JP7621514B2 - Arm immobilization device for dementia patients - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an arm immobilization device for dementia patients, which protects the arms of dementia patients to prevent them from carelessly moving their hands to pull out needles, harming themselves, damaging treatment areas, coming into contact with excrement, etc., and can be immobilized to a bed frame; as the arms are not directly bound, the arms are not injured, the device is easy to wear, and the device can be freely separated and attached, allowing the hands to be managed, is well ventilated, is comfortable to wear, protects the skin, and allows freedom of movement.

More specifically, the arm fixing device for dementia patients of the present invention is formed of a square or circular tube at both ends or one end of the shoulder attachment part worn to wrap around the shoulder, and is provided with an arm restraining part that can be attached and detached according to the part by accommodating the deltoid muscle, upper arm, lower arm, and hand in a straight line, allowing the arm to move in a predetermined space within the arm restraining part, and a ventilation hole is formed in the upper arm part so that the arm is not uncomfortable and there is no need to worry about pain or injury, a fixing unit is provided on the outside of the arm restraining part that can be tied to the bed frame while sliding on the outer periphery of the lower arm part, making it easy to tie the arm fixing device to the frame, and the hand protection part is configured to be freely attached and detached to the lower arm part, and when the hand protection part is removed, the band on the lower arm part is loosened and the cover is bent, exposing the wrist and hand without removing the arm fixing device, allowing treatment and examination such as blood sugar checks, and relates to an arm fixing device for dementia patients that is practical for treatment in addition to protecting and safe for the patient.

Dementia patients often make abnormal decisions and behave in ways that are outside the bounds of common sense, causing problems for their guardians and medical professionals. There is no problem with the movement of the hands and feet, but if they suffer from severe dementia or are unable to make correct decisions due to certain mental illnesses, they may harm themselves with their hands, pull out needles from their arms or respirators from their mouths, scratch areas where they have injuries, making them worse or causing them to fester, and in severe cases, they may touch or swallow their own excrement. In the case of severe dementia patients or people with mental illnesses, it is common for the arms of such patients to be tied to bed frames in protective facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and homes.

This is not done to prevent troublesome situations by restraining the patient, but as a last resort measure to ensure smooth treatment and reduce pain for the patient, and to prevent direct harm to the patient's health, such as contact with excrement or injury.

In the past, the arm was tied directly to the bed frame with a string, or the arm was tied to the bed frame with a string attached to the patient's clothing. However, this puts pressure on the patient's arm, causing pain, and the patient becomes distressed, resists more, and moves more. This causes more injury and sores, creating a vicious cycle that repeats over and over again, presenting a major problem.

As a result, devices to secure the tube into which the arm is inserted have been developed, but these devices are tightly attached to the arm, making it uncomfortable, and they have a negative effect on the skin as they do not allow air to pass through. They also have the problem of the device slipping off when the patient is sitting or walking. When taking blood from the hand to check blood sugar or inserting a needle into the wrist, the device must be completely removed and released from the bed frame, and there are various problems with this, such as the patient's sudden movements or aggressive behavior making it difficult to provide normal medical treatment when checking blood sugar or inserting or removing a needle.

Therefore, there is a need for an arm immobilization device that protects the arms of dementia patients and others from engaging in dangerous behavior, while also being able to be tied to the frame of a bed or other object, and that will not slip off when walking or sitting, so it is comfortable to wear, does not put pressure on the arm, and can be tied smoothly without pain or discomfort, and allows medical procedures such as blood sugar checks to be smoothly performed while the arm is immobilized, allowing patients to live their lives more comfortably while protecting and ensuring their safety.

Korean Patent Publication 10-1446763

The present invention was created in consideration of and to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and is provided with an arm restraint section formed of a square or circular tube at both ends or one end of a shoulder-worn section that is worn to wrap around the shoulders, and that can be attached and detached by part by accommodating the deltoid muscle, upper arm, lower arm, and hand in a straight line, allowing the arm to move a predetermined space within the arm restraint section, and a ventilation hole is formed in the upper arm section so that the arm is not uncomfortable and there is no need to worry about pain or injury, and a fixing unit is provided on the outside of the arm restraint section that can be tied to the bed frame while sliding on the outer periphery of the lower arm section, making it easy to tie the arm fixing device to the frame, and the hand protection section is attached to the lower arm section so that it can be easily removed. The device is designed to be easily put on and taken off, and when the hand protection section is removed, the band on the lower arm is loosened and the cover is bent. The wrist and hand are exposed without the need to remove the arm fixing device, allowing treatment and examinations such as blood sugar checks to be performed. This protects the arm and prevents dementia patients from careless behavior such as moving their hands to remove the needle, harming themselves, damaging the treatment area, or coming into contact with excrement, and can be fixed to the bed frame. Since the arm is not directly tied, the arm is not injured, is well ventilated, is comfortable to wear, and protects the skin, and the device aims to provide an arm fixing device for dementia patients that is not only protective and safe for the patient, but also practical for treatment.

The above objects and several advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the preferred embodiments of the present invention.

