Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber with Pneumatic Pressure Relief
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current treatments for pressure ulcers and perineal dermatitis lack a device that effectively combines urine disposal, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and pressure relief, leading to inefficiencies and increased mortality rates, particularly in incontinent patients.
Innovation Solution
A device featuring automatic urine detection and collection, a sealable topical hyperbaric oxygen chamber, pneumatically controlled pressure chambers, and sensors for monitoring body conditions, controlled by a microprocessor to adjust oxygen flow and pressure, and transmit alerts for improved patient care.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate treatments are used for urine disposal, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and pressure relief, then each function can be performed adequately, but the device complexity and treatment efficiency worsen due to multiple separate devices and procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines three separate treatment functions (urine disposal, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and pressure relief) into a single integrated device. The urine collection chamber, oxygen delivery system, and pressure-relieving mattress are merged into one unified system that can be positioned under the patient, eliminating the need for multiple separate devices and procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs multiple functions simultaneously: it collects and disposes of urine, delivers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the wound area, and provides pressure relief to prevent further ulceration. This multi-functional approach allows a single device to address all major aspects of pressure ulcer treatment in incontinent patients.
2Stress or pressure
If incontinent patients receive standard pressure ulcer treatment, then pressure relief can be provided, but urine exposure worsens skin condition and increases mortality risk
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges urine collection and hyperbaric oxygen therapy into a single integrated system. The urine collection chamber is positioned to capture urine before it contacts the skin, while the oxygen delivery system simultaneously treats the wound area, addressing both urine exposure and pressure relief needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The device introduces an intermediary barrier (the collection chamber and sealed oxygen environment) between the urine and the patient's skin. This prevents direct contact between harmful urine substances and the vulnerable skin, while still allowing pressure relief and oxygen therapy to function.
3Reliability
If hyperbaric oxygen therapy is applied to pressure ulcers, then wound healing is enhanced, but the presence of urine worsens skin pH and promotes bacterial growth
Solution Approach 1:
The device extracts urine from the treatment area using the collection chamber, removing the harmful substance that would otherwise promote bacterial growth and worsen skin pH. This allows the hyperbaric oxygen therapy to work effectively without the counteracting presence of urine.
Solution Approach 2:
The device creates a controlled, sealed environment around the wound area where hyperbaric oxygen is delivered. This controlled atmosphere prevents contamination by bacteria that would thrive in the presence of urine, while the high oxygen concentration inhibits bacterial growth.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate procedures are used for pressure ulcer treatment, then comprehensive care can be provided, but loss of time and treatment efficiency worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges multiple treatment procedures (urine collection, oxygen therapy, pressure relief) into a single simultaneous operation. All three functions are activated together in one treatment session, eliminating the time required to sequentially apply separate treatments.
Solution Approach 2:
The device enables continuous simultaneous action of all treatment functions. Urine collection, oxygen delivery, and pressure relief operate concurrently without interruption, maximizing treatment efficiency and reducing the total time required for comprehensive care.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides effective urine disposal, enhanced hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and continuous pressure relief, reducing the risk of pressure ulcers and perineal dermatitis, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality rates.
Implementation Method 1
a sealable topical hyperbaric oxygen chamber
Implementation Method 2
pneumatically controlled pressure chambers
Data Source
AI summary
This invention relates to a pressure related ulcer and perineal dermatitis prevention and treatment device and method of use. The device may be used in conjunction with a urine collection and disposal system that would be beneficial for incontinent users. In use the device forms an automatic pressure controlled topical hyperbaric oxygen chamber and further incorporates a flexible inflated tube system that is controlled by a microprocessor to relief pressure on affected areas of a user's body and provide circulation stimulating therapeutic massage. When used by incontinent persons the device automatically removes expressed urine to minimize additional risk factors known to cause or exacerbate pressure related ulcers and perineal dermatitis.