KR101000113B1 - Apparatus for assisting birth - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a delivery induction device that induces an electrical stimulation to the mother's pelvic floor at the time of delivery so that the mother can be delivered smoothly. The labor induction device is attached to the pelvic floor of the mother at the time of delivery and measures the internal uterine pressure of the mother and applies electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor, and the electrode when the internal uterine pressure measured from the electrode is above the set reference pressure. It may include a control unit for controlling the electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor muscle by applying a current to the part. In addition, it may further include a pressing unit for controlling the upper abdomen of the mother controlled by the control unit and has reached the time of delivery. The control unit applies electric current to the electrode part at the time when the mother's uterus contracts and electrically stimulates the mother's pelvic floor, inducing the mother to deliver smoothly, shortening the delivery time during painless labor, and performing surgery Can reduce the rate.

Induction of labor, Pelvic floor muscle, Intrauterine pressure, Sensor, Electrode, Pressure belt

Description

Labor induction device {APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING BIRTH}

The present invention relates to a delivery induction device, and more particularly to a delivery induction device for inducing a smooth delivery of the mother reached the time of delivery.

In general, when a mother gives birth due to natural birth, when the birth time comes to give birth to the infant due to the contraction of the uterus accompanying pain. At this time, the midwives or nurses to press the mother's upper abdomen by hand to help the contraction of the uterus smoothly, such a pressing operation is a very difficult and difficult process because the individual differences for each mother, but must be performed for a relatively long time. When pressing the upper abdomen of the mother by manual work, there is a problem that the compression position or pressure is not constant to adversely affect the fetus, or act as a cause of medical accidents.

In addition, in recent years, a labor delivery method for mitigating pain through pedicle dural anesthesia, maternity pain has been widely used. However, painless delivery has been reported to result in a longer delivery time due to a decrease in pain as well as a decrease in contractility of the muscles around the uterus. In addition, there is a report that the rate of instrument surgery such as cesarean section or forceps delivery is higher in painless labor. In other words, especially in painless delivery, medical necessity to support the contractile force of muscles around the uterus is higher.

Accordingly, in recent years, as a device for automatically pressing the upper abdomen of the mother during the delivery process, for example, a delivery induction device such as US Patent Nos. 5,405,356, 5,645,563, 5,871,499, and 7,144,379 have been proposed.

However, as a result of applying the apparatus using the invention proposed in the US patents in clinical practice, there was a problem in that the device should be worn for as long as possible in order to obtain a significant effect in shortening the delivery time.

Eileen Hutton, on the other hand, said, "Eileen Hutton, Commentary on the" An inflatable obstetric belt during labor with epidural analgesia did not reduce the rate of operative delivery ", Evidence-based Obstetric and Gynecology, 2000, (2,94) tends to increase the delivery time and increase the operation rate due to inadequate fetal posture during painless delivery, which is the mother's pelvic floor muscle (FIGS. 1, 4, 7). , Part A of parts 10 and 13). This means that in addition to pressurization of the mother's abdomen at the time of delivery, the tension of the pelvic floor may be effective in order to induce the smooth delivery of the mother and to reduce the rate of instrument surgery at the time of delivery.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an induction device that induces the stimulation of the mother smoothly by applying electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor of the mother reached the time of delivery.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a delivery guidance device that can further help the delivery of the mother by automatically pressing the upper abdomen of the mother reached the time of delivery.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a delivery induction device capable of shortening the delivery time and reducing the rate of instrument surgery during painless delivery.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The delivery device according to the first embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is located in the pelvic floor muscles of the mother reached the time of delivery, measuring the internal pressure of the mother and applying electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles, And a controller configured to control electric stimulation of the pelvic floor by applying a current to the electrode when the maternal intrauterine pressure measured from the electrode is equal to or greater than a set reference pressure.

In addition, the electrode unit, at least two or more attachment members attached to the skin of the pelvic floor muscles, each of the attachment member is provided, an electrode terminal for applying an electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles, is provided in at least one attachment member It may include an intrauterine pressure sensor for measuring the intrauterine pressure of the mother, and a current supply unit that is controlled by the control unit and applies a current to the electrode terminal.