The present invention is to achieve the above object,
The arm immobilization device for dementia patients according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an arm restraining part in which the hand and arm are accommodated in a tube-like shape; and a shoulder-worn part whose tip is connected to the arm restraining part and whose center is worn to wrap the shoulder, clavicle, and neck. The arm restraining part further includes an upper arm part that accommodates the upper arm and has a number of ventilation holes formed on its outer periphery; a lower arm part that is connected to the upper arm part and accommodates the lower arm and hand; and a hand protection part that is attached in a removable manner to accommodate the hand by closely contacting the inner surface of the lower arm part. The upper arm part includes a deltoid muscle cover that is formed to extend from the upper surface of one end to the deltoid muscle and can be rotated by a predetermined angle. a shoulder connecting end having a frame at one end attached along the top surface and both side surfaces of one end of the upper arm part to surround the deltoid muscle cover end and a connecting/detaching member provided along the frame at the other end to be connected to the shoulder wearing part; and an unlocking prevention member having one end attached to the shoulder connecting end and the other end connected to the shoulder wearing part; the shoulder wearing part includes a wearing member that connects or separates one side and the other side with the neck wearing opening as a center; a detachable fixing member that is connected corresponding to the connecting/detaching member; and a release corresponding member that is connected corresponding to the unlocking prevention member.

According to one embodiment, the upper arm portion further includes a shoulder fixing band that is attached to the underside of the armpit and wraps around the shoulder, and the shoulder fixing band includes a band detachment member provided on one side, and the shoulder fixing band further includes a circular ring that ties the shoulder when the band detachment member is connected, and can be separated into both sides to release the shoulder binding state when the band detachment member is separated.

According to one embodiment, the lower arm portion further includes a lower arm cover end that is divided into an upper end, a lower end, and a side end of the lower arm so as to cover the upper surface, the lower surface, and both sides from a predetermined central position to the tip; and a lower arm release band that wraps the outer periphery of the lower arm cover end and binds the upper end, the lower end, and the side ends of the lower arm, and both ends are separated and joined in a removable manner; and when the hand protection part is removed from the lower arm portion and the lower arm fixing band is loosened, the upper end, the lower end, and the side ends of the lower arm bend toward the outer surface of the lower arm portion, exposing the wrist housed inside the tip of the lower arm portion.

According to one embodiment, the lower arm portion further includes a fixing unit that is attached to the outer peripheral surface in a shape corresponding to the outer peripheral surface so as to enclose a predetermined section of the outer peripheral surface; and a frame tie band that is attached to one side of the fixing unit and ties the bed frame and the lower arm portion together; the fixing unit is characterized in that it can slide a predetermined section along the outer peripheral surface of the lower arm portion.

According to one embodiment, the shoulder attachment portion further includes an arm through-hole formed at the area in contact with the deltoid muscle;

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the arm fixing device for a dementia patient of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
First, it allows the arms and hands to be moved smoothly within a given space without directly compressing them, and at the same time, it allows the arms and hands to be tied to a bed frame or the like to be restrained safely without causing pain.

Secondly, even if the arms are not tied to the frame, hand protection is attached to the tip of the arm fixing device, which can prevent self-harm using the hands, injury, and contact with excrement, etc.

Thirdly, the hand protection section can be easily separated and attached using a detachable method. By removing only the hand protection section while the upper and lower arm sections, which house the arms, are fixed to the bed frame, the hands are exposed and medical procedures such as blood sugar checks can be performed. If necessary, the lower arm section can be bent to further open the hands, allowing a wider variety of medical procedures to be performed safely while the arms are fixed.

Fourthly, the arm restraint section is a tube that holds the arms and hands to prevent dangerous behavior, and is connected to the shoulder-mounted section that is worn on the shoulder so that it does not hang down. It can be worn not only by being tied to the bed but also while sitting or walking, and the shoulders can rotate freely, allowing for excellent mobility.

Fifth, the shoulder attachment part can be worn with the simple action of placing it over the shoulder, fastening the buttons, and locking the zipper, making it easy to put on and take off, and convenient to use.

Sixthly, the arm restraint section may be provided on only one side of the shoulder-mounted part, in which case an arm through hole is formed on the other side of the shoulder-mounted part, making it easy to use by conveniently wearing it by pinching it around the shoulder.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an arm fixing device for a dementia patient according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an arm restraint according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view showing a separated hand protection section of an arm restraint section according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is a top view of the shoulder portion according to one embodiment of the present invention. 13 is a perspective view of a shoulder part according to another embodiment of the present invention and how it is worn; FIG. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an arm restraint unit according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

In order to fully understand the present invention, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Prior to describing the present invention, the following specific structural or functional descriptions are provided as examples solely for the purpose of describing embodiments according to the concepts of the present invention, and the embodiments according to the concepts of the present invention may be modified and embodied in various forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described in detail below.

Furthermore, because embodiments according to the concept of the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have a variety of forms, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in detail in this specification.

However, this is not intended to limit the embodiments of the inventive concept to the particular form disclosed, but should be understood to include modifications, equivalents, or alternatives that are within the scope of the inventive concept and technique.

The present embodiment is provided to more completely explain the present invention to those with average knowledge in the art. Therefore, the shapes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated to emphasize a clearer explanation.

Please note that the same components may be indicated by the same reference symbols in each figure. Detailed descriptions of known functions and configurations that are deemed to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an arm immobilization device for a dementia patient according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view of an arm restraint part according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a perspective view of the arm restraint part according to one embodiment of the present invention with the hand protection part separated, Figure 4 is a top view of a shoulder wear part according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a perspective view of a shoulder wear part according to another embodiment of the present invention and how it is worn, and Figure 6 is a perspective view of an arm restraint part according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

The arm immobilization device of the present invention is described using a dementia patient as an example, but the use is not limited to dementia patients, and can be used in nursing homes, hospitals, and homes in all cases where the arms and hands are used arbitrarily and could pose a risk to the patient's health and treatment. This includes immobilizing the arms of dementia patients, mentally ill patients, and patients in pain during treatment, for example, by stably immobilizing the arms while preventing any injury or pressure from being applied to the arms and hands, thereby encompassing arm immobilization devices invented to prevent the occurrence of additional risk factors due to the disease the patient is suffering from or the environment in which the patient is placed.

