WO2009150521A2 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation temporaires et jetables du type attelles orthopédiques - Google Patents

Dispositifs d'immobilisation temporaires et jetables du type attelles orthopédiques Download PDF

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WO2009150521A2
WO2009150521A2 PCT/IB2009/005910 IB2009005910W WO2009150521A2 WO 2009150521 A2 WO2009150521 A2 WO 2009150521A2 IB 2009005910 W IB2009005910 W IB 2009005910W WO 2009150521 A2 WO2009150521 A2 WO 2009150521A2
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Andrés PIEROTTY RODRIGUEZ
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/04—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints
    • A61F5/05—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints for immobilising
    • A61F5/055—Cervical collars
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/04—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints
    • A61F5/05—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints for immobilising
    • A61F5/058—Splints
    • A61F5/05841—Splints for the limbs

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  • the present invention is developed in the field of medicine. Particularly, the present invention provides novel temporary and disposable immobilizer devices of the orthopedic splints type for the immobilization of the neck, arms and legs, when they have suffered from injuries and require pre-hospital care and first aid.
  • immobilizers there are other types of immobilizers currently available in the market, which are characterized by being inflatable, so that they allow greater ease of transport and storage, while all members can be adjusted.
  • these immobilizers like the others made in materials such as plastic, polypropylene or various types of resins, exhibit serious disadvantages due to the high costs of the material and its preparation.
  • the immobilizers currently available in the market exhibit significant disadvantages, since they are very expensive, which limits their availability in ambulances, hospitals, schools, etc .; They are also made of materials that do not allow the perspiration of injured tissues; some of them are made of opaque radio materials, and therefore, at the time of taking the radiographs, it is necessary to remove them with the consequent discomfort for the patient.
  • Figure 1 is a front plan view of an immobilization device such as that of the present invention for the neck.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of an immobilizer device like that of the present invention for the leg.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of an immobilizer device such as that of the present invention for forearm and hand.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of an immobilizer device like that of the present invention for arm and forearm.
  • the present invention intends to solve many of the existing disadvantages with the currently available immobilizing devices, in terms of price, hygiene, comfort, and efficiency.
  • temporary and disposable immobilizer devices of the orthopedic splints type for the care and control of neck and limb injuries during pre-hospital care, which are useful in both children and adults.
  • the advantages of the immobilizer device of the present invention are due to its novel configuration since it is made of cardboard coated with acrylic resins; or in plastic cardboard. These materials are suitable for the purposes of the present invention given that they exhibit numerous technical advantages, such as high resistance, since they maintain the necessary stiffness during the entire immobilization procedure of the injured member and the transport of the patient; they are partially waterproof, so that even in the presence of bleeding they maintain firmness; zero radio-opacity, which allows hospital staff to take the different diagnostic x-ray plates without removing the immobilizer; they allow the product to be available at a significantly lower cost compared to those available in the market; and also facilitate transport, since they have a much lighter weight and storage, since in static state, they remain folded occupying a minimum space.
  • the present invention provides a novel temporary and disposable immobilizer device of the orthopedic splint type, which is made of cardboard, either plastic or coated with resins, for the immobilization of neck, arms and legs.
  • an object of the present invention is a temporary and disposable immobilizer device of the orthopedic splint type for pre-hospital care for neck immobilization.
  • Another object of the invention is a temporary and disposable immobilizer device of the orthopedic splint type for pre-hospital care for the immobilization of the leg. Still another object of the invention is a temporary and disposable immobilizer device of the orthopedic splint type for pre-hospital care for the immobilization of the forearm and hand.
  • Another object of the invention is a temporary and disposable immobilizer device of the orthopedic splint type for pre-hospital care for arm and forearm immobilization.
  • Figure 1 schematically illustrates the first object of the invention corresponding to a temporary and disposable device of the orthopedic splint type for pre-hospital care for neck immobilization, which is characterized in that it consists of an elongated body with two long sides and two sides Short way of a rectangular belt, this elongated body is divided into two parts: (i) one as a rectangular central panel and (ii) two ends, where the central portion includes three holes, one in the center and two on each side of the rectangle; the extreme portions are curved to accommodate the shape of the neck, one of these extreme portions is longer than the other, and both have small rounded fins arranged immediately on their edges, which makes the immobilizer arrangement comfortable on the patient's neck avoiding discomfort and scratches by sharp edges. Additionally, the end portions have various lines for the bending of said graffiti portions in the form of small rectangles, which have been marked by the die-cutting process and allow the splint to be folded without ruptures.
