JP2004024846A - Method for cleaning lower enteron and lower enteron cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for cleaning the lower enteron and a lower enteron cleaner which can clean the lower enteron of a patient without giving unpleasant feeling due to insertion of an inserting member to the patient. <P>SOLUTION: A heating means, a filtering means and an ozone generator are equipped in a housing 9. Cleaning water of a temperature at 20 to 38°C is produced by the heating means. A cleaning device 101 is brought into contact with the anus of the patient and filtered/heated ozone containing cleaning water of a prescribed pressure is forcibly injected via a hose 900 into the lower enteron of the patient corresponding to the patient's constriction motion. Thereafter, the cleaning device 101 is taken off to discharge feces in the colon. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a medical means and a method of using the same, and more particularly, to a method of cleaning a lower intestinal tract for cleaning a lower intestinal tract, and a lower intestinal tract cleaning apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Many people, especially the elderly, have difficulty with bowel movements such as constipation. Medications and enemas are used to treat these diseases, and if the condition is severe, enemas are the only means.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the prior art discloses many means for enema, all of which require an insertion member to be inserted into the patient during operation. Obviously, when such an operation is performed, especially on a patient with hemorrhoids, the patient will feel uncomfortable. Therefore, it is necessary to create a device that can introduce water into the body without using any insertion member.
[0004]
It is a first object of the present invention to provide a new method of cleaning the lower intestinal tract of a patient, which can obviate or mitigate the above-mentioned disadvantages.
[0005]
It is another object of the present invention to provide a new lower intestinal lavage device using the above method for cleaning a patient's lower intestinal tract.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A first object of the present invention is to
a) producing washing water at a temperature of 20-38 ° C. by filtration and heating;
b) providing an irrigation device with a curved surface having an irrigation opening and adapting the irrigation device to a patient's body part close to the anus so that the irrigation opening can perfectly match the anus; Contacting the anus, and further, under predetermined pressure, guiding the lavage water into the lower intestinal tract via a hose so as to match the contraction operation of the patient;
c) removing the lavage device when the patient feels abdominal distension and draining the feces in the colon out of the body.
[0007]
And in one aspect of the present invention, a step of repeating the step b) and the step c) is provided.
[0008]
As one aspect of the method of the present invention, there is provided a step a1) of ozonizing the cleaning water by an ozone generator after the step a).
[0009]
In yet another aspect of the method of the present invention, after said step a1), there is provided a step a2) of cleaning the body part near the anus or vulva of said patient.
[0010]
Another object of the present invention is to
a) a housing having an inlet and an outlet;
b) a container disposed at a lower portion in the housing and having a water inlet connected to the inlet of the housing, a water outlet connected to the outlet of the housing via a flow path, and a heater. Heating means provided;
c) comprising a cleaning implement having an upper surface with a curved surface formed to conform to a body part close to the anus, wherein the cleaning opening completely conforms to the anus when the curved surface is brought into contact with the body part. Cleaning means connected to the outlet of the housing;
d) a lower intestinal tract washing apparatus which is connected to the heating means and the washing means, and has control means for controlling a water temperature of the heating means and a flow rate of the washing means by a pressure control switch for ensuring a water pressure in a safe range. Achieved by providing.
[0011]
In one aspect of the apparatus of the present invention, the heating means includes a pressure control switch connected to the water inlet, and a temperature sensor connected to the water outlet.
[0012]
In another aspect of the device of the present invention, the lower intestinal lavage apparatus includes an ozone generator, and an output of the ozone generator is guided to the flow path via a one-way valve.
[0013]
In another aspect of the apparatus of the present invention, the control means is connected to the ozone generator and controls the operation of the ozone generator.
[0014]
Another aspect of the device of the present invention is that the lower intestinal tract cleaning device includes an ozone generator, the ozone generator is provided in a casing, and a gas disposed in the casing and connected to the flow path via a drain pipe. An ozone generating tube having an opening; and a pump disposed in the casing and supplying ozone generated from the ozone generating tube to the flow path.
[0015]
In another aspect of the apparatus of the present invention, filtration means is connected between the inlet of the housing and the heating means.
[0016]
In another aspect of the apparatus of the present invention, the filtration means includes a filtration layer, a filtration mesh, and activated carbon in a casing.
