Perianal Support Device with Lateral Anchoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current birthing techniques do not provide adequate support for the soft perianal tissues, leading to tissue damage, hemorrhoids, and other complications during childbirth.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for perianal tissue support using a device with a midline pressure member and lateral anchoring assembly that applies compressive force to the perianal tissue, including a support body with a compression member extending beyond the gluteal cleft to secure the device in place and prevent movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a perianal support device is applied during childbirth, then tissue damage and hemorrhoid severity are reduced, but the device may interfere with the birthing process
Solution Approach 1:
The support device is divided into distinct functional components: a perianal support body for tissue support, a compression member for applying pressure, and an anchoring assembly for securing the device. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function without interfering with the birthing canal, as the device is positioned laterally rather than obstructing the birth path.
Solution Approach 2:
The device transitions from a two-dimensional planar structure to a three-dimensional configuration by extending the compression member beyond the gluteal cleft and using lateral anchoring. This spatial arrangement allows the device to apply compressive force to the perianal tissues without occupying space in the birthing canal, thus preventing interference with childbirth while maintaining tissue support.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If compression force is applied to the perianal tissue, then hemorrhoid severity is reduced, but tissue blood flow may be restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The device applies compression force with controlled parameters - the compression member is positioned and sized to apply sufficient pressure to support the perianal tissues and reduce hemorrhoid severity, while the anchoring assembly secures the device to maintain optimal compression levels throughout childbirth. This parameter control ensures blood flow is not excessively restricted while achieving the therapeutic effect.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the compression member extends beyond the gluteal cleft to secure the device, then device stability is improved, but patient comfort may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring assembly is designed with local quality considerations - the anchors are positioned to extend beyond the gluteal cleft for secure attachment and device stability, while the perianal support body maintains a configuration that does not interfere with the birthing process. This localized optimization allows the compression member to extend for stability while the main support structure remains comfortable and non-intrusive for the patient.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively reduces the severity of hemorrhoids and other tissue damage by providing sustained support to the perianal tissues during childbirth, minimizing blood vessel bulging and tissue distension, while allowing for easy access and not interfering with the birthing process.
Implementation Method 1
a mechanism for applying force to the support body to compressively load the pressure member against the perianal tissue of the patient
Implementation Method 2
the securing includes adhering a portion of an elongated member to the patient
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AI summary
A perianal support device is provided that is configured to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. A method is provided to apply the perianal support device to patients during childbirth to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body.