JPH03275058A - Dental treatment apparatus equipped with hemomanometer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simply and accurately measure blood pressure by mounting a digital hemomanometer and a display part on an existing dental treatment apparatus and engaging the finger cuff of the hemomanometer with the instrument holder of a table to connect a signal transmitting cable and an air pipe to the end part of the cuff. CONSTITUTION:The finger cuff part 1 of a digital hemomanometer is separated from a main body part through a cable 2 and an air pipe and engaged with an instrument holder 24 to be allowed to stand and a measured value is processed by a main body computer 21 to be displayed on a display device 20. The measuring operation of blood pressure is performed by taking out the finger cuff part 1 of the digital hemomanometer engaged with the instrument holder 2 and inwardly drawing out the finger cuff mounting jig 3 mounted on the lower part of an armrest 6 to set the finger cuff 1 thereto. After a patient inserts his index finger in the finger cuff 1, a dentist brings down the backrest of a chair 25 rearwardly by a posture controller so that the position of the finger of the patient becomes a level almost same to that of the heart of him to set the same to the optimum position and subsequently pushes a measurement start switch to simply obtain an accurate blood pressure measured value.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a dental treatment device, and particularly to a dental treatment device equipped with a blood pressure monitor.

[Prior art and problems to be solved by the invention] Conventionally,
When dentists perform dental treatment, they decide whether to perform certain types of treatment based on measurements of blood pressure, pulse rate, etc.

To take measurements at that time, it is necessary to take out the blood pressure/pulse measuring device each time, set the arm cuff on the patient's upper arm, and take the measurement, which is time consuming and complicated to take out and store the measuring device. Met.

Further, although a volumetric sphygmomanometer is also commercially available, there is a problem in the measurement using this, that unless the measurement conditions are kept constant, the measured values will vary widely.

[Means and effects for solving the problems] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention separates the finger cuff part of a blood pressure monitor from the main body part via a cable and an air pipe, and separates the finger cuff part from the instrument. It is configured to be hung on a holder and permanently installed, and the measured values are processed and displayed by the main computer. Blood pressure measurement operation is performed by taking out the finger cuff of the blood pressure monitor that is hung on the instrument holder. Measurements can be taken automatically by simply inserting the patient's finger while seated. As a result, the burden on dentists and patients required for blood pressure measurement can be significantly reduced.

That is, the first invention is a dental treatment apparatus comprising a dental treatment chair, a gargling stand, a treatment lighting device, and a table, the dental treatment apparatus further comprising a main body of a sphygmomanometer, a display section, etc., and A finger cuff of a blood pressure monitor is hung on the instrument holder portion of the table;
The second invention is a dental treatment device equipped with a blood pressure monitor, characterized in that a signal transmission cable, an air pipe, etc. are connected to the end of the finger cuff. A dental treatment device comprising a stand, a treatment lighting device, and a table, further comprising a computer main body for controlling the posture of a dental treatment chair and processing medical record data, insurance data, blood pressure test data, etc. , the dental treatment chair has a built-in chair posture control device, and the table includes at least a tray table for placing various treatment instruments, a film pure for observing an X-ray film, and an instrument. holder, an input device such as a keyboard for controlling the posture of the dental treatment chair and inputting data, and a display device for displaying information on the computer main body. This is a dental treatment device equipped with a blood pressure monitor, characterized in that a finger cuff of the meter is hooked, and a signal transmission cable, an air pipe, etc. are connected to the end of the finger cuff.

Furthermore, a third invention is, in the first and second inventions,
The dental treatment device is installed in the armrest of the dental treatment chair.
A dental treatment device equipped with a blood pressure monitor characterized by comprising a finger cuff installation tool for detachably attaching a finger cuff.

[Example] Next, the present invention will be explained in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1(A) is a configuration diagram of a dental treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1(B) is a configuration diagram of another embodiment, and FIG. 2(A)
, (B) and (C) are detailed views of each part of the embodiment device, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a blood pressure monitor and a pulse meter, and FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of a blood pressure and pulse meter.

Figure 1 (A), Figure 1 (B) (This shows the computer main body 22, floppy disk drive 22, keyboard 2
8, etc.), the main components of the dental treatment device are a dental treatment chair 25, a gargling stand 26,
Treatment lighting device 27 and dental bra: get table 1
It consists of 5.

The dental treatment chair 25 has a built-in hydraulic device (not shown) for controlling the posture of the chair.

The dental bracket table 15 is equipped with an instrument holder 24, and a part of the holder 24° is used to hang the finger cuff part of the blood pressure monitor (also equipped with the detection part of the pulse monitor) along with various handpieces. We are prepared.

Furthermore, it is pivoted at the bottom of the armrest 6 of the dental chair, and when measuring, it can be rotated 45 degrees by pulling the knob 5.
A finger cuff installation tool 3 that can be pulled out is provided.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram for measuring blood pressure and pulse rate, including a blood pressure and pulse meter detection unit (finger cuff) 1, an inserted finger detection system 11, a pulse wave information system 12, an air pressure control system 13, and a computer main body. 22, a display device 20, a buzzer 14, a floppy disk drive 22, a card reader 22° for handling magnetic cards and IC cards, and other input/output devices.

The dentist seats the patient on the dental treatment chair 25, takes out the finger cafe from the instrument holder 24 with the signal transmission cable (air pipes are also bundled together) 2 connected, and removes the finger cafe from the dental treatment chair 25. The finger cuff fitting 3, which is normally attached parallel to the lower part of the armrest 6, is rotated 45 degrees from the support shaft 4 by the knob 5 and pulled out inward, and the stem 1o of the finger cuff 1 is inserted into the fitting groove 7. The lower part is set by sliding the pressing spring 8 protruding inside the fitting groove 7 and fitting it into the fitting groove 7. At this time, the lower end of the finger insertion part of the finger cafe becomes parallel to the upper surface of the armrest 6.

