108 results about "Pharynx" patented technology

The invention provides an intelligent monitoring system and method for swallowing rehabilitation, and the method comprises the steps: determining the mistaken aspiration risk feature of a pressure peak value in the swallowing rehabilitation through the high-frequency energy sudden change amount of cough sound and the delay feature of a food mass through the pharynx, and when the mistaken aspiration risk feature is greater than a risk threshold value in the swallowing rehabilitation, stopping the swallowing rehabilitation. According to biomechanical information in swallowing rehabilitation, coordination scores of all rehabilitation stages in the swallowing rehabilitation process are determined, and then function recovery indexes of the swallowing function in the pharyngeal period in the swallowing rehabilitation process are determined according to all the coordination scores and mistaken aspiration risk characteristics. The swallowing efficiency index in swallowing rehabilitation is extracted, then the rehabilitation deviation characteristic of the pharynx is determined through the swallowing efficiency index and the function recovery index, and personalized adjustment is conducted on the swallowing rehabilitation scheme after sound-light alarm based on the rehabilitation deviation characteristic. Based on the scheme, personalized coordination of the rehabilitation scheme in swallowing rehabilitation can be realized, so that the recovery efficiency of the swallowing function in the pharyngeal period can be improved.

A user interface comprising a non-sealing nasal cannula and a mask arranged about the nasal cannula, the mask including a seal configured with a user's face to allow the interface to be pressurised, the cannula configured to deliver breathing gases to the nares of a user at a flow rate exceeding the intended user's peak inspiratory flow requirements so that the mask and the user's pharynx are flushed continuously with fresh breathing gases to reduce dead space.

The invention discloses a dysphagia rehabilitation training device which is characterized by comprising a base, a control panel, a water tank, a water pump and a training mechanism. The training mechanism comprises a plurality of electric push rods arranged in a lower cavity of an adjusting frame at equal intervals, a plurality of sleeves are arranged in an upper cavity of the adjusting frame at equal intervals, pistons are arranged at the output ends of the electric push rods and slidably mounted in the sleeves, and a supporting rod of an L-shaped structure is fixedly mounted at the top of the adjusting frame. A peristaltic pipe is arranged at the front end of the supporting rod, a stimulation ball is arranged at the front end of the peristaltic pipe, a plurality of air pipes are connected to the interior of the peristaltic pipe, the air pipes are slidably installed in the supporting rod, the tail ends of the air pipes are connected to the top of the sleeve, and a water outlet pipe and a water inlet pipe are arranged at the tail end of the stimulation ball; the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe are slidably mounted in the supporting rod; the device can guide the root of the tongue, stimulate the pharynx and train swallowing muscles at the same time.

The invention relates to a device (100) for laryngectomised persons, comprising a respiratory prosthesis (120) comprising an adapted tube (122) for connecting to a new incision that is made in the neck and extends to the pharynx at the base of the tongue, and comprising at least one biocompatible membrane (124) for filtering liquids and solids and preventing them from passing through the tube (122), wherein a coupler (126) for coupling to the new incision is connected internally to the distal end of the tube (122) and externally to at least one pipe (130a, 130b) for exterior communication with a tracheostoma coupler (110), which comprises a sealingly and detachably accommodated HME filter (112), such that the new-incision coupler (126) is connected to the tracheostoma coupler (110).

A method for minimizing infectious particle exposure during endonasal surgeries includes the steps of: introducing an aspiration device through a mouth of a patient and positioning a distal tip within the nasopharynx space, the aspiration device comprising an elongated balloon catheter having an inflatable balloon located within a distal region thereof and a distal aspiration port that is positioned distal to the balloon; inflating the balloon so that the balloon occupies the nasopharynx space; and aspirating any infectious particles within the nasopharynx space via the distal aspiration port.