In addition, the controller may variably control the current applied to the electrode terminal.

The delivery induction device according to the second embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is a pressure for pressing the upper abdomen of the mother, which is controlled by the electrode unit, the control unit and the control unit of the first embodiment and reaches the time of delivery It may include wealth.

The pressing unit may include an abdominal pressure belt worn on the upper abdomen of the mother and provided with a fluid bag, and a fluid supply unit controlled by the control unit and supplying pressurized fluid to the fluid bag.

The delivery device according to the third embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, the sensor unit for measuring the intrauterine pressure of the mother reached the time of delivery, is located in the pelvic floor of the mother and electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor It may include an electrode unit for applying a, and a control unit for controlling the electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor by applying a current to the electrode unit when the maternal uterine pressure measured from the sensor unit is equal to or more than the set reference pressure.

In addition, the sensor unit is located in the abdomen of the mother, it is preferable that the intrauterine pressure sensor for detecting the change in the skin hardness of the abdomen to measure the intrauterine pressure of the mother.

 The electrode unit may include at least two or more attachment members attached to the skin of the pelvic floor muscles, electrode terminals provided on each of the attachment members to apply electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles, and controlled by the controller. It may include a current supply unit for applying a current to the terminal.

The delivery induction device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is pressed by the sensor unit, the electrode unit, the control unit, and the control unit of the third embodiment, and the upper abdomen of the mother reaching the delivery point. It may include a pressing unit for.

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the drawings.

According to the delivery induction apparatus of the present invention as described above has one or more of the following effects.

First, by applying electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles of the mother reached the point of delivery to tension the muscle, it can be induced to give birth to the mother smoothly.

Second, by stimulating the pelvic floor muscles of the mother to induce labor and at the same time by pressing the upper abdomen of the mother through the abdominal pressure belt, it is possible to further aid the mother's delivery.

Third, it is possible to shorten the delivery time and to reduce the rate of surgery during painless labor.

Fourth, by strengthening the pelvic floor through electrical stimulation and contraction of the mother's pelvic floor after delivery, it is possible to treat urinary incontinence after labor and improve sexual satisfaction.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various different forms, only the embodiments are to make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and the general knowledge in the art to which the present invention belongs It is provided to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Hereinafter, a delivery induction device according to preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the subject matter of the present invention.

1 is a view for explaining the position of the pelvic floor muscle, Figures 2 and 3 is a perspective view and a block diagram of a delivery guidance device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a first embodiment of the present invention It is an exemplary figure which shows the use example of a delivery induction apparatus.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the delivery induction apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes an electrode unit 110, a controller 120, and the like.

The electrode unit 110 measures the intrauterine pressure of the mother reaching the delivery point, and is a component that applies electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor (part A of FIGS. 1 and 4). Here, the pelvic floor muscles are located under the mother's pelvis and are also hidden within the pelvic bones. Thus, electrical stimulation of the skin at the pelvic floor area can effectively stimulate the skin with a small amount of current and may not affect other areas. have.

The electrode unit 110 includes an attachment member 111, an intrauterine pressure sensor 112, an electrode terminal 113, a current supply unit 114, and the like, and includes an electrode connection line 115 and an electrode connection line fastener 116. It is connected to the control unit 120 by the).

The attachment member 111 may be attached to the skin of the mother's pelvic floor using an adhesive or an adhesive tape, and other methods may be used by those skilled in the art.

The attachment member 111 may be formed in a circular attachment pad shape having a flat surface having a thin thickness and having a thin thickness so as to be smoothly attached to the mother's skin, and preferably made of a material harmless to the human body.

The attachment member 111 is provided at the branched end of the electrode connection line 115.

At least two attachment members 111 may be attached to the skin of the pelvic floor muscles, and may be attached to each of the right and left sides 111a and 111b around the uterine inlet located at the site of the pelvic floor muscles.

The intrauterine pressure sensor 112 is a sensor for measuring the intrauterine pressure of the mother.

