EP2588185A1 - Elektrisches stimulationsgerät - Google Patents
Elektrisches stimulationsgerätInfo
- Publication number
- EP2588185A1 EP2588185A1 EP11722712.4A EP11722712A EP2588185A1 EP 2588185 A1 EP2588185 A1 EP 2588185A1 EP 11722712 A EP11722712 A EP 11722712A EP 2588185 A1 EP2588185 A1 EP 2588185A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- stimulation device
- stimulator
- needle electrodes
- electrode housing
- stimulation
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- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H39/00—Devices for locating or stimulating specific reflex points of the body for physical therapy, e.g. acupuncture
- A61H39/002—Using electric currents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H39/00—Devices for locating or stimulating specific reflex points of the body for physical therapy, e.g. acupuncture
- A61H39/08—Devices for applying needles to such points, i.e. for acupuncture ; Acupuncture needles or accessories therefor
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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
- A61N1/05—Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
- A61N1/0502—Skin piercing electrodes
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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
- A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
- A61N1/36014—External stimulators, e.g. with patch electrodes
- A61N1/36017—External stimulators, e.g. with patch electrodes with leads or electrodes penetrating the skin
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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
- A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
- A61N1/36014—External stimulators, e.g. with patch electrodes
- A61N1/3603—Control systems
- A61N1/36034—Control systems specified by the stimulation parameters
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
- A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
- A61H2201/165—Wearable interfaces
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/50—Control means thereof
- A61H2201/5023—Interfaces to the user
- A61H2201/5033—Interfaces to the user having a fixed single program
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/50—Control means thereof
- A61H2201/5023—Interfaces to the user
- A61H2201/5041—Interfaces to the user control is restricted to certain individuals
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2203/00—Additional characteristics concerning the patient
- A61H2203/03—Additional characteristics concerning the patient especially adapted for animals
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
- A61H2205/02—Head
- A61H2205/027—Ears
Definitions
- the invention relates to an electrical stimulation device with a stimulator, comprising a generator for generating electrical stimulation pulses with certain stimulation parameters, and a power supply for supplying the generator with electrical energy, and with at least two needle electrodes for piercing the skin surface of an area to be stimulated, which needle electrodes with connected to the stimulator.
- the relevant electrical stimulation device is particularly applicable to electroacupuncture therapy in humans but also animals.
- the device is suitable for the use of electrical stimulation of acupuncture points in the region of the ear. Areas of application range from pain therapy to wound healing to the treatment of circulatory disorders, for example in diabetics.
- An electrical stimulation device of the subject type has become known, for example, from AT 395 106 B and EP 1 335 774 B1.
- the stimulator is adhered to the surface of the skin with a pressure-sensitive adhesive in the vicinity of the area to be stimulated and the needle electrodes fixedly connected to the stimulator are placed at the desired points.
- the needle electrodes can via corresponding adhesive element on the
- Stimulator usually can not be successfully fixed to the skin surface of a patient for long periods of up to several days.
- the object of the present invention is to provide an above-mentioned electrical stimulation device, which avoids the disadvantages of known stimulation devices and allows a simple and rapid application and safe stimulation even over several days.
- the device should be as simple and inexpensive as possible. be adjustable, so that an application as a disposable product is economically possible.
- the object of the invention is achieved in that the needle electrodes are arranged in a common electrode housing and connected via a line to the stimulator.
- the asseelektrode and the at least one stimulation electrode are arranged in a common electrode housing, whereby the application, i. the penetration into the skin surface, can be facilitated and accelerated, but also the adhesion to the skin surface or attachment to the skin surface can be improved.
- at least one ground electrode and at least one stimulation electrode are arranged correspondingly in the electrode housing.
- the needle electrodes are likewise adapted to the respective application but also to the patient or the animal to be treated.
- the needle electrodes In electroacupuncture in the region of the ear of a human, the needle electrodes have a diameter of a few tenths of a millimeter and a puncture depth of a few millimeters. To achieve a length compensation and increase the mobility of the patient, it may be advantageous if the line is designed as a spiral cable.
- the line is provided with at least one plug for releasable connection to a corresponding socket on the stimulator or electrode housing. This allows the patient or caregiver to easily disconnect and reconnect the electrode housing from the stimulator.
- the lead may be fixedly connected to the electrode housing and the plug attached to the end of the lead and the stimulator equipped with a corresponding socket. It is also possible to connect the line fixed to the stimulator and to arrange the plug at the end of the line and the associated socket on the electrode housing.
- the needle electrodes are arranged on a common board in the electrode housing.
- the corresponding board thus has one of the number of needle electrodes.
- the needle electrodes are connected to a Leitkle ⁇ over with the circuit board. This allows rapid and cost-effective production.
- the line may be connected to the board by a solder or screw connection.
