CN220045911U - Pressure measuring device and bladder pressure monitoring system comprising same - Google Patents

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CN220045911U
CN220045911U CN202321397022.7U CN202321397022U CN220045911U CN 220045911 U CN220045911 U CN 220045911U CN 202321397022 U CN202321397022 U CN 202321397022U CN 220045911 U CN220045911 U CN 220045911U
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The utility model discloses a pressure measuring device and a bladder pressure monitoring system comprising the same, wherein the pressure measuring device comprises: the transparent tube body at least comprises a first end and a second end which are opposite, and the second end is a ventilation port; the connector is arranged at the first end of the transparent pipe body and is used for being connected with a source end to be tested; a breathable, liquid impermeable semipermeable membrane disposed at the second end of the transparent tube; a sealing member detachably connected to the second end of the transparent tube body and positioned outside the semipermeable membrane; the seal is configured such that when removed from the second end of the transparent tube, the transparent tube is in communication with the atmosphere to allow liquid at the source end to enter the transparent tube for pressure detection. The pressure measuring device provided by the utility model is integrally formed, has good adaptability, can realize the intravesical pressure monitoring without disconnecting the catheter interface, and reduces the infection links; the reading is intuitive, the operation is convenient, the detection flow is simplified, the nursing manpower is saved, the disposable consumable is saved, and the device can be used repeatedly.

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Pressure measuring device and bladder pressure monitoring system comprising same
Technical Field
The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a pressure measuring device and a bladder pressure monitoring system comprising the same.
Background
In addition to accurate calculation of urine volume per hour using urine collection bags, intra-abdominal pressure measurement is also a common monitoring and care technique for critically ill patients. The abdominal pressure is discovered early by dynamically monitoring the intra-abdominal pressure, and the intra-abdominal pressure is actively controlled in the high-abdominal pressure stage, so that the intra-abdominal pressure is prevented from further rising to cause the abdominal gap syndrome, and the death rate is reduced.
Currently, for intra-abdominal pressure monitoring of critically ill patients, clinical measurement methods are mainly to indirectly reflect abdominal pressure by measuring intra-bladder pressure. The methods generally adopted are: the pressure conversion connector is made by self-made disposable materials, for example, a section of urine collection bag connector is cut, a section of gastrointestinal pressure reducer connector is cut and connected with the infusion tee joint, the self-made connector and the infusion leather strip are integrated, and a scale is also required to be provided for measuring the numerical value of the liquid level. In addition, when in use, the catheter connector is disconnected, the self-made connector is connected, the pressure measurement is completed, and then the catheter connector is connected back to the original position.
The existing method not only needs to use various consumables and increases the cost and the labor force of nurses, but also is complex in operation and needs to spend a great deal of time; at the same time, repeatedly disconnecting the catheter's interface also increases the risk of urinary tract infection.
Disclosure of Invention
The embodiment of the utility model solves the technical problems that in the prior art, various consumables are needed to be used for pressure measurement, the operation is complicated, the interface of a urinary catheter is repeatedly disconnected, the risk of urinary tract infection is increased, and the like by providing the pressure measuring device and the bladder pressure monitoring system comprising the pressure measuring device.
The embodiment of the utility model provides a pressure measuring device, which comprises:
the transparent pipe body at least comprises a first end and a second end which are opposite, wherein the second end is a ventilation port;
the connector is arranged at the first end of the transparent pipe body and is used for being connected with a source end to be tested;
a breathable, liquid impermeable semipermeable membrane, said semipermeable membrane being disposed at a second end of said transparent tube;
a seal detachably connected to the second end of the transparent tube and located outside the semipermeable membrane; the seal is configured such that when removed from the second end of the transparent tube, the transparent tube is in communication with the atmosphere to allow liquid from the source end to enter the transparent tube for pressure monitoring.
Preferably, the transparent tube body is provided with graduations in a length direction from the first end.
More preferably, the scale recording range is-10 cm to 30cm.
Preferably, the transparent tube is a PVC leather strip.