The arm immobilization device 10 for dementia patients according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes an arm restraint section 100 and a shoulder-worn section 200.

The arm restraint unit 100 is formed as a tube that accommodates the arm and hand, provides a certain amount of space within the arm restraint unit 100 for the arm and hand to move to a certain extent, and is configured so as not to compress the arm and hand. In one embodiment of the present invention, it may be formed as a hexahedron with a square cross section.

In this state, a fixing member is provided on the outside of the arm restraint unit 100 to fix the arm restraint unit 100 to a bed frame or the like, and is configured so that the patient's arms are bound and fixed, but no pressure or pain is applied to the patient's arms and hands.

The shoulder-worn part 200 is a member that is connected to the arm restraint part 100 and worn on the shoulders. When the arm restraint part 100 is worn on both arms and hands, the tips on both sides of the shoulder-worn part 200 are connected to one end of each arm restraint part 100, and the arm restraint part 100 can be worn to wrap around the shoulders, collarbone, and neck. This allows the patient to wear the arm restraint part 100 comfortably without it hanging down, and the arms and hands are protected even when not tied to the bed frame, allowing the patient to go about their daily life.

The configuration and function of the arm restraint section 100 and shoulder wear section 200 are described in detail below.

As one embodiment of the present invention, the arm restraint section 100 includes an upper arm section 110, a lower arm section 120, and a hand protection section 130.

The upper arm portion 110 accommodates the upper arm portion of the arm and has numerous ventilation holes 111 formed on its outer periphery, allowing air to flow smoothly between the inside and outside of the arm restraint portion 100, making the arms and hands accommodated inside the arm restraint portion 100 feel comfortable and preventing skin diseases caused by the proliferation of disease-causing bacteria.

The upper arm portion 110 is connected to the shoulder-mounted portion 200 and functions to connect and fix the arm restraint portion 100 to the shoulder-mounted portion 200.

For this purpose, the upper arm portion 110 is composed of a deltoid muscle cover end 112, a shoulder connection end 113, an unlocking prevention member 114, and a shoulder fixing band 115.

The deltoid covering end 112 may be formed as a plate-like surface extending from one end of the upper surface of the upper arm part 110, i.e., the upper surface of the part connected to the shoulder attachment part 200, toward the shoulder to cover the deltoid muscle. The deltoid covering end 112 can rotate a predetermined angle up and down based on the extended connection part. When the shoulder is raised while wearing the arm restraint part 100, the shoulder bends and only the extended part of the deltoid covering end 112 rotates while the main body of the upper arm part 110 is fixed to the arm, so that the deltoid muscle is protected while allowing the arm to move freely.

The shoulder connection end 113 is formed so that the frame at one end is attached along the top surface and both sides of one end of the upper arm part 110, wrapping the deltoid muscle cover end 112 and surrounding the shoulder area, and a connecting and detaching member 113a is provided along the frame at the other end of the shoulder connection end 113, and is connected to the shoulder wearing part 200.

In a preferred embodiment, the shoulder connection end 113 is made of a durable and soft woven material, making it easy to wear and move around in, and the connection and detachment member 113a can be connected and detached to the detachable fixing member 240 of the shoulder wearing part 200, so the connection between the arm restraint part 100 and the shoulder wearing part 200 is maintained and can be easily separated.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting and detaching member 113a and the detachable and fastening member 240 may be formed of a zipper, and as long as the connecting and detaching are smooth and the connection is firmly maintained, there is no limit to the type of connecting and detaching member, and various types such as buttons and holes, snap buttons, Velcro, etc. may be used.

In addition, the shoulder connection end 113 is provided with an anti-unlock member 114, which can be connected to the release-compatible member 230 of the shoulder attachment part 200. One end of the anti-unlock member 114 is attached to a predetermined position of the shoulder connection end 113, and the other end is connected to the release-compatible member 230 of the shoulder attachment part 200, so that the shoulder connection end 113 and the shoulder attachment part 200 are connected across the connection/detachment member 113a, and the connection force can be further increased in addition to the connection by the connection/detachment member 113a.

Therefore, in case the fastener serving as the connecting and detaching member 113a is unable to maintain its connection due to frequent movements of the arm and shoulder and becomes loose, the unlocking prevention member 114 complements the fastener to maintain its connection strength, and at the same time, the unlocking prevention member 114 itself can strengthen the connection between the shoulder connecting end 113 and the shoulder worn part 200.

The anti-unlocking member 114 may be attached to the front of the shoulder as shown in FIG. 1, or to the rear of the shoulder as shown in FIG. 4. As long as the connection can be made strong and there are no restrictions on movement, there is no limit to the location or number of anti-unlocking members 114. Multiple anti-unlocking members 114 may be provided along the connection portion between the shoulder connection end 113 and the shoulder attachment part 200.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking prevention member 114 may be made of a combination of a button and a string-like woven or leather material connected to the button, and the release-compatible member 230 may also be in the form of a button, or may be formed of a Velcro combination of a string-like hook and a loop fixed to the shoulder connection end 113, in which case the release-compatible member 230 may also be in the form of a Velcro loop, but there is no limit to the type of the unlocking prevention member 114 and the release-compatible member 230 as long as they have excellent binding strength and can be easily attached and detached.

In addition to the above-mentioned connecting and detaching member 113a and unlocking prevention member 114, the arm restraining unit 100 may further be configured with a shoulder fixing band 115 to ensure a firm connection state of the arm restraining unit 100.