The intrauterine pressure sensor 112 is provided on at least one of the attachment members 111a and 111b and is electrically connected to the electrode connection line 115 to transmit an intrauterine pressure measurement signal to a signal receiver 123 which will be described later.

In the present embodiment, the intrauterine pressure sensor 112 is exemplified as one provided adjacent to the electrode terminal 113 exposed to the center portion of the attachment member 111, but is not limited to this along the edge of the electrode terminal 113 A plurality may be provided.

Here, the intrauterine pressure sensor 112 measures an electrical signal of the muscle according to the activity of the muscles around the EMG, and indirectly measures the internal pressure of the uterus (2) and the contraction of the uterus (Electromyographic Sensor). This can be used.

The electrode terminal 113 is a component that applies electrical stimulation to the mother's pelvic floor and may be provided at each of the attachment members 111a and 111b. For example, the electrode terminal 113 is provided such that the positive electrode 113a and the negative electrode 113b are exposed to the center portions of the attachment members 111a and 111b, and the positive electrode 113a and the negative electrode 113b are the current supply units. Is electrically connected to 114.

The current supply unit 114 is controlled by the controller 120 and applies a predetermined current to the electrode terminal 113.

The control unit 120 is provided inside the control body, and the control body includes an LCD monitor 121 for displaying various data information, and an operation unit 122 including a plurality of operation buttons for operation of the device.

The controller 120 determines the signal received by the intrauterine pressure sensor 112 at the signal receiver 123 and controls the current supply unit 114.

In more detail, the control unit 120 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received from the intrauterine pressure sensor 112 to the signal receiving unit 123 if it is higher than the reference pressure set to an arbitrary value. The electrode terminal 113 is operated by controlling the current supply unit 114 to apply electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor A of the mother 1.

The controller 120 may variably control the current applied to the electrode terminal 113 through the current supply unit 114.

Birth induction apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention configured as described above is the pelvic floor (1) of the mother part (1) with an electrode unit 110 is provided with an intrauterine pressure sensor 112 and the electrode terminal 113 A) Use adhesive or adhesive tape on skin of site. At this time, it is preferable to apply a gel containing an electrolyte between the electrode unit 110 and the skin of the mother (1) for smooth passage of current. The intrauterine pressure sensor 112 of the electrode unit 110 measures the EMG signal for detecting the contraction of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 reaching the point of delivery. The controller 120 determines the internal pressure detection signal of the uterus 2 received from the intrauterine pressure sensor 112 of the electrode unit 110 by the signal receiver 123 and controls the current supply unit 114. At this time, the control unit 120 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received by the signal receiver 123 with a reference pressure set to an arbitrary value, that is, when the internal pressure of the uterus 2 rises. The current is applied to the electrode terminal 113 of the electrode unit through the current supply unit 114. The amount of current for stimulating the pelvic floor (A) may vary depending on the situation, but in general, it is preferable to stimulate at 50 Hz and pulse length 0.2 ms, but the amount of current should be 120 mA or less, and the time for applying the current should be 2 seconds and 5 seconds off. Do. That is, the electrode unit 110 performs both a function of a sensor for measuring internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 and an electrode for applying electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor of the mother 1. However, the electrode unit 110 does not perform both functions at the same time, the electrode for electrical stimulation for tension of the pelvic floor (A) of the mother (1) for a specific period, approximately 30 seconds after the contraction of the uterus (2) is detected. In addition to the time other than this will serve as a sensor for detecting EMG signals for detecting the contraction of the uterus (2) of the mother (1). As described above, the electrode 110 attached to the skin of the pelvic floor muscle A part of the mother 1 measures the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 and the pelvic floor A part of the mother 1. By applying electrical stimulation to it. The delivery of the mother (1) at the time of delivery can be effectively induced. It can also shorten the delivery time and reduce the rate of surgery during painless labor.

5 and 6 are a perspective view and a block diagram of a delivery guidance device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is an exemplary view showing an example of the use of the delivery guidance device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 to 7, the delivery induction apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes an electrode unit 110, the pressing unit 210 and the control unit 220 and the like.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, the first embodiment of the present invention described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4 except for a configuration further comprising a pressing unit 210 for pressing the upper abdomen of the mother (1) at the time of birth. Same as the embodiment. Therefore, the same reference numerals are given to components that perform the same functions as the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The electrode unit 110 measures the internal pressure of the uterus 2 at the time of delivery and is an element that applies electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor (A), which is located at the site of the pelvic floor (A) of the mother (1). Located.

