KR102025911B1 - Face mask for airway maintenance - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an airway maintenance face mask which is provided in a state in which the airway maintenance device and a face mask are integrally coupled and configured to collect exhalation of a patient. An airway connector connected to the airway through the mouth; A mask connector having one end connected to the airway connector and a swivel connector detachably connected to the other end; A mask inserted into and supported by the other side of the mask connector; And a stopper inserted and fastened to the other side of the mask connector while the mask is inserted to hermetically fix the mask and the mask connector.

Description

Airway maintenance face mask {FACE MASK FOR AIRWAY MAINTENANCE}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an airway maintenance face mask for a person who is unable to breathe self, such as an unconscious patient. In particular, the airway maintenance device and a face mask are provided in an integrated state, and the patient's exhalation It is about an airway maintenance facemask configured to collect).

An oral airway maintaining device (airway retainer) refers to a physical structure that is artificially inserted into a patient's mouth to secure an airway so that a patient in an unconscious state can breathe.

Unconscious patients can be divided into patients who require rescue breathing (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) during surgery and non-surgical conditions, especially in patients who need rescue breathing. It is important to carry out rescue breathing.

In general, in the intensive care unit and the emergency room, an airway dilatation tube is inserted into a patient's mouth and organs to secure an airway of a patient using a ventilator, and the fixation of the inserted airway tube is usually wound around the airway tube with a band-aid. This is done by applying a bandage on the surrounding skin.

Therefore, when the airway dilator is inserted into the trachea, it is not only difficult to secure the airway, but also the patient is painful due to excessive insertion and there is a risk that the airway dilator shakes out if the patient moves his neck. There was this.

In addition, by attaching a band-aid to the skin to fix the airway dilatation tube, it can cause contact dermatitis due to damage to the skin when detached. And the invasion of pathogens, there is a risk of secondary infection, the patient can consciously and unconsciously easily pull out the airway dilator, which can lead to serious emergencies, and the patient may press the airway duct into the tooth. There was a problem that caused difficulties in securing the airway.

In order to solve this problem, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1724973 (airway holding device) has been introduced.

In addition, in the case of a patient air mask used in combination with the airway maintainer, the sealing force is lowered due to different facial contours of different patients, and it is common to use a different mask for each patient. In order to solve this problem, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0077439 (patient air mask) has been introduced.

 On the other hand, from the user's point of view it is convenient to be provided in a combined form, rather than providing a separate airway maintenance device and patient air mask, respectively, but the form of providing the above two technologies at the same time has not been presented, airway maintenance tube Although the mask of the combined type is presented, the mask made of silicone introduced in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0077439 (Patient Air Mask) is disclosed in Korean Patent Registration Publication No. 10-1724973 (airway holding device) Combining the introduced airway retainers is not easy.

In addition, it is not possible to exclude the occurrence of medical accidents in the process of connecting the components provided separately, and a problem that can not be quickly responded in an emergency situation has been raised.

In addition, in order to confirm whether the patient's breathing is normal while the patient's airway is secured, the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during the exhalation of the patient must be checked and confirmed. The line of must be secured.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1724973 (Airway Maintenance Device) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0077439 (Patient Air Mask)

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an airway maintenance face mask that can be provided by combining the airway maintenance device and the face mask.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to secure the mobility of the bite block to maintain the position of the airway maintenance device, the airway maintenance face that can be applied by changing the position of the bite block in accordance with different oral structures patients To provide a mask.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an airway maintenance face mask equipped with an exhalation collecting tube capable of collecting exhalation of a patient.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an airway maintenance face mask that is provided in a form that can be combined with a variety of swivel connectors according to the use environment so that the necessary medical devices can be easily connected and used.

Airway maintenance face mask according to the present invention for achieving the above technical problem, the airway connector is connected to the airway (氣 道) through the mouth of the patient; A mask connector having one end connected to the airway connector and a swivel connector detachably connected to the other end; A mask inserted into and supported by the other side of the mask connector; And a stopper inserted and fastened to the other side of the mask connector while the mask is inserted to seal and fix the mask and the mask connector.

In addition, a balloon is fastened to one circumference of the airway connector located in the airway, and one end of the air injection pipe is connected to the inside of the balloon, and the connected air injection pipe is connected to the airway connector and the mask connector. The extension is formed so that the other end is coupled through the first connection hole formed in the mask.

