KR102695854B1 - Medical Table For Fixing Head And Neck And Operating Method Thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a medical table for fixing the head and neck of a subject for surgery or examination while the subject is lying down, and comprises a table for supporting the subject while lying down, a base bracket including a first adjusting member and detachable from the table, a first movable block including a second adjusting member and having a distance from the base bracket adjusted in the longitudinal direction of the table by the first adjusting member, a second movable block having a distance from the first movable block adjusted in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the table by the second adjusting member, and a head and neck support member detachably attached to the second movable block and supporting the head and neck of the subject.

Description

Medical Table For Fixing Head And Neck And Operating Method Thereof

The present invention relates to a medical table for fixing the head and neck and an operating method thereof, and more particularly, to a medical table for fixing the head and neck of a subject undergoing surgery or examination while lying down, and a method thereof.

In general, a medical table is a bed on which a patient is positioned lying down for surgery or examination.

These medical tables are installed on a frame that can move along casters or rails on the lower side.

Meanwhile, Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the main components of a typical CT (Computed Tomography) imaging device.

Referring to FIG. 1, a conventional CT imaging device includes a table (10) on which a subject (O) is supported while lying down, a housing (20) having an opening (21) formed in the center in an overall circular shape, an X-ray irradiation unit (31), and an X-ray detection unit (32) installed opposite the X-ray receiving unit (31) so that X-rays irradiated from the X-ray irradiation unit (31) pass through the subject and reach the subject, and a gantry (30) that rotates with respect to the housing (20).

Here, the table (10) supports the subject (O) while lying down and moves the subject (O) toward the gantry (30).

The table (10) of this conventional CT imaging device has a problem in that it is difficult to perform a smooth examination when the subject is an unconscious patient or a patient with a head injury because there is no separate structure to support the subject's head and neck.

In addition, when a medical pillow, etc. is placed on the table (10) for smooth examination or surgery, there is a problem that damage to the head or cervical spine may be further aggravated as the pillow, etc., may easily move from the table (10) due to movement of the table (10) or external impact.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0141186 (Published on December 10, 2014)

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a medical table for fixing the head and neck of a subject who is unconscious or has damage to the head and neck, and an operating method thereof, in order to solve the above-described problems.

In particular, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a medical table for fixing the head and neck, which can be easily installed in a CT imaging device that has been manufactured and is currently being installed and used in a hospital, and a method for operating the same.

The purposes of the invention are not limited to the purposes mentioned above, and other purposes and advantages of the present invention which are not mentioned can be understood by the following description and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention.

Furthermore, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention can be achieved by the means and combinations thereof set forth in the claims.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a medical table for fixing the head and neck according to the present invention includes a table on which a subject is supported while lying down, a base bracket detachably attached to the table including a first adjusting member, a first movable block including a second adjusting member and having a distance from the base bracket adjusted in the longitudinal direction of the table by the first adjusting member, a second movable block having a distance from the first movable block adjusted in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the table by the second adjusting member, and a head and neck support member detachably attached to the second movable block and supporting the head and neck of the subject.

More specifically, the table includes a flat portion formed on each side and a curved portion formed in the center so that the curved portion faces the bottom side.

In addition, it is preferable that the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member are each a league screw.

In addition, the medical table according to the present invention may be formed integrally with the second movable block and the head and neck support, and it is preferable that the head and neck support be formed of a carbon material that does not affect X-ray transmission and has excellent strength and formability.

Meanwhile, the operating method of the medical table for fixing the head and neck according to the present invention configured as described above includes a preparatory step of laying the subject on the table while supporting the subject's head and neck with the hand, a length adjusting step of adjusting the gap of the first movable block with respect to the base bracket according to the position of the subject's head and neck, a head and neck fixing step of placing and fixing the subject's head and neck on the head and neck support, and a height adjusting step of adjusting the gap of the second movable block with respect to the first movable block.

As described above, the medical table for fixing the head and neck according to the present invention and its operating method fix the head and neck of a subject who is unconscious or has damage to the head and neck during surgery or examination such as CT scanning, thereby enabling stable surgery and examination to be performed.

In addition, the medical table for fixing the head and neck according to the present invention and the operating method thereof can improve usability by easily attaching and detaching the main components for supporting the head and neck of a subject to an existing medical table since they are formed in a detachable form.

In addition to the effects described above, specific effects of the present invention are described below together with specific details for carrying out the invention.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the main components of a typical CT imaging device.
FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of a medical table for fixing a head and neck according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of a medical table for fixing a head and neck according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 4A and 4B are a perspective view and an operating state diagram respectively showing the main configuration of a medical table for fixing a head and neck according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of a medical table for fixing a head and neck according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The above-mentioned objects, features and advantages are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings, so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can easily practice the technical idea of the present invention.