  • the upper portion of the rectangular central panel (i) has a cushion-shaped polymeric material disposed or attached, which reduces the pressure points that may inconvenience the patient.
  • the central hole allows the tracheotomy procedure to be carried out, without the need to remove the immobilizer device. In this way, the openings present in the rectangular central portion make up the physiological aeration system.
  • the neck immobilizer of the present invention exhibits a sailboat closure system, as shown in Figure 1, composed of two tapes located on each side of the end portions, to allow a quick and convenient adjustment of the device.
  • Said adjustment system is fixed to the device by means of tubular plastic rivets that guarantee that the adjustment system is maintained in the immobilizer device.
  • Conventional simple cardboard immobilizers should be adjusted with common tie tape or tape, which hinders the agility and hygiene of the procedure.
  • the immobilizer In static state, the immobilizer is deployed. When using it, it must be folded following the perforation lines that have been arranged through the die-cutting or engraving procedure, which allow the contour of the neck to be followed without any rupture of the component with minimal impact or pressure for the patient.
  • Figure 2 schematically illustrates the second object of the invention corresponding to a temporary and disposable immobilizer device of the orthopedic splint type for the pre-hospital care for the immobilization of the leg, which is characterized in that it consists of an elongated body with two long sides and two short sides, one larger than the other, like a tapered belt towards the shorter side;
  • This tapered elongated body is divided in its longitudinal direction into two sections, that is, a larger section that spans from the longest short end and occupies a little more than two thirds of the elongated body, and the remaining section starts from the end of the first section until reaching the shortest end in the tapered portion of the elongated body, as shown in dashed lines in Figure 2.
  • This division of the elongated body allows the disposition of the patient's leg.
  • the elongated body is divided into three sections by perforations or folds represented by dotted lines in Figure 2, which go from the largest short end to the smallest short end.
  • the long sides of the elongated body have small rounded fins arranged immediately on their edges, which make the disposition of the immobilizer on the leg more comfortable for the patient, without the risk of uncomfortable friction, discomfort or scratches on sharp edges.
  • the leg immobilizer On the long sides of the elongated body of the leg immobilizer are arranged fastening or closing systems in the form of a sailboat arranged as belts on each side of the elongated body, which allows the device to be adjusted easily and safely.
  • the leg immobilizer has two holes arranged in the larger short end of the elongated body, indicated as (1) in Figure 2, and several holes (2) arranged along the elongated body in its longitudinal direction. Said holes facilitate the perspiration of the immobilized leg.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the third object of the invention corresponding to a temporary and disposable immobilizer device of the orthopedic splint type for the pre-hospital care for the forearm and hand immobilization, which is characterized in that it consists of an elongated body with two long sides and two short sides as a rectangular belt with a trapezoidal tip end. In its transverse direction, the elongated body is divided into three sections by perforations or folds represented by dotted lines in Figure 3, which go from one of the short ends to the other short end terminated in trapezoidal tip.
  • the long sides of the elongated body have small rounded fins arranged immediately on their edges, which make the immobilizer arrangement in the patient more comfortable for the patient. forearm and hand, without risk of uncomfortable friction, discomfort or scratches by sharp edges.
  • fastening or closing systems in the form of a sailboat arranged as belts on each side of the elongated body, identified as (3), which allows the device to be adjusted easily and safely.
  • the forearm and hand immobilizer has several holes arranged (2) arranged along the elongated body in its longitudinal direction. Said holes facilitate the perspiration of the immobilized forearm or hand.
  • Figure 4 schematically illustrates the fourth object of the invention that corresponds to a temporary and disposable immobilizer device of the orthopedic splint type for the pre-hospital care for arm and forearm immobilization, which is characterized in that it consists of an elongated body with two long sides and two short sides; This elongated body is divided in its longitudinal direction into two sections, that is, a larger section that extends from one of the short ends to a little more than two thirds of the elongated body, and the remaining section starts from the end of the first section. until you reach the other short end of the elongated body.