The shoulder fixing band 115 may be attached to the underside of one end of the upper arm part 110 and may be detachably attached in a ring shape that wraps around the shoulder. When the arm restraint part 100 is put on and the shoulder fixing band 115 is put on, the shoulder fixing band 115 starts from the underside of the upper arm part 110, i.e., the armpit area, wraps around the area between the shoulder and neck, and then connects back to the armpit area, functioning like a shoulder strap when carrying a bag on your back.

The shoulder fixing band 115 is in the form of two strings, and can be made of any material that can be made into a string shape, including fabric and leather. One end of each string is attached and fixed to the underside of the upper arm part 110, and the other end of each string is abutted and connected to each other so as to wrap around the shoulder. Each of the other connected ends is provided with a removable band attachment member 115a, and the other ends abut each other and the band attachment member 115a is attached to connect the two strings, forming a circular ring to bind the shoulder, and when the band attachment member 115a is separated, the two strings are separated into both sides, allowing the binding state of the shoulder to be released.

In this case, band epaulettes 260 are provided on both upper sides of the shoulder wearing part 200, i.e., on both sides of the neck wearing opening 210, and the shoulder fixing band 115 can be worn by passing through the inner side of the band epaulettes 260 and then connected with the band attachment member 115a, thereby preventing the shoulder fixing band 115 from hanging down after wearing it.

The band epaulette 260 is provided in the form of an epaulette as one embodiment of the present invention, but there is no limitation on its form as long as it can function to prevent the shoulder fixing band 115 from sagging. Therefore, for example, the band epaulette 260 may have a female snap button at the position where it is attached and a corresponding male snap button on the shoulder fixing band 115, or a Velcro loop and hook may be provided separately on the shoulder attachment part 200 and the shoulder fixing band 115, and the Velcro connection may function to prevent the shoulder fixing band 115 from sagging.

The band release member 115a may be provided as a buckle in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and one side band of the shoulder fixing band 115 is provided with a female buckle and the other side band is provided with a male buckle, which is fitted into the female buckle to connect them together, and the male buckle can be separated by pressing a specific part of the female buckle. One side band can be connected to the female buckle in a manner that allows the length to be adjusted, so that when wearing the shoulder fixing band 115, the band release member 115a is connected and tied to the shoulder, and then the length of the shoulder fixing band 115 can be adjusted to fit the shoulder and provide firm support.

As a result, the above-mentioned connecting and detaching member 113a, lock release prevention member 114, and shoulder fixing band 115 function to fix the arm restraint unit 100 to the body, and the connecting and detaching member 113a and lock release prevention member 114 support the arm restraint unit 100 while connecting and fixing the shoulder connecting end 113 and the shoulder worn unit 200, and the shoulder fixing band 115 supports the arm restraint unit 100 by wrapping it around the shoulder while connected to the upper arm unit 110.

At least one of the unlocking prevention member 114 and the shoulder fixing band 115 may be applied, and in some cases, the arm restraining part 100 may be supported in a form consisting of only the connecting and detaching member 113a, so that the present invention can be used in a variety of ways depending on the usage environment and the materials of the arm restraining part 100 and the shoulder wearing part 200.

While the upper arm section 110 functions to protect the upper arm area and connect to the shoulder to fix it in place, the lower arm section 120 is connected to the upper arm section 110 to accommodate and protect the lower arm area and functions to fasten the arm restraint section 100 to the bed frame, while allowing the fastening position to be adjusted and exposing the hands to allow for blood sugar checks, etc.

For this purpose, the lower arm portion 120 includes a lower arm cover end 121, a lower arm opening band 122, and a fixing unit 123.

The lower arm cover end 121 is divided into a lower arm upper end 121a, a lower arm lower end 121b, and a lower arm side end 121c, and is configured to cover the upper surface, lower surface, and both sides from a predetermined position in the center of the lower arm cover end 121 to the tip toward the hand protection part, forming a tube body with a rectangular cross section, and the lower arm upper end 121a, the lower arm lower end 121b, and the lower arm side end 121c can be bent toward the outer surface of the lower arm part 120.

Then, a lower arm opening band 122 is provided on the lower arm cover end 121 and surrounds the outer circumferential surfaces of the lower arm upper end 121a, the lower arm lower end 121b, and the lower arm side end 121c, so that the lower arm upper end 121a, the lower arm lower end 121b, and the lower arm side end 121c maintain a tubular shape with a rectangular cross section. One side of the lower arm opening band 122 is fixedly attached to a predetermined position of the lower arm cover end 121, and both ends are formed in a structure that can be connected and separated in a detachable manner.

The lower arm opening band 122 is formed as a straight band having a predetermined width in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the center of the lower arm opening band 122 is fixedly attached to the outer surface of the lower arm lower end 121b, and when the lower arm cover end 121 is spread and gathered in the direction of the hand protection part, the lower arm opening band 122 wraps around the lower arm cover end 121. In this state, when both ends of the lower arm opening band 122 are joined, the upper arm end 121a, the lower arm lower end 121b, and the lower arm side end 121c are connected to maintain the tubular shape of the lower arm cover end 121.

Various detachable members may be used for the connection parts at both ends of the lower arm opening band 122, and preferably, they can be made of Velcro material. One end of the lower arm opening band 122 has a hook, and the other end has a loop, so that the lower arm opening band 122 can be attached and detached by Velcro.

When the connecting portion of the lower arm opening band 122 is separated and the band is opened, the upper end 121a of the lower arm, the lower end 121b of the lower arm, and the side end 121c of the lower arm are released from their fixed state and can be bent individually, but in order for this to happen, the hand protection part 130 must first be separated from the lower arm part 120.