In addition, the mask connector located inside the mask is provided with a bite block (bite block) supported by the tooth of the patient, the byte block is characterized in that it moves along the mask connector with a predetermined resistance.

In addition, one end is further provided with an exhalation (呼氣) collecting tube in communication with the interior of the mask connector, the other end of the exhalation collecting tube is characterized in that coupled through the second connecting hole formed in the mask.

In addition, the mask is made of a silicon material, the rear end portion which is in contact with the patient's face is folded into the inside of the mask, the rear end portion of the mask closer to the patient's face is characterized in that the thickness gradually becomes thinner toward the rear end do.

According to the present invention described above, the airway connector and the mask is provided in a combined form, and can correct the position of the bite block in accordance with the oral structure of the user, so as to enhance the convenience of the user (medical workers), The safety of the patient can be improved by fixing the position of the airway connector.

In addition, it is configured to detach the swivel connector can be used by connecting the appropriate swivel connector according to the use environment can improve the use efficiency.

In addition, by forming a balloon in the airway connector and by placing the airway connector in the center of the mouth of the wearer (patient) rear end of the neck, it is possible to ensure the use stability.

In addition, by configuring the exhalation collector can check the normal state of the patient breathing state, and do not need to install a separate associated line for the exhalation collector, it is possible to improve the work efficiency with ease of use.

In addition, the material of the mask is made of silicon, and the thickness of the portion in contact with the face of the patient, in particular, the portion folded into the mask may be made thinner toward the rear end, thereby improving adhesion.

In addition, it is possible to promptly respond to emergencies by providing a set of airway maintaining devices, face masks, aerobic collecting pipes, and swivel connectors (optional) that are separately configured and used by hand. Therefore, not only medical safety but also medical (use) convenience can be greatly improved.

1 is a perspective view of the combination according to an embodiment of the airway maintenance face mask according to the present invention,
2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1;
3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state viewed from the rear of FIG. 2;
4A is a side view of FIG. 1;
Figure 4 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view 'A-A' of (a),
5A is an exploded side view of FIG. 1;
Figure 5 (b) is a 'B-B' partial cross-sectional view of (a),

As the inventive concept allows for various changes and numerous embodiments, particular embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the written description.

However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, it should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. In describing the drawings, similar reference numerals are used for similar elements.

Terms including ordinal numbers, such as second and first, may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms.

The terms used herein are used only to distinguish one component from another component. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the second component may be referred to as the first component, and similarly, the first component may also be referred to as the second component. The term and / or includes a combination of a plurality of related items or any item of a plurality of related items.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to or connected to that other component, but it may be understood that other components may be present in between. Should be. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there is no other component in between.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, the terms "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features. It is to be understood that the present invention does not exclude the possibility of the presence or the addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, components, or a combination thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Terms such as those defined in the commonly used dictionaries should be construed as having meanings consistent with the meanings in the context of the related art, and in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this application. Not interpreted.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of the combination according to an embodiment of the air conduction face mask according to the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of Figure 1, Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a state seen from the back of Figure 2, Figure 4 (A) is a side view of Figure 1, Figure 4 (b) is a cross-sectional view 'A-A' part of (a), Figure 5 (a) is an exploded side view of Figure 1, Figure 5 is (b ) Is a partial cross-sectional view of 'B-B' in (a).

Referring to Figures 1 to 5 the present invention will be described airway maintenance face mask as follows.

The present inventors airway maintenance face mask is composed of one set of airway connector 100, mask connector 200, mask 300, stopper 400 and aerobic collector tube 500, swivel The connector 600 may be provided by being selectively combined with a product that is standardized in various forms or may be provided in a separated state.

