CH417884A - Pad for elevating the legs - Google Patents
Pad for elevating the legsInfo
- Publication number
- CH417884A CH417884A CH1679164A CH1679164A CH417884A CH 417884 A CH417884 A CH 417884A CH 1679164 A CH1679164 A CH 1679164A CH 1679164 A CH1679164 A CH 1679164A CH 417884 A CH417884 A CH 417884A
- Authority
- CH
- Switzerland
- Prior art keywords
- legs
- elevating
- pad
- cushion
- leg
- Prior art date
Links
- 230000003028 elevating effect Effects 0.000 title claims description 6
- 229920001971 elastomer Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000005192 partition Methods 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000001419 dependent effect Effects 0.000 claims 2
- 210000002414 leg Anatomy 0.000 description 14
- 210000003205 muscle Anatomy 0.000 description 3
- 210000003462 vein Anatomy 0.000 description 3
- 210000003127 knee Anatomy 0.000 description 2
- 210000005245 right atrium Anatomy 0.000 description 2
- 210000001631 vena cava inferior Anatomy 0.000 description 2
- 208000007536 Thrombosis Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 244000309466 calf Species 0.000 description 1
- 230000007547 defect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229920001821 foam rubber Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 210000000629 knee joint Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 238000005259 measurement Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000474 nursing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 208000001297 phlebitis Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 230000002265 prevention Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000002285 radioactive effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000001105 regulatory effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000001225 therapeutic effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 201000002282 venous insufficiency Diseases 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
- A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
- A61G7/065—Rests specially adapted therefor
- A61G7/075—Rests specially adapted therefor for the limbs
- A61G7/0755—Rests specially adapted therefor for the limbs for the legs or feet
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C20/00—Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
- A47C20/02—Head-, foot- or like rests for beds, sofas or the like of detachable type
- A47C20/021—Foot or leg supports
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
- A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses
- A47C27/081—Fluid mattresses of pneumatic type
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
- A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses
- A47C27/10—Fluid mattresses with two or more independently-fillable chambers
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
- A47G9/10—Pillows
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
- A47G2009/003—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows with inflatable members
Landscapes
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Nursing (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Otolaryngology (AREA)
- Pulmonology (AREA)
- Toys (AREA)
- Invalid Beds And Related Equipment (AREA)
- Massaging Devices (AREA)
Description
Polster zur Hochlagerung der Beine
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Polster zur Hochlagerung der Beine.
Das Hochlagern der Beine ist eine wichtige therapeutische Massnahme in der Behandlung und Vorbeugung von Venenentzündungen. Eingehende experimentelle Arbeiten haben ergeben, dass die Hochlagerung nur dann als richtig zu bezeichnen ist, wenn zwei Grundforderungen erfüllt sind:
1. Der Venendruck in Iden Beinvenen muss Null sein. Dies ist nur dann erreichbar, wenn die Niveaudifferenz zwischen Ider Einmündung der unteren Hohlvene in den rechten Herzvorhof und den Beinvenen aufgehoben ist.
2. Das Kniegelenk soll in Halbbeugelage aufruhen, weil nur dadurch die völlige Entspannung der Beirmuskulatur gewährleistet ist.
Bisher sind für den genannten Zweck Vorrichtungen zur Anhebung der Ferse, keilförmige Polster, die das ganze Bein in einer Schräglage halten, und quaderförmige Polster, die das Bein nur in der Wadengegend unterstützen, verwendet worden. Es ist klar, Idass diese bekannten Hilfsmittel sdie oben angeführten Bedingungen nicht verfüllen und - soweit sie überhaupt brauchbar sind - rnebliche Mängel aufweisen.
Demgegenüber besitzt ein erfindungsgemässer Polster zur Hochlagerung der Beine die Form eines Quaders mit einem an einer Seitenwand angrenzenden Keil.
Gemäss einer Weiterausbildung der Erfindung hat der quaderförmige Teil des Polsters eine Höhe von etwa 17 cm. Dies entspricht der Höhendifferenz zwischen der Einmündung der unteren Hohlvene in den rechten Vorhof des Herzens und den Beinvenen bei Rückenlage, die von der Grösse und Stärke des Menschen weitgehend unabhängig ist.
In an sich bekannter Weise kann Ider Polster aus Gummi oder Plastikmaterial hergestellt und aufblasbar sein. Bei dieser Ausführungsform sind vorzugsweise senkrechte, quer verlaufende Trennwände vorgeslehen, die den Polster in einzelne Luftkammern unterteilen. Dadurch wird erreicht, dass der Druck der Polsteroberfläche gegen das Bein variiert und den lokalen Erfordernissen angepasst werden kann.
In der Zeichnung ist ein Ausführungsbleispiel der Erfindung dargestellt.
Der gezeigte Polster besteht aus Gummi oder , Plastikmaterial. Der quaderförmige Teil 1 ist so dimensioniert, dass die Ferse sowie der gesamte Unterschenkel aufliegen können. Seine Höhe beträgt etwa 17 cm. Die der Kniekehle zugewandte Seite des Polsters ist abgeschrägt und bildet einen an Iden Quader 1 anschliessenden Keil 2. Dadurch kann das Knie in halber Beugestellung aufruhen, so dass eine völlige Entspannung der Beinmuskel gewährleistet ist.