The hand protection part 130 is fitted to the inner surface of the lower arm part 120 in a shape that fits snugly against the hand, and the hand protection part 130 is inserted into the lower arm part 120 in a shape that fits snugly against the inner surface of the lower arm part 120, and is fitted so that it overlaps the hand protection part 130, and then the patient can wear it.

The inside of the tip of the lower arm part 120 is the part that the patient's hand touches, and the patient may scratch and injure the inside of the lower arm part 120. In this case, if the hand protection part 130 is provided on the inside surface of the lower arm part 120 in a removable manner so that only the hand protection part 130 can be replaced, the hand protection part 130 is made of a hard and soft material to protect the patient's hand even if the patient's hand touches the hand protection part 130. If the hand protection part 130 is damaged, only the hand protection part 130 can be replaced and worn, preventing the inefficiency of replacing the entire arm restraint part 100 due to damage to the inside of the tip of the lower arm part 120.

It may be attached or detached to the lower arm part 120 in a detachable manner. For example, the frame of the hand protection part 130 may be formed with projections and recesses, and the frame of the lower arm part 120 corresponding to this may be formed with grooves, so that they can be detachably attached to each other. Furthermore, a groove may be formed at a predetermined position on the frame of the hand protection part 130, and a protrusion that fits into the groove may be formed on the frame of the lower arm part 120 facing this, so that they can be detachably attached to each other.

As described above, it is preferable that the hand protection part 130 is attached by being inserted inside the lower arm part 120, so that the connection between the frames can be performed smoothly and it is possible to prevent the patient from removing it at will, but there are no limitations on the method as long as it does not interfere with the attachment/detachment structure and connection relationship between the hand protection part 130 and the lower arm part 120. As described above, the hand protection part 130 may be inserted into the lower arm part 120, but conversely, the lower arm part 120 may be inserted into the hand protection part 130, or the hand protection part 130 and the lower arm part 120 may be connected to each other with the frames precisely horizontal.

The front of the hand protection part 130 is preferably formed in an open shape, which allows for good ventilation within the arm restraint part 100 and makes it possible to check the condition of the hand. However, patients often scratch the hand protection part 130 with their fingernails, causing scratches on the hand or damage to the hand protection part 130. In such cases, the condition of the hand can be easily checked, and can be usefully used for treating the hand and replacing the hand protection part 130 when necessary.

The fixing unit 123 has a hexahedral shape with both cross sections open, which corresponds to the outer peripheral surface of the lower arm portion 120, and can be attached by enclosing a specific section of the outer peripheral surface.

The fixing unit 123 is formed to fit the lower arm portion 120, and when the lower arm portion 120 is housed, it is slidably connected along the outer peripheral surface of the lower arm portion 120.

A frame tie band 123a can be attached to one side of the fixing unit 123 to tie it to the bed frame. In one embodiment of the present invention, the frame tie band 123a is attached with one end of each of the two branches gathered at one point on one side of the fixing unit 123, and the two ends of the frame tie band 123a split into two branches wrap around the bed frame and then abut and are tied together to fix and tie the fixing unit 123 and the bed frame together. This allows the entire arm restraint unit 100 to be fixed and connected to the bed frame.

At this time, the fixing unit 123 can move a predetermined distance along the lower arm portion 120, so that the fixing unit 123 can be moved to the appropriate position for tying the frame tie band 123a to the bed frame, and then the tying work can be performed. This eliminates the need to change the patient's lying position to match the tying position of the bed frame, or to make the frame tie band 123a longer than necessary, and since the fixing unit 123 and the bed frame can be tied at the shortest distance, they can be tied short and firmly, and the space between the bed frame and the arm restraint portion 100 does not become loose, providing the advantage of a high fixing effect.

The hand protection part 130 is connected to the lower arm part 120 to accommodate the hand, and as described above, the hand protection part 130 and the lower arm part 120 can be connected in a detachable manner. After separating the hand protection part 130, the lower arm release band 122 is loosened and the lower arm cover end 121 is bent to expose the hand and wrist. This is because only the hand and wrist are exposed while the arm restraint part 100 remains tied to the bed frame by the fixing unit 123, which can be a feature that allows for safe diagnosis and treatment, such as blood sugar checks, while appropriately preventing the patient's resistance or sudden behavior.

Patients, particularly those with dementia or mental illness, often have an allergic reaction and move their hands housed within the hand protection part 130, scratching or injuring the inside of the hand protection part 130 with their nails. However, since the hand protection part 130 is attached to the lower arm part 120 in a detachable manner, such damaged hand protection part 130 can be replaced. In order to prevent hand injuries such as nails caused by scratching, it is preferable that the inside of the hand protection part 130 is made of a soft, hard, and safe material such as urethane, rubber, or fabric that will not cause injury even when scratched with nails.

In this way, the arm restraint section 100 has the upper arm section 110, the lower arm section 120 and the hand protection section 130 formed in a continuous sequence from the upper arm section where the shoulder joins to the fingertips, and can be observed from the outside as a one-piece unit with a rectangular cross section, however, the fixing unit 123 forms a rectangular edge on the outer periphery of the lower arm section, and has a shape that is attached to surround the arm restraint section 100.

The arm restraint section 100 may be made of a variety of materials, including paper materials, including hardboard and corrugated cardboard, wood materials such as lightweight plywood, and urethane, and is preferably made of a material that is light, sturdy, hard, and not harmful to health. There are no limitations to the type of material as long as it does not impede the function and structure of the present invention.

The shoulder-wearing part 200 has its tip connected to the arm restraining part 100, and its center can be worn around the shoulders, collarbone, and neck. A neck-wearing opening 210 is formed in the center so that it can be worn around the neck. It is shaped like a rectangular shawl, spreading out on both sides from the neck-wearing opening 210.