Airway connector 100 is connected to the inside of the airway (氣 道) through the oral cavity of the patient, especially unconscious patients to ensure the airway, the inside of the hollow tube shape, the balloon (110, balloon) is fastened to one circumference . The tube formed in the longitudinal direction inside the airway connector 100 is configured in the shape of an ellipse or track. The balloon 110 is configured to be located in the oral nausea behind the neck of the patient, and can be applied differently according to the age of the patient, and in the case of a general adult, it is preferable to have a maximum dose of 25cc. One side portion of the airway connector 100 forms a stepped portion of the outer diameter compared to the other portion, and couples the balloon 110 to it. In addition, since the combined balloon 110 may be fatal to the patient, it is preferable to use a non-harmful adhesive or a rigid fastening configuration so as not to be separated from the airway connector 100 in addition to configuring the step. One end of the air injection pipe 120 is hermetically coupled to the inside of the balloon 110. Hermetically coupled air injection pipe 120 is formed along the airway connector 100 and the mask connector 200 so that the other end is outside of the mask 300 through the first connection hole 320 formed in the mask 300. Is located. It is preferable to also hermetically couple the connection portion between the first connection hole 320 and the air injection pipe 120. Although not shown, the other end of the air injection pipe 120 is provided with a connector for connecting a syringe, by injecting air to the balloon 110 to remove the injected air by coupling the syringe to the connector. The connector is provided with a valve is configured to shut off in normal, the valve is configured to open only when connecting the syringe to inject or remove air. Grooves 130 and 230 are formed in the airway connector 100 and the mask connector 200, and the air injection pipe 120 connected to the balloon 110 extends along the grooves 130 and 230 to form a mask 300. Leads to. In addition, although the grooves 130 and 230 are formed in the airway connector 100 and the mask connector 200 and the air injection pipe 120 is connected to the drawing, the airway connector 100 and the mask connector 200 are illustrated. You can also connect through the inside. Air injection pipe 120 is preferably to use a non-toxic medical tube.

The mask connector 200 is connected to the other side of the airway connector 100, and one side of the mask connector 200 also has a shape corresponding to the shape of the airway connector 100, and has an inner hollow tube shape. The other side of the mask connector 200 has a circular tube shape, and the other side of the mask connector 200 is connected to the swivel connector 600, so that the mask connector 200 is manufactured according to the standard of the swivel connector 600. That is, a support step 210 is formed at the outer circumference of the mask connector 200, and one side of the mask connector 200 corresponds to the shape of the connection portion of the airway connector 100, and the other side of the mask connector 200 is swivel connector 600. Corresponds to the shape of the connection part. The groove 230 described above is also formed at one side of the mask connector 200, and a coupling groove (not shown) is formed at one end of the mask connector 200 in the longitudinal direction of the mask connector 200. The other side of the airway connector 100 is inserted into the coupling groove is coupled. In this case, fastening support holes 240 are formed at upper and lower sides of the mask connector 200, and fastening support protrusions 140 are formed corresponding to the fastening support holes 240 at the other side of the airway connector 100. . The fastening support protrusion 140 has a height that increases from the front to the rear to be inserted into the mask connector 200 and forms a vertical step in the rear, and is mutually simplified after the airway connector 100 and the mask connector 200 are fastened. Prevent separation. In addition, since the airway connector 100 is inserted into and fastened to the coupling groove of the mask connector 200, a predetermined sealing force can be maintained. The support step 210 is supported by being in contact with the mask 300 inside the mask 300, and the other side of the mask connector 200 based on the support step 210 is a fastening hole 310 formed in the mask 300. It is positioned outside of the mask 300 through. At this time, the male screw portion 220 is formed at the other side of the mask connector 200, that is, the front of the support step 210, and the other side of the mask connector 200 is the outer side of the mask 300 through the fastening hole 310. Is fastened in a state protruding a predetermined length forward, the swivel connector 600 is detachably coupled thereto. In addition, one side of the mask connector 200 located inside the mask 300 is fastened to the bite block (250, bite block) is supported by the patient's teeth, the bite block 250 is non-toxic silicon having a predetermined elasticity, etc. It is manufactured to move along one side of the mask connector 200. Grooves (not shown) are formed in the upper and lower portions of the bite block 250, and used according to the position of the teeth (front teeth) according to the oral structure of the patient, and the airway connector 100 is pulled out by the bite of the patient. To prevent accidents that may occur to the patient.

