A portable device that combines vibration, cold application, and visual distractions to reduce pain and fear during intramuscular injections in children.

Abstract

The invention relates to a portable apparatus developed for use in intramuscular injection procedures performed on children, within the field of medical assistive devices. The portable apparatus in question may include a body (1), a vibration generating unit (2) integrated on the body (1), a cold application unit (3) integrated on the body (1) and containing a replaceable cold gel compartment, a visual distraction unit (4) integrated on the body (1) and containing LED light sources, an electronic display that creates moving light patterns and a screen within the same unit, an electronic control circuit (6) and a power source (5) located inside the body (1). The vibration generating unit (2), the cold application unit (3) and the visual distraction unit (4) are integrated on the body (1).The electronic control circuit (6) controls the electrical operation of the vibration generating unit (2) and the visual distraction unit (4), and the power source (5) is located inside the housing (1).

Description

1 TARIFF PAIN DURING INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION IN CHILDREN. VIBRATION, COLD APPLICATION, AND FEAR-REDUCING EFFECTS. PRESENTING A COMBINATION OF VISUALLY DISTRACTING ELEMENTS PORTABLE DEVICE 5 TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to the technical field of medical assistive devices. More specifically, The invention concerns intramuscular injection procedures performed in children. used during the process: vibration generation unit, cold application unit and visual 10 Distracting units combined in a single portable device housing. It relates to the portable device it contains. STATE OF THE ART Intramuscular injection procedures performed in children 15 Pain, fear, and anxiety may occur during the procedure. Therefore, the application during different pain reduction and attention redirection approaches It is being used. In known applications, vibration is used to reduce pain. application, cold application, topical anesthetic applications and various non-20 Pharmacological methods are used. In addition, children's attention... visual guidance aimed at directing the application area to different stimuli. stimuli, toys, lighting systems, screens or similar distractions Applications are also used. In the literature and patent documents, cold is treated with vibration. The application, when used with other devices, only applies the cold application. devices for this purpose or various auxiliary devices used during injection This has been explained. In addition, vibration, temperature control, visual or auditory various medical assistive devices that include different functions such as warnings It is known. 30 However, the solutions used in current practices are mostly different. requiring the separate use of equipment or only a specific one It consists of devices that perform the application function. Therefore Healthcare personnel may use multiple pieces of equipment together during the procedure. 2 They can use it, perform preparatory work before the application, and It is possible to switch between different pieces of equipment during the application. In addition, a significant portion of existing portable assistive devices Vibration and cold application are used together, along with visual attention. 5 Solutions for this purpose are limited. Furthermore, the cold application element is replaceable. configuration, vibration generation unit, electronic control circuit, power where the light source and the visual distraction unit are located together within a single body. Work continues on the development of portable apparatus structures. It is doing. 10 Therefore, the vibration generation unit, the cold application unit, and the visual The distraction unit is combined into a single portable device housing. There is a need to improve the structures that contain these elements. THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM WE AIM TO SOLVE IS 15. The auxiliary equipment used in current applications is separate. transportation, storage, preparation and placement in the application area, This leads to an increase in the steps involved in the usage process. This is possible. Furthermore, the combined use of different equipment can create advantages in the application area. increasing the physical space covered and managing equipment together 20 This can lead to the creation of a work routine that requires... On the other hand, cold application elements are reusable. In this case, it will allow for a structural change between applications. solutions that combine electronic components in a single housing There is a need for integrated portable device designs for positioning. 25 It is heard. Similarly, the visual distraction unit is on the apparatus body. Structural arrangements for integration are also limited in existing solutions. It appears that this is the case. Therefore, the vibration generating unit has a replaceable cold application. unit, visual distraction unit, electronic control circuit and power source 30 integrated into a single portable device body, a structural solution that can be used via a single device during application the need arises. 3 A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to intramuscular injection procedures performed in children. It relates to a portable device developed for use during the incident. The portable apparatus described in the invention consists of a housing and a vibrating unit within the housing. forming unit, replaceable cold application unit, visual distraction 5 The unit includes an electronic control circuit and a power source. (Visual attention) The diffuser unit; LED light sources, electronics that create moving light patterns. It includes an indicator and a screen. Vibration generation unit, cold application unit, and visual attention. The distribution unit is integrated into the same housing, and the electronic 10 It is operated via a control circuit. Cold application unit It includes a replaceable cold gel compartment. The power source is the apparatus. It provides energy to the electronic components within it. In this context... The advantages of our invention are listed below: - Vibration, cold application, and visual distraction methods combined in a single 15 It combines them on the device. - It eliminates the need to use multiple pieces of equipment. - Provides practical and easy-to-use features for healthcare professionals. - It helps reduce pain perception during injections in children. - It helps reduce levels of fear and anxiety. 20 - It can increase the child's compliance and cooperation during the procedure. - Its portable and compact design allows it to be used in various clinical settings. available. - It can be designed for low-cost production. - It can be produced with reusable or disposable parts. 