WO2014144695A1 - Association modulable d'une potence pour intraveineuse et d'un bras d'extension et méthode d'utilisation associée - Google Patents

Association modulable d'une potence pour intraveineuse et d'un bras d'extension et méthode d'utilisation associée Download PDF

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WO2014144695A1
WO2014144695A1 PCT/US2014/029213 US2014029213W WO2014144695A1 WO 2014144695 A1 WO2014144695 A1 WO 2014144695A1 US 2014029213 W US2014029213 W US 2014029213W WO 2014144695 A1 WO2014144695 A1 WO 2014144695A1
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pole system
mast
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Peter B. BLANKENSHIP
Samuel A. BLANKENSHIP
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Streamline, Inc.
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M5/00—Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm-rests
    • A61M5/14—Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravity; Blood infusion; Accessories therefor
    • A61M5/1414—Hanging-up devices
    • A61M5/1415—Stands, brackets or the like for supporting infusion accessories
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M2209/00—Ancillary equipment
    • A61M2209/08—Supports for equipment
    • A61M2209/084—Supporting bases, stands for equipment

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  • IV intravenous
  • a patient transportation apparatus such as a wheelchair, wheeled bed, stretcher, gurney or the like while receiving intravenous (IV) transfusions by the use of mobile IV poles.
  • IV poles suffer from a number of drawbacks.
  • a mobile IV pole is a pole permanently attached to, and using out of, the patient transportation device such as that described in published US Patent Application 2006/0243500A1.
  • This form imposes significant burdens on hospital staff as each time the patient is moved, pumps and fluid bags must both be transferred onto the transportation device before the patient is moved, and then again the pumps and fluid bags must be transferred off of the transportation device once the patient arrives at their destination.
  • the repeated transfer of bags and pumps increases the risks of bags or pumps being dropped leading to wasted medicines needing replacement and wasted environmental services cleaning up spills as well as damage occurring to expensive pumps and equipment.
  • the permanently attached pole makes the patient transportation device bulky causing awkward and difficult movement, storage, and maintenance.
  • FIG. 1 Another unsatisfactory form of mobile IV pole is a free standing wheeled pole that is moved alongside the patient transfer apparatus such as that described in published US Patent Application 2006/0222341A1.
  • This device unfortunately also imposes significant burdens on hospital staff. In this device one hand must be used to push the patient transfer apparatus and another to simultaneously move the IV pole. Because patient transfer apparatuses may be heavy, and not designed for one handed pushing, repeatedly utilizing one person to simultaneously move both the pole and the transfer apparatus causing significant strain, and often results in back and sprain injuries in medical personnel. Also, such pushing increases the risk of injury to a patient in that the pole may tip over onto the patient or that the patient transfer apparatus may strike walls or objects and aggravate an injury. The alternative of utilizing multiple medical personnel to transport a single patient is inefficient and cost prohibitive in an era of scarce nurses and other medical personnel.
  • the invention generally relates to an IV pole system for supporting medical equipment comprising a base, a mast and a lifting mechanism.
  • the IV pole is constructed and arranged to position a plurality of legs in either an extended configuration and in a retracted configuration.
  • the IV pole system includes an extension arm which can be moved around and over a bed, chair or patient holding apparatus to allow a reduced "footprint," thus improving health care professional safety.
  • a method is provided of retracting and extending an IV pole system using an extension arm.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a self retracting IV pole in the expanded configuration mounted on an extension arm.
  • FIG. 1 in this example embodiment there is shown an improved retractable IV pole system (200) in which a plurality of legs (205) are in an expanded position.
  • a lifting mechanism allows for non-user powered retraction of a base (224) of an IV pole (201).
  • IV pole system (200) comprises base (224) which stabilizes IV pole
  • FIG. 1 shows IV pole (200) in an expanded configuration.
  • IV pole system (200) is releasably engaged to an extension arm (260) which attaches to mast (216) via a mount plate (243) or other patient holding a transportation apparatus.
  • each leg (205) is at least one wheel or rolling device
  • the wheels are caster-type wheels capable of freely rotating along a leg-wheel connection (248).
  • leg-wheel connection 248
  • legs (205) there are five legs (205) (4 clearly shown) with five four-inch caster-type wheels (202) (4 shown)
  • embodiments with different numbers of legs (205) such as 1 , 2, 3 or more
  • different sized or types of wheels (202) are within the scope of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 there is shown an embodiment of base (224) of IV pole system (200).
  • a lifting mechanism may be used to retract and expand base (224).
  • One particular lifting mechanism is a gas spring which are well known in the art and are described at least in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,222,702, 7,073,642, and 4,582,304, all of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • IV pole system (200) comprises a base support (206) located at or near the bottom of mast (212).
  • base support (206) is positioned around a portion of mast (212).
  • Base support (206) is one location where leg (205) is pivotably engaged to the IV pole by at least one leg connection (210).
  • leg (205) is pivotably engaged to the IV pole by at least one leg connection (210).
  • the lifting mechanism initiates the movement of base support (206) upward, the portion of leg (205) near a leg connection (210) is also moved upwards. This upward movement in turn rotates the portion of the leg-wheel connection where the wheel (202) is engaged to the leg (205) into a position closer to the mast (212).
  • extension arm (260) includes a first segment (264), a second segment (266) and a third segment (268). Extension arm (260) also includes a mount plate (243) which further includes mounts (233 and 234). Extension segments (264, 266 and 268), may be made of materials know to those skilled in the art. In one example embodiment, the extension arm segments (264, 266, 268) comprise a metal paneling exterior. The metal would preferably be rust resistant and not substantially degrade with the use of antimicrobial and disinfectant cleaners, as commonly used in a hospital, nursing home or operating room environments.
