JPH02274222A - Timer device for medical care - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable easily and accurately understanding that time for inspection has come about a plurality of medical inspection types by actuating a timer for generating a warning sound with a start-up means after selecting the type of the inspection for control with an inspection mode select means. CONSTITUTION:A device T has a liquid crystal display part 2 approximately at the front center of a casing 1, and this display part 2 is classified into a timer measurement time display part 2a, 24-hour time display part 2b and a medical inspection identification display part 2c, respectively. A press R button 4 (for selecting inspection mode) is fitted to the front right lower part of the casing 1, and a push S button 5 (for timer start and reset) to the right side upper part thereof. A control unit U and a buzzer 11 are provided within the casing 1. Upon receipt of operation signals from each of the aforesaid buttons 4 and 5, the control unit U actuates the timer and measures the duration of inspection. Furthermore, control signals are outputted from the control unit U to the aforesaid display parts 2a to 2c, and the buzzer 11, thereby enabling the accurate understanding of the fact that inspection time has come.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to a medical timer device.

(Prior Art and its Problems) Various tests are performed in the medical field, and some of these medical tests must be performed every predetermined time period after the start of the test. For example, in a renal function test called PSP, it is necessary to perform the test at 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes, and 180 minutes from the start of the test.

In the past, it has been difficult to accurately manage such a predetermined test execution time, and for this reason, it has been difficult to manage the actual test execution time by a considerable amount than the predetermined test execution time. It is more likely to occur depending on the situation. In order to avoid such a situation, it is conceivable to have a person specializing in inspections manage the inspection execution time, but there are many cases where such a person cannot be appointed.

[Object of the invention] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and
It is an object of the present invention to provide a medical timer device that allows one to easily and accurately know when the test execution time has come for a plurality of types of medical tests.

(Structure of the Invention) In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention has the following structure. That is, a timer, a time setting means in which a plurality of times for performing the test are preset corresponding to a plurality of preset types of medical tests, and a time setting means that is manually operated to select one of the plurality of types of medical tests. Examination mode selection means for selecting one medical test; activation means that is manually operated to start counting of the timer; and time measured by the timer activated by the activation means is controlled by the examination mode selection means. and a notification sound generating means that operates to generate a notification sound every time the test execution time corresponding to the medical test selected by is reached.

The timer device of the present invention is preferably of a portable type as described in claim 2.

Further, as described in claims 3 to 5, it is preferable to display the time measured by a timer, display the 24-hour time, or display the identification of the selected medical test.

Furthermore, as described in claim 7, the casing of the timer device may be provided with a writing field.

The test execution time to be preset in the time setting means is as shown in claim 6.

The timer device according to the present invention is most applicable and preferred for renal function testing (15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes,
(1 set is 180 minutes), glucose tolerance test and erythrocyte sedimentation rate test (30 minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes)
It is advisable to set at least two types: (one set is 180 minutes) and 180 minutes.

(Effects of the Invention) According to the present invention, those who manage medical tests only need to select in advance the type of medical test to be managed using the test mode selection means and then activate the timer using the activation means. Thereafter, the notification sound generating means is automatically activated when the test execution time comes, so that the test can be performed when the notification sound is heard. Since the test execution time at which the notification sound is generated is preset, no special effort is required to set this time, and it can be set accurately.

If the timer device is portable, doctors and nurses can carry this timer device and concentrate on other tasks when there is no need to perform tests. It can also be easily given to patients.

When the time measured by the timer is displayed, it is possible to check the time remaining until the next test execution time, and to know the elapsed time from the test execution time if the test execution time is forgotten.

In the case of displaying 24-hour time, it is not only desirable as a watch for medical personnel (but also because the timer device according to the present invention is always close at hand, and the timer can be set immediately when necessary). Connect.

Displaying information that identifies the type of medical test that is currently being performed is effective in preventing situations where people may be mistaken for thinking that a different medical test is being performed.

If a writing field is provided on the surface of the casing, it can be used to display the patient subject to the medical test, the ward, and even the timer administrator, etc., so that it can be used when many medical tests are being performed at the same time. This is also preferable in terms of preventing confusion.

The preset times are 15 minutes and 30 minutes.
By setting two types, one set of minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes, and 180 minutes and one set of 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes, and 180 minutes. The frequency of use, that is, the versatility of the timer device can be increased.

(Example) Examples of the present invention will be described below based on the attached drawings.

In FIG. 1, a timer device T according to the present invention includes a casing 1, and this casing 1 has a size approximately as shown in FIG. 2 (thickness is 6 to 7 mm) and can be easily carried. has been done.

