EP1284125B1 - Cushion for supporting patients - Google Patents

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EP1284125B1
EP1284125B1 EP02405562A EP02405562A EP1284125B1 EP 1284125 B1 EP1284125 B1 EP 1284125B1 EP 02405562 A EP02405562 A EP 02405562A EP 02405562 A EP02405562 A EP 02405562A EP 1284125 B1 EP1284125 B1 EP 1284125B1
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  • the present invention relates to a pillow for storage of long-term patients and for storage-stable storage of Extremities of injured patients, consisting of one gel-filled pillows and several chambers.
  • a pillow according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from WO 89/05110 known.
  • inventive cushion is not only in the versatile application but also in the possibility Such cushions are heated or cooled as required Patients use, with the gel its temperature only changes relatively slowly. Accordingly, such pillow according to the invention not only for the storage of Suitable for long-term patients, but can also be injured Patients are used, in particular for the storage of Extremities.
  • the special but simple design can be special be used in the area of the extremities without that doing an undesirable change in position or a Moving the pillow takes place. Accordingly, you can Such pillows in patients with injuries or Inflammation in the area of the elbows, knees, heels or Use foot joints particularly advantageous.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 show three embodiments of the invention cushion according to the invention, which as a whole comprises 1 is indicated, shown.
  • each cushion 1 of three is the same large, at least approximately round chambers 11, 12, 13, the made of plastic material and with a gel, for example a silicone gel, are filled.
  • the individual chambers 11, 12, 13 are preferably made in one piece from foil material, the chambers on welded to the edges. This does not only form the not shown here and barely visible marginal Seams, but in particular remain the Connecting seams 14 and 15, respectively.
  • the weld seams 14 run on circular arc, the practically punctually in the area of two adjacent Chambers touch each other. For manufacturing reasons such as but also from usage considerations, it makes sense if the welds 14 only approximate and a gap between the chambers 11, 12, 13 remains.
  • the chambers can also have two rectilinear secants, which then the straight or stretched seams 15 form. This embodiment is shown in FIG. In Both variants, however, the chambers are the same size and in regular arrangement, so that the centers 16 of the individual chambers on an equilateral triangle lying come.
  • the Size of the chambers approximately so that their diameter in size between 10 and 15 cm. These The order of magnitude has for patient positioning as proved particularly suitable because this size practically for all applications are suitable.
  • the lateral positioning of patients can be a pillow according to the figure 3 advantageous in the shoulder area apply.
  • a pillow according to the FIGS. 1 and 2 are used, with the pad being attached in such a way that that the hip arch or major trochanter is practically in the center the pillow comes to rest.
  • this is stored with a slightly bent thigh, where the fulcrum is located in the major trochanter and between Upper body and thigh an angle of virtually 120 ° consists.
  • This corresponds to the contour of the inventive Pillow in an ideal way.
  • a pillow according to the specifications according to Figures 1 and 2 is also suitable for patients with so said tennis elbow or tendinitis other Art. In such cases, the inventive pillow for example, be placed on a countertop and the Elbows supported relatively centrally on the pillow become.
  • Bands 24 may be present, by means of which in the coating lying pillows can be attached to a sitting or lying furniture or, if appropriate, also attached to the patient himself can be.
  • eyelets 25 may be provided by which, for example Dressing, in particular gauze strip lead through may be to put a corresponding pillow on an arm or leg to attach to a patient.

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Cushion (1) for positioning long-term patients and for stabilizing the position of the extremities of injured patients comprises a gel-filled cushion having three closed, at least approximately round chambers (11-13) whose middle points (16) are arranged on an isosceles or equilateral triangle. The chambers have a diameter of 7-17 cm. Preferred Features: Two chambers have the same diameter and the third chamber has a smaller diameter, or all three chambers have approximately the same diameter. The cushion has a cover corresponding to the shape of the chambers. The cover has fixing devices for attaching to an object or a patient.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Kissen zur Lagerung von Langzeitpatienten und zur lagestabilen Lagerung der Extremitäten von verletzten Patienten, bestehend aus einem gelgefüllten Kissen und mehreren Kammern.The present invention relates to a pillow for storage of long-term patients and for storage-stable storage of Extremities of injured patients, consisting of one gel-filled pillows and several chambers.