At least one part on the front or back of the neck opening 210 is provided with a wearing member 220 that connects or separates one side and the other side of the shoulder wearing part 200 around the neck opening 210. The wearing member 220 can be separated and the neck can be worn around the neck opening 210, and then the wearing member 220 can be connected to complete wearing of the shoulder wearing part 200 around the shoulder and neck.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wearing member 220 can be configured with buttons or a zipper, which allows the shoulder wearing part 200 to be easily worn in the same manner as putting on a shirt or jumper. Other types of wearing member 220 such as Velcro can be used, but there is no limit to the type as long as it can be attached to clothing and easily removed.

In this case, as one embodiment of the present invention, the arm restraint unit 100 may be attached to both ends of the shoulder attachment unit 200 and function to protect and secure both arms of the patient, and as another embodiment of the present invention, the arm restraint unit 100 may be attached to only one end of the shoulder attachment unit 200 and function to protect and secure only one arm.

As described above, the shoulder attachment part 200 is a connecting member for connecting to the arm restraint part 100, and may have a detachable fixing member 240 and a release-compatible member 230 formed at the tip, but in one embodiment, the shoulder attachment part 200 has the connecting members provided at both ends, and in another embodiment, the shoulder attachment part 200 has the connecting members provided at only one end.

The detachable fastening member 240 may be a connecting member corresponding to the detachable connecting member 113a of the shoulder wear part 200. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when a zipper is used as the detachable connecting member 113a, the detachable fastening member 240 may be paired with the detachable connecting member 113a as a single member to form a zipper.

The release-compatible member 230 is a connecting member that corresponds to the unlocking prevention member 114 of the shoulder attachment part 200. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the unlocking prevention member 114 is formed with a button at the shoulder connection end 113 and a strap made of leather or fabric is connected at one end to the button at the shoulder connection end 113, a button corresponding to the button at the shoulder connection end 113 is formed as the release-compatible member 230 at the shoulder attachment part 200, and the other end of the strap is connected to the release-compatible member 230, so that both ends of the strap are connected and fixed to the multiple buttons, thereby binding the shoulder connection end 113 and the shoulder attachment part 200 to each other and supporting the connection state by the connection and detachment member 113a.

Therefore, the shoulder attachment part 200 and the arm restraint part 100 are connected by a number of connecting members and maintained in this state. In particular, the connecting and detaching member 113a and the detachable fixing member 240, and the lock release prevention member 114 and the release corresponding member 230 are arranged crossing each other to increase the connecting force and induce the distribution of the load, thereby maintaining a firm connection. The lock release prevention member 114 and the release corresponding member 230 are provided at multiple points on the shoulder connection end 113 and the shoulder attachment part 200, and can be installed crossing the connecting and detaching member 113a at multiple points, further doubling the connecting and fixing effect.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the arm restraining parts 100 are connected to both ends of the shoulder-worn part 200, a load is simultaneously generated on both ends of the shoulder-worn part 200, and the multiple arm restraining parts 100 are balanced, allowing the shoulder-worn part 200 to maintain a stable wearing state.

Meanwhile, in another embodiment of the present invention, if the arm restraint unit 100 is attached to only one end of the shoulder attachment unit 200 and functions to protect and fix only one arm, a load will be generated only on one end of the shoulder attachment unit 200, causing the shoulder attachment unit 200 to tilt. To prevent this, an arm through hole 250 is formed at the other end of the shoulder attachment unit 200 in contact with the deltoid muscle, so that the arm can be inserted and worn. As a result, the other end of the shoulder attachment unit 200 is supported by the shoulder, so that the shoulder attachment unit 200 can be kept stably worn in response to the load acting on one end.

When the arm restraint part 100 is connected to one end of the shoulder attachment part 200, the arm through hole 250 is formed in the deltoid area at the other end, and the other end of the shoulder attachment part 200 does not have the release-compatible member 230 or the detachable fixing member 240, allowing it to be neatly fitted into a smooth frame.

On the other hand, both ends of the shoulder attachment part 200 are formed with a release-compatible member 230 and a removable fixing member 240, and arm through-holes 250 can also be formed in the deltoid muscle areas of both ends. When arm restraining parts 100 are provided on both sides of the shoulder attachment part 200, the arm restraining part 100 can be worn directly without inserting the arm into the arm through-hole 250, and it can be used as one embodiment of the present invention. When arm restraining part 100 is provided only on one side of one end or the other end, the arm of the opposite end or one end is inserted into the arm through-hole 250 formed in the corresponding area and worn, and it can be used as another embodiment of the present invention.

Therefore, when the release-compatible member 230 and the detachable fixing member 240 are formed on both ends of the shoulder-mounted part 200, and the arm through-holes 250 are also formed on both sides of the shoulder-mounted part 200, the number of arm restraining parts 100 and the mounting positions can be selectively applied according to the usage environment and needs of the present invention, thereby increasing its versatility.

Based on the above description, an example of how the arm immobilization device 10 for a dementia patient according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention can be used is as follows:

Due to the nature of the device, rather than the patient putting it on themselves, the device is generally put on with the assistance of a nurse, so the present invention will be explained on the assumption that a nurse will help the patient put it on.

When wearing the present invention, first loosen the wearing member 220, align your neck with the neck wearing opening 210, and align the shoulder wearing part 200 with your neck and shoulder.

Then, with the arm restraint part 100 separated into the shoulder-worn part 200, one arm is placed on the arm restraint part 100, and the shoulder connection end 113 of the arm restraint part 100 is aligned with one end of the shoulder-worn part 200 to interconnect the connecting/detaching member 113a and the detachable fixing member 240. In a preferred embodiment, the connecting/detaching member 113a and the detachable fixing member 240 can be formed of a fastener, and the teeth of the connecting/detaching member 113a and the detachable fixing member 240 are arranged so that they mesh with each other, and then the grip can be moved to connect the fasteners, thereby connecting the arm restraint part 100 to one end of the shoulder-worn part 200.