Next, the patient spreads the fingers placed on the armrest 6 and
The index finger is inserted into the finger cuff 1 through the insertion part 9.

After that, the dentist uses the posture control device to tilt the backrest of the chair 25 backwards so that the position of the patient's fingers is almost at the same level as the patient's heart, sets the position to the optimum position, and then switches the button to start blood pressure/pulse measurement. Press b to perform automatic measurement.

In addition, in this embodiment, the pulse wave information detection amplifier n is connected to the stem 10.
It is installed close to the one-finger cafe inside to improve the S/N ratio, further lower the output impedance, and facilitate the extension of the signal transmission cable 2. After the measurement, return the finger cafe to the holder 24'' and hang it there.

FIG. 4 shows a known blood pressure and pulse rate measuring circuit system. When a finger is inserted into the insertion section 9 in a finger cafe, the finger detection element a detects the insertion by an optical signal and presses the start button b. When pressed, the pneumatic system changes from 0 to g (c: pneumatic pressure a+iii
The valves, d: check-flow prevention valve, e: slow exhaust valve, f: rapid exhaust valve, 9g: air buffer) are activated to send air to the finger cuff and pressurize the finger at an appropriate pressure from the surrounding area while being measured by the pressure sensor h. .

A light emitting element i and a light receiving element k are provided inside the finger cuff to detect the blood flow pulse wave of the finger based on the amount of reflected light.

Once the pressure has been increased and the pressure is gradually reduced according to instructions from the CPU 21, pulse wave information proportional to the pressure can be obtained by the light receiving element, and predetermined information processing is performed inside the CPU in conjunction with the level of pressure change. The systolic and diastolic blood pressure values and pulse rate values are determined, these values are displayed on the display device 20, and the buzzer 14 is activated to issue necessary instructions during the process.

The power source m is a rectified AC power source, and the air pressure source is supplied from an air pump installed in the dental treatment device.9 If you want to store the displayed measurement data externally, use a floppy disk drive. (FDD)2
2, the data can be input to a floppy disk (FD) 23, or inputted by a card reader 22', and stored in a magnetic card, IC card, or the like.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the configuration of the present invention as described above, when testing blood pressure and pulse rate during dental treatment, the patient does not have to put on or take off a jacket or the like while sitting, and can use the set finger cuffs. Measurement can be easily performed by simply inserting a finger into the finger insertion hole.

In addition, the dentist places the finger cuff on the armrest and uses the posture control button on the existing dental treatment chair to ensure that the finger is approximately at the same level as the patient's heart in order to obtain accurate test values. Simply press , and then press the blood pressure measurement start switch to easily obtain accurate blood pressure measurements.

Therefore, the burden on dentists and patients can be reduced, and safe and appropriate dental treatment can be performed.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIGS. 1(A) and 1(B) are block diagrams of a dental treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2(A), 2(B), and 2(C) are blood pressure monitors. 3 is a block diagram of the sphygmomanometer and the pulsometer, and FIG. 4 is a circuit system diagram of the sphygmomanometer and the pulsometer. (detection part of blood pressure and pulse meter). 2: Signal transmission cable 3, finger cuff installation tool, 4: Support shaft. 5: Knob, 6: Armrest, 7: Fitting groove. 8: Pressing spring, 9: Insertion part, 10: Stem. 11: Finger detection system, ] 2: Pulse wave information system 13: Air pressure adjustment system, 14: Buzzer 15: Blaguette table. 20: Display! , 21: CPU, 22: FDD. 22': Card reader, 23: FD. 24: Instrument holder 24': Part of the holder, 25: Dental treatment chair. 26: Gargling stand 27: Treatment lighting device a: Finger detection light receiving element. b = Nistart switch (measurement start switch). C: Air pressure adjustment valve, d: Backflow prevention valve. e: Slow exhaust valve, f: Rapid exhaust valve. g: air buffer, h: pressure sensor, i: finger cuff j:
Light emitting element: Pulse wave detection element 1m: Power supply. n: amplifier circuit, p: light emitting element drive circuit, q: amplifier circuit. r: A/D converter

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) In a dental treatment device comprising a dental treatment chair, a gargling stand, a treatment lighting device, and a table,
The device for dental treatment further includes a main body of a finger sphygmomanometer, a display unit, etc., and a finger cuff of the finger sphygmomanometer is hooked to the instrument holder portion of the table, and an end portion of the finger cuff is hooked to the instrument holder portion of the table. is a dental treatment device equipped with a blood pressure monitor, which is connected to a signal transmission cable, an air pipe, etc. (2) A dental treatment device comprising a dental treatment chair, a gargling stand, a treatment lighting device, and a table,
The dental treatment device further includes posture control of a dental treatment chair;
The dental treatment chair includes a computer body that processes medical record data, insurance data, blood pressure test data, etc., the dental treatment chair has a built-in chair posture control device, and the table includes at least the following:
A tray table for placing various treatment instruments, a film pure for observing X-ray films, an instrument holder, and inputs such as a keyboard for controlling the posture of the dental treatment chair and inputting data. and a display device for displaying information on the computer main body, and a finger cuff of a finger blood pressure monitor is hooked to the instrument holder portion of the table, and a signal transmission cable is attached to an end of the finger cuff. A dental treatment device equipped with a blood pressure monitor, characterized in that it is connected to an air pipe, etc. (3) The dental treatment apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 is equipped with a blood pressure monitor, characterized in that the armrest of a dental treatment chair is provided with a finger cuff installation tool for detachably attaching the finger cuff. Dental treatment equipment.