A fastening hole 310 is formed in front of the mask 300 to be inserted into the other side of the mask connector 200. The mask 300 fastened to the mask connector 200 is supported on the inner peripheral surface of the fastening hole 310 by the support step 210. Therefore, the fastening hole 310 is formed corresponding to the outer diameter of the other side of the mask connector 200, the groove (not shown) is formed in the circumference of the outer fastening hole 310 of the mask 300 stopper 400 Is inserted into the male screw portion 220 is inserted. A first connection hole 320 and a second connection hole 330 are formed in the upper portion of the fastening hole 310, and the air injection pipe 120 is hermetically coupled to the first connection hole 320, and the second connection hole is formed. The aerobic collecting tube 500 is hermetically coupled to 330.

The material of the mask 300 is preferably made of silicon, and the rear end portion which is in contact with the patient's face is folded into the mask 300, and the portion closer to the patient's face is gradually thinner toward the rear end thereof. Losing structure. This is a structure that improves the sealing force by being in close contact with the skin after the thin end of the face of the patient when wearing the mask 300 with the airway connector 100 connected.

The stopper 400 has a female thread portion (not shown) corresponding to the male screw portion 220 formed on the inner circumferential surface thereof and is fastened to the mask connector 200 and formed on the outer circumference of the fastening hole 310 of the mask 300. It is inserted into the groove. As the stopper 400 is coupled, the inner surface of the mask 300 which is in contact with the support step 210 and the support step 210 is hermetically coupled.

Exhalation collector 500 is made of a 'b' shape is connected to the mask connector 200 and the mask 300. That is, one end of the exhalation collecting pipe 500, although not shown in detail, is hermetically coupled to communicate with the inside of the hole (not shown) formed on the other side of the mask connector 200, the other end of the exhalation collecting pipe 500 The mask 300 is positioned outside the mask 300 through the second connection hole 330 formed in the mask 300. Between the exhalation collecting tube 500 and the second connection hole 330 is hermetically coupled, the other end of the exhalation collecting tube 500 located outside the mask 300 collects the exhalation of the patient and the carbon dioxide discharged compared to the injected oxygen A measuring device that can measure the amount is connected, it is possible to determine the normal breathing state of the patient through the exhalation collector (500).

The present invention provides a combination of the above-described components in a set, thereby improving the convenience and efficiency of use, as well as increase the safety of the patient.

100: airway connector 110: balloon
120: air injection pipe 130: home
140: fastening support protrusion
200: mask connector 210: support step
220: male thread portion 230: groove
240: fastening support hole 250: bite block
300: mask 310: fastening hole
320: first connection hole 330: second connection hole
400: stopper
500: Exhalation Collection Pipe
600: Swivel Connector

Claims (5)

An airway connector connected into the airway through the mouth of the patient;
A support step is formed at an outer circumference, a mask connector having one side connected to the airway connector based on the support step and the other side detachably connected to a swivel connector;
A mask inserted into and supported by the other side of the mask connector; And
And a stopper inserted and fastened to the other side of the mask connector while the mask is inserted to seal and fix the mask and the mask connector.
A coupling groove is formed in a longitudinal direction on one end of the mask connector, and the airway connector is inserted into and coupled to the coupling groove.
The support step of the mask connector is supported in contact with the mask inside the mask, the other side of the mask connector is located on the outside of the mask through a fastening hole formed in the mask relative to the support step,
A male screw portion is formed in front of the support step of the mask connector, and the other side of the mask connector is fastened to protrude a predetermined length toward the outside front of the mask through the fastening hole, and the swivel connector is detachably coupled thereto.
One side circumference of the airway connector located in the airway is a balloon is fastened to the step formed by making the outer diameter smaller than the other portion, the inside of the balloon is one end of the air injection pipe is hermetically coupled, The air injection pipe extends along the groove formed in the airway connector and the mask connector, and the other end is positioned outside the mask through a first connection hole formed in the mask.

delete The method of claim 1,
The mask connector located inside the mask is provided with a bite block supported by a tooth of the patient, and the bite block has a predetermined resistance and moves along the mask connector. .
The method of claim 1,
An air expiration tube having one end communicated with the inside of the mask connector, and another end of the exhalation tube is coupled through a second connection hole formed in the mask .
The method according to any one of claims 1 and 3 to 4,
The mask is made of a silicon material, the rear end portion which is in contact with the face of the patient is folded into the inside of the mask, the rear end of the mask close to the patient's face is characterized in that the thickness gradually becomes thinner toward the rear end Maintenance face mask.

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