The electrode unit 110 is provided on at least two or more attachment members 111a and 111b attached to the skin of the pelvic floor A of the mother 1 and at least one attachment member 111a, An intrauterine pressure sensor 112 for measuring internal pressure of the uterus 2, an electrode terminal 113 provided on each of the attachment members 111a and 111b to apply electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor muscle A, and a first control unit to be described later. It may be provided with a current supply unit 114 and the like controlled by a control signal transmitted from 221 to apply a current to the electrode terminal 113.

The pressurizing part 210 is provided with a fluid bag 211a and is worn by the belt fastening means 211b and 211c on the upper abdomen of the mother abdomen 1 from the pressure belt 211 and the second control part 222 which will be described later. It may be provided with a fluid supply unit 212 and the like controlled by a control signal transmitted to supply a pressurized fluid to the fluid bag 211a.

The abdominal pressure belt 211 is connected to the second control unit 222 by a fluid connection line 215 and a fluid connection line fastener 216.

The belt fastening means 211b, 211c provided in the abdominal pressure belt 211 may use a form such as a velcro fastener or a buckle. In addition, the fluid used in the fluid supply unit 212 may be any gas or liquid, but it is preferable to use air for low cost and pollution prevention in case of leakage.

The control unit 220 determines the signal received from the intrauterine pressure sensor 112 to the signal receiving unit 223 to control the current supply unit 114 of the electrode unit 110 and the pressurizing unit ( It may include a second control unit 222 for controlling the fluid supply unit 212 of the 210.

More specifically, the first control unit 221 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received from the intrauterine pressure sensor 112 to the signal receiver 223 by comparing it with a reference pressure set to an arbitrary value. On the back, the electrode terminal 113 is operated by controlling the operation of the current supply unit 114 to apply electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor A of the mother 1. In addition, the second control unit 222 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received from the intrauterine pressure sensor 112 to the signal receiving unit 223 if it is higher than the reference pressure set to an arbitrary value. In order to press the upper abdomen of (1), the operation of the fluid supply unit 212 is controlled to operate the abdominal pressure belt 211.

The first control unit 221 and the second control unit 222 may simultaneously control the electrode unit 110 and the pressing unit 210, or selectively control each.

Since the operation of the delivery guidance apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention configured as described above is similar to the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, according to the present embodiment, when the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 at the time of delivery is increased, not only the electrode part 110 that applies electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor A of the mother 1 but also the mother ( Further comprising a pressing unit 210 for pressing the upper abdomen of 1), by stimulating the pelvic floor (A) of the mother (1) through the electrode unit 110 to induce labor and at the same time the abdominal pressure belt 211 The pressure is applied to the upper abdomen of the mother (1) through) to further assist the delivery of the mother (1).

In more detail, the intrauterine pressure sensor 112 of the electrode part 110 measures the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 which reached the delivery time.

The first control unit 221 controls the current supply unit 114 by determining the intrauterine pressure detection signal received by the signal receiving unit 223 from the intrauterine pressure sensor 112. At this time, the first controller 221 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received by the signal receiver 223 with a reference pressure set to an arbitrary value, that is, the internal pressure of the uterus 2 increases. In this case, current is applied to the electrode terminal 113 through the current supply unit 114. The electrode terminal 113 is attached to the skin of the pelvic floor muscle A of the mother 1 by the attachment member 111 to apply electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor A of the mother 1, thereby reaching the point of delivery. Induction of maternity (1) can be induced.

In addition, the second control unit 222 determines the intrauterine pressure detection signal received by the signal receiving unit 223 from the intrauterine pressure sensor 112 and controls the fluid supply unit 212. At this time, the second control unit 222 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received by the signal receiver 223 with a reference pressure set to an arbitrary value, that is, the internal pressure of the uterus 2 increases. When it is supplied to the abdominal pressure belt 211 through the fluid supply unit 212. The abdominal pressure belt 211 is inflated by the fluid supplied from the fluid supply unit 212, the fluid bag 211a is inflated by pressing the upper abdomen of the mother, thereby inducing delivery of the mother (1) at the time of delivery It can help you more effectively.