Die korrekte Lagerung von Patienten spielt in Spitälern und Pflegeheimen eine wesentliche Rolle. Um Druckgeschwüre - so genannter Decubitus - bei Langzeitpatienten weitgehend zu vermeiden, ist ein häufiges Umlagern eine wesentliche Bedingung. Dies ist aber zeit- und personalintensiv und kann praktisch kaum in idealer Weise erfüllt werden. Wie eine Studie von W.G. Troike, publiziert in der Zeitschrift der Ärztekammer Berlin "Berliner Ärzte", Bd. 12/2000, S. 28, aufzeigt, wurden bei circa 16,1% der Verstorbenen Druckgeschwüre festgestellt, zur Hälfte sogar schweren Grades. In Hamburg stellte eine ähnliche Untersuchung an über 10'000 Leichen bei rund 11% Zeichen von Decubitus fest. Decubitus gefährdet vor allem unbewegliche, langfristige bettlägerige Patienten. Dieses Problem ist seit langem bekannt und entsprechend wurden Matratzen entwickelt, die die Gefahr von Decubitus vermeiden sollen. Am häufigsten sind Matratzen mit luftgefüllten Kammern, die insbesondere auch zur Lagerung von schwerverletzten Patienten dienen sollen. Solche Beispiele zeigen die US-5'561'873, die EP-A-0'440'690 oder die WO/99/FR/2077. Eine besonders komplexe Ausführungsform zeigt die EP-A-0'364'249, bei der aus zwei Folien eine Auflage aus flexiblem Material realisiert ist und bei der eine Vielzahl von aufblasbaren Zellen vorhanden ist. Solche Lösungen sind derart teuer, dass sie in der generellen Krankenpflege kaum Eingang finden und praktisch nur in der Patientenintensivpflege zur Anwendung kommen.The correct storage of patients plays in hospitals and Nursing homes play a vital role. To pressure ulcers - so Decubitus ulcer - in long-term patients largely too Avoid frequent repositioning is an essential Condition. But this is time-consuming and labor-intensive and can practically impossible to be fulfilled in an ideal way. As a Study by W.G. Troike, published in the Journal of Berlin Medical Association "Berliner Ärzte", Vol. 12/2000, p. 28, at about 16.1% of the deceased Pressure ulcers found, half even severe Degree. In Hamburg, a similar investigation over 10'000 bodies at around 11% signs of decubitus. Above all, decubitus endangers immobile, long-term bedridden patients. This problem has been around for a long time known and accordingly mattresses were developed, which the To avoid danger of decubitus. Most common are Mattresses with air-filled chambers, in particular, too intended for the storage of severely injured patients. Such examples are shown in US-5'561'873, EP-A-0'440'690 or WO / 99 / FR / 2077. A particularly complex embodiment shows the EP-A-0'364'249, in which of two films Pad made of flexible material is realized and at the a variety of inflatable cells is present. Such Solutions are so expensive that they are in the general Nursing hardly find entrance and practically only in the Patient intensive care are used.

