 121 is spread and gathered in the direction of the hand protection part, the lower arm opening band 122 wraps around the lower arm cover end 121. In this state, when both ends of the lower arm opening band 122 are connected, the lower arm upper end 121a, the lower arm lower end 121b, and the lower arm side end 121c are connected to maintain the tubular shape of the lower arm cover end 121.

[0062] The attachment portions at both ends of the lower arm opening band 122 may be made of various detachable materials, preferably Velcro materials. The lower arm opening band 122 has a hook at one end and a loop at the other end, so that it can be attached and detached by Velcro.

[0063] When the connecting portion of the lower arm opening band 122 is separated and the band is expanded, the fixed state of the lower arm upper end 121a, the lower arm lower end 121b, and the lower arm side end 121c are released and can be bent individually, but in order to do this, the hand protection part 130 must first be separated from the lower arm part 120.

[0064] Hand protection part 130 is provided in a shape that fits closely to the inner surface of lower arm part 120 to accommodate the hand, and hand protection part 130 is inserted in a shape that fits closely to the inner surface of lower arm part 120 and is provided so as to overlap hand protection part 130, and then it can be worn by the patient.

[0065] The inside of the tip of lower arm portion 120 is the part that the patient's hand touches, and it is possible that the patient may scratch and injure the inside of lower arm portion 120. In this case, if hand protection portion 130 is provided on the inside surface of lower arm portion 120 in a detachable manner so that only hand protection portion 130 can be replaced, even if the patient's hand comes into contact with hand protection portion 130, hand protection portion 130 is made of a hard and soft material, so that the patient's hand is protected. Furthermore, if hand protection portion 130 is damaged, only hand protection portion 130 can be replaced and attached, thereby preventing the inefficiency of replacing the entire arm restraint portion 100 due to damage to the inside of the tip of lower arm portion 120.

[0066] It may be detachably connected to or separated from lower arm part 120. For example, the frame of hand protection part 130 may be formed with projections and recesses, and the frame of lower arm part 120 corresponding to this may be formed with grooves, so that they can be detachably connected to each other. Further, grooves are formed at predetermined positions on the frame of hand protection part 130, and protrusions that fit into the grooves are formed on the frame of lower arm part 120 facing this, so that they can be detachably connected to each other.

[0067] As described above, it is preferable that hand protection part 130 is attached by being inserted into lower arm part 120, so that the connection between the frames can be smoothly performed and it is possible to prevent the patient from removing it at will, but there are no limitations on the method as long as it does not interfere with the attachment / detachment structure and connection relationship between hand protection part 130 and lower arm part 120. As described above, hand protection part 130 may be inserted into lower arm part 120, but conversely, lower arm part 120 may be inserted into hand protection part 130, or hand protection part 130 and lower arm part 120 may be connected to each other with their frames precisely horizontal.

[0068] It is preferable that the front of the hand protection part 130 is formed in an open shape, which allows good ventilation inside the arm restraint part 100 and makes it possible to check the condition of the hand. However, it is often the case that patients scratch the hand protection part 130 with their fingernails, causing injuries to the hand or damage to the hand protection part 130. In such cases, it is possible to easily check the condition of the hand, and this can be useful for treating the hand and replacing the hand protection part 130 when necessary.

[0069] The fixing unit 123 has a hexahedral shape with both cross sections open to correspond to the outer circumferential surface of the lower arm part 120, and can be attached by enclosing a predetermined section of the outer circumferential surface.

[0070] The fixing unit 123 is formed to receive the lower arm portion 120 in close contact therewith, and is coupled to the lower arm portion 120 in a slidable manner along the outer circumferential surface of the lower arm portion 120 in a state in which the lower arm portion 120 is received therein.

[0071] A frame tie band 123a can be attached to one side of the fixing unit 123 to tie it to the bed frame. In one embodiment of the present invention, the frame tie band 123a is attached by gathering one end of each of the two branches of a string at one point on one side of the fixing unit 123, and the two ends of the frame tie band 123a split into two branches wrap around the bed frame and then abut and are tied together to fix and tie the fixing unit 123 and the bed frame together. This makes it possible to fix and connect the entire arm restraint part 100 to the bed frame.