  • Extension arm includes a central work station (280) that is configured to be installed into an operating room.
  • the one or more extension arms supported by the central work station (280) may be configured to extend over, for example, an operating table in the operating room.
  • the central work station (280) includes one or more bays (284) configured to receive a modular rack of electrical equipment.
  • central work station (280) is designed to accommodate modular equipment and utility racks that include video processing, computer, and electronic equipment, and other utility equipment that can. be easy inserted and removed from central work station (280).
  • arm 260 is attached to a wall in the room or hallway (directly or via a bracket assembly).
  • central work station (280) cabinets further incorporates wiring to connect the equipment installed in the modular racks to video monitors and other equipment mounted on extension a m (260).
  • the modular racks are precoiifigured with a variety of electronic equipment such as computers, video processors and the like.
  • the central work station (280) also provides electrical outlets for IV pumps, screens and other known health care monitors.
  • First segment (264) and second segment (266) are coupled with a rotating pivot joint (270) that allows for horizontal movement of the extension arm (260) to a desired position.
  • second segment (266) and third segment (268) are also connected in a similar manner.
  • third segment (268) may comprise a vertical arm (275) between third segment (268) and mount plate (243).
  • IV pole system (200) is adapted for engaging two mounts, one being an upper mount (233) and one being a lower mount (234).
  • IV pole system (200) is adapted for engagement by having a narrow portion (213) of the main mast (212) releasably engaged to the upper mount (233).
  • one or more of the mounts have a generally rounded interior with an open side facing IV pole system (200).
  • at least one of the two mounts is a clip which is a biased gripping member (such as a strip of bent metal). All gripping or clipping means known in the art are contemplated by the inventive concept.
  • IV pole system (200) can be wheeled towards mounts (233, 234) and a narrow portion (213) slides within or adjacent to upper mount (233).
  • one or more supplemental masts or wings (215) descend lower than narrow portion (213) allowing for the option to place equipment on wings (215) in a lower position when compared to equipment placed on main mast (216).
  • portions above and below narrow portion (213) gradually widen to the width of main mast (216). These tapered portions allow IV pole system (200) to be positioned above or below mounts (233, 234) and appropriately drop or ascend into proper position. Use of tapered portions also allows the user to secure IV pole system (200) to mounts (233, 234) without needing to perfectly align narrow portion (213) with mounts (233, 234).
  • Main mast (216) is supported by the mounts (233, 234) and in at least one embodiment, upper mount (233) is constructed and arranged to grasp the diameter of narrow portion (213) of main mast (216).
  • lower mount (234) is constructed and arranged to grasp the diameter of the bottom of mast (212) or base sleeve.
  • lower mount (234) has a clip or clamp or other portion sized to grasp the diameter of mast (212) or base sleeve.
  • Mount (233, 234) may also include a mechanism to adjust the height of the mount. This adjusting means provides for IV pole system (200) to be easily coupled with at least one of the mounts (233 and/or 234).
  • IV pole system (200) is suspended in the air or at least supported prior to engaging lifting mechanism. By suspending or supporting IV pole system (200) prior to actuation, at least some of the weight of IV Pole system (200), is removed from the wheels (202) which facilitates a more efficient retraction of legs (205) of IV pole system (200). In a related embodiment, the weight is relieved by rolling IV Pole system (200) into at least one or more mounts (233, 234) which lift IV pole system (200) and bear the weight of IV pole system (200) and equipment.
  • IV pole system (200) comprises an internal spring that applies continuous pressure on the legs prior to engaging lifting mechanism.
  • the internal spring that applies continuous pressure on the legs is absent.
  • some of the weight of IV Pole system (200) is removed from the wheels (202) which facilitates a more efficient retraction of legs (205) of IV pole system (200).
  • the IV pole system (200) base support (206) is positioned above the ground surface and act as the support mechanism when IV support system (200) is not engaged in a mounting means.
  • the weight may also be relieved by rolling IV Pole system (200) into one or more mounts (233, 234) which lift IV pole system (200) and bears the weight of IV pole system (200) and equipment.
  • mounts (233, 234) when IV pole system (200) is secured by mounts (233, 234), the operator presses lifting mechanism, being in mechanical communication with base support (206), and raises legs (205) off the ground. Lifting IV pole system (200) off the ground reduces or eliminates any hysteresis effects and assures that lifting mechanism (203) easily retracts legs (205).
  • mounts (234, 233) are in movably engaged in communication with a vertical arm (275) to allow for movement around the bed. This movement is important when maneuvering an IV pole system (200) through tight areas such as, but not limited to, operating rooms or hospital rooms.
  • central work station (280) can be positioned around the perimeter of the bed.
  • IV pole system (200) including extension arm (260) is integrally mounted directly to a bed or patient transportation device.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un système de potence pour intraveineuse (IV) permettant d'accrocher l'équipement médical, ledit système comprenant un mât introduit dans une base, la base ayant des pieds supportant le mât, et un mécanisme de levage introduit dans la base et le mât pour déplacer la base le long du mât en association avec un bras d'extension servant à réduire l'empreinte de la potence pour IV. Le système selon l'invention augmente la sécurité du personnel soignant et réduit les obstacles autour du lit du patient, en salle de chirurgie, etc.
PCT/US2014/029213 2013-03-15 2014-03-14 Association modulable d'une potence pour intraveineuse et d'un bras d'extension et méthode d'utilisation associée WO2014144695A1 (fr)

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