  • the elongated body In its transverse direction, the elongated body is divided into three sections by perforations or bends, represented by dashed lines in Figure 4, which run from one of the short ends to the other of the short ends.
  • the long sides of the elongated body have small rounded fins arranged immediately on their edges, which make the disposition of the immobilizer on the arm and forearm more comfortable for the patient, without the risk of uncomfortable friction, discomfort or scratches caused by sharp edges.
  • fastening or closing systems On the long sides of the elongated body of this arm and forearm immobilizer are arranged fastening or closing systems in the form of a sailboat arranged as belts on each side of the elongated body, which allows the device to be adjusted easily and safely .
  • this arm and forearm immobilizer has various holes arranged on the elongated body in its longitudinal direction. Said holes facilitate the transpiration of the immobilized arm and forearm.
  • temporary and disposable immobilizers of the orthopedic splint type for neck, leg, forearm and hand, and arm and forearm of the present invention can be manufactured from cardboard coated with acrylic resins or plastic cardboard, which is advantageous for the security of the injured person and who attends to him.
  • the advantages of the materials used for the manufacture of the devices of the present invention are due to high strength, and excellent rigidity during the entire immobilization procedure of the affected limb, and the transport of the patient and adequate impermeability.
  • This type of cardboard coated with acrylic resins is made from paper, which is composed of two "liners” or outer layers and a medium corrugated, that is, a corrugated inner layer, subjected to a process of corrugation. Subsequently, the cardboard is subjected to a coating with the chemical reagent DISPROMUL ® , which corresponds to an acrylic resin. Once the cardboard has been covered, it is subjected to the die-cutting procedure to obtain the final piece and mark the perforation lines that indicate the way of folding the immobilizer. Finally, following a manual procedure, the sailboat is placed on each splint.
  • This type of material corresponds to a polypropylene alveolar sheet of different sizes ranging from 2.5 to 5 mm., Whose weight is very light, excellent resistance and total impermeability, which is subjected to the extrusion process to shape the plastic; then it is punched to cut the molds of the splints and mark the perforation lines that indicate the way to fold the immobilizer, to which finally the sailboat tapes adhere at each end.
  • the immobilizing devices of the present invention can be configured to be used in any type of person, both in adults and children.
  • the size of the devices can be manufactured in various sizes, but in addition to perfectly accommodating the members that are intended to be immobilized, they retain the specific configuration properties and characteristics discussed above to achieve the advantages disclosed in the present invention.
  • novel temporary and disposable immobilizer devices for pre-hospital care of the present invention were evaluated to determine their advantages over conventional devices.
  • the novel neck immobilizer of the present invention was evaluated comparatively with a commercially available neck, commonly known as a "philanthropic" neck.
  • the immobilizers were evaluated for the degree of immobilization, pressure points, redness zones, collar manipulation, implantation time, resistance, durability, asepsis, comfort and costs.
  • the results of these studies were overwhelming in demonstrating that the novel neck immobilizer obtained the best results in the measurement of some of these variables, while other results are very similar to those of the "Philadelphia" neck.
  • the novel neck immobilizer of the present invention exhibited a high degree of immobilization of 97.14% of the cervical spine, which is similar to the degree of immobilization of the Philadelphia collar of 97.29%. But in addition to this unexpected advantage, the neck immobilizer of the present invention exhibited excellent stiffness, safety and resistance values. And most importantly, the neck immobilizer of the present invention is more economical with respect to the Philadelphia collar by 75%, since its materials are very low cost, which transcends other significant advantages in terms of availability of several units in various places where it is required.
  • the temporary and disposable immobilization devices for neck, leg, forearm and hand, and arm and forearm of the present invention are efficient in the immobilization of said parts of the body when they are affected by trauma, which positively affects the pre-treatment. -hospital patient and significantly reduces the risk of worsening the injury.
  • the temporary and disposable immobilizer devices of the present invention are significantly economical with respect to conventional immobilizers, such as the neck collar, since they are made of very low cost materials.
  • the temporary and disposable immobilizer devices of the present invention exhibit novel rounded fins arranged at the edges of the lengths thereof, which significantly improves patient comfort, and avoids discomforts such as tissue redness, discomfort or scratches along edges. sharp.
