DE102005053204A1 - System for securing patient to bed, comprising two shoulder fixing bows swivel mounted to transversal bar - Google Patents

Abstract

A bar (1) is transversally attached to the head area of the bed (3). Two holding elements with ergonomically shaped bows (2) at their outer ends are swivel mounted to the bar (1) and can be positioned around the shoulders of the patient. The distance between the elements (2) can be adjusted as required. Each of the elements (2) can be individually lifted or lowered. The elements (2) can also be connected and moved simultaneously.

Description

The invention relates to a device for fixing the upper body of a person to a bed. Such a device may also be referred to as a safety device for limiting the mobility of a patient lying on a hospital bed. with clear positioning of the upper body area. Find this kind of devices
Use, for example, to keep in bed psychiatric treatment, aggressive or highly suicidal patients in bed. They are not used without a judicial, official or medical order.

Known such devices, e.g. Fixation straps are characterized that they come from the periphery, restrict the movement of the body. This is usually made with soft materials (leather, cotton, Blend). this leads to for the rigidity or immobility of the extremities and for the "softness" of the trunk This can lead to consequential damages resulting from this type of fixation (Contractures, burns thrombosis).

Here the invention should remedy this. In particular, it is the task the invention, a device for fixing the upper body of a To provide a person (patient) with a bed that is suitable for both Patients as well as the executive Personnel according to the legal requirements in one possible ethically justifiable manner (as much security as possible) preferably much individual freedom). Here it goes without saying that the respective legal requirements concerning freedom restricting activities be respected.

According to the invention is a novel device for fixing the upper body of a person to a Bed characterized by the features mentioned in claim 1.

The inventive device allows a fixation of the patient with clear positioning of the upper body area. This is ensured by two ergonomic shoulder straps, which are supported by a holding device, incl. locking device, additionally can be attached to hospital beds. The unique positioning of the upper body represents an immobilization of the whole body of a human, since the body's center of gravity is clearly positioned, with Anne (hands) and legs still possible should be free to move for a long time. In still own and / or aggressive behavior, if necessary, in addition to standard bandages and / or even better, with a transparent / flexible network that Freedom of movement of the arms and legs are restricted. Totally different as the known concepts for fixing the principle is the security system, starting from the body center to fix to the periphery. This type of fixation allows one altogether "more humane" fixation.

conditioned By clearly positioning the upper body, the patient is safe stored. The staff can safely store the patient easily (no technical training of the staff).

conditioned through the u.a. Material, are still hygienic and economical Improvements over usual To call systems.

advantageous Further developments of the invention are in the dependent claims 2 to 11 indicated. With the training opportunities mentioned there the following advantages are achieved:

claim 2: The single mobility of the straps, allows for a simple patient transfer in the bed too.

claim 3: The coupled movement of the temples, leaves one fast backup of the patient too.

claim 4: The common guide axis or shaft secures, both an ergonomically safe position, as well a secure lock.

claim 5 + 6: The shape of the lock can be both positive and also done non-positively. It can be in the form of a lock, as well as a continuously adjustable Lock done. The positive lock is simple and reliable. A hydraulic or pneumatic actuation can be safe and off a certain distance.

claim 7: In this embodiment, the headband in its position best to the shape of the upper body adapted to a person to be fixed.

claim 8 + 9: In the horizontal (bed width) area, the rigid straps can turn around the ergonomically necessary width, can be varied. this happens with the help of a flexieblen adjustment to the holding and Locking device. The invention thus leaves a variable ergonomic Adaptation to the respective physique of the patient too. If necessary, larger, as well as small straps can be used become the extreme cases in physique compensate for humans.

claim 10: The entire device is preferably made of metal and possibly Plastic coatings, manufactured. Here are improvements in the field of hygiene, pre- and Post-processing of the device, durability or durability, strength the device and safety of the patients.

claim 11: The device may be designed to fit both the am Bed can be fixed, as well as removable. A retrofittable device can procure without the need to procure a new patient bed, be set up. Due to the good hygienic possibilities supply units can (Hospitals, Heiden e.t.c.) few units that are used flexibly can be.

Glossary:

• Ergonomic: appropriate for humans.
• Contracture: Deformation of the joints, due to the most diverse Causes.

The embodiment will be explained by means of figures, of which show:

1 : a view of the object from the side.

2 : a view of the object from above.

3 : a partial view of a retaining bracket.

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headband

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pursuit

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bed

Claims (11)

Device for fixing the upper body of a person to a bed ( 3 ) with two struts extending from a head end of the bed substantially along a longitudinal direction of the bed ( 2 ), each of which is pivotally mounted at a first end to the head end of the bed in a substantially vertical direction, with means for locking the struts (US Pat. 2 ) in a holding position and with two each at a the first end of the struts opposite end arranged, U- or V-shaped retaining clips ( 1 ), whereby the retaining clips ( 1 ) and the struts ( 2 ) are placed in such a way that they in each case over a shoulder of the person in the bed and in the person in the open areas of the U-shaped or V-shaped headband ( 1 ) and from the retaining clips ( 1 ) are enclosed and are fixed by the brackets against a bed surface of the bed. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the struts ( 2 ) are independently pivotable. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the struts ( 2 ) are coupled for joint pivoting. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the struts ( 2 ) are arranged with their first end on a common axis or shaft. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for fixing the struts ( 2 ) are in the holding position locking pins which, by aligned in the holding position openings in movable and rigid parts at the first ends of the struts ( 2 ) arranged joints are insertable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for fixing the struts ( 2 ) are hydraulically or pneumatically actuated in the holding position. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the struts ( 2 ) and headband ( 1 ), are arranged substantially parallel to each other. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distance of the retaining clip ( 1 ) in a direction parallel to the cap of the bed ( 3 ) is variably adjustable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length of the struts ( 2 ) is variably adjustable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that both the struts ( 2 ) as well as the headband ( 1 ) are formed from a metal, preferably from a steel, particularly preferably from a steel round tube. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is used as one on a conventional bed ( 3 ), in particular patient bed, retrofittable unit is formed.