Therapeutic Recovery Device With Self-Maintaining Compression
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Solution Overview
Problem
Patients recovering from sternotomies face discomfort and complications due to the need for frequent coughing and sneezing, which can loosen wires and disrupt the healing process, and existing rehabilitative pillows require constant exertion to maintain comfort.
Innovation Solution
A therapeutic recovery device with a compression mechanism that provides consistent compression without requiring the patient to exert constant pressure, featuring adjustable straps and holders to secure the device in place, potentially incorporating sensors for health feedback and internal materials for comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a patient uses a rehabilitative pillow to reduce pain during coughing and sneezing, then pain and discomfort are reduced, but the patient must exert constant effort to hold the pillow in place
Solution Approach 1:
The compression device is designed to maintain compression automatically without requiring continuous manual effort from the patient. The device uses elastic materials and mechanical structures that self-maintain compression force, allowing the patient to benefit from pain relief without the burden of constantly holding the device in place.
Solution Approach 2:
The compression device incorporates dynamic elements such as elastic bands and adjustable straps that adapt to the patient's movements and breathing. The device maintains effective compression through its elastic properties while allowing natural motion, eliminating the need for static, rigid holding.
2Reliability
If a sternotomy patient coughs and sneezes frequently to heal their lungs, then lung function improves, but the wires holding the sternum may loosen and compromise healing
Solution Approach 1:
The compression device applies pre-compression force to the chest wall before coughing or sneezing occurs. This preliminary compression counteracts the sudden pressure changes during coughing and sneezing, reducing the risk of wire loosening while allowing the necessary respiratory actions to proceed for lung recovery.
Solution Approach 2:
The device provides cushioning protection to the sternum and surgical site before harmful forces from coughing and sneezing occur. The elastic compression material absorbs and distributes the forces generated during respiratory actions, protecting the surgical site while permitting necessary lung expansion and clearance.
3Reliability
If a patient remains in the hospital for an extended stay to recover from sternotomy, then proper healing occurs, but the patient experiences fatigue and physical limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The compression device automatically maintains therapeutic compression without requiring continuous patient intervention. This self-maintaining property allows patients with limited strength and mobility to receive consistent therapy throughout their hospital stay without exhausting themselves from frequent manual adjustments.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides generally for a therapeutic recovery device for medical rehabilitation and travel. The therapeutic recovery device may comprise a compression device. The compression device may provide compressive force that provides relief and comfort during travel. The therapeutic recovery device may comprise at least one securing mechanism. The therapeutic recovery device may comprise one or more straps. The one or more straps may allow the therapeutic recovery device to be secured in a plurality of orientations. The therapeutic recovery device may comprise at least one holder. When the therapeutic recovery device comprises at least one holder, the holder may comprise one or more pockets.