Preferably, the transparent tube body includes:
the flexible pipe body section, one end of the flexible pipe body section is connected with the connector, and the scale recording range on the flexible pipe body section is-10 cm to 0; and
the flexible pipe body comprises a hard pipe body section, wherein one end of the hard pipe body section is connected with the other end of the flexible pipe body section, the other end of the hard pipe body section is an air vent, and the scale recording range on the hard pipe body section is 0-30 cm.
Further, the rigid pipe section is formed by telescopically connecting one or more pipe sections.
Preferably, the inner diameter of the transparent tube body is 2 to 5mm.
Preferably, the structure of the connector is matched with a clinically universal infusion interface and a flushing interface of the urine collection bag.
Preferably, the seal is a screw cap threadably connected to the second end of the transparent tube.
The embodiment of the utility model also provides a bladder pressure monitoring system, which comprises:
a urine collection bag comprising a flush joint;
the output end of the catheter is connected with the flushing joint;
in the pressure measuring device, the connector of the pressure measuring device is connected with the flushing connector; and
the urine collection bag locking clamp is configured such that when the urine collection bag inlet is locked by the urine collection bag locking clamp, the catheter is communicated with the pressure measuring device, and the catheter is not communicated with the urine collection bag, and at the moment, liquid in the catheter can flow into the pressure measuring device to realize intravesical pressure monitoring.
One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the present utility model at least have the following technical effects or advantages:
1. the pressure measuring device provided by the utility model is integrally formed, has good adaptability, can realize the intravesical pressure monitoring without disconnecting the catheter interface, and reduces the infection links.
2. The transparent tube body of the pressure measuring device provided by the utility model is provided with scales, so that the reading is visual and convenient, and the judgment error of medical staff is reduced.
3. The bladder pressure monitoring system provided by the utility model is convenient and quick to operate, simplifies the detection flow, saves nursing manpower, saves disposable consumables, and can be reused.
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Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a pressure measuring device according to a first embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a pressure measuring device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a pressure measuring device according to a second embodiment of the present utility model;
fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a bladder pressure monitoring system according to a second embodiment of the present utility model;
fig. 5 is a schematic structural view of a urine collection bag according to a second embodiment of the present utility model.
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In order that the utility model may be more fully understood, a more particular description of the utility model will be rendered by reference to the appended drawings, in which several embodiments of the utility model are illustrated, but which may be embodied in different forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein, which are, on the contrary, provided to provide a more thorough and complete disclosure of the utility model.
It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "mounted" on another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may be present, and when an element is referred to as being "connected" to the other element, it may be directly connected to the other element or intervening elements may also be present, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and the like are used herein for the purpose of illustration only.
Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly connected to one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model belongs, and the knowledge of terms used in the description of this utility model herein for the purpose of describing particular embodiments is not intended to limit the utility model, and the term "and/or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
Example 1
Fig. 1 and fig. 2 are schematic structural diagrams of a pressure measuring device 100 according to the present embodiment, where the pressure measuring device 100 includes a transparent tube 101, a connector 102, a sealing member 103, a semipermeable membrane 104, and the like.
The transparent pipe body 101 at least comprises a first end and a second end which are opposite, the connector 102 is arranged at the first end of the transparent pipe body 101, the second end of the transparent pipe body 101 is a vent, a permeable membrane 104 which is breathable and impermeable to liquid is arranged on the vent, the transparent pipe body 101 can be communicated with the outside atmosphere by the arrangement of the permeable membrane 104, but liquid in the transparent pipe body 101 cannot be poured out from the second end.
The second end of the transparent tube 101 is further provided with a sealing member 103, the sealing member 103 being arranged outside the semipermeable membrane 104. The sealing member 103 is detachably connected to the second end of the transparent tube body 101. When the seal 103 is sealed to the second end of the transparent tube 101, the second end of the transparent tube 101 is gas impermeable and liquid impermeable. When the sealing member 103 is removed, the transparent tube body 101 is in communication with the outside atmosphere, and the liquid in the transparent tube body 101 still cannot be poured out from the second end.
