Endoscope Washing Bottle Heating and Stirring for Clearer GI Views
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gastrointestinal endoscope diagnosis and treatment devices face challenges with unclear field of view due to foam, mucus, blood, or excreta, and existing washing devices are cumbersome, difficult to control, and require additional personnel, leading to increased patient discomfort and risk.
Innovation Solution
A view definition enhancement system with a washing bottle and liquid delivery pipe using a peristaltic pump, equipped with a stirring and heating subsystem, employing a washing liquid composition of dimeticone/simethicone and glucose in saline or sterile water, which is sterilizable and maintains a consistent temperature, allowing controlled and efficient washing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a washing device is used to supply saline to improve field of view clarity, then the definition of the field of view is improved, but the device requires manual operation by specific personnel which increases labor cost and complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service operation through automatic sensing and control mechanisms. The washing device automatically detects when washing is needed and activates the pumping system without requiring manual intervention, allowing the gastrointestinal endoscope inspection system to serve itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical operation of washing devices is replaced with an automated electronic control system. The controller receives signals from sensors and automatically controls the peristaltic pump to supply washing liquid, substituting the need for manual mechanical operation with an automated electromechanical system.
2Illumination intensity
If manual washing devices are used to improve field of view, then clarity is improved, but flow rate adjustment must be made by feeling which makes flow rate non-constant and increases patient discomfort and risk
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates sensors that detect the actual flow rate and provide feedback to the controller. The controller adjusts the peristaltic pump operation based on this feedback to maintain a constant, pre-set flow rate, ensuring reliable and stable washing liquid delivery without manual feeling-based adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual feeling-based flow rate adjustment is replaced with an automated electronic control system that uses sensors and a controller to precisely regulate the peristaltic pump, ensuring constant and reliable flow rate delivery.
3Productivity
If washing devices require repeated opening of regulating valves to introduce liquid, then washing can be performed, but the doctor is distracted from the field of view which brings risk to diagnosis and treatment
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains continuous operation by automatically replenishing washing liquid in the washing bottle when the liquid level is low. The controller detects the liquid level and activates the peristaltic pump to introduce more washing liquid, ensuring continuous washing capability without interrupting the medical procedure or requiring doctor intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-monitoring and self-replenishment of washing liquid. When the liquid level drops, the system automatically detects this condition and activates the pumping mechanism to restore the liquid level, enabling the device to service itself without external intervention.
4Illumination intensity
If high flow rate and long washing time are used to improve field of view clarity, then definition is improved, but too much liquid accumulates in patient's body causing nausea and vomiting
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the washing parameters based on real-time conditions. The controller monitors the washing process and can adjust the flow rate and duration to optimize clarity while preventing excessive liquid accumulation that would cause patient discomfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback mechanisms to monitor patient response and washing effectiveness, adjusting the flow rate and washing duration accordingly to prevent harmful effects while maintaining field of view clarity.
5Illumination intensity
If excessive washing liquid is supplied to improve field of view, then clarity is improved, but liquid backflow enters trachea increasing patient risk
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically controls the washing liquid supply based on real-time monitoring of the gastrointestinal tract conditions. The controller adjusts the flow rate to prevent backflow while maintaining sufficient clarity for effective inspection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that detect pressure changes and liquid flow patterns to prevent backflow into the trachea. When backflow risk is detected, the controller automatically adjusts or stops the washing liquid supply.
6Illumination intensity
If washing devices are operated manually to improve field of view, then clarity is improved, but operating time for gastrointestinal endoscope inspection is long
Solution Approach 1:
The automated system maintains continuous washing capability throughout the inspection procedure, eliminating interruptions for manual washing operations. The peristaltic pump continuously supplies washing liquid as needed, reducing total inspection time while maintaining field of view clarity.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual washing operations are replaced with automated electronic control of the peristaltic pump, eliminating the time required for manual intervention and reducing overall inspection time while maintaining effective field of view clarity.
7Productivity
If washing liquid temperature is not controlled to improve field of view, then washing effectiveness is maintained, but temperature is low in winter causing strong irritation
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the temperature parameter of the washing liquid from ambient (cold in winter) to body temperature (37°C) through integrated heating elements. This parameter change maintains washing effectiveness while eliminating thermal irritation to the patient.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating elements in the washing bottle raise the temperature of the washing liquid from ambient temperature to body temperature, preventing thermal shock and irritation to the patient's gastrointestinal tract during winter months.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system improves the clarity of the field of view during gastrointestinal endoscope procedures, reduces patient discomfort, and allows single-clinician operation, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and reducing treatment time and labor costs.
Implementation Method 1
a first peristaltic pump (3), wherein the liquid delivery pipe (2) pumps washing liquid to a liquid inlet system of a gastrointestinal endoscope or an observation window of the gastrointestinal endoscope through the first peristaltic pump (3)
Implementation Method 2
the washing bottle (1) is provided with a stirring and heating subsystem capable of stirring and heating the washing liquid
Implementation Method 3
the washing bottle (1) is provided with a stirring and heating subsystem capable of stirring and heating the washing liquid
Data Source
AI summary
A view definition enhancement system for gastrointestinal endoscope diagnosis and treatment (ESCGV) comprises a washing bottle (1) and a liquid delivery pipe (2) led out from the washing bottle (1). The liquid delivery pipe (2) pumps washing liquid to a liquid inlet system of a gastrointestinal endoscope or an observation window of the gastrointestinal endoscope through a first peristaltic pump (3); and the washing bottle (1) is further provided with a stirring and heating subsystem capable of stirring and heating the washing liquid. A view definition enhancement method for gastrointestinal endoscope diagnosis and treatment comprises steps of: 1) adding the washing liquid into the washing bottle (1); 2) magnetically stirring the washing liquid in the washing bottle (1), and heating the washing liquid at the same time; 3) setting the temperature of the washing liquid to 25-38° C.; and 4) delivering the washing liquid into the observation window of the gastrointestinal endoscope. The ESCGV can enhance the view definition under the gastrointestinal endoscope, make the operation simple and convenient, reduce the missed diagnosis and erroneous diagnosis, and improve the treatment quality of the gastrointestinal endoscope.