EP2019711A1 - Dispositif pour le couplage périphérique d'informations chez des sujets à examiner au moyen de champs et courants électriques - Google Patents
Dispositif pour le couplage périphérique d'informations chez des sujets à examiner au moyen de champs et courants électriquesInfo
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- EP2019711A1 EP2019711A1 EP06755199A EP06755199A EP2019711A1 EP 2019711 A1 EP2019711 A1 EP 2019711A1 EP 06755199 A EP06755199 A EP 06755199A EP 06755199 A EP06755199 A EP 06755199A EP 2019711 A1 EP2019711 A1 EP 2019711A1
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- conductive
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- conductive surfaces
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
- A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
- A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
- A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
- A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
- A61N1/02—Details
- A61N1/04—Electrodes
- A61N1/0404—Electrodes for external use
- A61N1/0472—Structure-related aspects
- A61N1/0484—Garment electrodes worn by the patient
Definitions
- the invention relates to a device for peripheral information input in subjects by means of electric fields and currents according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
- the veins in the cardiovascular system have the task of returning the blood to the heart and storing the blood volume not required for the current circulation. Breathing acts like a pressure-suction pump [Hach, W et al: venography of the leg and pelvic veins. Schnetztor Konstanz 1996], so that by an external electrical peripheral muscle stimulation in the rhythm of breathing an increase in venous blood reflux is possible.
- z. B. the calf muscle is tense in the lower leg, it is known that the lumen of the underlying Leitvenen narrowed by the swelling muscle bellies of the calf muscles to a narrow gap. When the muscles relax, the venous system immediately returns to normal. The same applies to other muscle areas of the circulatory system [Hach, W et al: Phlebography of the leg and pelvic veins. Schnetztor Konstanz 1996].
- the prior art may be referred to the work of Hogan [Hogan MC, Grassi B, Samaja M, Stary CM, Gladden LB: Effect of contraction frequency on the contractile and non-contractile phases of venous blood flow. J Appl Phys 2003; 95: 1139-44] and Lyons [Lyons GM, Leane GE, Clarke-Moloney M, CT Brien JV, Grace PA: Stimulation of the gastrocnemius muscle. Med Eng Phys 2004; 26: 873-8].
- the calf muscle pump is to be activated at an interval of 0.25 to 0.5 contractions / s ( ⁇ Hz) by means of electrical stimulation in order to optimally increase venous blood reflux.
- the venous blood flow increases with increasing contraction frequency.
- the required for a stimulation (micro) streams are coupled in accordance with the prior art mostly via tensor electrodes.
- the disadvantage of the Tenselektroden is mainly in the limited service life, due to the sticking at Einkopplungsort. Therefore, applicators have been developed, the foot z. T. envelop.
- peripheral applicators often do not correspond to the medical conditions and regularities, especially of a peripheral arterial stimulation of the circulatory system.
- the control of skin perfusion in the akralen and distal parts of the extremities, such as the feet and hands is affected by sympathetic fibers.
- these acral regions have the highest values and the largest ones Variability of blood circulation.
- the nerve fibers in addition to the blood vessel system represent well-conducting media of the human body, in these peripheral areas, the necessary information for stimulation of the arterial circulation system should be coupled.
- sensitive areas in the area of sensitive nerve fibers are recessed.
- the application of voltages occurs between two specific peripheral regions, so that a corresponding current flow occurs.
- Examples of the information input in the circulatory system include:
- an external peripheral electrical muscle stimulation in the rhythm of the average respiratory rate of about 0, 15 ... 0.23 ... 0.3 Hz including other frequencies of venous blood reflux and thus prevent a possible thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
- an external peripheral electrical muscle stimulation in the rhythm of the average respiratory rate of about 0, 15 ... 0.23 ... 0.3 Hz including other frequencies of venous blood reflux and thus prevent a possible thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
- the device for peripheral information coupling in subjects by means of electric fields and currents is based on at least one electrical contact means for a body part or a proband extremity, which is arranged detachably relative to the subject.
- the electrical contact means consists of an insulating textile carrier material, the inside of which at least partially has electrically conductive surfaces, wherein the conductive surfaces either electrically connected to each other lead to a common external contact or are each in communication with a separate external contact.
- the shape of the textile carrier material corresponds to the anatomy of the respective body part or the respective limb and is preferred as Stocking, sock, neck, headband or glove or similarly executed.