In a preferred embodiment, the transparent tube 101 is provided with graduations in the length direction from the first end, i.e. graduations are marked starting from the connection head 102.
Considering the implementation data of the pressure measurement device 100, in a preferred embodiment, the scale recording on the transparent tube 101 is in the range of-10 cm to 30cm, and considering the readings, the zero point of the transparent tube 101 is required to level the intersection of the patient's armpit midline and the iliac crest, so that an adjustment distance of-10 cm to zero point provides for a 10cm adjustment distance for easy use by the caregivers.
Further, the scale division value is 1cm, so that the nursing staff can conveniently read the scale, and possible errors are reduced.
Further, the inner diameter of the transparent tube body 101 is 2-5mm, and in a preferred embodiment, the inner diameter of the transparent tube body 101 is 3mm.
It should be noted that, the transparent tube body 101 in this embodiment may be translucent or transparent, and the transparent tube body 101 is mainly convenient for a caregiver to intuitively read the change of the liquid height in the tube body, and it is obvious that the reading of the transparent tube body 101 is more convenient.
In an alternative embodiment, the transparent tube 101 is a PVC tape, where PVC refers to a polymer formed by polymerizing Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) under the action of an initiator such as peroxide, azo compound, or light or heat according to a free radical polymerization mechanism, and is the most commonly used plastic in the world, and soft PVC, i.e., a PVC tape, has soft texture, high strength, good air tightness and impermeability, and is economical and applicable and easy to obtain.
In a preferred embodiment, the connector 102 is similar to a clinically common syringe nipple structure, and the connector 102 can be adapted to all infusion ports and urine collection bag flushing ports.
In a preferred embodiment, the semipermeable membrane 104 is a semipermeable membrane made of a non-woven fabric, the non-woven fabric is made of polyester fiber, and the polyester fiber (abbreviated as PET) is produced by a needling process, and the non-woven fabric has the characteristics of moisture resistance, ventilation, flexibility, thinness, flame retardance, no toxicity, no smell, low cost, recycling and the like.
In addition, the sealing member 103 in this embodiment mainly serves to seal the second end of the transparent tube 101, isolate the air pressure, and remove the sealing member when necessary to communicate with the air pressure, and the sealing member 103 may be a sealing ring, a mechanical sealing member, a pneumatic sealing member, or a valve sealing member.
Illustratively, in an alternative embodiment, the sealing member 103 is a screw cap, and the screw cap is screwed onto the second end of the transparent tube body 101, and when in use, the second end of the transparent tube body 101 can be communicated with atmospheric pressure by unscrewing the screw cap, and the screw cap is selected as the sealing member, so that the operation is simple, and the cost is low.
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Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a pressure measuring device 100 according to the present embodiment, and the structure of the pressure measuring device is similar to that of the embodiment, and the difference is that:
the transparent tube 101 is divided into three sections: a first pipe segment 1011, a second pipe segment 1012 and a third pipe segment 1013. Graduations are provided in the length direction from the starting end of the third pipe section 1013 (the end remote from the second pipe section 1012) to the end of the first pipe section 1011 (the end remote from the second pipe section 1012).
In a preferred embodiment, the scale recording on the transparent tube 101 is in the range of-10 cm to 30cm. Wherein, the scale range on the third pipe section 1013 is-10 cm to zero, the scale range on the second pipe section 1012 is zero to 15cm, and the scale range on the third pipe section 1013 is 15cm to 30cm.
Wherein the first pipe section 1011 and the second pipe section 1012 are of a hard structure, and the first pipe section 1011 and the second pipe section 1012 are connected in a telescopic way. The hard structural design can enable a nursing staff to read the scale values more accurately during measurement, the flexible connection is convenient for the storage of the transparent pipe body 101, and when in use, the first pipe body section 1011 and the second pipe body section 1012 are pulled apart; when not in use, the second body section 1012 is retracted into the first body section 1011.
The third tube section 1013 is of a soft construction, is convenient for the caregiver to connect with the catheter during measurement, and is convenient for flattening the zero point at the intersection of the patient's armpit midline and the ilium.