- solder joints are advantageous.
- the needle electrodes are made of electrically conductive material, in particular metal, such as titanium, stainless steel or the like.
- the piercing electrodes can be produced by turning.
- the materials must have appropriate biocompatibility and should not cause allergic reactions.
- the electrode housing is formed watertight, this allows the temporary separation of the Elektrodenge ⁇ housing from the stimulator and allows the patient
- a fastening element preferably an adhesive element
- other fastening methods for example via elastic Ribbons ⁇ of, or the like., Conceivable, depending on the site of stimulation and the patient or animal.
- the fastening element which is preferably designed as an adhesive element, can already be integrated in the electrode housing. As a result, the application is further facilitated because the patient or doctor does not need to position the fastener on the electrode housing, but for example, only has to peel off a cover from an adhesive layer.
- a handling element On the opposite side of the electrode electrodes ⁇ the needle housing, a handling element may be arranged, which facilitates the application of the electrode housing or the needle electrodes arranged therein at the desired locations, for example at the ear.
- Such a handling element can be replaced by a.
- Essentially cylindrical handle may be formed, which is preferably made in one piece with the electrode housing.
- such a handling element can be very easily in Spritzgussverfah ⁇ ren produce.
- the handling member may be formed by a recess or a hole in the electrode housing can be arranged in which a ent ⁇ speaking designed counterpart of a handling tool.
- a handling tool For example, cylindri ⁇ cal, spherical or conical depressions are used.
- the electrode housing with the needle electrodes are ⁇ in contained at most with the most
- Electrode housing attached line is arranged in a package. This prevents contamination.
- the components are sterilized before or after packaging.
- the stimulator may be connected to a neck strap, which can be GETRA ⁇ gene as a neck strap around the neck or on the shoulder.
- the neck strap may be at least partially formed as a conduit for connection to the electrode housing and provided with a socket or a plug for connecting the line connected to the electrode housing.
- Other attachment options of the stimulator for example by means of fasteners in the form of an ear clip are also conceivable.
- the generator of the stimulator is preferably for generating stimulation pulses having a repetition rate of 0.5 to 100 Hz, preferably 1 Hz and a duty cycle of 10 to 90%, preferably 50% formed.
- Such stimulation parameters have been found to be preferred in pain therapy or wound healing applications.
- the stimulator has a corresponding control device.
- the control device can be formed by a corresponding microcontroller.
- the controller When the controller is connected to controls for changing pacing parameters, manual adjustment and modification of pacing parameters may be provided. In the case of the absence of control elements, a corresponding adjustment of the stimulation parameters via a programming of the control device is possible.
- the stimulator preferably has a corresponding interface for plugging in a control computer.
- a switch or the like may be provided.
- the activation may alternatively be realized, for example, by removing an insulator on the battery forming the power supply.
- a power indicator can be provided at ⁇ play, a light-emitting diode in the stimulator.
- Ne ⁇ ben an optical power indicator can also be an audible indication of proper operation or proper commissioning.
- a memory for recording the stimulation parameters is provided as a function of time, whereby a quality control or a check of the proper Be ⁇ instinct can be made.
- the present invention is also a top ⁇ be signed electrode housing containing at least two needle electrodes together ⁇ of any line for connection to the Stimulator.
- Such an electrode housing can also be sold separately if the stimulator is not sold together with the electrode and is not designed as a disposable product.
- the stimulator is packaged together with the Elektrodenge.phase and the needle electrodes arranged therein, wherein in particular the needle electrodes are protected from contamination, for example by an extra arranged blister pack.
- Fig. 1 is a schematic. View of an embodiment of an electrical stimulation device
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an electrode housing with two needle electrodes and a lead for connection to the stimulator.
- FIG. 3 shows a sectional view through the electrode housing according to FIG. 2 in the region of a needle electrode
- FIG. 4 shows a plan view of an electrode housing with integrated fastening element
- Fig. 5 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a stimulator
- FIG. 6 shows a further embodiment of a stimulation device
- FIG. 7 shows various embodiments of a handling element on the electrode housing.
- the stimulation device 1 shows an electrical stimulation device 1, in particular for electroacupuncture therapy in the region of the ear of a human being.
- the stimulation device 1 includes a stimulator 2 comprising a generator 3 for generating electrical stimuli.
- tion pulses with certain stimulation parameters ie be ⁇ certain voltage or current particular, certain duration, be ⁇ certain repetition frequency and duty cycle etc ..
- a voltage supply 4 is provided, which is preferably ⁇ formed by a corresponding battery or an accumulator.
- the needle electrodes 5 are arranged in a common electrode housing 6 and are connected to the stimulator 2 with a corresponding line 7.