Durch senkrechte, quer verlaufende Trennwände 3 entstehen einzelne Luftkammern, für die je ein Aufblasventil 4 vorgesehen ist. Im unbelasteten Zustand des Polsters sind die Aussenwände der Luftkammern leicht ausgebaucht. Der Druck kann in jeder Kammer beliebig reguliert und somit der Druck der Polsteroberfläche gegen das kranke Bein variiert werden. Gleich iti ; g wird den praktischen Forderungen der Krankenpflege entsprochen, indem der Polster leicht abwaschbar und aufblasbar ist und bei Nichtgebrauch wenig Platz einnimmt.
Kreislaufmessungen mit radioaktiven Isotopen ergaben, dass der venöse Rückfluss bis zu 20% beschleunigt wird und so Idie venöse Stase, eine (der drei Hauptursachen der Thrombose, verhütet wird.
Selbstverständlich kann der erfindungsgemässe Polster auch voll ausgestopft und eventuell an seiner Oberfläche mit einer elastischen Auflage, z. B. aus Schaumgummi oder dergleichen, versehen sein. Ob wohl die Breite des Polsters meist so gewählt wird, dass beide Beine nebeneinander Platz finden, wäre es jedoch möglich, Polster in geeigneter Breite zur Hochlagerung eines einzigen Beines herzustellen.
Pad for elevating the legs
The invention relates to a pad for elevating the legs.
Elevating the legs is an important therapeutic measure in the treatment and prevention of phlebitis. In-depth experimental work has shown that the elevation can only be described as correct if two basic requirements are met:
1. The venous pressure in Iden leg veins must be zero. This can only be achieved if the level difference between the confluence of the inferior vena cava into the right atrium and the leg veins is eliminated.
2. The knee joint should rest in a semi-bent position, because this is the only way to ensure complete relaxation of the muscles in the muscles.
So far, devices for lifting the heel, wedge-shaped pads that hold the entire leg in an inclined position, and cuboid-shaped pads that only support the leg in the calf region have been used for the stated purpose. It is clear that these known aids do not meet the above conditions and - insofar as they are usable at all - have considerable defects.
In contrast, a cushion according to the invention for elevating the legs has the shape of a cuboid with a wedge adjoining a side wall.
According to a further development of the invention, the cuboid part of the cushion has a height of approximately 17 cm. This corresponds to the difference in height between the confluence of the inferior vena cava in the right atrium of the heart and the leg veins in the supine position, which is largely independent of the size and strength of the person.
In a manner known per se, the cushion can be made of rubber or plastic material and be inflatable. In this embodiment, vertical, transverse partition walls are preferably provided, which subdivide the cushion into individual air chambers. This ensures that the pressure of the padding surface against the leg varies and can be adapted to local requirements.
An exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing.
The pad shown is made of rubber or plastic. The cuboid part 1 is dimensioned so that the heel and the entire lower leg can rest. Its height is about 17 cm. The side of the pad facing the hollow of the knee is beveled and forms a wedge 2 adjoining Iden cuboid 1. This allows the knee to rest in a half-bent position, so that complete relaxation of the leg muscles is guaranteed.
Individual air chambers are created by vertical, transverse partition walls 3, for each of which an inflation valve 4 is provided. In the unloaded state of the cushion, the outer walls of the air chambers are slightly bulged. The pressure in each chamber can be regulated as required, thus varying the pressure of the cushion surface against the sick leg. Equal to iti; The practical requirements of nursing are met in that the cushion is easily washable and inflatable and takes up little space when not in use.
Circulatory measurements with radioactive isotopes showed that the venous return is accelerated by up to 20% and thus venous stasis, one of the three main causes of thrombosis, is prevented.
Of course, the cushion according to the invention can also be fully stuffed and possibly on its surface with an elastic pad, e.g. B. made of foam rubber or the like, be provided. Although the width of the pad is usually chosen so that there is space for both legs next to each other, it would be possible to produce pads with a suitable width for raising a single leg.
Claims (1)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT15964A AT239435B (en) | 1964-01-09 | 1964-01-09 | Pad for elevating the legs |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CH417884A true CH417884A (en) | 1966-07-31 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH1679164A CH417884A (en) | 1964-01-09 | 1964-12-28 | Pad for elevating the legs |
Country Status (8)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US3308489A (en) |
| AT (1) | AT239435B (en) |
| BE (1) | BE657939A (en) |
| CH (1) | CH417884A (en) |
| DE (1) | DE1245539B (en) |
| FR (1) | FR1419529A (en) |
| GB (1) | GB1033492A (en) |
| IL (1) | IL22734A (en) |
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- 1964-01-09 AT AT15964A patent/AT239435B/en active
- 1964-07-14 DE DEW37161A patent/DE1245539B/en active Pending
- 1964-12-21 US US419867A patent/US3308489A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1964-12-28 CH CH1679164A patent/CH417884A/en unknown
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1965
- 1965-01-06 FR FR977A patent/FR1419529A/en not_active Expired
- 1965-01-06 BE BE657939D patent/BE657939A/xx unknown
- 1965-01-06 GB GB498/65A patent/GB1033492A/en not_active Expired
- 1965-01-09 IL IL22734A patent/IL22734A/en unknown
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
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| BE657939A (en) | 1965-04-30 |
| US3308489A (en) | 1967-03-14 |
| FR1419529A (en) | 1965-11-26 |
| DE1245539B (en) | 1967-07-27 |
| GB1033492A (en) | 1966-06-22 |
| AT239435B (en) | 1965-04-12 |
| IL22734A (en) | 1968-08-22 |
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