[0072] At this time, since the fixing unit 123 can move a predetermined distance along the lower arm portion 120, the fixing unit 123 can be moved to the appropriate position for fastening the frame tie band 123a to the bed frame, and then the tying work can be performed. As a result, there is no need to change the patient's lying position to match the tying position of the bed frame or to make the frame tie band 123a longer than necessary. Since the fixing unit 123 and the bed frame can be tied over the shortest distance, they can be tied short and firmly, and the space between the bed frame and the arm restraint portion 100 does not become loose, resulting in an advantageous effect of high fixing.

[0073] The hand protection part 130 is connected to the lower arm part 120 to accommodate the hand, and as described above, the hand protection part 130 and the lower arm part 120 can be connected in a detachable manner. After separating the hand protection part 130, the lower arm release band 122 is loosened and the lower arm cover end 121 is bent to expose the hand and wrist. This is because only the hand and wrist are exposed while the arm restraint part 100 remains tied to the bed frame by the fixing unit 123, and this can be a feature that allows medical examinations and treatments such as blood sugar checks to be safely performed while appropriately preventing the patient's resistance or sudden behavior.

[0074] Patients, particularly those with dementia or mental illness, often have an allergic reaction and move their hands housed within hand protection part 130, scratching or injuring the inside of hand protection part 130 with their nails. However, since hand protection part 130 is detachably attached to lower arm part 120, such damaged hand protection part 130 can be replaced. In order to prevent hand injuries such as nails caused by scratching, it is preferable that the inside of hand protection part 130 is made of a soft, hard, and safe material such as urethane, rubber, or fabric that will not cause injury even when scratched with nails.

[0075] In this way, the arm restraint portion 100 has the upper arm portion 110, the lower arm portion 120 and the hand protection portion 130 formed in a continuous sequence from the upper arm portion where the shoulder is joined to the fingertips, and can be observed from the outside as a one-piece unit having a rectangular cross-section, however, the fixing unit 123 forms a rectangular end on the outer periphery of the lower arm portion and has a shape that is attached to surround the arm restraint portion 100.

[0076] The material of the arm restraint portion 100 may be made of various materials such as paper materials including hardboard and corrugated cardboard, wood materials such as lightweight plywood, and urethane, and it is preferable that it be made of a material that is light, sturdy, hard, and not harmful to health, and there is no limit to the type of material as long as it does not interfere with the function and structure of the present invention.

[0077] The shoulder wearing part 200 has a tip connected to the arm restraining part 100, and the center can be worn to surround the shoulder, collarbone, and neck. A neck wearing opening 210 is formed in the center so that it can be worn around the neck. The shoulder wearing part 200 is formed in a rectangular shawl shape, spreading on both sides from the neck wearing opening 210.

[0078] At least one part on the front or back of the neck opening 210 is provided with a wearing member 220 that connects or separates one side and the other side of the shoulder wearing part 200 around the neck opening 210. The wearing member 220 can be separated, the neck can be worn around the neck opening 210, and then the wearing member 220 can be connected to complete wearing of the shoulder wearing part 200 around the shoulder and neck.

[0079] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wearing member 220 can be configured with a button or a zipper, which allows the shoulder wearing part 200 to be easily worn in the same manner as putting on a shirt or a jumper. Other types of wearing members 220 such as Velcro can be used, but there is no limit to the type as long as they can be attached to clothing and easily put on and taken off.

[0080] In this case, as one embodiment of the present invention, the arm restraint unit 100 may be connected to both ends of the shoulder wear part 200 and function to protect and fix both arms of the patient, and as another embodiment of the present invention, the arm restraint unit 100 may be connected to only one end of the shoulder wear part 200 and function to protect and fix only one arm.

[0081] As described above, the shoulder attachment part 200 is a connecting member for connecting to the arm suppression part 100, and may have a detachable fixing member 240 and a release-compatible member 230 formed at its tip. In one embodiment, the shoulder attachment part 200 has the connecting members provided at both ends, while in another embodiment, the shoulder attachment part 200 has the connecting member provided at only one end.