Druckgeschwüre treten aber insbesondere dort auf, wo ein punktueller hoher Druck vorhanden ist, und insbesondere auch dort, wo Körperteile direkt aufeinander liegen. Stellen, an denen sich Patienten besonders häufig wund liegen, sind der Innenbereich der Knie, die Fersen, der Becken- und Hüftbereich oder im Bereich der Ellenbogen. Zwar sind für solche Zwecke auf dem Markt auch Formkissen aus geschäumten Material erhältlich, doch weisen diese wesentliche Nachteile auf. Zum Einen werden für die verschiedenen Anwendungen eine Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Formkissen benötigt und zum Anderen wirken diese Kissen isolierend und können entsprechend zu partiellen Überhitzungen des Körpers führen. Es ist bekannt, dass diesem Problem mittels mit Gel gefüllten Kissen, deren Inhalt sich nur langsam erwärmt, Abhilfe geschaffen werden kann. Solche gelgefüllten Kissen sind jedoch relativ kostspielig und werden auf dem Markt daher bis heute nur selten angeboten. Aus der US-5'545'199 ist beispielsweise eine runde Nackenrolle bekannt, bestehend aus einem inneren stabförmigen Gelpack, über das mehrere zylindrische Abschnitte aus geschäumten Material gestülpt sind. Hierdurch soll beispielsweise eine Temperaturregelung erzielbar sein. Für Langzeitpatienten ist eine solche Lösung jedoch sicherlich ungeeignet.Pressure ulcers occur, however, especially where a punctual high pressure is present, and in particular also where body parts lie directly on top of each other. Make, on Patients are especially often sore Inside of the knees, the heels, the pelvic and Hip area or around the elbows. While are for such purposes in the market also shaped cushion of foamed Material available, but these have significant disadvantages on. On the one hand, for the different applications one Variety of different shape pillows needed and to Others, these pillows are insulating and can accordingly lead to partial overheating of the body. It It is known that this problem is filled with gel Cushions, the contents of which warms only slowly, remedied can be. However, such gel-filled pillows are relatively expensive and will therefore remain in the market today rarely offered. From US-5'545'199 is for example a round bolster known, consisting of an inner rod-shaped gel pack, over which several cylindrical sections made of foamed material. hereby For example, a temperature control should be achievable. For long-term patients, however, such a solution is certainly not suitable.

Aus der US-4'858'199 ist ein Kissen für Patienten mit Kopfschmerzen bekannt, welches aus zwei zusammenhängenden halbmondförmigen Teilen besteht, wobei beide Kammern mit Gel gefüllt sind.From US-4'858'199 is a pillow for patients with headache known, which consists of two related crescent-shaped parts, both chambers with gel are filled.

Ein Kissen gemäß dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1 ist aus der WO 89/05110 bekannt.A pillow according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from WO 89/05110 known.

Von diesem nächstliegenden Stand der Technik ausgehend, hat sich der Erfinder die Aufgabe gestellt, ein Kissen der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, welches möglichst einfach in der Formgebung ist, jedoch für viele Lagerungszwecke geeignet ist.Starting from this closest prior art, has The inventor set the task, a pillow of the beginning to create said type, which is as simple as possible in the shaping is, however, suitable for many storage purposes is.

Diese Aufgabe löst die Erfindung mit einem Kissen mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 1.This object is achieved by the invention with a pillow with the Features of claim 1.

Der Vorteil der erfindungsgemässen Kissen liegt nicht nur in der vielseitigen Anwendung, sondern auch in der Möglichkeit, solche Kissen je nach Erfordernis erwärmt oder gekühlt am Patienten zu verwenden, wobei das Gel seine Temperatur nur relativ langsam ändert. Entsprechend ist ein solches erfindungsgemässes Kissen nicht nur für die Lagerung von Langzeitpatienten geeignet, sondern kann auch bei verletzten Patienten eingesetzt werden, insbesondere zur Lagerung der Extremitäten.The advantage of the inventive cushion is not only in the versatile application but also in the possibility Such cushions are heated or cooled as required Patients use, with the gel its temperature only changes relatively slowly. Accordingly, such pillow according to the invention not only for the storage of Suitable for long-term patients, but can also be injured Patients are used, in particular for the storage of Extremities.

Die besondere, jedoch einfache Gestaltungsform kann speziell im Bereich der Extremitäten eingesetzt werden, ohne dass dabei eine unerwünschte Positionsveränderung oder ein Verschieben des Kissens stattfindet. Entsprechend lassen sich solche Kissen bei Patienten mit Verletzungen oder Entzündungen im Bereich der Ellenbogen, der Knie, Fersen oder Fussgelenken besonders vorteilhaft einsetzen.The special but simple design can be special be used in the area of the extremities without that doing an undesirable change in position or a Moving the pillow takes place. Accordingly, you can Such pillows in patients with injuries or Inflammation in the area of the elbows, knees, heels or Use foot joints particularly advantageous.