25 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. General view of the portable apparatus subject to the invention. The corresponding numbers in the figures are 30. 1. Body 2. Vibration generation unit 3. Cold application unit 4. Visual distraction unit 4 5. Energy source 6. Electronic control circuit 7. Contact surface DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 5 The invention relates to intramuscular injections performed in children. It relates to a portable device developed for use in various applications. Portable apparatus; a housing (1), a vibration generating unit (2), a cold application unit (3), a visual distraction unit (4), an energy source (5), a It includes an electronic control circuit (6) and a contact surface (7). 10 The body (1) constitutes the main supporting structure of the apparatus. Body (1) inside vibration generating unit (2), cold application unit (3), visual attention distribution unit (4), electronic control circuit (6) and power source (5) are located It takes. The body (1) is the single in which the said components are kept together. It can be formed as a single unit or a multi-unit structure. 15 The vibration generating unit (2) must be located inside the body (1) at least It includes a vibration motor. The vibration generating unit (2) is located in the body (1) in the middle of the electrical connection with the electronic control circuit (6) The electronic control circuit (6) is located in the vibration generating unit (2). It controls its operation. Naturally, the electronic control circuit (6) is also located in body 20 (1) is located inside, the energy source (5) is in the same body (1) It is located and the electronic components are protected inside the housing (1). The cold application unit (3) is located on the housing (1) and is replaceable. It includes the cold gel compartment in the structure. The cold gel compartment is placed on the body (1). It is designed to be removable and reattachable. Cold application 25 unit (3) and vibration generating unit (2) are on the same housing, together with each other. They are located adjacent to and integrated with each other. Visual distraction unit (4), electronic located on the body (1) Includes display structure. Visual distraction unit (4); LED light its sources, electronic display and screen capable of creating moving light patterns 30 It may include a visual distraction unit (4), electronic control circuit (6). It is in an electrical connection. The energy source (5) is located inside the body (1) and creates vibration. unit (2), visual distraction unit (4) and electronic control circuit (6) It provides electrical energy. The energy source (5) is a rechargeable battery, battery or It can be configured as a power unit that provides equivalent electrical energy. Electronic control circuit (6), vibration generating unit (2) and visual attention located inside the housing (1) to control the operation of the distributor unit (4). It is receiving. The electronic control circuit is electrically connected to the power source (5). It is in this state. The portable apparatus subject to the invention consists of a housing (1), a vibration generating unit (2), Replaceable cold application unit (3), visual distraction unit (4), electronic control circuit (6) and power source (5) in the same housing It is designed as an integrated apparatus structure containing 10 components. The body (1) will be in contact with the anatomical region where the injection will be administered. It includes a contact surface (7) formed in this way. Vibration generating unit (2) and the cold application unit (3), are associated with the contact surface (7) of the injection area. They are positioned adjacent to each other on the body (1) in such a way that they are positioned next to each other. Vibration generating unit (2) and cold application unit (3) in the layout, 15 They are located together around the contact surface (7). Visual distraction unit (4), the user’s use of the device the top of the body (1) so that it will not obstruct and will be visible during application in the section, application by positioning in a region different from the contact surface (7). will create a layout that can be monitored by the user during the process 20 It is placed on the body (1) as shown. It is powered by the electronic control circuit (6). The source (5) is inside the housing (1), the vibration generating unit (2), cold Electrical connection with application unit (3) and visual distraction unit (4) It is positioned in a way that will provide this. An example of the application is shown below. In the example application shown in Figure 1, the portable apparatus subject to the invention is the body (1), Vibration generating unit (2), replaceable cold application unit (3), visual distraction unit (4), power source (5), electronic control circuit (6) and as an integrated structure including the contact surface (7) to the injection area 30 It has been created. The body (1) contains all of the aforementioned components within a single apparatus structure. It forms the main carrier element. The anatomical structure where the injection will be administered. The contact surface (7) created in such a way as to make contact with the region, on the body (1) 6 It is located and constitutes the part of the apparatus that is placed in the application area. It brings. The vibration generating unit (2) will be related to the contact surface (7) of the body (1) It is located on it. The cold application unit (3) is a replaceable cold Adjacent to the vibration generating unit (2) to include the gel compartment and 5 The contact surface (7) is located around it. Thus, the vibration generating unit (2) and the cold application unit (3), on the same body (1) and the same application It creates an integrated settlement pattern in relation to the region. Visual distraction unit (4) can be seen by the user during the application. In the figure, it is placed on the body (1) in a region different from the contact surface (7). 10 Visual distraction unit (4), LED light sources, moving light patterns It can include electronic displays and screens capable of generating information. The electronic control circuit (6) and the power source (5) are inside the housing (1). positioned and vibration generating unit (2) and visual distraction unit It is positioned to provide an electrical connection with (4). Electronic control 15 circuit (6) to control the operation of the said components It is structured. In this example application, the vibration generating unit (2) has a replaceable cold application unit (3), visual distraction unit (4), electronic control circuit (6), energy source (5) and contact surface (7) are integrated on a single body (1) 20 It forms a portable apparatus structure arranged in this way. 30