8 and 9 are a perspective view and a block diagram of a delivery guidance device according to a third embodiment of the present invention, Figure 10 is an exemplary view showing an example of the use of the delivery guidance device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the delivery guidance apparatus 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit 310, an electrode unit 320, a control unit 330, and the like.

In the third embodiment of the present invention, the sensor unit 310 for measuring the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 at the time of delivery is disposed separately from the electrode unit 320 in the abdomen of the mother 1. Except for the same as the first embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. Therefore, the same reference numerals are given to components that perform the same functions as the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The sensor unit 310 is a component for measuring the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 and is connected to the control unit 330 by the signal connection line 315 and the signal connection line fastener 316.

Sensor unit 310 is located in the abdomen of the mother (1), it is an indirect endometrial pressure sensor (Tocotransducer) (311) for detecting the change in the skin hardness of the abdomen to indirectly measure the internal pressure of the uterus (2) It is preferable.

The sensor unit 310 may be coupled to the sensor attachment belt 313 worn on the lower abdomen of the mother (1). To this end, the sensor unit 310 may be formed with a belt connection coupled to the sensor mounting belt 313. 8 illustrates a configuration in which the belt connecting portion forms holes 311a and 311b on both sides of the sensor unit 310 and fits the sensor attaching belt 313 into the holes 311a and 311b, but is not limited thereto. Any method applicable to a person skilled in the art may be used, such as an adhesive method rather than an attachment method by the belt 313.

Electrode 320 is a component that applies electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor (A) of the mother (1) reached the time of delivery, the control unit 330 by the electrode connection line 325 and the electrode connection line fastener 326 Connected with.

Electrode 320 is provided with at least two or more attachment members 321 attached to the skin of the pelvic floor (A) of the mother (1), each attachment member 321 is provided with electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor (A) It may be provided with an electrode terminal 323 for applying a, a current supply unit 324 and the like controlled by a control signal transmitted from the control unit 330 to be described later to apply a predetermined current to the electrode terminal 323. Here, the electrode terminal 323 is provided such that the positive electrode 323a and the negative electrode 323b are exposed at the center portions of the attachment members 321a and 321b, and the positive electrode 323a and the negative electrode 323b are the current supply unit 324. Is electrically connected).

The controller 330 determines the signal received by the signal receiver 333 from the sensor 310 to control the current supply unit 324. More specifically, the control unit 330 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received from the sensor unit 310 to the signal receiving unit 333 if it is higher than the reference pressure set to an arbitrary value. The electrode terminal 323 is operated by controlling the current supply unit 324 to apply electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor A of (1).

Since the operation of the delivery guidance device 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention configured as described above is similar to the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, according to the present embodiment, the internal pressure of the uterus 2 reaching the time of delivery is measured by the sensor unit 310 provided separately from the electrode unit 320. At this time, the sensor unit 310 is attached to the belt attached to the sensor worn on the abdomen of the mother (1) by detecting the hardness change of the abdomen skin of the mother (1) reached the time of delivery by the uterus of the mother (1) ( 2) The internal pressure is measured.

The control unit 330 controls the current supply unit 324 by determining the internal pressure detection signal of the uterus 2 received by the signal receiving unit 333 from the sensor unit 310. At this time, the controller 330 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received by the signal receiver 333 with a reference pressure set to a predetermined value, that is, if the internal pressure of the uterus 2 rises. A predetermined current is applied to the electrode terminal 323 of the electrode unit 320 through the current supply unit 324. Electrode terminal 323 is attached to the skin of the pelvic floor (A) of the mother (1) by applying electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor (A) of the mother (1). The delivery of the mother (1) at the time of delivery can be effectively induced. It can also shorten the delivery time and reduce the rate of surgery during painless labor.