Then, with the other arm also fitted into the arm restraint unit 100, the arm restraint unit 100 is positioned by aligning the shoulder connection end 113 with the other end of the shoulder-worn part 200, and the connecting and detaching member 113a and the detachable fixing member 240 are connected, so that the arm restraint unit 100 is worn on both arms, and the arm restraint units 100 on both sides are connected to both ends of the shoulder-worn part 200.

As a result, the arm restraint section 100 and the shoulder-worn section 200 are primarily connected, and in this state the patient's hands are wrapped in the hand protection section 130 and cannot be bent by the arm restraint section 100, so the patient cannot lock the wearing member 220 by himself. When the nurse locks the wearing member 220, the primary wearing is completed.

Then, the unlocking prevention member 114 and the shoulder fixing band 115 may be further worn to support the connecting force of the connecting and detaching member 113a and to firmly maintain the worn and connected state of the arm restraining part 100.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking prevention member 114 is in a state where one side of the string is fitted and connected to the button provided at the shoulder connection end 113, so that the other side of the string is fitted into the release corresponding member 230 to cross the unlocking prevention member 114 and grasp the shoulder connection end 113 and the shoulder wearing part 200 at both ends. If necessary, the unlocking prevention member 114 and the release corresponding member 230 can be provided in multiple pairs and connected to each other.

Then, the shoulder fixation band 115 may be worn, and the nurse wraps the ends of both branches of the shoulder fixation band 115 around the shoulder, brings them together on one side of the shoulder, and then connects the band release members 115a to each other.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the band attachment member 115a may be in the form of a buckle, and is attached by clamping a female buckle at the end of one branch of the shoulder fixing band 115 to a male buckle at the end of the other branch, and then connecting them together. Once the connection is complete, the length of the shoulder fixing band 115 connected to the female buckle is adjusted and tightened to fit snugly against the shoulder, so that the arm restraint part 100 surrounds the shoulder wearing part 200 and is firmly attached to the shoulder.

When the arm restraint unit 100 is to be worn on only one arm, the arm restraint unit 100 is attached to only one end of the shoulder-mounted unit 200, and then a joining process is performed. However, it is preferable to wear the other arm by passing it through the arm through hole 250 at the other end of the shoulder-mounted unit 200 before joining, and then to join the arm restraint unit 100 to one end of the shoulder-mounted unit 200.

In this state, wearing of the dementia patient's arm fixing device 10 of the present invention is completed, and the patient can move, sit, or lie down while wearing the dementia patient's arm fixing device 10, and a comfortable fit can be maintained as the upper arm portion 110 has ventilation holes 111.

If the patient's arms must be immobilized, the arm restraint unit 100 can be tied to the bed frame while the patient is lying in bed, restricting the use of the arms.

To achieve this, the frame tie band 123a is tied to the bed frame to tie the arm restraint unit 100 to the bed and fix the arm so that it does not move. However, if the bed frame to which the frame tie band 123a can be tied is far away from the frame tie band 123a when currently being worn, the fixing unit 123 can be slid along the lower arm portion 120 to position it as close as possible to the bed frame, and then the frame tie band 123a can be firmly tied to the bed frame to keep it in place.

When a blood glucose check is performed with the arm immobilized in this manner, the hand and wrist can be exposed while the upper arm portion 110 and lower arm portion 120 are still being worn. The nurse first pulls the hand protection portion 130 longitudinally to separate it from the lower arm portion 120, loosens the lower arm opening band 122, and then bends the lower arm upper end 121a, lower arm lower end, and lower arm side end 121c so that the outer surfaces of the lower arm upper end 121a, lower arm lower end, and lower arm side end 121c abut against the outer surface of the lower arm portion 120, thereby opening a predetermined section of the lower arm portion 120 where the lower arm cover end 121 is formed.

When the hand protection section 130 is separated and the lower arm cover end 121 is opened in this way, the hand and wrist can be exposed, but because the arm is worn on the arm restraint section 100 and the arm restraint section 100 is tied to the bed frame by the frame tie band 123a, the patient's arm is fixed and medical procedures such as blood sugar checks can be performed in a safe environment.

Meanwhile, as a further embodiment of the present invention, the arm restraining portion 100 may be formed into a cylindrical shape by forming a tube having a circular cross section rather than a rectangular cross section.

In this case, the fixing unit 123 can also be formed of a tube with a circular cross section, and therefore, as in one embodiment of the present invention, in the additional embodiment, the fixing unit 123 can slide a predetermined distance along the lower arm portion 120, and after movement, the arm restraint portion 100 can be tied to the bed frame using a frame tie band 123a.

When performing medical treatment such as a blood sugar check while wearing the arm restraint unit 100, the lower arm unit 120 can be separated from the upper arm unit 110 to expose the hand and wrist. The frame of the joining surface of the upper arm unit 110 is stepped inward, and a spiral is formed protruding on the stepped surface. The frame of the joining surface of the lower arm unit 120 facing this is formed along the frame with a grooved spiral that can be joined to the protruding spiral. When the lower arm unit 120 and the upper arm unit 110 are rotated after their spirals are aligned with each other, the upper arm unit 110 and the lower arm unit 120 are joined and fixed, completing a cylindrical tube to form the arm restraint unit 100. When rotated in the opposite direction while joined, the lower arm unit 120 can be separated from the upper arm unit 110 to expose the hand and wrist for medical treatment.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, the lower arm opening band 122 can be provided to surround the joining surface of the lower arm portion 120 and the upper arm portion 110, and can be provided as a function of strengthening the mutual joining state, but on the other hand, the lower arm portion 120 and the upper arm portion 110 are spirally joined and are not easily separated, and in addition, as in the basic embodiment of the present invention, the lower arm cover end 121 is not provided in the additional embodiment, and the lower arm opening band 122 is not necessarily required, so it may not be provided and may be determined arbitrarily depending on the condition of the user and the patient.