- the common arrangement of all the needle electrodes 5 in a common electrode housing 6 allows a simple application, a better hold of the needle electrodes 5, especially at longer therapy intervals, and also a defined distance between the individual needle electrodes 5, achieved.
- the line 7 for connecting the needle electrodes 5 to the stimulator 2 can be fixed, ie inseparable or detachable.
- the line 7 is formed as a spiral cable, a length compensation between the electrode housing 6 and stimulator 2 and a better mobility can be achieved.
- Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a housing 6 with electrodes arranged therein Na ⁇ delelektroden 5 and fixedly connected line 7.
- Electrode housing 6, which is preferably made of plastic and preferably waterproof, may have on the needle ⁇ electrodes 5 opposite side a handling element 10, through which an application of the needle electrodes 5 is facilitated at the desired skin area to be stimulated.
- the handling element 10 is in the example shown by formed a substantially cylindrical handle, but can also be designed differently depending on the use and size of the electrode housing 6 (see Fig. 7). .
- the in Fig 2 Darge ⁇ introduced component can be in a preferably sterile
- Packaging (not shown) are arranged, whereby contamination of the needle electrodes 5 can be prevented.
- a circuit board 11 is arranged in the electrode housing 6, on which the needle electrodes 5 are placed.
- the needle electrodes 5 may be simply connected to the circuit board 11 with a conductive adhesive.
- the line 7 is also connected via a solder or screw also with the board 11 verbun ⁇ , whose interconnects ensures the electrical connection to the needle electrodes 5.
- a fastening element 12 in the form of an adhesive film is visible, by means of which a fixation of the electrode housing 6 on the skin surface can be carried out.
- Fig. 4 shows the plan view of a further embodiment ei ⁇ nes electrode case 6 with two needle electrodes 5, wherein a fastening element 12 is integrated in the form of an adhesive sheet having projecting tabs in the electrode housing 6.
- An attachment of the needle electrodes 5 can be carried out by simply removing a cover film, not shown, from the fastener and sticking to the skin surface.
- an Inte ⁇ gration of, preferably formed by an adhesive element sawn fastening elements 12 can also be a patch-like
- Adhesive strips are simply placed over the electrode housing 6. Any existing handling element 10 can be inserted through a prefabricated hole in this patch.
- FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of a stimulator 2 of the electrical stimulation device 1.
- the generator 3 for generating electrical stimulation pulses is formed by a digital-to-analog converter 13 and a voltage / current converter 14. Via the lines 7, the needle electrodes 5 (not shown) are connected to the stimulator 2.
- the power supply 4 is preferably by a Battery formed.
- the control ⁇ device 15 is preferably by a corresponding
- Microcontroller formed Via an interface 16, the controller 15 can be programmed or their parameters can be changed. A change in the stimulation parameters can also be performed manually by means of corresponding control elements 17, which are connected to the control device 15. For example, the current amplitude of the stimulation pulses via control elements 17, such as buttons, can be set and changed. Via a switch 18, an activation of the stimulator 2 or the power supply 4 provided therein can be made. According to the invention, the lines 7 which are connected to the needle electrodes 5
- Stimulation pulses delivered with constant current amplitude, to be independent of the highly fluctuating skin impedance are connected to the control device 15.
- a corresponding clock generator 20 is connected, which may be formed for example by a quartz. If the stimulator 2 has a memory 21, the stimulation parameters can be recorded as a function of the time for subsequent examinations or for quality control.
- the memory 21 can be read via the interface 16 by a corresponding computer.
- a corresponding power indicator 22 may be provided, which can be, for example, by a light emitting diode rea ⁇ lamp.
- Fig. 6 shows a further embodiment of a stimulation device 1, wherein the stimulator 2 is shipping ⁇ hen with a shoulder belt 23.
- This neck strap 23 can be arranged as a neck band around the neck of a patient or around the shoulder and allows comfortable wearing of the stimulator 2.
- the neck strap can at least partially as a conduit 7 for connection with the electrode case 6 with the integrated therein electric ⁇ needle to be formed. 5
- the stimulator 2 without removing the needle electrodes 5, it is of advantage when the electrode ⁇ housing 6 is detachably connected by respective plug 8 and jack 9 to the stimulator.
- an embodiment is advantageous, in which the stimulator 2 is connected with a fastening element in the form of an ear clip. Characterized the stimulator 2 can be arranged in the manner ei ⁇ nes piece of jewelery on the ear lobe and a corresponding line with the electrode housing 6 having therein
- integrated needle electrodes 5 are connected (not Darge ⁇ asserted).
- Fig. 7 shows further embodiments of such a handling element 10 in shape
- Pacing area are placed and removed.
- ⁇ sondere at a conical or frusto-conical recess as a handling member 10 may be a self-locking of a corresponding ⁇ the cone or truncated cone on a handling tool (not shown) can be achieved.
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