JPS63194658A - Medical pad - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a medical pad, more specifically, a medical pad that can be used to decompress local areas, and which can also be effectively used to maintain a patient's posture and change the body position. This invention relates to a medical pad made of the following materials.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, in order to prevent and treat the occurrence of bedsores, pillows, cushions, handmade circular seats, commercially available bead pads, rubber pads, etc. are applied to the sacral region and other areas. but,
These items are not uniform in shape and size, the contact surfaces do not have the desired cushioning properties, and to prevent bedsores, the posture and body position of the patient must be adjusted every 2.3 hours, including late at night while the patient is sleeping. was required to change. On the other hand, the unspecified shape of these pillows makes it difficult for a caregiver to lift the patient's waist or shoulders with one hand while placing the pillow under the patient with the other hand.

Therefore, changing the above-mentioned posture and body position is not only a great burden for the caregiver, but also a great pain for the patient.

(Object of the Invention) The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems associated with the conventional use of pillows, cushions, or circular seats to change or maintain the patient's posture and body position. A medical pad that can easily relieve pressure on the patient, has a large contact area with the patient, disperses body pressure, and can be used continuously for a long time, and can easily change and hold the patient's posture and position. The purpose is to provide

A further object of the present invention is to provide a medical pad that is easy to store and manage when not in use.

(Structure of the Invention) The structural features of the present invention that achieve the above-mentioned objects include a chevron-shaped member made of foamed resin and having an isosceles triangular cross section with a base of about 43 and a height of about a; and at least one wedge member made of foamed resin and having a right triangular cross section with a base of about 2a and a height of about a.

(Example) Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the chevron-shaped member 1 of the medical pad for adults has a cross section with a base m of 40 cm, a height of 10 cm,
It is an isosceles triangle with a width m of 40 cm. As shown in FIG. 2, the wedge member 2 has a cross section with a base mm of 20 cm,
It is wedge-shaped with a height II of 10ca+ and a width nn of 40cm. The chevron member 1 and the wedge member 2 are made of a foamed resin made by foaming a mixture of urethane and silicone, and are made of a breathable material, a breathable waterproof material, or a sweat-absorbing material, such as a cotton cover, a waterproof cover, a grass mat, or a smooth-woven strong repellent material, if desired. Cover with water material.

In another example of a medical pad for children, the cross section is
It is an isosceles triangle with a base of 36 cm, a height of 7.5 cm, and a width of 36 cm. The wedge member has a cross section and a base of 18
cm, wedge-shaped with a height of 7.5 cm and a width of 36 cm.

The medical pad of the embodiment, for example, consists of one chevron member 1 and two wedge members 2, and is stored in combination as shown in FIG. It consists of wedge members 2 and is stored in combination as shown in FIG. The chevron-shaped member 1 and the wedge member 2 are provided with irregularities on their surfaces, if desired, to facilitate engagement between the members.

(How to use) (1) Bedsores most often occur in the sacral region in the supine position, and wedge members 2 are inserted on both sides of this region to completely remove pressure from this region to prevent and heal bedsores. The same applies to bedsores of the thoracolumbar spine. For pressure sores on the shoulder, as shown in FIG. 5, the wedge member 2 is inserted so that its ridge touches the patient's neck, and pressure is removed from the shoulder.

In the lateral position, the chevron member 1 or the wedge member 2 is inserted between the knees or between the ankle joints to relieve pressure between the bones.
Prevent bedsores.

In addition to the above-mentioned usage, the present invention can also effectively perform medical treatment in the following usage.

(2) It is not only painful for a patient to remain in the same position for a long time, but it also causes degeneration and deterioration of muscles, skin, bone tissue, etc. As shown in FIG. 6, the patient can be placed in a semi-lateral decubitus position by placing two wedge members side by side under the back and hips on one side of the patient.

Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 7, a set of two wedge members 2 and a combination of the chevron member 1 and the wedge member 2 can be placed under the patient's back and lower back on one side. Can be placed in lateral position.

(3) Staying in bed causes a decline in the function of various organs, such as a decline in lung function, leading to pulmonary edema, the inability to ventilate the lungs, and the inability to breathe, leading to pneumonia. It also causes urinary tract infections and bone demineralization due to residual urine.

Therefore, for bedridden patients, as shown in Figure 8,
The bed is half raised, a chevron-shaped member 1 is placed on the back of the patient's head, and three wedge members 2 are placed under the patient's knees to maintain the patient's upright state. In this case, inserting the wedge members 2 on both sides of the back will make it more stable.

(4) When a severely physically disabled person uses a wheelchair, using the same method as described in (3) allows the patient to be placed in the wheelchair more stably.Especially in the case of a severely disabled child, the patient can be placed in a wheelchair without stress. Accidents of slipping and falling can be effectively prevented by postural reflexes.

(5) When a brain disorder such as a stroke occurs, flexion contractures due to primitive postural reflexes appear. To prevent this, a chevron member 1 or a wedge member 2 is placed between and below the knees of the patient in the supine position.

(6) For patients suffering from bronchial asthma attacks, place the chevron member 1 and two wedge members 2 under the chest or under the armpits to relieve pressure on the trachea, as shown in Figures 9 and 10. let

(7) In addition, it can be used as a back support for car drivers, for pregnant women during childbirth using the Lamaze method, as a support for post-operative pain relief, as a circumferential support for scoliosis correction, and as a back support for pregnant women during childbirth using the Lamaze method. Place it on the sole of the patient's foot to prevent equinus.

(Effects of the Invention) According to the medical pad of the present invention, it is possible not only to easily relieve pressure on the patient's private parts to effectively prevent and treat bedsores, but also to easily change and maintain the patient's posture and body position. It has a large contact area with the patient and can be used continuously for a long time, is easy to use, and can effectively prevent and treat various diseases related to the patient's posture and body position. Additionally, the caregiver can turn the patient over by themselves. The medical pad of the present invention also has the advantage of being easy to store and manage when not in use.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the chevron member, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the wedge member, Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the assembled medical pad, and Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the other assembled medical pad. 5 to 10 are perspective views showing the medical pad in use. 1... Chevron member 2... Wedge member Fig. 1

Claims (9)

[Claims] (1) A chevron-shaped member made of foamed resin having an isosceles triangular cross section with a base of about 4a and a height of about a, and at least one right triangular member with a base of about 2a and a height of about a. A medical pad comprising a wedge member made of foamed resin having a cross section. (2) The medical pad according to claim 1, wherein the a is 10 cm, and the width of the chevron member and the wedge member is 40 cm. (3) The medical pad according to claim 1, wherein the a is 9 cm, and the width of the chevron member and the wedge member is 36 cm. (4) Claim 1, in which there are two wedge members.
Medical pads listed in section. (5) Claim 1, wherein the number of wedge members is four.
Medical pads listed in section. (6) The medical pad according to claim 1, wherein the chevron member and the wedge member are covered with a breathable material. (7) The medical pad according to claim 1, wherein the chevron member and the wedge member are covered with a breathable and waterproof material. (8) The medical pad according to claim 1, wherein the chevron member and the wedge member are covered with a sweat-absorbing material. (9) The medical pad according to claim 1, wherein the chevron member and the wedge member are covered with a strong water-repellent material of smooth weave.