At the front center of the casing l, there is a liquid crystal display section 2.
is provided. This display section 2 includes a timer measurement time display section 2a (displays 180 minutes OO seconds in FIG. 1),
It is divided into a 4-hour time display section 2b (displaying 15:38 in FIG. 1) and a medical test identification display section 2c.

In the embodiment, the medical test identification display is the letters rPSPJ on the left and rGTT/on the right directly below the display section 2.
By printing or otherwise printing the letters E S RJ and displaying the above pressure or a rectangular mark above the letters on the right on the display section 2C, the type of medical test currently selected is displayed. In Figure 1, GTT/ESR
is selected). In addition, the above rP
SPJ means renal function test, rGTTJ means glucose tolerance test, and rEsRJ means erythrocyte sedimentation rate test.

On the surface of the casing 1, the above-mentioned rPSPJ rGT
Below the T/ESRJ character display, push buttons (switches) 3A and 3B are provided for correcting the time display; 3A is for adjusting the hour, and 3B is for adjusting the minute.

A press-type R button (switch) 4 is provided on the lower right front side of the casing 1, and a press-type S button (switch) 5 is provided on the upper mill on the right side of the casing 1. The R button 4 is mainly used to select the type of medical examination, that is, the examination mode, and the S button 5 is mainly used to start and reset the timer, the details of which will be described later.

Further, on the front side of the casing 1, at the top thereof,
A writing field 6 is provided, and between this writing field and the display section 2, the type of test execution time at which the notification sound is to be generated, that is, "15.30.60.
Mark 7 of 120, 180J is applied.

On the other hand, on the back side of the casing l, as shown in Fig. 2,
Clip 8 is now attached. Using this clip 8, the timer device T can be easily attached to a breast pocket, cuff, collar, temperature measuring plate, etc. by the clamping action between the casing l and the clip 8.

Furthermore, the timer device T can be hung from the neck by locking the annular neck strap 9 to the clip 8 as needed.

Inside the casing 1 is a control unit U as shown in FIG.
and a buzzer 11. This control unit U is configured using, for example, a microcomputer, and receives operation signals from the buttons 4 and 5, while inputting signals from the control wholesale unit U to the display units 2 (2a, 2).
b, 2c) and a control signal is output to the buzzer 11.

This control unit U incorporates a crystal oscillation type electronic clock and a counter, and the test execution time is measured by the counter counting pulses emitted from the clock at a predetermined period.

Further, the control unit U includes a ROM, in which test execution times corresponding to test modes are stored in advance.

The battery for powering the control unit U is housed in the casing I by removing the lid 12 provided on the back side of the casing 1, as shown in FIG. The time display section 2b is switched to a blinking display.

Next, how to use the timer device T (control details of the control unit U) will be explained.

-L F] Two otsu one sawa First, timer display rooo minutes OO seconds” (or 00 seconds)
, each time you press R button 4, p
The selections are sequentially updated in the following order: sp timer → GTT/ESR timer, pulse checking timer → PSP timer. At this time, in the greasing mode, the timer display section 2
c indicates "00 seconds". Also, during the timer count,
By pressing S button 5 once, "000 minutes OO seconds"
or "00 seconds".

2) PSP timer ■When PSP inspection mode is selected, rP in Figure 1
A rectangular selection signal is flashed on the display section 2C directly above the SPJ character display.

(2) By pressing the S button 5 once, the FIIU sound beeps - times and the timer starts counting (the display on the display section 2a is constantly changing ()).

When 015 minutes have passed (when the display section 2a shows 015 minutes OO seconds), the timer display on the timer display section 2a switches to a blinking format, and the notification sound continues to sound "beebee" for - minutes. , the notification sound will stop after 1 minute. This one
By pressing the R button 4 once even before the minute has elapsed, the notification sound stops and the timer display stops flashing. In addition,
As long as the R button 5 is not pressed, the timer display section 2a will continue to flash even if the notification sound stops after one minute has passed. In other words, unless the medical test administrator confirms that it is time to perform the test and presses the R button 4, the blinking display on the timer display section 2a will continue.

■After 3030 minutes, 120 minutes, and 180 minutes,
The same thing as ① above is performed. However, when 180 minutes have elapsed, the timer display section 2a continues to indicate 180 minutes and Oo seconds, and the C count-up is stopped).

■By pressing S button 5 once, the confirmation sound will be
The timer beeps once and the timer is canceled, and the timer display section 2a shows 000 minutes 00 seconds.

3. GTT/ESR timer Even in this GTT/ESR inspection mode, the above PSP
It is done in the same way as a timer.

However, since the time when 15 minutes has elapsed has nothing to do with the main inspection mode, the same thing as the PSP timer is performed after 30 minutes have elapsed.