[0082] The detachable fastening member 240 may be a connecting member corresponding to the connecting and detachable member 113a of the shoulder attachment part 200. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when a fastener is applied as the connecting and detachable member 113a, the detachable fastening member 240 may be paired with the connecting and detachable member 113a as a single member to form a fastener.

[0083] In addition, the release corresponding member 230 is a connecting member corresponding to the unlocking prevention member 114 of the shoulder attachment part 200. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the unlocking prevention member 114 has a button formed at the shoulder connection end 113 and a string made of leather or fabric is connected at one end to the button at the shoulder connection end 113, a button corresponding to the button at the shoulder connection end 113 is formed at the shoulder attachment part 200 as the release corresponding member 230 and the other end of the string is connected to the release corresponding member 230, so that both ends of the string are connected and fixed to the multiple buttons, thereby binding the shoulder connection end 113 and the shoulder attachment part 200 to each other and complementing and supporting the connected state by the connecting and detaching member 113a.

[0084] Therefore, the shoulder attachment part 200 and the arm restraint part 100 are connected by a plurality of connecting members and this state is maintained. In particular, the connecting and detaching member 113a and the detachable fixing member 240, and the lock-release prevention member 114 and the release corresponding member 230 are arranged crossing each other to increase the connecting force and induce the distribution of the load, thereby maintaining a firm connection. The lock-release prevention member 114 and the release corresponding member 230 are provided at multiple points on the shoulder connection end 113 and the shoulder attachment part 200, and can be installed crossing the connecting and detaching member 113a at multiple points, thereby further doubling the connecting and fixing effect.

[0085] In one embodiment of the present invention, when the arm suppression parts 100 are connected to both ends of the shoulder wearing part 200, a load is generated simultaneously on both ends of the shoulder wearing part 200, and the multiple arm suppression parts 100 are balanced, so that the shoulder wearing part 200 can maintain a stable wearing state.

[0086] Meanwhile, in another embodiment of the present invention, if the arm restraining part 100 is connected to only one end of the shoulder wearing part 200 and functions to protect and fix only one arm, a load is generated only on one end of the shoulder wearing part 200, causing the shoulder wearing part 200 to tilt. In order to prevent this, an arm through hole 250 is formed at the other end of the shoulder wearing part 200 in contact with the deltoid muscle, so that the arm can be inserted and worn. As a result, the other end of the shoulder wearing part 200 is supported by the shoulder, so that the shoulder wearing part 200 can be kept stably worn in response to the load acting on one end.

[0087] When the arm restraint part 100 is connected to one end of the shoulder attachment part 200, the arm through hole 250 is formed in the deltoid area at the other end, and the other end of the shoulder attachment part 200 does not have the release corresponding member 230 or the detachable fixing member 240 formed thereon, so that it can be neatly fitted into a smooth frame.

[0088] On the other hand, both ends of the shoulder attachment part 200 are formed with a release-compatible member 230 and a detachable fixing member 240, and an arm through-hole 250 can also be formed in either of the deltoid muscle areas at both ends. When an arm restraining part 100 is provided on both sides of the shoulder attachment part 200, the arm restraining part 100 can be worn directly without inserting the arm into the arm through-hole 250, and it can be used as one embodiment of the present invention. When an arm restraining part 100 is provided only on one side of one end or the other end, the arm at the opposite end or one end is inserted into the arm through-hole 250 formed in the corresponding area and it can be used as another embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] Therefore, when the release-compatible member 230 and the detachable fixing member 240 are formed on both ends of the shoulder-mounted part 200, and the arm through-holes 250 are also formed on both sides of the shoulder-mounted part 200, the number of arm restraining parts 100 and the mounting positions can be selectively applied according to the usage environment and needs of the present invention, thereby increasing its versatility.

[0090] Based on the above description, an example of using the arm fixing device 10 for a dementia patient according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is as follows.