11 and 12 are a perspective view and a block diagram of a delivery guidance device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, Figure 13 is an exemplary view showing an example of the use of the delivery guidance device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

11 to 13, the delivery induction apparatus 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention may include a sensor unit 310, an electrode unit 320, a pressing unit 410, a control unit 420, and the like. Include.

In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the third embodiment of the present invention described with reference to Figs. 8 to 10 except for a configuration further including a pressing portion 410 for pressing the upper abdomen of the mother (1) at the time of birth. Same as the embodiment. Therefore, the same reference numerals are given to components that perform the same functions as the third embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The sensor unit 310 is a component for measuring the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 and is connected to the control unit 420 by a signal connection line 315 and a signal connection line fastener 316.

Sensor unit 310 is located in the abdomen of the mother (1), it is an indirect endometrial pressure sensor (Tocotransducer) (311) for detecting the change in the skin hardness of the abdomen to indirectly measure the internal pressure of the uterus (2) It is preferable.

The electrode unit 320 is a component that applies electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor (A) of the mother (1) reached the time of delivery, is located in the pelvic floor (A) of the mother (1).

Electrode 320 is provided with at least two or more attachment members 321 attached to the skin of the pelvic floor (A) of the mother (1), each attachment member 321 is provided with electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor (A) It may be provided with an electrode terminal 323 for applying a, and a current supply unit 324 and the like controlled by a control signal transmitted from the first control unit 421 to be described later to apply a current to the electrode terminal 323.

The pressurizing part 410 is provided with a fluid bag 411a and is worn by the belt fastening means 411b and 411c on the upper abdomen of the mother abdomen 1 and the second control part 422 to be described later. It may be provided with a fluid supply unit 412 and the like controlled by a control signal transmitted to supply a pressurized fluid to the fluid bag (411a).

The abdominal pressure belt 411 is connected to the second control unit 422 by the fluid connection line 425 and the fluid connection line fastener 426.

The belt fastening means 411b and 411c provided in the abdominal pressure belt 411 can use the form of a velcro fastener or a buckle. In addition, the fluid used in the fluid supply unit 412 may be any of gas or liquid, but it is preferable to use air for low cost and pollution prevention in case of leakage.

The control unit 420 determines a signal received by the signal receiving unit 423 from the sensor unit 310 attached to the abdomen of the mother to control the current supply unit 324 of the electrode unit 320. And, it may include a second control unit 422 for controlling the fluid supply unit 412 of the pressing unit 410.

More specifically, the first control unit 421 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received from the intrauterine pressure sensor 311 to the signal receiving unit 423 with a reference pressure set to an arbitrary value. On the back, the electrode terminal 323 is operated by controlling the operation of the current supply unit 324 to apply electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor A of the mother 1. Further, the second control unit 422 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received from the intrauterine pressure sensor 311 to the signal receiving unit 423 if it is higher than the reference pressure set to an arbitrary value. In order to press the upper abdomen of (1), the operation of the fluid supply unit 412 is controlled to operate the abdominal pressure belt 411.

The first control unit 421 and the second control unit 422 may simultaneously control or selectively control the electrode unit 320 and the pressing unit 410.

Since the operation of the delivery guidance device 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention configured as described above is similar to the third embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, according to this embodiment, when the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 that has been delivered is increased, not only the electrode 320 which applies electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor A of the mother 1 but also the mother ( Further comprising a pressing portion 410 for pressing the upper abdomen of 1), by stimulating the pelvic floor (A) of the mother (1) through the electrode portion 320 to induce labor and at the same time the abdominal pressure belt (411) The pressure is applied to the upper abdomen of the mother (1) through) to further induce the delivery of the mother (1).

More specifically, the internal pressure of the uterus 2 reaching the time of delivery is provided by the intrauterine pressure sensor 311 provided separately from the electrode part 320 and attached to the abdomen of the mother 1.

The first control unit 421 controls the current supply unit 324 by determining the intrauterine pressure detection signal received by the intrauterine pressure sensor 311 to the signal receiving unit 423. At this time, the first control unit 421 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received by the signal receiver 423 with a reference pressure set to an arbitrary value, that is, the internal pressure of the uterus 2 increases. The current is applied to the electrode terminal 323 through the current supply unit 324. The electrode terminal 323 is attached to the skin of the pelvic floor A of the mother 1 by the attachment member 321 to apply electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor A of the mother 1, thereby reaching the point of delivery. Induction of maternity (1) can be induced.

