KR102634739B1 - Full body vacuum mattress - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a full-body vacuum splint, which is a medical patient fixation member that fixes the patient's body for transport of a patient with a fracture, dislocation, or sprain, etc., and the full-body vacuum splint of this embodiment. A rigid splint that supports the position corresponding to the patient's spine when towing the patient, a first vacuum splint that fixes a part of the patient's body corresponding to one side of the rigid splint, and the above. It may include a second vacuum splint that is connected to the first vacuum splint and fixes the patient's arm or leg, and a third vacuum splint that is detachably attached to the hard splint and fixes the patient's head.

Description

Full body vacuum splint{FULL BODY VACUUM MATTRESS}

The present invention relates to a full-body vacuum splint, which is a medical patient fixation member that fixes the body of a patient for the transport of a patient with a fracture, dislocation, or sprain.

A splint should be applied to transport trauma patients who complain of musculoskeletal deformity or pain. A vacuum splint is a type of splint that can be treated easily and quickly while safely fixing the patient.

It is generally well known that when a patient has a fracture, dislocation, or sprain, measures are taken using plaster bandages to fix the body part in the correct position and allow it to heal. However, these plaster bandages are usually used at specialized hospitals. Because treatment requires temporary measures such as splints during transport from the accident to the hospital, ready-made splint products and splints using pillows and wooden boards are used to immobilize the body in case of damage to the spine. Relatively long spinal fixation plates that prevent damage are mainly used.

For these rescue activities, professionally organized organizations use a variety of differentiated equipment for each part of the body. However, in order to quickly treat a patient using such equipment, repeated training must be carried out, and it is difficult to prepare all equipment according to the situation due to factors such as diversity, volume, weight, and cost of the equipment.

The above-mentioned vacuum splint can effectively fix the fracture area by removing the air inside the splint with a vacuum pump and firmly fixing the splint in a shape that fits the injured area (casting effect).

The types of conventional vacuum splints are divided into those that can be partially applied to a single area (arms or legs) (three sizes) and those that fix the entire body in a rectangular shape (single size). The above-described form of fixing the entire body in a rectangular shape is used in various situations, such as patients who have suffered trauma to multiple areas or patients who need rescue in special situations.

China Registered Utility Model Gazette No. 210991015 (2020.07.14.)

Therefore, the present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems.

One of the various problems of the present invention is to provide a full-body vacuum splint that improves the problem of the existing vacuum splint's structure having limitations in fixing it by reflecting various damaged parts of the patient.

One of the various problems of the present invention is to provide a full body vacuum splint that can fix the patient's body according to the patient's body structure.

Various embodiments for solving the problem of the present invention include a rigid splint that supports a position corresponding to the patient's spine when towing a patient, and a first vacuum that fixes a portion corresponding to one side of the rigid splint. A second vacuum splint is connected to the first vacuum splint and the first vacuum splint to fix the patient's arm or leg, and a third vacuum splint is detachably attached to the rigid splint and fixes the patient's head. We would like to provide a full body vacuum splint that includes.

The second vacuum splint may be connected to the first vacuum splint while forming an incision.

The second vacuum splint may include a vacuum splint for arm fixation that fixes a part corresponding to the patient's arm and a leg fixation vacuum splint that fixes a part corresponding to the patient's leg.

The incision includes a first incision and a second incision, wherein the first incision is formed between the vacuum splint for fixing the arm and the first vacuum splint, and the second incision is formed between the vacuum splint for fixing the leg and the vacuum splint for fixing the leg. It may be characterized as being formed between the first vacuum splints.

It may further include a first fixture that is fitted into the first incision and surrounds a portion of the chest of the patient.

It may further include a second fixture that is fitted into the second incision and surrounds a portion of the upper circumference of the patient's buttocks.

The third vacuum splint may be characterized in that a hole is formed for the inflow and outflow of air, allowing the inflow and outflow of air independently of the first vacuum splint and the second vacuum splint.

Each feature of the above-described embodiments may be implemented in combination in other embodiments as long as it is not contradictory or exclusive to other embodiments.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to effectively fix the patient's body according to the patient's physical characteristics (height, size, etc.).

In addition, the patient can be positioned in a comfortable position or the position necessary for the operator to take appropriate measures for the patient, and since the position can be continuously maintained, a customized position can be provided taking into account the patient's physical characteristics.

Additionally, the time required to apply multiple splints and guards to patients with multiple injuries can be greatly shortened.