In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

Hereinafter, the phrase “any configuration is disposed on (or below)” a component or “on (or below)” a component may mean not only that any configuration is disposed in contact with the upper surface (or lower surface) of said component, but also that another configuration may be interposed between said component and any configuration disposed on (or below) said component.

Additionally, when a component is described as being "connected," "coupled," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the components may be directly connected or connected to one another, but that other components may also be "interposed" between the components, or that each component may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected" through other components.

As used herein, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In this application, the terms “consisting of” or “comprising” should not be construed to necessarily include all of the various components or various steps described in the specification, and should be construed to mean that some of the components or some of the steps may not be included, or that additional components or steps may be included.

Throughout the specification, when reference is made to "A and/or B", this means A, B, or A and B, unless otherwise stated, and when reference is made to "C through D", this means C or more and D or less, unless otherwise stated.

Hereinafter, a medical table for fixing the head and neck according to some embodiments of the present invention and a method of operating the same will be described.

FIGS. 2 and 3 are a top perspective view and a bottom perspective view, respectively, of a medical table for fixing a head and neck according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In addition, FIGS. 4A and 4B are a perspective view and an operation state diagram respectively showing the main configuration of a medical table for fixing a head and neck according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4, a medical table for fixing a head and neck according to the present invention includes a table (100), a base bracket (200), a first movable block (300), a second movable block (400), and a head and neck support (500).

More specifically, the table (100) is a bed on which a subject for surgery or examination is supported while lying down, and a flat portion (101) is formed on each side and a curved portion (102) is formed in the center so that the curved portion is positioned toward the bottom.

Accordingly, the table (100) can be easily moved to the center position of the table (100) with the subject lying down by the curved portion (102).

Additionally, a fixing groove (110) may be formed in the longitudinal direction of the table (100) on the flat surface (101).

At this time, it is preferable that the fixed home (110) be formed to extend to the end where the head is located when the subject lies down on the table (100).

In addition, the table (100) may include a base bracket fastening member (120) on the bottom surface as shown in FIG. 4a instead of the fixing groove (110).

At this time, it is preferable that the base bracket fastening member (120) be formed on the side where the head is located when the subject lies down on the table (100).

Meanwhile, the base bracket (200) is formed to be detachably attached to the end side of the table (100) where the subject's head is positioned.

More preferably, the base bracket (200) may be formed with a fixing projection (220) inserted into the fixing groove (110) as shown in FIG. 3 so that it can be fixed to each side of the table (100).

At this time, it is preferable that the base bracket (200) be fastened by pushing the fixing projection (220) along the fixing groove (110) that is formed to extend to the end where the head side is located when the subject lies down, as described above.

In addition, the base bracket (200) may further include a fixing member, such as a tightening bolt, to prevent movement along the fixing groove (110) when the base bracket (200) is fastened to the table (100).

In addition, the base bracket (200) may be formed to be inserted and fixed in the length direction of the table (100) into the base bracket fastening member (120) as shown in FIG. 4a.

In addition, the base bracket (200) is coupled to the first movable block (300) by a first adjusting member (210) of lead screw or button type.

Accordingly, the first movable block (300) moves forward and backward in the longitudinal direction of the table (100) with respect to the base bracket (200) by the operation of the first adjusting member (210).

For example, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the first adjusting member (210) is of a lead screw type, the first movable block (300) moves in the longitudinal direction of the table (100) with respect to the base bracket (200) as the first adjusting member (210) is rotated, thereby adjusting the gap with the base bracket (200).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, when the first adjusting member (210) is of a button type, when the first adjusting member (210) is pressed, the first movable block (300) can be pulled or pushed in the longitudinal direction of the table (100) to adjust the gap with the base bracket (200), and when the button is not pressed, the movement of the first movable block (300) can be restricted.

In addition, the first movable block (300) is coupled to the second movable block (400) by a second adjusting member (310) of lead screw or button type.

Accordingly, the second movable block (400) rises or falls in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the table (100) with respect to the first movable block (300) by the operation of the second adjusting member (310).

For example, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the second adjusting member (310) is of a lead screw type, the second movable block (400) moves in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the table (100) with respect to the first movable block (300) as the second adjusting member (310) rotates, thereby adjusting the gap with the first movable block (300).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, when the second adjusting member (310) is of a button type, the second movable block (400) can be pulled or pressed in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the table (100) while the second adjusting member (310) is pressed, thereby adjusting the gap with the first movable block (300), and when the button is not pressed, the movement of the second movable block (400) can be restricted.