The third body section 1013 end is connected with connector 102, and the cheapness when the connector 102 is connected has been guaranteed to the soft body section, and the hard body section can let the nursing staff more audio-visual reading numerical value, and two sections juncture is the zero point.
Similar to the embodiment, the third tube section 1013 has a vent at its end, and a semipermeable membrane that is permeable to air and impermeable to liquid is provided on the vent, where the semipermeable membrane is configured to allow the transparent tube 101 to communicate with the outside atmosphere, but the liquid in the transparent tube 101 cannot be poured out from the second end.
The end of the transparent tube 101 is also provided with a sealing member 103, the sealing member 103 being provided outside the semipermeable membrane. The sealing member 103 is detachably connected to the transparent tube body 101. When the seal 103 is sealed to the transparent tube 101, the end of the transparent tube 101 is impermeable to air and also impermeable to liquid. When the sealing member 103 is removed, the transparent tube 101 is connected to the outside atmosphere, and the liquid in the transparent tube 101 still cannot be poured out from the tip.
Example III
With reference to fig. 4 and 5, this embodiment provides a bladder pressure monitoring system comprising a pressure measuring device 100, a urine collection bag 200, a urinary catheter 300, and a urine collection bag locking clip as described in embodiment one or embodiment two.
The urine collection bag 200 comprises a flushing connector 201, the end part of the catheter 300 is connected with the flushing connector 201, and the connector 102 of the pressure measuring device 100 is matched with the flushing connector 201.
In specific use, the connector 102 of the pressure measuring device 100 is connected to the flushing connector 201 of the urine collecting bag 200, the urine collecting bag is locked by the urine collecting bag locking clamp, at this time, the catheter 300 is communicated with the pressure measuring device 100, and the catheter 300 is not communicated with the urine collecting bag. The sealing element 103 of the pressure measuring device 100 is removed, so that one end of the transparent tube body 101 is communicated with the atmosphere, at the moment, the liquid in the catheter slowly flows into the transparent tube body 101 under the action of the atmospheric pressure, and after a certain time, the change of the numerical value can be read through scales on the transparent tube body 101, so that the cystal pressure can be calculated.
Specifically, in a certain preferred embodiment, the urine collection bag is a primary and secondary urine collection bag, and the primary and secondary urine collection bag is provided with two cavities capable of accurately measuring, so that the urine volume of a patient per hour can be recorded, whether the patient in-out volume is balanced or not can be conveniently observed, an effective basis is provided for the change of the patient condition, the incidence of urinary system infection is reduced, and the workload of nursing staff is lightened.
For the sake of facilitating the understanding of those skilled in the art, the following provides a complete operation of the bladder pressure monitoring device according to the present embodiment, which specifically includes the following steps:
step 1: the medical staff disinfects the flushing port 201 of the urine collection bag 200 with 75% alcohol cotton balls and lays a sterile therapeutic towel under the flushing port.
Step 2: the medical staff clamps the urine collection bag lock clamp at the lower section of the flushing interface 201 near the urine collection bag 200 to suspend the urine drainage.
Step 3: the medical staff draws 25ml of 0.9% physiological saline with 50ml of empty needle, removes 50ml of empty needle head, and slowly injects 25ml of physiological saline into the patient's bladder along the catheter 300 at the flushing interface 201 of the urine collection bag 200.
Step 4: the medical staff removes the empty needle interface, disinfects the flushing interface 201 of the urine collection bag 200 by using 75% alcohol cotton balls again, connects the connector 102 of the pressure measuring device 100 at the flushing interface 201 of the urine collection bag 200, removes the sealing element 103, enables one end of the transparent tube body 101 to be communicated with the atmosphere, and at the moment, physiological saline injected into the bladder slowly flows into the transparent tube body 101 due to the action of the atmospheric pressure, meanwhile, the zero point of the pressure measuring device 100 is flat at the intersection of the armpit central line and the iliac crest of a patient, and the numerical value is read after 30 seconds of stay.