Systems and methods are disclosed for an endoscope for use in a surgical procedure, e.g., a pediatric trans-nasal endoscopy procedure. The endoscope may include a handle for gripping by a user, and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft may have a working channel extending longitudinally therethrough. When the shaft is in a fully-inserted position, the shaft may have an extracorporeal zone configured to reside proximal relative to the patient's nasal opening, a patient comfort zone configured to reside from the patient's nose through the patient's pharynx and to a top of the patient's esophagus, and a distal functional endoscopic zone configured to reside from the top of the patient's esophagus to a distalmost tip of the shaft. The patient comfort zone has a relatively higher flexibility so as to maximize patient comfort for that portion of the shaft that is maintained in the curvatures of a patient's nasal cavity during a surgical procedure.

1. Name of the design product: Nasopharyngolaryngoscope. 2. Use of the design product: For medical units to conduct examinations and treatments on the mouth, nose, pharynx, and larynx in clinical practice, and to be used in conjunction with equipment such as electronic endoscope image processors. 3. Design key points of the design product: Lies in the shape. 4. Picture or photo that best shows the design key points: Perspective view 1.

The invention relates to the technical field of medical teaching aids, and discloses a laryngoscope operation training method and device based on sensor intelligent feedback, and the method comprises the steps: reconstructing a human body oral cavity simulation model for training, simulating anatomical mechanical gradients including a tongue body, a pharynx and teeth, and obtaining a simulated model; burying pressure sensors with different precisions under the skin of each key part in the simulation model according to the anatomical mechanics of the part; the oral cavity simulation model is connected to carry out laryngoscope operation training, signals of all the pressure sensors are collected in real time and converted into digital signals, key parameters of the pressure signals are obtained through calculation after analysis and processing so as to judge the contact state, and corresponding acousto-optic feedback and alarm are automatically triggered according to the contact position and the contact state. An intelligent sensing network with biomechanical simulation capability is constructed, the contact strength in a laryngoscope operation path is evaluated through a multi-level pressure monitoring and dynamic feedback mechanism, and a quantitative evaluation system of operation quality is established.

The invention relates to the technical field of rehabilitation treatment, in particular to a stimulation device for swallowing training. The stimulation device for swallowing training comprises a gun-shaped shell, and a gun barrel is arranged on the front portion of the gun-shaped shell; the front end, far away from the gun-shaped shell, of the gun barrel is connected with the massage head; the liquid storage tank is detachably arranged in the middle of the lower side of the gun-shaped shell; the liquid pumping box is arranged in the middle of the inner side of the gun-shaped shell; and the vertically downward electric push rod is arranged at the top of the inner side of the gun-shaped shell. According to the device, the pharynx of a user is stimulated through three different modes of massaging by the massage head, contacting with clear water at different temperatures and enabling the clear water to have sour taste, the swallowing reflex sensitivity is enhanced by virtue of the combined action, and the injected clear water is pumped into the mouth of the user through the up-down movement of the piston plate in the liquid pumping box, so that the swallowing reflex sensitivity is enhanced. The injection amount can be conveniently controlled, and cough or vomiting reaction caused by discomfort of a user due to overstimulation can be avoided.

The atomization device suitable for the coma patient comprises an atomizer, a conversion connecting pipe and a ventilation pipeline, the atomizer comprises an output connecting pipe, and the output connecting pipe is detachably connected with an internal thread in the conversion connecting pipe in a clamped mode through an external thread formed in the outer wall of the output connecting pipe. The bite block and the outlet end of the atomizer are connected in a spiral tightening manner, so that the atomizer is convenient to connect and remove, and the burden of nurses is relieved; the ventilation pipeline comprises an oropharynx pipeline, a tooth cushion and a connecting pipe which are integrally formed, the connecting pipe is used for detachably connecting the ventilation pipeline and the conversion connecting pipe in an inserted mode, when a patient uses the ventilation pipeline, the oropharynx pipeline can stretch into the throat and abut against and is fixed through the tooth cushion, medicine sent out by the atomizer directly reaches the pharynx, and the medicine can be conveniently used by the coma patient; meanwhile, the problems that the amount of gas inhaled by a patient is small, and the medicine is not fully utilized can be solved.

