RU2286186C1 - Device intended for radiating larynx and mucous of mouth with light for children - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: medical equipment.

SUBSTANCE: device for illuminating larynx and mucous of mouth with light has sucker and electro-optical microprocessor unit. Device is provided with plastic bottle filled with drink water, onto which bottle the sucker is put on, and case filled with water to reach transparent water-proof partition which separates electro-optical microprocessor unit. Plastic bottle is disposed in case in such a manner that image of light source is found inside sucker. Device can be used as for children and for babies.

EFFECT: improved efficiency of radiation.

1 DWG

Description

The invention relates to medical equipment, namely to phototherapy.

Numerous studies are known that indicate the effective therapeutic effect of visible light. For therapeutic purposes, both incoherent light sources and coherent light sources are used.

The bactericidal properties of light in the visible spectrum are associated with the formation of a low concentration of singlet oxygen inside the cells under the influence of a light stream. When exposed to light in the visible range of the spectrum with a radiation power density of 0.001 W / cm ² per 1 second, approximately 1000 molecules of singlet oxygen are formed per cell [1]. Singlet oxygen, having a high chemical and biological activity, increases the activity of enzymes (NADPH ₂ ) and myeloperoxidase. Enzymes generate free oxygen radicals, and the latter stimulate the phagocytosis and bactericidal properties of phagocytes. Thus, the effect of optical radiation on the body is one of the factors in the activation of immunological reactions [2].

Recently, in mammalian cells, chromophores associated with flavoproteins - (cryptochrome 1 and cryptochrome 2) have been identified. In an unexcited state, they are inert and stable; under the influence of blue light quanta, these chromophores become active and provide regulation of the circadian cycle, light-dependent phosphorylation, blood pressure, and intellectual activity [3].

Irradiation of the larynx and oral mucosa is used to treat acute respiratory viral infections in young children [4, 5, 6].

A device is known for irradiating light of the larynx and oral mucosa in children (Utility Model Certificate No. 28035, 2002, IPC ⁶ A 61 N 5/06). The device consists of a standard dummy pacifier with a light-emitting diode, a self-contained power supply, a microcontroller and an airtight contact integrated into the nipple case.

The disadvantage of this device is the impossibility of its use for children who are breast-feeding, as they refuse to take a pacifier in their mouths. In addition, the World Health Organization (WHO) is not recommended to use a pacifier, since the latter can change the bite in a child.

We also note that in countries of Southeast Asia, where the birth rate is highest and where acute respiratory viral infections are most common, a pacifier is not used historically.

The aim of the invention is to provide a device with which it is possible to irradiate with light the larynx and oral cavity of a child from the moment of his birth while drinking the newborn with water.

This goal is achieved by the fact that as a source of monochromatic light using an optoelectronic unit containing a semiconductor light emitting diode, an autonomous power source and a microcontroller that sets the irradiation time, and pure water is used as a light guide.

The device comprises a housing, with an internal sealed transparent partition. The partition divides the body into two volumes, in one of which the optoelectronic unit is placed, and in the other, partially filled with water, a plastic baby bottle is installed. The bottle is filled with water, after which the assembled structure begins to play the role of a focusing optical device that transfers the image of the light source (light-emitting diode of the optoelectronic unit) into a transparent silicone nipple worn on the neck of the bottle. In some cases, the transparent silicone nipple needs to be replaced with a latex pacifier. In this case, the light scattered in all directions can be obtained in the child's oral cavity.

Scattered light is used in the treatment of candidiasis and stomatitis.

The drawing shows a schematic optical diagram of a device for irradiation with light of the larynx and mucous membrane of the oral cavity of the child. The device contains an optoelectronic microprocessor unit 1 with a light emitting diode 2. The volume with the optoelectronic unit 1 located in it is hermetically separated by a thin transparent profiled plastic partition 3 from another volume filled with water 9. The tightness of the connection of the housing 4 with a plastic bottle 8 is carried out using a seal ring 6 and a cap 7. A plastic bottle 8 with a silicone teat 11 is filled with drinking water 9. The assembled device and filled with clean unpainted water allows both sinter with high efficiency exposure to light of the larynx and mucous membrane of the oral cavity of the child.

The device operates as follows: bottle 8 is completely filled with drinking water 9, using a cap 10, a nipple is put on the neck of the bottle 11. Loosen the cap cover 7 of the irradiator body 4, open the stopper 5. Pure water is poured into the body 4. The bottle 8 is inserted into the body 4, excess water is poured through the hole 5. The optoelectronic unit 1 is turned on, by moving the bottle 8 relative to the housing 4, make sure that the image 2 'of the light source 2 is near the surface of the domed part of the silicone nipple 11, after which the fix ruyut bottle position 8 relative to the light source 2 in the housing 4 by means of a sealing ring 6 and the cover cap 7. If necessary, water is added through the opening 5 and then close it stopper-cap (this setting process is carried out once a month). The device is ready to go. The optoelectronic unit is turned on and the larynx and oral mucosa are irradiated. The optoelectronic unit 1 is replaceable. For example, for the treatment of stomatitis, the emission of the LED can be changed from blue to red.

Literature

1. V.I. Kozlov and others. Fundamentals of laser physical and reflexology. Samara - Kiev, Health'ya, 1993

2. T.I. Karu. Cellular mechanisms of low-intensity laser therapy. Laser Medicine 5 (1), 2001, pp. 7-15.

3. A.Sancar. Cryptochrome: The second photoactiv pigment in the eye and its role in circadian photoreception. Annual Review of Biochemistry v.69, p.31-67, 2000.

4. V.M. Bogolyubov, G.N. Ponomarenko. General Physiotherapy, M-S-Pb, p. 211, 1998

5. Bioptron - your home doctor. Zepter. News, 2002

6. A.I. Itskovich, T.N. Ponomarenko, A.Ya. Osin. Laser therapy in neonatology. Vladivostok: Dalnauka, 1999.

Claims (1)

A device for irradiating light of the larynx and mucous membrane of the oral cavity in children, containing a pacifier and an optoelectronic microprocessor unit, characterized in that it is equipped with a plastic bottle with clean drinking water, on which the nipple is worn, and a housing filled with water to a transparent sealed partition separating the optoelectronic a microprocessor unit, while a plastic bottle is located in the case so that the image of the light source is inside the nipple.