In addition, the second control unit 422 determines the intrauterine pressure detection signal received by the signal receiving unit 423 from the intrauterine pressure sensor 311 and controls the fluid supply unit 412. At this time, the second controller 422 compares the internal pressure of the uterus 2 of the mother 1 received by the signal receiver 423 with a reference pressure set to an arbitrary value, that is, the internal pressure of the uterus 2 increases. When it is supplied to the abdominal pressure belt 411 through the fluid supply unit 412. The abdominal pressure belt 411 is inflated by the fluid bag 411a by the fluid supplied from the fluid supply unit 412 to compress the upper abdomen of the mother 1, thereby inducing delivery of the mother (1) at the time of delivery It can help you more effectively.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may implement the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. I can understand that. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the following claims rather than the above description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention. do.

1 is a view for explaining the position of the pelvic floor muscle.

2 is a perspective view of a delivery guidance device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of the delivery induction apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is an exemplary view showing an example of using a delivery induction apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a perspective view of a delivery guidance device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a block diagram illustrating a delivery induction device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is an exemplary view showing an example of using a delivery induction apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a perspective view of a delivery guidance device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a block diagram of a delivery induction device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

10 is an exemplary view showing an example of using a delivery induction apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a perspective view of a delivery guidance device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a block diagram of a delivery induction apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

13 is an exemplary view showing an example of using a delivery induction apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Main Parts of Drawings>

100,200,300,400: Induction device 110,320: Electrode part

111,321: Attachment member 112,311: intrauterine pressure sensor

113,323: Electrode terminal 114,324: Current supply unit

120,220,330,420: Control unit 123,223,333,423: Signal receiver

210,410: Pressing unit 211,411: Abdomen pressing belt

212, 412: fluid supply unit 221, 421: first control unit

222,422: second control unit 310: sensor unit

313: Belt for attaching sensor

Claims (8)

An electrode unit positioned at the mother's pelvic floor near the time of delivery, measuring the internal uterine pressure of the mother, and applying electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor; And And a controller configured to control electric stimulation of the pelvic floor by applying a current to the electrode when the maternal intrauterine pressure measured from the electrode is equal to or greater than a set reference pressure. The method of claim 1, wherein the electrode unit, At least two attachment members attached to the skin of the pelvic floor region; An intrauterine pressure sensor provided on at least one attachment member and measuring intrauterine pressure of the mother; An electrode terminal provided at each of the attachment members to apply electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor; And And a current supply unit controlled by the controller and configured to apply a current to the electrode terminal. Sensor unit for measuring the intrauterine pressure of the mother reached the time of delivery; Located in the pelvic floor muscles of the mother, the electrode unit for applying electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor; And And a controller configured to control electric stimulation of the pelvic floor by applying a current to the electrode when the maternal intrauterine pressure measured by the sensor unit is equal to or greater than a set reference pressure. The method of claim 3, wherein The sensor unit is located in the abdomen of the mother, the delivery device, characterized in that the intrauterine pressure sensor for measuring the internal pressure of the mother by detecting a change in the skin hardness of the abdomen. The method of claim 3, wherein the electrode unit, At least two attachment members attached to the skin of the pelvic floor region; An electrode terminal provided at each of the attachment members to apply electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor; And And a current supply unit controlled by the controller and configured to apply a current to the electrode terminal. The method according to claim 1 or 3, And the control unit variably controls the current applied to the electrode unit. The method according to claim 1 or 3, The delivery guidance device controlled by the control unit, further comprising a pressing unit for pressing the upper abdomen of the mother reached the time of delivery. The method of claim 7, wherein the pressing unit, An abdominal pressure belt worn on the mother's upper abdomen and provided with a fluid bag; And Delivery control device controlled by the control unit, including a fluid supply unit for supplying pressurized fluid to the fluid bag.

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