JPH1014996A - Tool for assisting defecation - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To assist a patient to defecate smoothly while he is laid down on a bed. SOLUTION: A recessed part for inserting a bag for storing excrement is formed at the central part of the top face 1a and after an air bag 1 made of rubber is inserted below a human body, air is fed from an air inlet/outlet hole 1 to hoist the human body so as to store smoothly the excrement in the bag for storing excrement. In addition, a belt 5a for binding and stabilizing the human body is fixed on the air bag 1. It is possible thereby to smoothly defecate by ensuring a space, to lessen mental and physical pains of a patient and to decrease burden of a person for nursing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a defecation assisting device used for defecation and urination performed by an inpatient or a bedridden elderly person while lying on a bed, and which can be used as an aid for a portable toilet when going out. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The number of patients having difficulty in clearing defecation by themselves, such as bedridden elderly people due to aging of age and persons with physical disabilities due to traffic accidents, etc., is increasing more and more. At present, diapers are generally used for excrement disposal of these people.

Further, excretion is performed while lying on a waste storage bag provided integrally with the diaper.

[0004] When excreting while lying on a bed without using a diaper, there is a method of using a plug-in toilet as in the invention according to Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-9744.

[0005]

It is not only mentally distressing for a patient to wear a diaper and excrete into the diaper, but also the excrement adheres to the body, is uncomfortable and unsanitary. As well as diaper changing and excrement disposal,
The physical and mental burden on the caregiver who cleans the body is large.

Further, even when a waste storage bag integrated with a plug-in toilet or a diaper as shown in FIG. 10 is used, excretion can be carried out smoothly, and a sufficient space for storing excrement cannot be maintained, so that the body and clothes may be contaminated with dirt. The same inconvenience as described above, such as contamination, occurs.

[0007] In order to secure and maintain a sufficient space for smooth excretion, it is necessary to lift the human body higher, which imposes a heavy burden on the caregiver and, above all, a posture that is impossible for a patient whose limb is inconvenient. And the physical burden is great.

Therefore, the present invention solves the above disadvantages,
An object of the present invention is to provide a defecation assisting device that can hold a human body at a sufficient height without difficulty when using a filth storage bag or a portable toilet, and can smoothly excrete.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned object, and its gist is as follows.

In other words, a diaper to be worn on the human body at the center of the upper surface of a toilet-type air bag made of vinyl chloride or rubber having a top surface and a bottom surface having a sufficient area for mounting and holding the buttocks of the human body. An air supply / exhaust hole is formed at an appropriate position on a side surface which expands when air is injected when forming a concave portion into which a waste storage bag provided integrally is inserted.

In a normal state, the air bag according to the present invention is in a flat state where the air in the bag is evacuated and the human body is lifted from a reclining surface by a slight gap, the air bag is inserted, and the buttocks are placed.

Then, after injecting air and lifting the human body while holding it to a desired position to secure a sufficient space,
They excrete.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toilet-type air bag according to the present invention. The air bag indicated by a solid line indicates a flat state before air injection, and the air bag indicated by a dashed line indicates an inflated state after air injection.

The air bladder 1 is made of synthetic resin or rubber used for a swim bladder or the like, has a sufficient area for placing the buttocks of a human body, and has an elliptical upper surface 1a.
And a bottom surface 1b having substantially the same shape as the top surface, and a side surface 1c provided continuously over the periphery of the top surface 1a and the bottom surface 1b, and a concave portion 1d for inserting a bag for storing excrement in the center of the top surface 1a. Form.

An air supply / exhaust hole 1e for injecting air into the bag and exhausting air from the air bag is provided at an appropriate position on the side surface 1c of the air bag 1. The air bag is provided by an air pump through an air hose 2. Air is injected into the space 1 and pressed after use to discharge the air.

The side surface 1c is gently inclined so that the height gradually decreases toward the foot, and the upper body is raised as shown in FIG. Can be performed. At this time, when the backrest is tilted forward on the reclining bed, or a cushion or the like is applied to the back of the patient and used, excretion can be performed without forcing the patient into an unreasonable posture. However, when used as a portable, side 1c
It is preferable that the heights of the two are uniform.