The invention provides a multi-channel pH synchronous monitoring system and method for gastroesophagus and throat. The system comprises a flexible catheter which is used for being inserted into a monitoring part through a nasal cavity; the plurality of pH sensors are integrated on the flexible catheter and are respectively used for monitoring the pH values of the throat part, the upper section of the esophagus and the lower section of the esophagus; the signal collector is connected with the near end of the flexible catheter and is used for synchronously collecting data of the plurality of pH sensors; and the analysis module is used for judging a reflux path and performing diagnosis according to the time sequence and amplitude of the data change of the plurality of pH sensors. The multiple pH sensors are integrated on the single flexible catheter to monitor the pH values of multiple parts at the same time, the signal collector is used for synchronously collecting the pH data, gastroesophageal-throat multichannel pH synchronous monitoring is achieved, reflux path judgment and reflux diagnosis are conducted based on the synchronous monitoring data, and the reflux diagnosis accuracy is improved.

The utility model provides a pharyngeal ice bag, which comprises a middle ice bag containing sleeve bag, which is a rectangular open-top pocket structure, an ice bag is placed in the middle ice bag containing sleeve bag, the inner part of the ice bag is divided into multiple small compartments, each small compartment contains a polymer gel, and a set of elastic fixing belts, which comprises two pairs of elastic connecting belts arranged on both sides of the middle ice bag containing sleeve bag, the outer surface of the left strap of each pair of elastic connecting belts is provided with a Velcro surface, and the inner surface of the right strap is provided with a Velcro hook surface matched with the Velcro surface. The utility model has the advantages that it is used for preventing postoperative hemorrhage of the pharynx and relieving postoperative pain of patients. The utility model solves the problem that the pharyngeal ice bag is not easy to fix, and the method is simple and practical.

1. The name of the design product: electronic laryngoscope. 2. The use of the design product: for checking the lesions of pharynx and larynx. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best shows the design points: perspective view.

Device to combat sleep apnea Reflexogenic orthosis regulating the aeroelasticity of the pharynx FIGURES

A mouth cavity attachment tool (1A) is attachable to a mouth cavity (M) of a person (P) under examination. The mouth cavity attachment tool (1A) includes a partitioning portion (10A) and a gap forming portion (11A). The partitioning portion (10A) partitions a mouth cavity (M) into a first portion (M1) where objects of measurement of halitosis are located and a second portion (M2) communicating with a pharynx (6) of the person (P) under examination. The gap forming portion (11A) is connected to the partitioning portion (10A) and forms gaps (G) in spaces to the objects of measurement. Since the mouth cavity attachment tool (1A) includes the partitioning portion (10A) partitioning the mouth cavity (M) into a first portion (M1) where tooth rows (2) and gums (3) are located and a second portion (M2) communicating with the pharynx (6) of the person (P) under examination, halitosis can be detected accurately.

As shown in the "Reference Diagram Showing the Usage State", this article is attached to a penlight and is used when an observer (such as a doctor) observes the oral cavity of an observed person (such as a patient). This article is composed of a transparent shield plate provided with a mirror and a light holder. The mirror is provided inclined with respect to the shield plate by a mirror holder. The mirror surface of the mirror is arranged on the front side. A through hole is formed in the shield plate, and the light holder is fixed to this through hole. The light holder is formed from an elastic material. The tip of the penlight can be fitted into and held in the hole of the light holder. Since the shield plate is transparent, the observer can observe the oral cavity of the observed person through the shield plate. By the shield of this article, the observer is prevented from being splashed by droplets from the oral cavity of the observed person, while the observed person can confirm the state of their pharynx by the mirror.