[0017]
In another aspect of the apparatus of the present invention, the cleaning means includes a connection member attached to the cleaning tool and connected to the outlet of the housing via a hose, and a control means for controlling an amount of water from the cleaning tool. Wherein the upper surface of the cleaning tool has a protrusion extending from the center of the curved surface, and the cleaning opening is disposed at an end of the protrusion.
[0018]
Compared to the prior art, the method and device of the present invention avoid any irritation to the patient's body by introducing water directly into the body without any foreign object insertion.
[0019]
The ozone generator and heating means of the device can provide a cleaning solution for cleaning the patient's anus or vulva. The device of the invention can be easily operated by the patient himself without the need of any assistance.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0021]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the lower intestinal tract cleaning device according to the present invention. The lower intestinal tract cleaning device includes a filtering means 5, a heating means 2 and a cleaning means 1, and is filtered and heated. The washing water from the washing means 1 is used for a washing operation.
[0022]
FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the lower intestinal tract washing apparatus, and FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 2 viewed from the rear side.
[0023]
On the front of the housing 9, an LCD display 7 showing data of water temperature and operation time is arranged. Reference numeral 900 denotes a connection hose between the outlet 11 and the cleaning means 1, and reference numeral 8 denotes a control button of the cleaning apparatus. The inlet 10 of the housing 9 is connected via a conduit 100 to a water supply (not shown). A cylindrical projection 107 extending from the center of the upper surface 102 is formed on the upper surface 102 of the cleaning means 1, and a cleaning opening 103 is provided at an end of the projection 107. The curved surface 105 of the irrigation opening 103 matches the shape of the body part near the anus. The electric socket 12 is mounted on the housing 9.
[0024]
FIG. 4 is an internal structural diagram of the cleaning device. Water is introduced into the filtering means 5 via the inlet 10. The filtering means 5 includes a casing 501. A pair of filtration layers 503 are provided at both ends of the casing 501, a pair of filtration meshes 502 are provided inside the filtration layer 503, and a space between the filtration meshes 502 is filled with activated carbon 504. . Thus, chlorides, fluorides and other impurities contained in the water can be removed before the water enters the heating means 2.
[0025]
The filtered water from the filtering means 5 is introduced into the heating means 2 through the cold water inlet 203. A pressure control switch 2031 is provided near the inside of the cold water inlet 203. The temperature sensor 2041 is provided near the inside of the hot water outlet 204. The temperature sensor 2041 and the pressure control switch 2031 are connected to the control unit 6. An electric heating tube or a heating wire, and those conventionally used can be used as a heater for heating water in the heating means 2, but in the present invention, it is preferable to use an electric heating film coated on a quartz tube. preferable.
[0026]
The heated hot water is discharged from the hot water outlet 204 to the outside of the heating means 2. The temperature of the water in the heating means 2 can be adjusted according to the condition and demand of the patient. The water temperature is generally adjusted to 20-38 ° C.
[0027]
The pressure control switch 2031 is provided to avoid running out of water in the heating means 2. When the water pressure in the chilled water inlet 203 is higher than 0.025 MPa, the switch can be turned on. When the water temperature at the hot water outlet 204 reaches 38 ° C., the control means 6 heater is turned off. The control panel 7 is connected to the control means 6. The adjustment button is provided on the control panel 7 for adjusting the temperature.
[0028]
The magnetizing member 205 is provided in the water channel 202 of the heating means 2 so that magnetized water can be generated in the apparatus. This is effective to enhance the cleaning effect.
[0029]
Further, in the present cleaning device, the ozone generator 3 is provided on the upper portion (see FIG. 4). The ozone generator 3 generates ozone mixed with warm water from the heating means 2. Hot water containing ozone can kill bacteria in the colon and is more suitable for cleaning the patient's anus and vulva. The ozone generator 3 includes a casing 301, an ozone generation tube 302, a gas pump 303 driven by a magnet 3031 to push out ozone from the ozone generation tube 302, and an electromagnet steel wire 304.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 5, the ozone generator 3 has a gas opening 305 for supplying ozone attached to a casing 301. The gas opening 305 is connected to the outlet conduit 200 of the heating means 2 via the one-way valve 4. In the present embodiment, the control means 6 is connected to the ozone generator 3 to control the power of the electromagnet steel wire 304. This is for controlling the operation of the ozone generator 3.