When excreting on the bed, the patient
In order to prevent the air bag 1 from slipping off, a belt 5a for binding the abdomen is attached to the side surface 1c, and a belt 5b for fixing the air bag 1 itself to the bed is attached in place.

FIG. 3 shows a reclining air bag 3, which is used by a bed having no reclining function or by a patient who has difficulty in raising the upper body.

That is, the toilet-type air bag shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the buttock placing portion 3a of the human body, followed by the waist contact portion 3b and the backrest portion 3.
c and an upper surface 3e integrally formed with the head mounting portion 3d, a bottom surface 3f having almost the same shape as the upper surface, and a side surface 3g which lifts the buttocks of the human body to a desired height when inflated by air injection.

The material is made of synthetic resin such as vinyl chloride or rubber or rubber, and a concave portion 3h for inserting a waste storage bag is provided at the center of the buttocks mounting portion 3a on the upper surface 3e. The side surface 3g is inclined so as to be gently higher from below, and is evacuated, that is, a flat air bag is inserted below the patient's body, and the air supply / exhaust hole 3i provided below the side surface 3g is inserted. When air is injected, the side surface 3g expands and gradually lifts the patient's body to ensure a sufficient space between the waste storage bag and the local area.

Further, at the boundary between the upper surface 3e and both side surfaces 3g, locking members 4 for locking belts 5 for fixing the body are attached at predetermined intervals, and the locking members 4 at desired positions are attached to the locking members 4 at desired positions. A belt 5 having a locking member 5a attached to one end is attached to the locking member 5a to bind the patient's body, prevent the patient from sliding down from the air bag, and reduce the local portion to the concave portion 3.
Fix your body so that you can face h.

Further, as a modification of the reclining air bag, as shown in FIG. 4, the front of the concave portion 3h is cut off and opened to facilitate wiping of feces from the opening.

FIG. 5 is a view showing that the patient adjusts his / her body position, supports his / her body with his / her hands and feet, and stretches and stretches his / her feet to apply abdominal pressure when using the air bag for assisting defecation according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view for explaining a state in which the frame is used in combination with the air bag 1.

The frame is made of a pipe material in which an inner tube is inserted into an outer tube. The inner tube is protruded and retracted, and is fixed at a desired position with a set screw to increase the length or height. Adjust.

The frame is constructed as follows.

That is, a pair of columns 6a are provided on both sides of the base of the patient's foot, a pair of columns 6b are erected outside the patient's waist, and a pair of armrest rods 6c are arranged along both sides of the patient's body. The columns 6a and 6b are horizontally and inclinedly connected to each other.

Next, the grip rod 6d is stretched and stretched between the columns 6a-6a above the abdomen of the patient.

A pair of leg rods 6e are arranged along the outside of both feet of the patient, and one ends of the leg rods 6e are connected to the columns 6a.

A hole 7a is provided along one side of a footrest 7 having a horizontally long rectangular upper surface, and a gate-shaped rod is inserted into the hole 7a.
e and the other ends thereof are connected to the open ends of the gate rods so as to be extendable and contractible. When the tip of the footrest 7 is brought into contact with the bed frame 14, the frame is stabilized, and when the locking members 4 and 5 are attached to the airbag 1 at appropriate positions, the patient's body is placed on the airbag. Does not rub off. Further, the frame itself is placed on a sheet 15 and fixed, and a bell 5c is attached to the air bag 1 and fixed to the bed.

The defecation assisting device according to the present invention can be formed by freely changing the shape according to the user's body shape and intended use.

That is, the air bag 8 shown in FIG. 6 is formed in a columnar shape, and has a concave portion 8a for inserting a waste storage bag integrated with an ordinary portable toilet or diaper in the center.
Forming the air supply / discharge hole 8c below the side surface 8b of the air bag 8 is the same as in the other embodiments described above.

As shown in FIG. 7, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, after the side surface 8b is inflated by injecting air, the air bag 8 is provided with a water-absorbing sheet 9 as an upper layer in the concave portion 8a to provide waterproofness. If a two-layer disposable replacement bag with the sheet 10 as a lower layer is inserted, excretion can be performed in a comfortable sitting posture, so that a healthy person can carry the device when going out or driving, and Excretion can be performed in place.