In der anliegenden Zeichnung sind besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsformen des Erfindungsgegenstandes dargestellt und nachfolgend erläutert. Es zeigt

Figur 1
ein Kissen mit drei gleich grossen Kammern, wobei die Kammern über gekrümmt verlaufende Nähte miteinander verbunden sind, während
Figur 2
eine Lösung mit drei mindestens annähernd gleich grossen Kammern zeigt, wobei die Verbindungsnähte zwischen den Kammern gestreckt verlaufen.
Figur 3
zeigt wiederum ein Kissen mit drei runden Kammern, deren Mittelpunkte auf einem gleichschenkligen Dreieck angeordnet sind, wobei zwei Kammern gleich gross sind und die dritte Kammer kleiner gestaltet ist.
Figur 4
zeigt einen Überzug für eine Ausführung des erfindungsgemässen Kissens, an dem verschiedene Befestigungsmittel angebracht sind.
In the accompanying drawings particularly preferred embodiments of the subject invention are shown and explained below. It shows
FIG. 1
a cushion with three equal-sized chambers, wherein the chambers are connected to each other via curved seams, while
FIG. 2
a solution with three at least approximately equal chambers shows, with the connecting seams stretched between the chambers.
FIG. 3
again shows a pillow with three round chambers whose centers are arranged on an isosceles triangle, two chambers are the same size and the third chamber is made smaller.
FIG. 4
shows a coating for an embodiment of the inventive pad on which various fastening means are attached.

In den Figuren 1 bis 3 sind drei Ausführungsformen des erfindungsgemässen Kissens, welches gesamthaft mit 1 bezeichnet ist, dargestellt. Bei den Ausführungen gemäss den Figuren 1 und 2 besteht jedes Kissen 1 aus drei gleich grossen, mindestens annähernd runden Kammern 11, 12, 13, die aus Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt und mit einem Gel, beispielsweise einem Silikon-Gel, gefüllt sind.FIGS. 1 to 3 show three embodiments of the invention cushion according to the invention, which as a whole comprises 1 is indicated, shown. In the embodiments according to the Figures 1 and 2, each cushion 1 of three is the same large, at least approximately round chambers 11, 12, 13, the made of plastic material and with a gel, for example a silicone gel, are filled.

Die einzelnen Kammern 11, 12, 13 werden vorzugsweise einstückig aus Folienmaterial gefertigt, wobei die Kammern an den Rändern verschweisst sind. Hierbei bilden sich nicht nur die hier nicht dargestellten und kaum sichtbaren randständigen Nähte, sondern es verbleiben insbesondere die Verbindungsnähte 14 beziehungsweise 15. Bei den Ausführungsformen, bei denen die Kammern 11 bis 13 praktisch rund gestaltet sind, verlaufen die Schweissnähte 14 auf Kreisbogen, die praktisch punktuell im Bereich zweier benachbarter Kammern sich berühren. Aus fertigungstechnischen Gründen wie auch aus Verwendungsüberlegungen ist es jedoch sinnvoll, wenn die Schweissnähte 14 sich nur annähern und ein Zwischenraum zwischen den Kammern 11, 12, 13 verbleibt.The individual chambers 11, 12, 13 are preferably made in one piece from foil material, the chambers on welded to the edges. This does not only form the not shown here and barely visible marginal Seams, but in particular remain the Connecting seams 14 and 15, respectively. In the embodiments, in which the chambers 11 to 13 designed practically round are, the weld seams 14 run on circular arc, the practically punctually in the area of two adjacent Chambers touch each other. For manufacturing reasons such as but also from usage considerations, it makes sense if the welds 14 only approximate and a gap between the chambers 11, 12, 13 remains.