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. Intramuscular injection procedures performed in children It is a portable device developed for use with the following features: - a body (1), 5 - a contact surface (7) formed on the body (1), - a body (1) containing at least one vibration motor vibration generating unit (2), - a cold application featuring a replaceable cold gel compartment unit (3), 10 - visual distraction unit (4), - an electronic control circuit (6) located inside the body (1), - an energy source (5) located inside the body (1) including, - vibration generating unit (2) and cold application unit (3), 15 Contact surfaces (7) are adjacent to each other on the body (1) its positioning in relation to, - different from the contact surface (7) of the visual distraction unit (4) being located on the body (1) in the region, - vibration generating unit (2), cold application unit (3) and visual 20 the distraction unit (4) is powered by the electronic control circuit (6) its source (5) is located integrated within the same body (1) It is characterized by its acquisition.

2. According to claim 1, it is a portable apparatus, the characteristic of which is; a cold application unit. (3), 25 which is attached to the body (1) in a removable and reattachable way. It is characterized by its inclusion of a replaceable cold gel compartment.

3. According to claim 1, it is a portable device, the characteristic of which is; a vibration generating unit. (2) being in electrical connection with the electronic control circuit (6) It is characteristic.

4. According to claim 1, it is a portable device, and its characteristic is that the electronic control circuit has 30 (6), vibration generating unit (2) and visual distraction unit (4) It is characterized by being designed in a way that allows it to control its operation.

5. According to claim 1, it is a portable device whose characteristic is; visual distraction. The unit (4) is characterized by containing LED light sources. 8 6. According to claim 5, it is a portable device, the characteristic of which is; visual distraction. unit (4) electronic display capable of creating moving light patterns It is characterized by its inclusion.

7. According to claim 6, it is a portable device, the characteristic of which is; visual distraction. The unit (4) is characterized by having a screen. 5 8. According to claim 1, it is a portable device and its feature is that the energy source (5), charging Rechargeable battery, power unit or equivalent electrical energy provider It is characterized by being formed in this way.

9. According to claim 1, it is a portable apparatus, the feature of which is that the contact surface (7) is vibration 10 where the forming unit (2) and the cold application unit (3) are related. arranged on the trunk (1) in such a way as to be in contact with the anatomical region It is characterized by its... 20 30

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