  • the temporary and disposable immobilizer devices of the present invention are very efficient in their purpose of immobilization by virtue of the stiffness and resistance provided by the materials from which it is manufactured. * The temporary and disposable immobilizer devices of the present invention significantly overcome the inconveniences of hygiene caused by the massive re-use of conventional immobilizers, since the devices of the present invention can be discarded because their low cost thus allows.
  • the temporary and disposable immobilizer devices of the present invention are easy to handle and place regardless of the position in which the patient is, fulfilling the function of preventing the movement of the injured limbs and reducing the risk of subsequent injuries.
  • the temporary and disposable immobilizer devices of the present invention also have openings that allow the physiological aeration of the tissues.
  • the neck immobilizer device of the present invention exhibits strategic holes arranged in the central panel, so that it allows a tracheostomy to be carried out, without the need to remove it.
  • the temporary and disposable immobilizer device of the present invention has sailboat adjustment systems fixed to the material with plastic rivets, which ensure that the device fits quickly and easily to the injured members.
  • Temporary and disposable immobilizer devices have characteristic configurations that allow ergonomic adaptation to the shape of the limb that is intended to be immobilized, without losing the immobilization capacity and with minimal discomfort for the patient. * Given the low cost of the temporary and disposable immobilizer devices of the present invention, it is possible to have several units in ambulances, schools, hospitals, clinics, military forces, public service transports, schools and individuals, etc.
  • the temporary and disposable immobilizer devices in coated cardboard, of the present invention are partially waterproof, and those made of plastic cardboard are totally waterproof, so that even in the presence of bleeding they maintain firmness.
  • the temporary and disposable immobilizer devices of the present invention exhibit zero radiopacity, which allows hospital staff to take different diagnostic x-ray plates without removing the immobilizer

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La présente invention trouve une application dans le domaine de la médecine et concerne plus particulièrement des dispositifs d'immobilisation temporaires et jetables du type attelles orthopédiques utilisés pour les soins des patients lors de l'étape préhospitalière et de premiers soins. Spécifiquement, les dispositifs selon la présente invention permettent d'immobiliser certaines parties du corps des patients telles que le cou, la jambe, le bras, l'avant-bras et la main, lorsque lesdits membres présentent une lésion, pour ainsi réduire le risque d'occasionner une lésion plus grave ou des complications ultérieures. Les dispositifs d'immobilisation selon la présente invention sont plus économiques que les dispositifs actuellement disponibles, étant donné qu'ils sont formés de matériaux peu coûteux; en outre, du fait de leur caractère jetable, ils diminuent considérablement les risques d'infection étant donné qu'ils ne sont pas utilisés pour différents patients; et en dernier lieu, ils sont ergonomiques, ce qui réduit considérablement la gêne et l'inconfort pour les patients.
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US5618263A (en) * 1992-08-18 1997-04-08 Maurice Adam Soft splint
WO1997039703A1 (fr) * 1996-04-24 1997-10-30 Clinitex Medical Corporation Dispositif de platrage a base de fibres synthetiques a faible module
WO1999062440A1 (fr) * 1998-06-02 1999-12-09 Royce Medical Products Support orthopedique durcissable a configuration amelioree
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GB748526A (en) * 1953-04-17 1956-05-02 Esta Nv Form for making splints and the like
US4589407A (en) * 1984-05-09 1986-05-20 National Medical Distributors Spine immobilizer
US5074292A (en) * 1990-08-01 1991-12-24 Cox Michael F Conformable brace and method of application
US5305754A (en) * 1991-12-17 1994-04-26 Honeywell Valerie S Head immobilization device
US5618263A (en) * 1992-08-18 1997-04-08 Maurice Adam Soft splint
WO1997039703A1 (fr) * 1996-04-24 1997-10-30 Clinitex Medical Corporation Dispositif de platrage a base de fibres synthetiques a faible module
WO1999062440A1 (fr) * 1998-06-02 1999-12-09 Royce Medical Products Support orthopedique durcissable a configuration amelioree
WO2008020209A2 (fr) * 2006-08-15 2008-02-21 Lysgear Limited Dispositif d'immobilisation d'une partie du corps

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WO2011051766A3 (fr) * 2009-09-24 2011-08-25 Pierotty Rodriguez Andres Dispositifs immobilisateurs temporaires et jetables du type attelles orthopédiques pour animaux de compagnie

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