The hand protection part 130 can also be connected to the spiral of the frame of the corresponding connecting surface of the lower arm part 120 in a similar manner, and the hand protection part 130 and the lower arm part 120 can be connected and separated by spiral rotation.

Therefore, the hand protection part 130 can be rotated and separated from the lower arm part 120, and then the lower arm part 120 can be separated from the upper arm part 110 to expose the hand and wrist, or the hand protection part 130 and the lower arm part 120 can be connected without being separated, and then the lower arm part 120 can be rotated and separated from the upper arm part 110 to expose the hand and perform medical treatment, or only the hand protection part 130 can be separated if necessary.

As described above, the arm fixing device 10 for dementia patients of the present invention has the advantages of being easy to wear on the body, smooth to connect and fix, and easy to separate and open for each connection part: the shoulder attachment part 200, the upper arm part 110, the lower arm part 120, and the hand protection part 130. When worn, the arm can be tied to a specific external frame while maintaining comfort and without causing pain to the arm. In this state, medical procedures such as blood sugar checks can be performed with only the hand part exposed, so the present invention is very convenient, safe, and useful for both the patient who wears it, and the guardian or caregiver.

The embodiments of the present invention described above are merely illustrative, and a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can easily understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible.

Therefore, it can be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms described in the above detailed description. Therefore, the true technical scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical ideas of the appended claims.

It is also to be understood that the invention includes all modifications, equivalents and alternatives that are within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

10: Nursing home patient arm fixing device 100: Arm restraint section 110: Upper arm section 111: Ventilation hole 112: Deltoid muscle cover end 113: Shoulder connection end 113a: Connection and detachment member 114: Lock release prevention member 115: Shoulder fixing band 115a: Band detachment member 120: Lower arm section 121: Lower arm cover end 121a: Lower arm upper end 121b: Lower arm lower end 121c: Lower arm side end 122: Lower arm release band 123: Fixing unit 123a: Frame cable tie 130: Hand protection section 200: Shoulder wearing section 210: Neck wearing opening 220: Wearing member 230: Release corresponding member 240: Detachable fixing member 250: Arm through opening 260: Band epaulette

Claims (5)

The device includes an arm restraining portion having a tubular shape and accommodating the hand and arm; and a shoulder-mounted portion having a tip connected to the arm restraining portion and a center portion worn around the shoulder, collarbone, and neck;
The arm restraint section is
an upper arm portion that accommodates the upper arm and has a large number of ventilation holes formed on the outer circumferential surface;
The glove further includes a lower arm portion connected to the upper arm portion to accommodate the lower arm and the hand; and a hand protection portion that is attached in a removable manner and fits closely to an inner surface of the lower arm portion to accommodate the hand;
The upper arm is
a deltoid cover end formed extending from the upper surface of one end to the deltoid and rotated at a predetermined angle;
a shoulder connection end, the frame of which is attached along one top surface and both sides of the upper arm portion to enclose the deltoid muscle cover end, and a connecting and detaching member is provided along the frame of the other end to be connected to the shoulder attachment portion; and an unlocking prevention member, the one end of which is attached to the shoulder connection end and the other end of which is connected to the shoulder attachment portion;
The shoulder strap is
A wearing member that connects or separates one side and the other side around the neck opening;
An arm fixing device for a dementia patient, comprising: a detachable fixing member that is correspondingly connected to the connecting/detaching member; and an unlocking corresponding member that is correspondingly connected to the lock release prevention member. The upper arm is
a shoulder fixing band attached to the underside of the armpit and binding around the shoulder;
The shoulder fixing band includes a band detachment member provided on one side;
2. The arm fixing device for a dementia patient as described in claim 1, further comprising a shoulder fixing band that can be separated into two parts to release the shoulder binding state by connecting the band detachment member to a single circular ring, and by separating the band detachment member to separate into two parts. The lower arm is
A lower arm cover end is divided into a lower arm upper end, a lower arm lower end, and a lower arm side end so as to cover the upper surface, the lower surface, and both sides from a predetermined position in the center to the tip; and a lower arm release band that binds the lower arm upper end, the lower arm lower end, and the lower arm side end so as to surround the outer periphery of the lower arm cover end, but both tips are separated and connected in a detachable manner;
The arm fixing device for a dementia patient as described in claim 1, characterized in that when the hand protection part is removed from the lower arm and the lower arm release band is loosened, the upper end, lower end and side ends of the lower arm can be bent toward the outer surface of the lower arm, thereby exposing the wrist housed inside the tip of the lower arm. The lower arm is
The bed further includes a fixing unit that is attached to the outer circumferential surface in a shape corresponding to the outer circumferential surface and surrounds a predetermined section of the outer circumferential surface; and a frame tie band that is attached to one side of the fixing unit and ties the bed frame and the lower arm;
2. The arm fixing device for a dementia patient according to claim 1, wherein the fixing unit is capable of sliding within a predetermined range along the outer circumferential surface of the lower arm. The shoulder strap is
The arm immobilization device for a dementia patient as described in claim 1, further comprising an arm through hole formed through the area in contact with the deltoid muscle.

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