Composition, in particular pharmaceutical composition, in the form of a fixed dosage (solid dosage form) for sucking and / or chewing, preferably for sucking, in particular lozenge, preferably for use in the prophylactic and / or therapeutic topical (local) treatment of inflammatory diseases of the mouth and throat, wherein the composition contains an effective, in particular pharmaceutically and / or therapeutically effective, amount of an active ingredient preferably suitable and / or effective for the topical (local) treatment of inflammatory diseases of the mouth and throat, in particular with antiseptic and / or antimicrobial properties, preferably with antibacterial and / or antiviral and / or antifungal properties, wherein the active ingredient is incorporated and / or embedded in a solid matrix, wherein the composition, in particular the solid dosage form and / or the matrix, releases the active ingredient upon topical (local) application and / or use, preferably by sucking and / or chewing, preferably by sucking, in the oral and pharyngeal cavity; wherein the active ingredient is octenidine, in particular in the form of a pharmaceutically compatible and / or physiologically acceptable salt or ester, preferably in the form of a pharmaceutically compatible and / or physiologically acceptable salt, particularly preferably octenidine dihydrochloride; and wherein the composition, in particular the solid dosage form and / or the matrix, furthermore and / or additionally contains at least one further ingredient (a) and / or (b), in particular (a) and (b), wherein the at least one further ingredient (a) and / or (b) is selected from the group of (a) Flavor modulators, in particular selected from the group of the following components (i), (ii) and / or (iii): (i) Bitter (taste) masking agents, in particular selected from the group consisting of bitter taste receptor antagonists, preferably 4-(2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentyl)butanoic acid, and saponins, preferably glycyrrhizic acid (glycyrrhizin) and its salts or esters and / or glycyrrhetinic acid (glycyrrhetin) and its salts or esters, complexing agents, in particular cyclodextrins, and combinations or mixtures thereof, (ii) Bitter substances, in particular coffee extract and / or tea extract and / or their respective bitter substances, preferably coffee extract and / or its bitter substances, (iii) preferably natural or nature-identical (aroma) oils and / or essential oils, in particular with antiseptic and / or antimicrobial properties, preferably with antibacterial, antifungal and / or antiviral properties, in particular selected from the group of anise oils, in particular star anise oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, tea tree oil, chamomile oil, clove oil, rosemary oil, caraway oil, cinnamon oil, sage oil and fennel oil, as well as combinations or mixtures thereof; in particular wherein the ingredient (a) and / or the flavor modulator comprises a combination of at least two different components (i), (ii) and / or (iii), preferably a combination of components (i), (ii) and (iii); (b) Acidulants, in particular saliva-stimulating and / or flavor-enhancing acidulants, preferably acidulants authorized under pharmaceutical and / or food law and / or acidulants authorized as pharmaceutical additives and / or food additives, in particular selected from the group of tartaric acid and its salts, in particular sodium tartrate, sodium potassium tartrate (Rochelle salt) and calcium tartrate, citric acid and its salts, metatartaric acid, fumaric acid, ascorbic acid, phosphoric acid and its salts, stannous chloride, in particular tin(II) chloride, malic acid, lactic acid, adipic acid, succinic acid and other pharmaceutically compatible and / or physiologically acceptable organic acids and their salts, as well as their combinations or mixtures.

The present research aims to successfully establish a rat acute pharyngitis model, and to observe the pathological changes of the pharynx of the animal and detect the pharynx and blood related indexes to evaluate the stability of the model, so as to make a rat acute pharyngitis model which is simple to operate, long in symptom maintenance time, stable and unified, more close to the clinic, and to facilitate the further research on the pathogenesis and pathophysiological changes of the acute pharyngitis model, and to provide a certain basis for how to implement the pharynx protection intervention measures. The method for constructing the rat acute pharyngitis model of the present application is simple to operate, long in symptom maintenance time, stable and unified, more close to the clinic, and good in stability and repeatability. The rat acute pharyngitis model constructed by the present application is not only simple to operate, but also long in symptom maintenance time, which can be up to more than 1 month.

The present application relates to treatment of nasal cavity inflammation and mucus hypersecretion. One aspect of the present invention is a method of treatment of rhinitis and rhinosinusitis, wherein the treatment reduces nasal stuffiness, nasal congestion, and phlegm secretion. Reduction of phlegm secretion from the nasal cavity into the pharynx can also reduce cough frequency from infectious and allergic rhinitis. In the preferred embodiment, FEMA 4557, is an example of a molecule, topically applied to the nasal mucosa, that can be used to treat rhinitis. FEMA 4557 is a potent non-irritating suppressor of acute inflammation in the nasal cavity and sinuses, a property not previously described for other topical cooling agents. Thus, FEMA 4557 and related analogs may have therapeutic utility for treating nasal inflammation and mucus hypersecretion.