[0091] In the present invention, since the special nature of the subject of use means that the device is generally put on with the assistance of a nurse rather than the patient putting it on by themselves, the following description will be given on the assumption that the nurse will help the patient put it on.

[0092] When wearing the present invention, first, the wearing member 220 is loosened, and the neck is fitted to the neck wearing opening 210, and the shoulder wearing portion 200 is aligned with the neck and shoulder.

[0093] Thereafter, with the arm restraint part 100 separated into the shoulder worn part 200, one arm is placed on the arm restraint part 100, and then the shoulder connecting end 113 of the arm restraint part 100 is aligned with one end of the shoulder worn part 200 to interconnect the connecting and detaching member 113a and the detachable fastening member 240. In a preferred embodiment, the connecting and detaching member 113a and the detachable fastening member 240 may be formed of a fastener, and the teeth of the connecting and detaching member 113a and the detachable fastening member 240 may be arranged so as to interlock with each other, and then the gripping hand may be moved to connect the fastener to each other, thereby connecting the arm restraint part 100 to one end of the shoulder worn part 200.

[0094] Then, with the other arm also fitted into the arm restraint part 100, the arm restraint part 100 is positioned by aligning the shoulder connecting end 113 with the other end of the shoulder worn part 200, and the connecting and detaching member 113a and the detachable fixing member 240 are connected, so that the arm restraint part 100 is worn on both arms, and the arm restraint parts 100 on both sides are connected to both ends of the shoulder worn part 200.

[0095] As a result, the arm restraint part 100 and the shoulder wearing part 200 are primarily connected, and in this state the patient's hands are wrapped in the hand protection part 130 and cannot be bent by the arm restraint part 100, so the patient cannot lock the wearing part 220 by himself, and when the nurse locks the wearing part 220, the primary wearing is completed.

[0096] Thereafter, in order to support the connecting force of the connecting / detaching member 113a and to firmly maintain the worn connected state of the arm restraining part 100, the unlocking prevention member 114 and the shoulder fixing band 115 may be further worn.

[0097] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the anti-unlocking member 114 is configured such that one side of a string is fitted and connected to a button provided at the shoulder connecting end 113, and the other side of the string is fitted into the corresponding release member 230 to cross the anti-unlocking member 114 and grip the shoulder connecting end 113 and the shoulder wearing part 200 at both ends. If necessary, the anti-unlocking member 114 and the corresponding release member 230 can be provided in multiple pairs and connected to each other.

[0098] Then, the shoulder fixing band 115 may be worn, and the nurse wraps the ends of both branches of the shoulder fixing band 115 around the shoulder, makes them meet on one side of the shoulder, and then connects the band release members 115a to each other.

[0099] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the band detachment member 115a may be in the form of a buckle, and is connected to the shoulder fixing band 115 by clamping a female buckle at the end of one branch of the shoulder fixing band 115 with a male buckle at the end of the other branch. Once the connection is complete, the length of the shoulder fixing band 115 connected to the female buckle is adjusted and tightened to fit snugly against the shoulder, so that the arm restraint part 100 surrounds the shoulder wearing part 200 and is firmly worn on the shoulder.

[0100] When the arm restraint part 100 is to be worn on only one arm, the arm restraint part 100 is attached to only one end of the shoulder wearing part 200, and then a joining process is performed. However, it is preferable to wear the other arm by passing it through the arm through hole 250 at the other end of the shoulder wearing part 200 before the joining, and then to join the arm restraint part 100 to one end of the shoulder wearing part 200.

[0101] In this state, wearing of the dementia patient's arm fixing device 10 of the present invention is completed, and the patient can move, sit or lie down while wearing the dementia patient's arm fixing device 10, and since ventilation holes 111 are provided in the upper arm part 110, a comfortable fit can be maintained.

[0102] In a situation where the patient's arms must be immobilized, arm restraint unit 100 can be tied and fixed to the bed frame while the patient is lying on the bed, thereby restricting use of the arms.