Of course, when the GTT/ESR inspection mode is selected, a rectangular work display will flash on the display section 2c directly above the GTT/ESR mark in FIG. 1.

4. Timer for greasing When "00 seconds" is displayed on the timer display section 2a.

- By pressing the S button 5 once, a confirmation sound beeps once and the timer starts counting.

The notification sound will beep once every 0.015 seconds.

■By pressing S button 5 once, the confirmation sound will beep.
will sound once, the count will be stopped, and the timer display section 2a will display "00 seconds".

A method of using the above-mentioned timer device T, that is, a control content of the control unit U is shown as a flowchart in FIGS. 4 and 5, which will be explained below. Note that in the following explanation, P or S indicates a step.

First, by determining P1 to P3 in Fig. 4, press the R button 4.
It is determined which mode is currently selected depending on the operating state of the . Then, at P4 when the PSP inspection mode is selected, at PP5 when the GTT/ESR inspection mode is selected, and at P6 when the greasing mode is selected,
Timer control is performed corresponding to each selected mode.

FIG. 5 shows details of P4. First, when it is confirmed in Sl that the S button 5 has been turned on (pressed), a confirmation sound of "beep" is generated once in S2, and a timer is started to count up in S3.

15 after S button 5 in Sl is turned on in S4
When it is confirmed that the minute has elapsed, a notification sound is generated in S5, and the measured time displayed on the timer display section 2a is switched to a blinking display in S6. Thereafter, when it is confirmed in S7 that the R button 4 has been turned on, the flashing display on the timer display section 2a is stopped in S8, and then the generation of the notification sound is stopped in SIO. Above S
When it is determined in step 7 that the R button is not turned on, the processing in step S9 repeats the processing in steps S5 and S6 until one minute has elapsed from time point 84. And -
When the minute has elapsed, the process moves to S10 and the generation of the notification sound is stopped.

Sll, S12. S13 is 3 from the time of S1, respectively.
Control is performed when 0 minutes have elapsed, 60 minutes have elapsed, and 120 minutes have elapsed, and in all of these cases, processes corresponding to steps 85 to S10 are performed.

When it is confirmed in S14 that 180 minutes have elapsed, S
After the timer count-up is stopped at 15, 85~
Processing corresponding to S9 is performed, and then 316 (S10
(corresponding to ), the generation of the notification sound is extinguished.

When it is confirmed in S17 that the S button 5 has been turned on, a confirmation sound is generated once in S18, and then S19
At this time, the timer display on the timer display section 2a is reset to O (display of "ro00 minutes 00 seconds").

Note that the controls at 85 and S6 in FIG. 4 are easily understood from the explanations up to now, so the explanations thereof will be omitted.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an enlarged front view showing an example of a timer device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the reverse side of FIG. 1 in approximately the actual size. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit used in the timer device according to the present invention. FIGS. 4 and 5 are broachyards showing the control contents of the timer device according to the present invention. a b C: Timer device 2 control unit: Display section: Timer display section: Time display section: Inspection mode display section: R button (for mode selection): S button (for starting and resetting timer): Writing field 11: Buzzer

Claims (7)

[Claims] (1) a timer; a time setting means having a plurality of preset times for performing the test corresponding to a plurality of preset types of medical tests; an examination mode selection means for selecting one medical examination from among; activation means for manually operating the timer to start counting; and a time measured by the timer activated by the activation means for selecting one medical examination from the examination mode selection means; 1. A medical timer device comprising: a notification sound generating means which operates every time a test execution time corresponding to a medical test selected by the means is reached to generate a notification sound. (2) In claim 1, a casing is provided that is of a portable size, and the casing includes the timer, time setting means, and notification sound generation means, and the inspection mode selection means 1. A medical timer device, characterized in that a start means and a starting means are provided so as to be operable from the outside. (3) The medical timer device according to claim 2, wherein the casing is provided with a display unit that digitally displays the time measured by the timer. (4) The medical timer device according to claim 3, wherein the casing is equipped with a clock, and the display section further displays time in a 24-hour format. (5) The medical timer according to claim 3, wherein the display section further includes an identification display for displaying the type of medical test selected by the test mode selection means. Device. (6) In claim 1, the test execution time preset in the time setting means is 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes, or 180 minutes.
Sets include 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes, and 18 minutes.
A medical timer device, characterized in that it is compatible with at least two types of medical tests, one in which one set is 0 minutes, and the other in which one set is 0 minutes. (7) The medical timer device according to claim 2, wherein a writing field for writing is provided on the surface of the casing.