The utility model belongs to the field of medical instruments, and particularly relates to an improved gold substituting type tube oral automatic feeding device. The improved gold substituting type automatic tube oral feeding device comprises a needle cylinder, a push rod, a piston block and the like, the push rod is connected into the needle cylinder in a sliding mode and is composed of a cross plate and a circular block, the cross plate is located inside the needle cylinder, the circular block is located outside the needle cylinder, the piston block is fixedly connected to the tail end of the push rod, and the side edge of the piston block is tightly attached to the inner wall of the needle cylinder. The piston block is in sliding contact with the needle cylinder, and the bottom end of the piston block is in contact with the inner bottom end of the needle cylinder. Through the design of the infusion tube of a single-hole structure, fluid food can enter the pharynx in a more concentrated mode, the swallowing efficiency is remarkably improved, meanwhile, by means of cooperative work of the rotating plate, the clamping block, the connecting plate and the inclined plane column, the infusion tube can be firmly clamped, displacement or falling off in the injection process is prevented, and even under the large injection pressure, the infusion tube can not fall off. The infusion tube can be kept stable, and safety and smoothness in the feeding process are guaranteed.

This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology and discloses an anesthesia video laryngoscope, including a frame. A screen is installed on the inner side of the frame, and a circuit board is installed on the rear side of the frame. A memory card is disposed on the top wall of the circuit board and engages with the circuit board. A rear shell is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the circuit board, and a rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the rear shell. A plastic part is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft, and a connector is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the plastic part. A heat shrink tubing is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the connector. In this utility model, the light and lens at the bottom of the handle acquire images of the patient's oral cavity and pharynx. After preliminary processing by a second circuit board, the data is further processed by a first circuit board and displayed on the screen. It can adapt to the patient's body posture and anatomical structure at different angles and positions, allowing doctors to observe the surrounding structures more comprehensively and improving the applicability of the laryngoscope.

The present invention relates to a laryngoscope that can be used to intubate a patient while simultaneously providing oxygenation and suction at the level of the distal pharynx / proximal larynx to improve both oxygen availability and visualization of the patient's airway access during the intubation procedure. The laryngoscope comprises two lumens coupled to the handle and blade of the device, the lumens configured to connect directly to external sources, such as suction or oxygen. The present device permits the user to complete the intubation procedure without having to remove the device from the patient's airway before the intubation procedure is complete or have a second person insert and operate additional devices to supply oxygen and / or suction during the intubation procedure. A cover for a laryngoscope with the same features is also described. The present laryngoscope and cover are believed to have application in an emergency medical setting.

The utility model discloses a medicine feeder for children. The medicine feeder comprises a medicine feeder body connected with an injector. The medicine feeder comprises a medicine conveying opening connected with the injector, a medicine conveying pipeline communicated with the medicine conveying opening and at least two sets of medicine spraying openings communicated with the medicine conveying pipeline. The device avoids the taste bud of the tongue of a child, walks around the teeth of the oral cavity and directly reaches the throat, controls the dosage and the flow rate through the injector, and is high in operability and convenient to use.

To provide a jelly drink for rehydration for people who have difficulty chewing and swallowing, which has properties superior to those of conventional products in terms of cohesiveness, adhesion in the oral cavity, and adhesion in the pharynx. [Solution] By incorporating 1.0 to 1.5 mass% of low-methoxyl pectin relative to the total amount of the jelly beverage and 3.2 to 4.1 mass% of free calcium ions relative to the low-methoxyl pectin, a jelly beverage can be provided that has excellent properties in both adhesiveness in the oral cavity and adhesiveness in the pharynx.