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

Figure 1 is a diagram showing a conventional full body vacuum splint.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing a full-body vacuum splint according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of the first vacuum splint of Figure 2.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing a third vacuum splint according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram showing an application example according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a diagram showing a third vacuum splint according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The detailed description below is provided to provide a comprehensive understanding of the methods, devices and/or systems described herein. However, this is only an example and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of the known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the terms described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, and may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification. The terminology used in the detailed description is only for describing embodiments of the present invention and should in no way be limiting. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, singular forms include plural meanings. In this description, expressions such as “comprising” or “comprising” are intended to indicate certain features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts or combinations thereof, and one or more than those described. It should not be construed to exclude the existence or possibility of any other characteristic, number, step, operation, element, or part or combination thereof.

Additionally, in describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are only used to distinguish the component from other components, and the nature, sequence, or order of the component is not limited by the term.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing a conventional full body vacuum splint.

Referring to Figure 1, a conventional full body vacuum splint (1) may be configured to include a mattress (2), a pump (5), and a storage member (6).

The mattress 2 may be provided with a plurality of handles 3 that are held by medical personnel, practitioners, etc. along the longitudinal direction of the mattress 2. Both sides of the mattress 2 may be connected by a fixing member 4. After the patient is placed on the mattress (2), the patient's body can be fixed to the mattress (2) through the fixing member (4).

The mattress 2 may be formed with a member 21 for the inflow and outflow of air, and after all the air inside the mattress 2 is normally removed, it can be accommodated in the storage member 6 to increase portability.

The conventional full body vacuum splint (1) is a splint that can be effectively used on patients who have fractures, dislocations, sprains, etc. of their arms or legs, and can immobilize the patient's entire body. However, the conventional full body vacuum splint (1), which is provided in the form of a rectangular mattress of a single size, is difficult to consider the patient's physical characteristics and injured area, so there is a limit to fixing it in an appropriate posture by reflecting the patient's damaged area in various ways. .

In addition, general vacuum splints are generally provided in various sizes so that they can be appropriately selected and used for the patient's injured area, so they are fixed in an appropriate posture by reflecting the patient's damaged area in various ways depending on the skill of the operator. However, it is less portable and there is the inconvenience of having to cast each vacuum splint.

The present invention, which was conceived to overcome the limitations of the conventional full-body vacuum splint and vacuum splints of various sizes and types, will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5 below.

Figure 2 is a view showing a full-body vacuum splint according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of the first vacuum splint of Figure 2, and Figure 4 is a third view according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a drawing showing a vacuum splint, and Figure 5 is a drawing showing an application example according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the description will be made with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5.

The full body vacuum splint (10) of this embodiment can effectively fix the injured area by removing the air inside the splint with a vacuum pump and making the splint into a casting form that reflects various damaged areas of the patient.

In addition, the outer shell of the full body vacuum splint (10) of this embodiment can be coated to prevent the patient's blood or body fluid from penetrating and contaminating the inside of the full body vacuum splint (10) and to prevent secondary infections from occurring. .

In addition, each member constituting the full body vacuum splint 10 may be provided so as not to contain metallic materials so that medical imaging such as x-rays can be performed while the patient is wearing the full body vacuum splint 10 of this embodiment. there is. And of course, although not shown in the drawings, a vacuum pump for removing the internal air of the full body vacuum splint (10) and a storage member capable of carrying the vacuum pump and the full body vacuum splint (10) as described in FIG. 1 may be included. there is.

In addition, a hole 11 is formed in at least a portion of the vacuum splint 10 of this embodiment, so that the air inside the vacuum splint 10 is removed by the vacuum pump, so that the splint is molded to fit the patient's damaged area. As a result, the patient's injured area can be effectively fixed.

The full body vacuum splint 10 of this embodiment may include a rigid splint (100), a first vacuum splint (300), a second vacuum splint (500,700), and a third vacuum splint (900). .

The rigid splint 100 is a member that supports a position corresponding to the patient's spine when the patient is towed, and may be provided in the form of a plate with a predetermined hardness. The first vacuum splint 300 can fix a part of the patient's body corresponding to one surface of the rigid splint 100. More specifically, the rigid splint 100 may be provided in the form of a plate with a predetermined hardness, and the first vacuum splint 300 covers one surface of the rigid splint 100 and is in direct contact with the patient's body and the patient's spine. A body containing can be fixed.