- the conductive surfaces can have moisturizing or moisture-storing filaments, so that the contact resistance between the device inside and the subject skin can be minimized.
- the conductive surfaces may be incorporated into the textile material by knitting, knitting or weaving conductive fibers.
- the textile carrier material has elastic properties in order to bring about the desired good surface contact with the extremity.
- elastic threads or yarns can be woven or knitted into the textile material.
- the external contact is preferably designed as a detachable connection in the form of a conductive pressure or Velcro contact.
- the sole of the foot is formed as a conductive surface up to the dorsal toe area and at least partially enclosing it.
- This electrically conductive surface is widened by a narrow conductive strip which extends into the sockliner part.
- the external contact can then be arranged at the free end of the guided into the calf part narrow conductive strip.
- the narrow conductive strip leads over a heel section into the sock part.
- the electrical contacting means When forming the electrical contacting means as a stocking or sock conductive surfaces can be arranged in the calf part. These conductive surfaces are preferably completely annular as a ring Strip or strip sections formed. An external contact is then located on each strip or strip section.
- the conductive surface covers the area of all fingers, i. There is an electrical connection between these finger covering sections.
- FIG. 2 calf muscle applicators
- FIG. 3 full-blunt stump-stocking applicator as well.
- Figure 4 shows a glove applicator
- the exemplary embodiments follow the basic idea of how an optimal peripheral information input by means of electrical fields and currents can be realized by constructive adaptation to the described physiological conditions.
- Ib textile foot sock applicators 1 are shown, wherein an information input inside an extended sole 2 is possible into the dorsal toe area.
- the general case that the interior of the applicator is fully plated is included.
- electrically conductive silver fibers / surfaces 3 in the sole region are incorporated during production.
- the information supply to the electrical fibers / surfaces in Figure 1 is formed over a narrow extension of the electrode surfaces 4 to a variable detachable connector 5 in the upper region.
- the variable releasable connector is also mounted in the upper sock area. From this connector is a connection cable to the central control unit integral part of the invention.
- a stocking acts as an electrode. Pairing applicator "left and right foot” requires a controller, the outer surface is designed like a normal sock, and running both foot applicators in parallel may enhance the stimulation effect, in which case the counter electrode is at the spinal cord, preferably in the area the lumbar spine to be applied (not shown).
- FIG. 2a shows an embodiment of a calf muscle applicator 6 with interrupted, i.
- FIG. 2b shows an embodiment with completely circumferential conductive strips 7.
- Figure 3 shows the basic design of a stump-stocking applicator 8, where an information input analogous to the foot sock applicator takes place and also electrically conductive silver fibers / surfaces 3 are incorporated into the interior of the applicator at full plating. Also, the integration of two conductive bands for muscle activation is possible.
- a peripheral glove applicator 9 is shown in Figure 4, wherein an information input over the entire finger area, in particular in the arterial circulation system, made.
- the fingers are completely with electrically conductive material 3, the analogous to Figure 1 in the Manufacturing is introduced, surrounded as an inner component of the applicator.
- electrically conductive silver fibers / surfaces are likewise used analogously to the foot sock applicator.
- An electrical connection between the fingers ensures a uniform supply of information.
- the information supply to the surface is, similar to Figure 1, ensured via a variable detachable connector 5.
- One glove in each case acts as an electrode, so that for the pairwise application of the glove applicator "left and right hand" analogous to the foot sock applicator a control unit is necessary Stimulation via both applicators provided such that the counter electrode is in each case in the region of the spinal cord, preferably attached to the lumbar spine.
- the contact between the human body and the described applicators according to FIGS. 1 to 4 is virtually loss-free due to the close-fitting constructions and the contact resistance is low.
- the electrically active surfaces are in each case incorporated on the inside. According to the invention, therefore, the properties of silver, ie a low tendency to corrosion and the medically significant effect, to combat bacteria and fungal infections are also associated with the possibility of information being coupled into the cardiovascular system (arterial and venous blood vessel system, autonomic nervous system) used.
- the skin is moistened in the general sense (eg with ultrasound gel, water moistening, moisturizing filaments inside the Applicator or foot cream).
- Possible medical fields of application of the invention include: prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis, diabetes (diabetic foot), peripheral circulatory disorders, wound healing, Hypertension, depression (due to systemic effects via vegetative fibers), Restless Legs Syndrome, Raynaud's syndrome, etc. functional circulatory disorders. Necessary are always appropriate frequency stimulation programs.
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