Step 5: the values to be read are determined using 1cmH 2 O=0.735 mmHg, a unit mmHg of intra-abdominal pressure, which is the cystocele.
Step 6: after the detection, the connector 102 of the pressure measuring device 100 is disassembled, the urine collecting bag locking clamp of the urine collecting bag 200 is opened, and urine is continuously drained.
Specifically, for the pressure measuring device according to the first embodiment, when in use, the 0-30cm scale section of the transparent tube body is pulled up vertically and read. For the pressure measuring device of the second embodiment, when in use, the two hard pipe body sections are pulled apart, vertically arranged and read.
The pressure measuring device and the bladder pressure monitoring system integrated into one piece that this embodiment provided, the suitability is good, need not to break off the catheter interface, has reduced the infection link, simultaneously, has the scale on the transparent body, and the reading is directly perceived, reduces the error, has simplified the detection flow, practices thrift the nursing manpower, practices thrift disposable consumptive material.
It will be understood that, although the terms "first," "second," etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of example embodiments.
Terms of orientation such as up, down, left, right, front, rear, front, back, top, bottom, etc. mentioned or possible to be mentioned in the present specification are defined with respect to the configurations shown in the drawings, which are relative concepts, and thus may be changed according to different positions and different use states thereof. These and other directional terms should not be construed as limiting terms.
While the utility model has been described with respect to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and additions may be made without departing from the scope of the utility model. Equivalent embodiments of the present utility model will be apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings disclosed herein, when considered in the light of the foregoing disclosure, and without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model; meanwhile, any equivalent changes, modifications and evolution of the above embodiments according to the essential technology of the present utility model still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

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1. A pressure measurement device, comprising:
the transparent pipe body at least comprises a first end and a second end which are opposite, wherein the second end is a ventilation port;
the connector is arranged at the first end of the transparent pipe body and is used for being connected with a source end to be tested;
a breathable, liquid impermeable semipermeable membrane, said semipermeable membrane being disposed at a second end of said transparent tube;
a seal detachably connected to the second end of the transparent tube and located outside the semipermeable membrane; the seal is configured such that when removed from the second end of the transparent tube, the transparent tube is in communication with the atmosphere to allow liquid from the source end to enter the transparent tube for pressure monitoring.
2. The pressure measurement device of claim 1 wherein the transparent tube is provided with graduations along a length from the first end.
3. The pressure measurement device of claim 2, wherein the scale recording range is-10 cm to 30cm.
4. A pressure measurement device as claimed in claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the transparent tube is a PVC strip.
5. A pressure measurement device according to claim 3, wherein the transparent tube comprises:
the flexible pipe body section, one end of the flexible pipe body section is connected with the connector, and the scale recording range on the flexible pipe body section is-10 cm to 0; and
the flexible pipe body comprises a hard pipe body section, wherein one end of the hard pipe body section is connected with the other end of the flexible pipe body section, the other end of the hard pipe body section is an air vent, and the scale recording range on the hard pipe body section is 0-30 cm.
6. The pressure measurement device of claim 5 wherein the rigid pipe section is comprised of one or more pipe sections telescopically connected.
7. A pressure measurement device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the inner diameter of the transparent tube is 2 to 5mm.
8. The pressure measurement device of claim 1, wherein the connector is configured to fit a clinically universal infusion port, a flushing port of a urine collection bag.
9. The pressure measurement device of claim 1, wherein the seal is a screw cap threadably connected to the second end of the transparent tube.
10. A bladder pressure monitoring system, comprising:
a urine collection bag comprising a flush joint;
the output end of the catheter is connected with the flushing joint;
a pressure measurement device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, the connector of the pressure measurement device being connected to the flush connector; and
the urine collection bag locking clamp is configured such that when the urine collection bag inlet is locked by the urine collection bag locking clamp, the catheter is communicated with the pressure measuring device, and the catheter is not communicated with the urine collection bag, and at the moment, liquid in the catheter can flow into the pressure measuring device to realize intravesical pressure monitoring.
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