Meanwhile, the head and neck support (500) is formed as an integral part of a head support (510) and a cervical support (520) that support the head and cervical spine of the subject and are detachably attached to the second movable block (400).

In addition, the head and neck support (500) may be formed integrally with the second movable block (400) as shown in a and b of FIG. 4.

More specifically, the head support member (510) is shaped like a half pipe, so that the subject's head is guided toward the center of the head support member (510) and prevented from deviating to any side.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the cervical support member (520) is formed as a gentle curve from the head support member (510) so as to naturally support the cervical spine of the subject.

In addition, the head and neck support (500) is preferably formed of carbon material in consideration of strength and formability so that it does not affect X-ray penetration during CT scanning while the head and neck of the subject is supported.

In addition, the head and neck support (500) may further include a belt (not shown) formed to secure the subject's head, including Velcro or the like.

Meanwhile, the medical table for fixing the head and neck according to the present invention can be combined by freely forming the attachment and detachment between each component, and determining the range of motion of the first movable block (300) and the second movable block (400), the shape of the head and neck support (500), etc. according to the body size or posture of the subject.

Accordingly, the medical table for fixing the head and neck according to the present invention can be easily applied to tables already manufactured and installed in hospitals, etc., and can be removed depending on the situation, thereby further improving usability.

Meanwhile, FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of a medical table for fixing a head and neck according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 2 to 5, the operating method of the medical table for fixing the head and neck according to the present invention includes a preparation step (S100), a length adjustment step (S200), a head and neck fixation step (S300), and a height adjustment step (S400).

More specifically, the above preparation step (S100) is a step in which the subject is laid down on the table while supporting the subject's head and neck with the hand.

At this time, the subject can easily move to the center position of the table (100) while lying down by the curved portion (102) and can be prevented from moving to any side.

In addition, the length adjustment step (S200) is a step of adjusting the length of the first movable block (300) in the longitudinal direction of the table (100) by adjusting the gap of the first movable block (300) with respect to the base bracket (200) according to the position of the subject's head and neck.

In addition, the head and neck fixation step (S300) is a step of fixing and securing the subject's head and neck to the head and neck support (500).

At this time, since the head and neck support (500) has an overall half-pipe shape as described above, the head is guided toward the center of the head support (510) and is prevented from being deviated to any one side.

In addition, the head and neck fixation step (S300) may further include a step of fastening a belt to fix the subject's head.

In addition, the height adjustment step (S400) is a step of adjusting the height of the head and neck support (500) in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the table (100) by adjusting the gap between the second movable block (400) and the first movable block (300) according to the examination or treatment items to be received by the subject.

Fixing the head and neck according to the present invention according to the operating method described above A medical table is used to stabilize the head and neck of an unconscious subject or a subject with head and neck injuries during examinations such as CT scans, thereby enabling stable surgery and examinations.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings as exemplified above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and drawings disclosed in this specification, and it is obvious that various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

In addition, even if the effects according to the configuration of the present invention were not explicitly described while explaining the embodiments of the present invention, it is natural that the effects that can be predicted by the configuration should also be acknowledged.

100. Table
101. Flat surface
102. Curved surface
110. Fixed Home
120. Base bracket fastening member
200. Base Bracket
210. First Regulatory Absence
220. Fixed protrusion
300. 1st movable block
310. Second Regulating Unit
400. Second movable block
500. Head and neck support
510. Tofu support
520. Cervical Support
S100. Preparation stage
S200. Length adjustment step
S300. Head and neck fixation stage
S400. Height adjustment step

Claims (5)

A table on which a subject is supported while lying down, with flat surfaces formed on each side and a curved surface formed in the center with a curved surface positioned toward the bottom;
A base bracket detachable from the table, including the first adjusting member;
A first movable block including a second adjusting member and having a gap between the first adjusting member and the base bracket adjusted in the longitudinal direction of the table;
A second movable block whose gap with the first movable block is adjusted in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the table by the second adjusting member; and
Includes a head and neck support member that is detachable from the second movable block and supports the head and neck of the subject;
A fixing groove is formed in the lower part of the above flat surface in the longitudinal direction of the table, and the fixing groove is formed to extend to the end where the head side is located when the subject lies down on the table.
The base bracket is characterized in that a fixing projection is formed on both sides to be inserted into the fixing groove, and the fixing projection is pushed into the fixing groove to be fastened.
A medical table for fixing the head and neck.
In paragraph 1,
The above table is a medical table including a flat portion formed on each side and a curved portion formed in the center so that the curved portion faces the bottom side.
In paragraph 1,
A medical table, wherein the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member are each a lead screw.
In paragraph 1,
A medical table in which the second movable block and the head and neck support are formed as one piece

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