The second vacuum splint can be connected to the first vacuum splint 100 to fix the patient's arms and legs. More specifically, the second vacuum splint may include a vacuum splint (511, 512) for arm fixation that fixes the part corresponding to the patient's arm and a vacuum splint (711, 712) for leg fixation that fixes the part corresponding to the patient's leg. there is.

Each of the vacuum splints (511,512) for arm fixation and the vacuum splint (711,712) for leg fixation may have first incisions (511,512) and second incisions (611,612) formed in the portion connected to the first vacuum splint (100). there is. In addition, of course, the second vacuum splint may be provided to be detachable from the first vacuum splint 100 based on the first incisions 511 and 512 and the second incisions 611 and 612 described above.

The vacuum splint for arm fixation is provided to fix the corresponding parts of the patient's two arms, and each arm fixation vacuum splint (511, 512) is the first vacuum splint at a position symmetrical with respect to the first vacuum splint (100). Since it is connected to (100) and has the same configuration, the following description will be based on the vacuum splint 511 for arm fixation on one side.

The vacuum splint for leg fixation is provided to fix the corresponding parts of the patient's two legs, and each leg fixation vacuum splint (711,712) is the first vacuum splint at a position symmetrical with respect to the first vacuum splint (100). Since it is connected to 100 and has the same configuration, the following description will be based on the vacuum splint 711 for fixing one leg.

The first incision 411 may be formed between the vacuum splint 511 for arm fixation and the first vacuum splint 100, and the second incision 611 may be formed between the vacuum splint 711 for leg fixation and the first vacuum splint 100. 1 It can be formed between the vacuum splints (100).

The first fixture 810 may be fitted into the first incision 411 and may be provided to surround a portion of the circumference of the body part corresponding to the patient's chest. More specifically, the first fixture 810 is fitted into the first incision 411 on one side and the first incision 412 on the other side, and surrounds the rigid splint 100 and the first vacuum splint 100. It may be provided in the form of Due to the above-described configuration and structure, the first fixation table 810 is connected to the first vacuum splint 300 and serves as a spinal fixation plate to fix the spine, and its length can be adjusted according to the circumference of the patient's torso. Also, since the splint of this embodiment does not cover the entire chest, the patient can breathe easily.

The first incisions 411 and 412 of this embodiment may be formed on the upper and lower sides of the portion where the second vacuum splint and the first vacuum splint 100 are connected, respectively, based on the longitudinal direction of the first vacuum splint 100. , the first fixture 810 may be fitted into the first cutouts 411 and 412 formed in the lower portion described above.

That is, when the first fixture 810 is fitted into the first incisions 411 and 412, one side of the hard splint 100 is in contact with the first vacuum splint 100, and the other side of the hard splint 100 is in contact with the first vacuum splint 100. It may come into contact with the fixture 810.

In this embodiment, a plurality of first fixtures 810 may be provided along the longitudinal direction of the rigid splint 100 in consideration of the patient's physical characteristics. In this case, the first fixture located closest to one side 200 of the rigid splint 100 among the plurality of first fixtures may be fitted into the first incisions 411 and 412 described above.

The second fixture 820 may be fitted into the second incision 611 and may be provided to surround a portion of the circumference of the body part corresponding to a portion of the upper circumference of the patient's buttocks. More specifically, the second fixer 820 may be provided in a form that is fitted into the second cut part 611 on one side and the second cut part 612 on the other side and surrounds the first vacuum splint 100. The second fixture 820 may serve to fix the patient's pelvis.

The second incisions 611 and 612 of this embodiment may be formed on the outside and inside of the portion where the second vacuum splint and the first vacuum splint 100 are connected, respectively, based on the first vacuum splint 100, and the second The fixture 820 may be fitted into the second cutouts 611 and 612 formed on the outer portion described above.

The first fixture 810 and the second fixture 820 may be made of an elastic material, and as described above, the first fixture 810 and the second fixture 820 have the first incisions 411 and 412, respectively. 2 By fitting into the incisions 611 and 612, the patient's body can be more effectively fixed.

The third vacuum splint 900 can fix a part of the patient's body corresponding to the head and can be detachably attached to the hard splint 100. More specifically, the third vacuum splint 900 may be detachably provided on one side 200 of the hard splint, and a detachable portion 230 and a detachable hole 210 may be formed on one side 200 of the hard splint. You can.

The detachable portion 230 is preferably formed of a Velcro material and not only guides the third vacuum splint 900 so that it can be easily attached to the correct position on one side 200 of the rigid splint, but also provides a third vacuum splint. It is possible to provide coupling force between the splint 900 and one side 200 of the rigid splint.

