Disposable neck protector

Abstract

The present invention pertains to the field of products for surgical procedures and postoperative care, and relates more specifically to a single-use protector, comparable to a disposable mask, developed for the comfort and hygiene of the airways during procedures and activities that require filtering barriers, having dimensions that fit the exact contour of the neck so as to provide a seal for patients who have undergone a tracheostomy or procedures involving access to the trachea.

Description

DISPOSABLE NECK PROTECTOR Technological Sector of Invention

[0001] The present invention belongs to the sector of products for surgical procedures and post-operative care, and refers, more specifically, to a protector, comparable to the idea of ​​a disposable mask, developed for the comfort and hygiene of the respiratory tract in procedures and activities that require filtering barriers, for single use, with metrics that make the exact contour of the neck in order to seal the patient who has undergone a tracheostomy or procedures that require access to the trachea. State of the art

[0002] Post-tracheostomy care and tracheal access are essential to ensure the patient's safe recovery and prevent complications. A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure in which an opening is created in the trachea to allow airflow when the upper airway is obstructed or compromised. This procedure is performed in a variety of situations, such as acute respiratory failure, laryngeal injuries, airway obstruction, and to facilitate the removal of secretions in patients with difficulty coughing.

[0003] The opening in the trachea is a gateway for bacteria and other pathogens. Therefore, rigorous hygiene, both of the tracheostomy and the surrounding area, is essential to prevent infections. This currently includes frequent dressing changes and thorough cleaning with sterile saline solution, procedures that can be ineffective against environmental elements such as dust or pollution, and even microorganisms.

[0004] Post-tracheotomy care and tracheal access are critical to ensuring patient safety and recovery. However, patient care plays a key role in promoting positive outcomes and minimizing complications. To this end, there is an opportunity to introduce a new product to the industry to further enhance protection of the surgical procedure site. Novelties of the Invention

[0005] In this context, a disposable neck protector is presented that brings comfort and safety to the patient, providing total protection of the neck area through the closure of the straps with Velcro.

[0006] The product is manufactured to the specified size, meeting good manufacturing practices for healthcare products as per current legislation, and can be distributed packaged in boxes across multiple locations. The product is single-use and disposable. The raw materials consist of three layers of TNT (non-woven fabric) and a filter.

[0007] Although there are other disposable health products with the same purpose, used to protect the mouth (e.g. disposable mask), the present protector has a different inventive concept, being single-use and disposable for neck protection, specifically for protecting the region after a tracheostomy procedure and / or any procedure related to the trachea. Description of the attached drawings

[0008] In order for the present invention to be fully understood and put into practice by any technician in this technological sector, it will be described in a clear, concise and sufficient manner, based on the attached drawings, which illustrate and support it, listed below: Figure 1 represents the front view of the protector; Figure 2 shows the front view of the protector, highlighting the metrics. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0009] The present invention comprises a disposable neck protector formed by three layers, a first that protects against external aggressors of 25g TNT, a second with a 25g Meltblown filter with more than 95% efficiency in filtering viruses, particles and bacteria, and a third of 25g TNT as reinforcement to guarantee an additional physical barrier against possible contamination, being 50 to 55 cm, but preferably 52.5 cm in length (P3) and between 7 to 11 cm, but preferably 9 cm in height (P4). having strips measuring 1.5 to 3.5 cm, but preferably 2.41 cm in height (P7) and comprising Velcro (VC) measuring 6 to 10 cm, but preferably 8 cm in length (V1) and 1 to 2.5 cm, but preferably 1.62 cm in height (V2) at the ends; in the center, there is a curved shape (P2) at the bottom with a length of 12 to 16 cm, but preferably 14 cm (P6), and at the top a depression shape (P1) with a length of 10 to 14 cm, but preferably 12 cm (P5).

[0010] The protector is simple to use, being wrapped around the patient's neck, its shape adequately contours the region of the body and covers the surgical procedure site, which closed with Velcro, becomes a physical barrier against fluids, particles, bacteria, viruses, pollen, air pollution, dirt, etc.

[0011] It is important to emphasize that the figures and descriptions presented do not limit the ways in which the proposed inventive concept can be implemented, but rather illustrate and make understandable the conceptual innovations revealed in this solution. Therefore, the descriptions and images should be interpreted as illustrative and not limitative, and there may be other equivalent or analogous ways of implementing the inventive concept disclosed herein that do not fall outside the scope of protection outlined in the proposed solution.

Claims

CLAIM 1- DISPOSABLE NECK PROTECTOR characterized by being formed by three layers, a first of 25g TNT, a second with a 25g Meltblown filter, and a third of 25g TNT as reinforcement, being 50 to 55 cm, but preferably 52.5 cm in length (P3) and between 7 to 11 cm, but preferably 9 cm in height (P4), having straps with 1.5 to 3.5 cm, but preferably 2.41 cm in height (P7) and which include velcro (VC) of 6 to 10 cm, but preferably 8 cm in length (V1) and 1 to 2.5 cm, but preferably 1.62 cm in height (V2) at the ends; in the center, it has a curved shape (P2) in the lower part with a length of 12 to 16 cm, but preferably 14 cm (P6), and in the upper part a depression shape (P1) with a length of 10 to 14 cm, but preferably 12 cm (P5).

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