As another example of the use of the air bag, as shown in FIG. 8, the air bag is stored and carried in a storage space 12a of a wheelchair 12 having a storage space under a seat. It can be removed by sliding, and the buttocks can be placed on the air bag 8 for excretion.

The recesses 1d, 3h or 8a are shown in FIG.
Is attached and detached using a fastener such as a planar fastener 13a.

FIG. 10 shows a diaper 16 integrally provided with the waste storage bag 16a. A band 16b is fixed to the waste storage bag side and the waist wrapping side, and a locking device is provided at an appropriate position of the air bag 1 or 3. 4 so that it can be fixed to the body.

[0037]

【The invention's effect】

1. Lifting the body up and securing space makes it easier for the excrement to accumulate, and the excretion can be done smoothly, so that the patient's discomfort is alleviated and the body and clothes are less likely to be contaminated with dirt and sanitary. In addition, the labor of the caregiver can be reduced. 2. Place the patient on the buttocks of the patient from a slight gap in a flat state where the air has been evacuated, or lie on the air bag in such a way as to wake the patient sideways and then lay it on the air bag again. To gradually inflate, so that people with disabilities can lift their body without difficulty,
The burden on caregivers can also be reduced. 3. By providing not only the buttocks rest part but also the backrest part, even if the bed does not have the reclining function,
The body can be excreted in a posture lying on its back, so there is little physical pain. 4. By supporting the body with the belt, it is possible to prevent the body from sliding down from the air bag and fix the buttocks of the human body at the optimal place to be applied to the waste storage bag, thereby enabling stable excretion. 5. Support your body with handrails and grips to adjust your posture, and extend your steps to increase abdominal pressure and help defecation. 6. A portable toilet is often carried for going out or driving with an outdoor boom, but the air bag according to the present invention is convenient to carry and can be used as a substitute for a toilet seat or a chair. 7. Can be stored in the wheelchair storage space and carried. 8. Because it can be folded compactly with the air evacuated, it is excellent in portability.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a toilet-type defecation assisting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a use state of the same.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a recumbent defecation assisting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a use state of the present invention using an assisting tool.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a toilet-shaped defecation assisting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which the toilet-shaped defecation assisting device is used in combination with a disposable exclusive replacement bag.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the toilet-shaped defecation assisting device is used by being stored in a storage space of a wheelchair.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a lid that covers a recess provided in the defecation assisting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a separable diaper integrally provided with a waste storage bag.

[Explanation of symbols]

1,8, toilet-type air bag 1a, top surface 1b, bottom surface 1c, side surface 1d, 8a, concave portion 1e, air supply / discharge hole 3, reclining air bag 3a, buttocks mounting part
3b, waist placing part 3c, backrest part 3d, head placing part 4, 4a, locking tool 5, 5a, 5b, belt 6, assisting tools 6a, 6b, support column 6c, armrest rod 6d, grip rod 6e , Leg rod 7, footrest 13, lid

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A toilet-type air bag, comprising: an upper surface on which the buttocks of a human body are placed; and a bottom surface having substantially the same shape as the upper surface.
A defecation aid, comprising: a side surface that lifts the buttocks to a desired height when inflated by air injection, and a concave portion for inserting a filth storage bag when air is injected from the air supply / exhaust hole is provided at the center of the upper surface. Tools. 2. A defecation, which is a reclining air bag, wherein a hip contact portion, a backrest portion, and a head rest portion are integrally formed from a hip rest portion, and the recess is provided in the hip rest portion. Auxiliary tools. 3. The defecation assisting device according to claim 1, further comprising a belt locking member for binding a human body on the air bag at an appropriate position of the air bag. 4. A telescopic armrest rod and a gripping rod are connected in a T-shape across the telescopic struts, a telescopic leg is connected in front of the gripping rod, and a footrest is provided in front of the leg. A defecation assisting tool, wherein the support column of the assisting tool provided is erected around the toilet-type or recumbent-type air bag.