The detachment hole 210 is a configuration into which the first members 911 and 912 of the third vacuum member 900 are inserted, and the first members 911 and 912 are connected to one side of the third vacuum member 900 to form the first members 911 and 912. ), the third vacuum splint 900 can be fixed to one side 200 of the rigid splint by passing through the fixing hole 913 formed on the other side of the third vacuum member 900 and being tied. Therefore, the third vacuum splint 900 can be separated from one side 200 of the rigid splint by performing the reverse process of coupling the above-described third vacuum splint 900 to one side 200 of the rigid splint.

Meanwhile, the third vacuum splint 900 may be formed with a second member 901. The second member 901 is a type of hole for the inflow and outflow of air, and injects air into the base 910 of the third vacuum splint 900 or removes the air inside the base 910 through the second member 911. This allows the patient's head to be fixed in the form of a casting. In the above-described structure, the third vacuum splint 900 allows air to flow in and out independently of the first vacuum splint 100 and the second vacuum splint 500 and 700.

Referring to Figure 5, among the vacuum splints 10 of this embodiment, a rigid splint 100, a first vacuum splint 300, a second vacuum splint (500,700), a first fixture 810, and a second fixture 820. represents a state in which the patient's body is fixed, and the third vacuum splint 900 can be actively coupled to the hard splint 100 according to the patient's condition as described above to fix the patient's head.

Figure 6 is a diagram showing a third vacuum splint according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The third vacuum splint of this embodiment may include a base 920, a head support 923, and a fixing strap 921. The base 920 is provided with head supports 923 on both sides, so that the patient's head is seated in the inner space formed by the base 920 and the head support 923, and the patient's head rests on the base 920 and the head support 923. In order to prevent the head support 923 from leaving the inner space formed by it and to fix the patient's head in the upright position, a fixation strap connects both ends of the base 920 to fix the position of the head support 923 ( 921) may be provided.

The third vacuum splint may be attached to the detachable part 230 of FIG. 3. As described above, the detachable portion 230 may be made of Velcro material. Therefore, not only can the third vacuum splint be guided to be easily attached to the correct position on one side (200) of the hard splint, but also provide a coupling force between the third vacuum splint and one side (200) of the rigid splint.

Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications can be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. . Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined by the claims and equivalents of the claims as well as the claims described later.

10: Full body vacuum splint
100: Rigid splint 300: First vacuum splint
500,700: 2nd vacuum splint 900: 3rd vacuum splint
810: first fixture
820: Second fixture
511,512: Vacuum splint for arm fixation
711,712: Vacuum splint for leg fixation

Claims (7)

A rigid splint that supports the position corresponding to the patient's spine when towing the patient;
A first vacuum splint that fixes a part of the patient's body corresponding to one surface of the rigid splint;
a second vacuum splint connected to the first vacuum splint to fix the patient's arm or leg; and
A third vacuum splint is detachably provided on the rigid splint and fixes the patient's head,
The second vacuum splint is connected to the first vacuum splint while forming an incision,
A first fixer that wraps around a part of the circumference of the body part corresponding to the patient's chest in the incision area and fixes the patient's spine, and a second fixer that wraps a part of the upper circumference of the patient's buttocks and fixes the patient's pelvis. is fitted and joined,
The first fixation table is provided in plural pieces along the longitudinal direction of the rigid splint, and the length can be adjusted according to the circumference of the patient's torso,
The third vacuum splint is formed with a hole for the inflow and outflow of air, allowing the inflow and outflow of air independently of the first vacuum splint and the second vacuum splint, and the whole body fixes the patient's head through the inflow and outflow of the air. Vacuum splint. delete According to paragraph 1,
The second vacuum splint includes a vacuum splint for arm fixation that fixes the part corresponding to the arm of the patient and a vacuum splint for leg fixation that fixes the part corresponding to the leg part of the patient. splint. According to paragraph 3,
The incision includes a first incision and a second incision,
The first incision is formed between the vacuum splint for fixing the arm and the first vacuum splint, and the second incision is formed between the vacuum splint for fixing the leg and the first vacuum splint. According to paragraph 4,
The first fixture is a full-body vacuum splint, characterized in that it is fitted into the first incision. According to clause 5,
The second fixture is a full-body vacuum splint, characterized in that the second fixture is fitted into the second incision.
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