Breast Cover Collection Layers for Sterile Urine Sampling
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge of collecting a clean or sterile urine sample is difficult, especially in females due to contamination from periurethral and vaginal fluids, which can affect urine culture and analysis accuracy, and issues like urinary incontinence and prolapse are exacerbated by pelvic floor weakness, particularly in women, leading to dysfunction in micturition and prolapse.
Innovation Solution
A urine collection device (UCD) with features such as a contoured concave lip and flexible watertight seal, combined with optical and periscope-like devices for accurate placement, minimizes contamination by separating the urethra from other body parts and provides real-time anatomical guidance for optimal positioning, ensuring sterile urine collection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional urine collection methods are used in females, then urine collection is simple, but contamination from periurethral and vaginal fluids occurs, affecting sample accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The collection device is divided into separate functional zones: a vaginal barrier component that blocks vaginal fluids and a urethral collection component that captures urine. This segmentation prevents contamination while maintaining collection effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
A barrier component is introduced as an intermediary element between the vaginal opening and the collection receptacle. This barrier selectively blocks vaginal fluids while allowing urine to pass through to the collection area, preventing contamination.
2Reliability
If pelvic floor support is not provided during rehabilitation, then rehabilitation training can be performed, but dysfunction in micturition and prolapse worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system integrates multiple functions into a unified platform: anatomical visualization, device positioning guidance, and pelvic floor rehabilitation training. This multi-functionality supports comprehensive rehabilitation while coordinating various therapeutic actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides real-time feedback through anatomical visualization and positioning guidance, allowing patients to adjust their positioning and pelvic floor muscle engagement. This feedback loop ensures proper technique and supports effective rehabilitation.
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AI summary
A breastfeeding system is provided. The breastfeeding system includes a breastfeeding collection and simulation device, which includes: one or more breast cover layers, wherein one or more of the layers are conformable to at least a portion of one or more breasts, wherein the layers are configured to interface with the breasts, and wherein one or more of the layers include one or more receptacle spaces into which liquid can flow; and one or more of simulation devices that each one or more of mimics and simulates breastfeeding and that is at least one of included in and associated with at least a portion of at least one of the breasts and of the layers, the one or more simulation devices configured to at least one of contact and interact with at least one of one or more of the layers and one or more of the breasts.