[0103] To achieve this, the frame tie band 123a is tied to the bed frame to tie the arm restraint unit 100 to the bed and fix the arm so that it does not move. However, if the bed frame to which the frame tie band 123a can be tied is far away from the frame tie band 123a in the current wearing state, the fixing unit 123 can be slid along the lower arm portion 120 to position it as close as possible to the bed frame, and then the frame tie band 123a can be firmly tied to the bed frame to lock it in place.

[0104] When a blood glucose check is to be performed with the arm immobilized in this manner, the hand and wrist can be exposed while the upper arm portion 110 and the lower arm portion 120 are still being worn. The nurse first pulls the hand protection portion 130 longitudinally to separate it from the lower arm portion 120, loosens the lower arm opening band 122, and then bends the lower arm upper end 121a, lower arm lower end, and lower arm side end 121c so that the outer surfaces of the lower arm upper end 121a, lower arm lower end, and lower arm side end 121c abut against the outer surface of the lower arm portion 120, thereby opening a predetermined section of the lower arm portion 120 where the lower arm cover end 121 is formed.

[0105] When the hand protection part 130 is separated and the lower arm cover end 121 is opened in this manner, the hand and wrist can be exposed, but since the arm is worn on the arm restraint part 100 and the arm restraint part 100 is tied to the bed frame by the frame tie band 123a, the patient's arm is fixed and medical procedures such as blood sugar checks can be performed in a safe condition.

[0106] Meanwhile, as a further embodiment of the present invention, the arm suppressing portion 100 may be formed in a cylindrical shape by forming a tube having a circular cross section instead of a rectangular cross section.

[0107] At this time, the fixing unit 123 may also be formed of a tube having a circular cross section, and therefore, as in one embodiment of the present invention, in the additional embodiment, the fixing unit 123 may slide a predetermined distance along the lower arm portion 120, and after movement, the arm restraint portion 100 may be fastened to the bed frame using a frame tie band 123a.

[0108] When performing medical treatment such as a blood sugar check while wearing the arm restraint unit 100, the lower arm unit 120 can be separated from the upper arm unit 110 to expose the hand and wrist. The frame of the joining surface of the upper arm unit 110 is stepped inward, and a spiral is formed protruding on the stepped surface. The frame of the joining surface of the lower arm unit 120 facing this has a recessed spiral formed along the frame that can be joined to the protruding spiral. After the spirals of the lower arm unit 120 and the upper arm unit 110 are aligned with each other, when they are rotated, the upper arm unit 110 and the lower arm unit 120 are joined and fixed, completing a cylindrical tube to form the arm restraint unit 100. When they are rotated in the opposite direction while joined, the lower arm unit 120 can be separated from the upper arm unit 110 to expose the hand and wrist for medical treatment.

[0109] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the lower arm opening band 122 is arranged to surround the joining surface of the lower arm portion 120 and the upper arm portion 110, and can be provided as a function of strengthening the mutual joining state; on the other hand, the lower arm portion 120 and the upper arm portion 110 are spirally joined and are not easily separated, and in addition, as in the basic embodiment of the present invention, the lower arm cover end 121 is not provided in the additional embodiment, and the lower arm opening band 122 is not necessarily required, so it may not be provided and may be determined arbitrarily according to the condition of the user and the patient.

[0110] The hand protection part 130 can also be connected to the spiral of the frame of the connecting surface of the lower arm part 120 in a similar manner, and the hand protection part 130 and the lower arm part 120 can be connected and separated by spiral rotation.

[0111] Therefore, hand protection part 130 can be rotated and separated from lower arm part 120, and then lower arm part 120 can be separated from upper arm part 110 to expose the hand and wrist; alternatively, without separating hand protection part 130, lower arm part 120 can be rotated and separated from upper arm part 110 while hand protection part 130 and lower arm part 120 are combined, and then the hand can be exposed to perform medical treatment; and only hand protection part 130 can be separated if necessary.

[0112] As described above, the arm fixing device 10 for a dementia patient of the present invention has the advantages of being easy to wear on the body, smooth to connect and fix, and easy to separate and open the shoulder attachment part 200, upper arm part 110, lower arm part 120, and hand protection part 130 according to each connection part. When worn, the arm can be tied to a specific external frame while maintaining comfort without causing pain to the arm. In this state, medical procedures such as blood sugar checks can be performed by exposing only the hand part, so that the present invention is very convenient, safe, and useful for both the patient who wears it, and the guardian or caregiver.