[0031]
The control means 6 has a control circuit on a PCB (printed circuit board) installed in the housing 9. The control buttons 8 installed on the front of the LCD display 7 and the housing 9 are connected to the output port and the input port of the control means 6, respectively.
[0032]
FIG. 6 shows the connection state of the control means 6 together with other parts of the device of the present invention.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 6, the control means 6 (control circuit) is connected to the ozone generator 3, the heating means 2, the LCD display 7, and the temperature sensor 2041. Then, the control means 6 detects the temperature of the temperature sensor 2041, controls the ozone generator 3 and the heating means 2 by a program stored in advance in the control means 6, and displays the water temperature and the operation time on the LCD display 7. .
[0034]
The control circuit may be a control circuit using a microprocessor chip as a central circuit, or any other control circuit known to those skilled in the art.
[0035]
7 to 9 show another embodiment of the cleaning tool 101 of the cleaning means 1. FIG.
[0036]
In FIG. 7, the cleaning tool 101 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and the curved surface 105 of the cleaning opening 103 which is the upper part of the cleaning tool 101 also serves as a projection. A connection member 106 is attached to a lower portion of the cleaning tool 101, and the connection member 106 is connected to the outlet 11 of the housing 9 via a connection hose 900.
[0037]
FIG. 8 has substantially the same shape as the cleaning tool 101 of FIG. 2, but the projection 107 of FIG. 2 projects in a cylindrical shape, whereas the projection 107 of FIG. It has a curved shape.
[0038]
FIG. 9 shows that the cleaning tool 101 has a curved surface whose upper surface 102 has a substantially concave shape, and a cylindrical projection 107 is formed at the center of the upper surface 102, and the projection 107 extends upward to form the cleaning opening 103. Terminated with The protrusion 107 is formed in a shape that can sufficiently fit the body part near the anus of the patient so that the opening 103 can completely correspond to the anus.
[0039]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the present cleaning apparatus.
[0040]
First, water from a water supply source is introduced into the filtering means 5 and the heating means 2 to generate clean water having a constant warm temperature. The patient can adjust the water temperature according to his requirements. The patient or his / her caregiver holds the non-insertion type cleaning device 101, and brings the cleaning opening 103 into contact with the anus of the patient as shown in FIG. Then, the clean water filtered and heated by the water pressure is injected into the lower intestinal tract of the patient. When the patient takes care, as shown in FIG. 10B, the cleaning device 101 is removed, and the feces in the lower intestinal tract are discharged.
[0041]
This operation can be repeated as needed. Generally, this operation takes 10-20 seconds each. The entire treatment process takes 30-40 minutes to inject water 5-10 times. 2-8 kl of water is injected into the colon to dilute and dissolve the stool accumulation. During the irrigation procedure, the flow of irrigation water stimulates the muscles of the large intestine near the anus and enhances the contractile response of the muscles so that bowel movement can be facilitated.
[0042]
It should be noted that the above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not limiting. Any changes or modifications that do not depart from the gist of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.
[0043]
【Example】
Clinical experiments of the present cleaning device have shown the following.
[0044]
That is, the present inventors conducted a clinical experiment with the present washing apparatus on two sets of 55 patients based on voluntary will.
[0045]
After using the device of the present invention, the cleanliness of the colon border, the bent portion near the spleen, the bent portion near the liver, and the ileum were 100%, 96.4%, 90.9%, and 83.6, respectively. %Met. During this time, 87.3% of patients felt abdominal distension, 27.3% of patients felt abdominal pain, and 5.5% of patients experienced palpitations, all of which were able to withstand the condition, It disappeared immediately after the washing operation was completed.
[0046]
【The invention's effect】
As described in detail above, according to the method and apparatus of the present invention, hot flush water is generated by filtration and heating, and a body part close to the anus is placed in the patient's anus so that the irrigation opening can perfectly match the anus. The device having a curved surface conforming to the above is brought into contact, the washing water at a predetermined pressure is introduced into the lower intestinal tract, and when the patient feels abdominal distension, the device is removed and feces in the colon are discharged outside the body. So that water can be introduced directly into the body without any foreign objects to clean the patient's lower intestinal tract, preventing or reducing discomfort to the patient . Also, the device of the present invention can be easily operated by the patient himself without the need for any assistance.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a lower intestinal tract cleaning apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the lower intestinal tract cleaning device.
FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 2 as viewed from the rear side.
FIG. 4 is an internal structural diagram of the lower intestinal tract cleaning device.
FIG. 5 is an internal structural diagram of the ozone generator.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a connection state of a control unit together with other components.
FIG. 7 is a view showing another embodiment of the cleaning tool shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 8 is a view showing another embodiment of the cleaning tool shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 9 is a view showing another embodiment of the cleaning tool shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 10 is a view for explaining a method of cleaning a lower intestinal tract of a patient.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cleaning means 2 Heating means 3 Ozone generator 4 One-way valve 5 Filtration means 6 Control means 9 Housing 10 Inlet 11 Outlet 101 Cleaning implement 102 Top surface 103 Cleaning opening 105 Curved surface 106 Connection member 107 Projection 200 Outlet conduit (flow path) )
201 Container 202 Heater 203 Cold water inlet (water inlet)
204 Hot water outlet (water outlet)
301 Casing 302 Ozone generating tube 303 Gas pump (pump means)
305 Gas opening 501 Casing 502 Filtration mesh 503 Filtration layer 504 Activated carbon 900 Hose 2031 Pressure control switch 2041 Temperature sensor

Claims (12)

A method for cleaning a lower intestinal tract for cleaning a lower intestinal tract of a patient,
a) generating washing water at a temperature of 20 to 38 ° C. by filtration and heating;
b) providing an irrigation device with a curved surface having an irrigation opening and adapting the irrigation device to a patient's body part close to the anus so that the irrigation opening can perfectly match the anus; Contacting the anus, and further, under predetermined pressure, guiding the lavage water into the lower intestinal tract via a hose to match the contraction movement of the patient;
c) removing the lavage device when the patient feels abdominal distension and draining feces in the colon out of the body. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of repeating steps b) and c). 3. The method for cleaning a lower intestinal tract according to claim 1, further comprising a step a1) of ozonizing the cleaning water after performing the step a). The method for cleaning a lower intestinal tract according to claim 3, further comprising a step (a2) of cleaning a body part near the anus or vulva of the patient after performing the step (a1). A lower intestinal cleaning device for cleaning a lower intestinal tract of a patient,
a) a housing having an inlet and an outlet;
b) a container disposed at a lower portion inside the housing and having a water inlet connected to the inlet of the housing, a water outlet connected to the outlet of the housing via a flow path, and a heater. Heating means comprising:
c) comprising a cleaning implement having an upper surface with a curved surface formed to conform to a body part close to the anus, wherein the cleaning opening completely conforms to the anus when the curved surface is brought into contact with the body part. Cleaning means connected to the outlet of the housing;
d) a control means connected to the heating means and the cleaning means, and a control means for controlling a water temperature of the heating means and a flow rate of the cleaning means by a pressure control switch for ensuring a water pressure in a safe range. Lower intestinal lavage device. The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the heating means includes a pressure control switch connected to the water inlet, and a temperature sensor connected to the water outlet. 7. The lower intestinal tract cleaning apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising an ozone generator, wherein an output of the ozone generator is guided to a flow path via a one-way valve. 7. The apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising an ozone generator, wherein the control means is connected to the ozone generator to control the operation of the ozone generator. The ozone generator,
A casing,
An ozone generation pipe provided in the casing and having a gas opening connected to the flow path via a drain pipe,
9. The lower intestinal tract cleaning device according to claim 7, further comprising a pump disposed in the casing and supplying ozone generated from the ozone generating tube to the flow path. The apparatus for cleaning a lower intestinal tract according to any one of claims 5 to 9, wherein a filtration means is connected between the inlet of the housing and the heating means. 11. The lower intestinal tract washing device according to claim 10, wherein the filtering means includes a filtering layer, a filtering mesh, and activated carbon in a casing. The cleaning means includes a connection member attached to the cleaning tool and connected to the outlet of the housing via a hose, and control means for controlling the amount of water from the cleaning tool. The upper surface has a protrusion extending from the center of the curved surface, and the cleaning opening is arranged at an end of the protrusion. 3. The lower intestinal tract washing device according to item 1.

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