The invention relates to the field of swallowing function detection, in particular to an ultrasonic probe fitting assembly for swallowing function detection, which comprises a detection mechanism, an extrusion mechanism is arranged in the detection mechanism, a clamping mechanism is arranged on the detection mechanism, a positioning mechanism is arranged in the clamping mechanism, and a clamping mechanism is arranged on the clamping mechanism. The detection mechanism comprises a U-shaped frame, a storage groove is formed in the inner wall of the U-shaped frame, a layer of first air bag is fixedly connected to the groove wall of the storage groove, and a plurality of ultrasonic probes are fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the first air bag. Then the spring pushes the clamping plate and is matched with the U-shaped frame to clamp the clamping plate on the neck, meanwhile, the spring can push the air bag to expand and push the ultrasonic probe to abut against the pharynx, and meanwhile, the U-shaped frame can support the ultrasonic probe, so that the ultrasonic probe is prevented from moving randomly while the swallowing action of the pharynx is detected conveniently.

The present invention belongs to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine, and mainly relates to a traditional Chinese medicine composition for clearing the throat and relieving sore throat, a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, and their preparation methods and applications. The traditional Chinese medicine composition is composed of the following traditional Chinese medicines in parts by weight: 0.9-1.5 parts by weight of Scrophulariae Radix, 1.2-5.0 parts by weight of Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma, 1.0-3.0 parts by weight of Glehniae Radix, 1.0-1.5 parts by weight of Rehmanniae Radix, 1.0-3.0 parts by weight of Ophiopogonis Radix, 1.5-6.0 parts by weight of Gypsum Fibrosum, and 0.5-3.0 parts by weight of Glycyrrhizae Radix. The preparation method of the traditional Chinese medicine preparation includes processes of processing, proportioning, extraction, concentration, soft material preparation, granulation, drying, and sizing. The traditional Chinese medicine composition or preparation for clearing the throat and relieving sore throat can relieve symptoms such as red and swollen pharynx, dry mouth and throat, sore throat, itchy throat, burning sensation, less phlegm, and foreign body sensation in the pharynx caused by pathogenic heat, and shows significant curative effect on the treatment of chronic pharyngitis. Through a unified preparation method, the quality and dosage accuracy of the medicinal materials used are ensured, as well as the stability of the treatment effect.

The purpose of the present invention is to obtain a biological information analysis device, a biological information analysis method, and a biological information analysis system that enable more accurate determination of a swallowing motion. In order to attain the purpose, this biological information analysis device has: a swallowing motion assessment unit which assesses a user's motion by analyzing distance information and sound information that are obtained by measuring the motion and sound of the pharynx region; and a display unit, wherein the swallowing motion assessment unit is configured to output a first swallowing motion position that is assessed by analyzing the distance information and a second swallowing motion position that is assessed by analyzing the sound information, and the display unit is configured to display the distance information, the sound information, and the first swallowing motion position and the second swallowing motion position outputted by the swallowing motion assessment unit.

This invention involves an endotracheal magnetic tube and safety intubation method. The device features anti-rust embedded magnetic ring, a super strong magnet which is placed under the patient's jaw and a highly plastic transparent plastic tube. It comes in a variety of sizes, with or without a cuff an dcan be modified to suit patients of all age groups. The method involves the insertion of the tube with the magnetic ring into the pharynx, which is then absorbed by the magnet outside and guided to enter the trachea safely and with zero complications. The solution is non-invasive, eliminates issues of metal oxidation present in prior art and can be performed by anyone.

To provide a sensitivity improvement device which can improve a sensing function of oral cavity and pharynx using a phenomenon called stochastic resonance.SOLUTION: A sensitivity improvement device of the present invention includes an actuator 14 for generating a noise vibration. By applying the noise vibration to a skin of head and neck or a tongue of a biological body, the sensing function of the oral cavity or a pharynx is improved using a phenomenon called stochastic resonance. Further, threshold value setting means 20 is provided for setting a vibration level of the noise vibration. The threshold value setting means 20 applies different vibration levels to a user, causes the user to input the stimulated vibration level at which the noise vibration is sensed and a non-stimulated vibration level at which the noise vibration is not sensed, and sets a threshold value specific to the user based on the input stimulated vibration level and the non-stimulated vibration level.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1