[0113] The embodiments of the present invention described above are merely illustrative, and a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible.

[0114] Therefore, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms described in the above detailed description, and the true scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

[0115] It is also to be understood that the invention includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0116] 10: Arm immobilization device for nursing home patients 100: Arm restraint 110: Upper arm 111: Ventilation hole 112: deltoid cover end 113: Shoulder connection end 113a: Detachable connecting member 114: Lock release prevention member 115: Shoulder strap 115a: Band detachment member 120: Lower leg 121: Lower arm cover end 121a: Upper end of lower leg 121b: Lower end of lower leg 121c: Inferior side edge 122: Lower arm release band 123: Fixed unit 123a: Frame cable ties 130: Hand protection part 200:Shoulder wear part 210: Neck opening 220: Wearing materials 230: Release compatible parts 240: Detachable and fixed parts 250: Arm penetration port 260: Band epaulets

Claims

1. An arm restraint portion having a tubular shape and capable of receiving hands and arms; and The tip is connected to the arm restraint part, and the center part includes a shoulder attachment part that is worn around the shoulder, clavicle, and neck; The arm restraint section is an upper arm portion that accommodates the upper arm and has a large number of ventilation holes formed on the outer circumferential surface; a lower arm portion connected to the upper arm portion and accommodating the lower arm and hand; and A hand protection part that fits closely to the inner surface of the lower arm part to accommodate the hand and is provided in a removable manner; The upper arm is a deltoid cover end formed extending from the upper surface of one end to the deltoid and rotated at a predetermined angle; a shoulder connection end, in which a frame at one end is attached along one top surface and both side surfaces of the upper arm portion to enclose the deltoid muscle cover end, and a connection and detachment member is provided along the frame at the other end to be connected to the shoulder attachment portion; and an unlocking prevention member having one end attached to the shoulder connection end and the other end connected to the shoulder attachment part; The shoulder strap is A wearing member that connects or separates one side and the other side around the neck opening; A detachable fixing member that is coupled to the connecting / detaching member; and An arm immobilization device for a dementia patient, comprising: an unlocking corresponding member that is coupled correspondingly to the lock-unlocking prevention member.

2. The upper arm is a shoulder fixing band attached to the underside of the armpit and binding around the shoulder; The shoulder fixing band includes a band detachment member provided on one side; 2. The arm fixing device for a dementia patient as described in claim 1, further comprising a shoulder fixing band that can be separated into two parts to release the shoulder binding state by connecting the band detachment member to a single circular ring, and by separating the band detachment member to separate into two parts.

3. The lower arm is A lower arm cover end that is divided into a lower arm upper end, a lower arm lower end, and a lower arm side end so as to cover the upper surface, the lower surface, and both side surfaces from a predetermined position in the center to the tip; and a lower arm release band that binds the upper end, the lower end, and the side end of the lower arm so as to surround the outer circumferential surface of the lower arm cover end, and both ends are separated and connected in a detachable manner; The arm fixing device for a dementia patient as described in claim 1, characterized in that when the hand protection part is removed from the lower arm and the lower arm release band is loosened, the upper end, lower end and side ends of the lower arm can be bent toward the outer surface of the lower arm, thereby exposing the wrist housed inside the tip of the lower arm.

4. The lower arm is The bed further includes a fixing unit that is attached to the outer circumferential surface in a shape corresponding to the outer circumferential surface and surrounds a predetermined section of the outer circumferential surface; and a frame tie band that is attached to one side of the fixing unit and ties the bed frame and the lower arm; 2. The arm fixing device for a dementia patient according to claim 1, wherein the fixing unit is capable of sliding within a predetermined range along the outer circumferential surface of the lower arm.

5. The shoulder strap is The arm immobilization device for a dementia patient as described in claim 1, further comprising an arm through hole formed through the area in contact with the deltoid muscle.

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