JPH1057406A - Bedsore preventive supporter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To supply a light, easy-to-handle bedsore preventive appliance which stays put without sliding in spite of movement while lying and is capable of providing the perfect protection of the sections where bedsores are liable to arise. SOLUTION: This bedsore preventive appliance consists of a supporter body 1 which may be mounted and fixed to the body, the waist and hip and a cushion 2 which is mounted at this body. The cushion 2 is mounted at the supporter body 1 and is made attachable and detachable by means of Velcro (R) tapes. The bedsore preventive supporter consists of the constitution described above.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pressure ulcer prevention device which is not laid down like a mat or cushion for pressure ulcer prevention but is directly attached to a body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional pressure ulcer preventive devices are circular seats, cushions or mats, but there are only a few types of orthotic devices directly attached to the body, such as those for heels. Some of them were mainly sponge-like, and none of them contained air or liquid. Even if the conventional circular seat or cushion is laid on the target area, it moves immediately when the body is moved. Large mats and beds have no problem in that respect, but have the disadvantage that they are large, inconvenient to handle, and expensive.

[0003]

A pressure ulcer device that can be used by people who are completely bedridden to those who can move to some extent without discomfort even if they move their bodies, and that can completely protect the area where pressure ulcers are likely to occur. development of.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A supporter body which can be attached and fixed to the body and waist buttocks, and a cushion to be attached thereto are prepared. The cushion is a bag filled with air. Water or gel in a bag. A fibrous material such as cotton in a bag. Something like soft beads in a bag. A small soft ball in a bag. Sponge-like thing. Others that are effective as cushions. Create according to the intended use. It is a pressure ulcer prevention supporter having the above configuration.

[0005]

[Function] At the time of use, first, an appropriate cushion suitable for the intended use is selected from the above types of cushions. Attach the selected type of cushion to the supporter body, attach it to the body and use it. Then, even if pressure is applied to the skin at the site where pressure ulcers are likely to occur when sleeping, each cushion disperses the pressure, thereby reducing the pressure applied to the site.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in more detail with reference to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, a support body (1) of a diaper cover type, and a sacral cushion (3) and a greater trochanter cushion (4) to be attached thereto are prepared. These cushions are prepared so as to protect the sacrum and greater trochanter and iliac parts, which are the most common sites for pressure ulcers. The cushion is a bag filled with air. Water or gel in a bag. A fibrous material such as cotton in a bag. Something like soft beads in a bag. A small soft ball in a bag. Sponge-like thing. Others that are effective as cushions. Create the above. The attachment of the supporter body (1) and the sacral cushion (3) or the greater trochanter cushion (4) uses detachable Velcro tape. The present invention has the above-mentioned structure. When using the same, first select an appropriate cushion suitable for the intended use.
The selected type of sacral cushion (3) and greater trochanteric cushion (4) are attached to the supporter body (1), and the supporter body (1) is worn on the body as shown in FIG. As an application example, a supporter body (1) having a function of a diaper cover is also prepared. Without using the sacral cushion (3) and the greater trochanter cushion (4) of this embodiment, a cushion using an integrated cushion (5) as shown in FIG. 5 is also prepared. In addition, each cushion, depending on the purpose,
In addition to the outside of the supporter body, it can be installed inside or inside the supporter body. While the invention has been shown and described with respect to particular embodiments, it is to be noted that other variants are also within the scope of the above-mentioned claims.

[0007]

According to the present invention, considering the anatomical characteristics of the pressure ulcer-prone site,
Since various types of cushions are created according to each part, an appropriate cushion can be selected according to the condition of the user and the purpose of use, and very functional and ideal protection of each part can be realized. It is separated for each part, easy to put on and take off and easy to handle. Since it is fixed to the body, it does not shift even if you move your body. Although it can be attached directly to the body, it does not hinder the mobility of the body, so it is possible to exercise not only with meals but also with rehabilitation.
Therefore, it can be used widely from completely bedridden people to those who can move. Further, the diaper cover having the function of the diaper cover according to the second aspect of the invention has not only a normal diaper cover but also a pressure ulcer prevention function. The present invention is very useful for elderly people who use diapers, since most of them are living on bed and are more likely to have pressure ulcers.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of the invention of claim 1;

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the use of the invention of claim 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the invention according to claim 2;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the use according to the invention of claim 2;

FIG. 5 is a rear view of an application example of claim 2;

FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of the invention according to claim 3;

[Description of Signs] 1 Supporter body 2 Cushion 3 Sacral cushion 4 Greater trochanter cushion 5 Integrated cushion 6 Life jacket type supporter body 7 Back cushion

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A pressure ulcer prevention supporter which is attached to a lumbar buttocks and can be fixed, and a cushion is attached so as to protect a sacrum, a greater trochanter, and an iliac portion, which are pressure ulcer-prone sites. 2. The pressure ulcer prevention supporter according to claim 1, which is a diaper cover type or a brief type. 3. A pressure ulcer prevention supporter which is provided with a pressure ulcer prevention device which can be attached and fixed to a body of a life jacket type, and a cushion is attached so as to protect a back.