Statt die Kammern vollständig rund zu gestalten, können diese auch zwei gradlinig verlaufende Sekanten aufweisen, die dann die geraden beziehungsweise gestreckt verlaufenden Nähte 15 bilden. Diese Ausführung ist in der Figur 2 dargestellt. In beiden Varianten sind jedoch die Kammern gleich gross und in regelmässiger Anordnung, so dass die Mittelpunkte 16 der einzelnen Kammern auf einem gleichseitigen Dreieck zu Liegen kommen.Instead of making the chambers completely round, they can also have two rectilinear secants, which then the straight or stretched seams 15 form. This embodiment is shown in FIG. In Both variants, however, the chambers are the same size and in regular arrangement, so that the centers 16 of the individual chambers on an equilateral triangle lying come.

Bei der Ausgestaltungsform gemäss der Figur 2 wird man die Naht vorteilhafterweise zwischen jeweils zwei benachbarten Kammern 11, 12, 13 als Doppelnaht gestalten, wobei deren Breite in einer gewissen Relation zur Grösse der Kammern sein sollte.In the embodiment according to FIG. 2, the Seam advantageously between each two adjacent Design chambers 11, 12, 13 as a double seam, wherein the Width should be in a certain relation to the size of the chambers should.

Bei den Ausführungen gemäss den Figuren 1 und 2 wird man die Grösse der Kammern etwa so bemessen, dass deren Durchmesser in der Grösse zwischen 10 und 15 cm betragen. Diese Grössenordnung hat sich für die Patientenlagerung als besonders geeignet erwiesen, da diese Grösse praktisch für alle Anwendungen geeignet ist. In the embodiments according to FIGS. 1 and 2, the Size of the chambers approximately so that their diameter in size between 10 and 15 cm. These The order of magnitude has for patient positioning as proved particularly suitable because this size practically for all applications are suitable.

Für spezielle Lagerungen, die allerdings eher bei verletzten Patienten auftreten, kann insbesondere Lagestabilisation erforderlich sein wie beispielsweise bei Knie- oder Fussgelenkverletzungen. In diesen Fällen eignet sich insbesondere ein Kissen gemäss der Figur 3, bei dem zwei Kammern 17, 18 gleich gross sind, während eine dritte Kammer entsprechend kleiner gestaltet ist. Hierdurch entsteht im Bereich der Naht 14 zwischen den beiden grossen Kammern 17 und 18 eine ausgeprägte längliche Grube, die eine erhöhte Positionierungswirkung erzeugt. Beispielsweise bei Patienten mit stark gestauchtem Fussgelenk kann in dieser ausgeprägten Grube der Fuss gelagert werden, wenn der Bereich der Achillessehne in dieser ausgeprägten Grube zu Liegen kommt und die Ferse auf der kleineren Kammer 19 zum Anliegen kommt. Bei dieser Anordnung der Kammern 17, 18 und 19 liegen die Mittelpunkte 16 auf einem gleichschenkligen Dreieck, deren Basis die Verbindung der Mittelpunkte der beiden grösseren Kammern 17 und 18 ist.For special bearings, but more likely to injured Patients may experience particular positional stabilization be required as for example in knee or ankle injuries. In these cases is particularly suitable a cushion according to FIG. 3, in which two chambers 17, 18 are equal, while a third chamber accordingly is designed smaller. This results in the area of the seam 14 between the two large chambers 17 and 18 a pronounced oblong pit, which has an increased positioning effect generated. For example, in patients with strong Upset ankle can in this pronounced pit of Foot are stored when the area of the Achilles tendon in This pronounced pit comes to rest and the heel on the smaller chamber 19 comes to the concern. At this Arrangement of the chambers 17, 18 and 19 are the centers 16 on an isosceles triangle, whose basis is the Connection of the centers of the two larger chambers 17 and 18 is.

Bei der Seitenlagerung von Patienten lässt sich ein Kissen gemäss der Figur 3 vorteilhaft im Bereich der Schulterpartie anwenden. Bei der Lagerung eines Patienten in der Seitenlage wird nun im Bereich der Hüfte eher ein Kissen gemäss den Figuren 1 und 2 verwendet, wobei man das Kissen so anbringt, dass der Hüftbogen oder major Trochanter praktisch im Zentrum des Kissens zu Liegen kommt. Bei der Seitenlage des Patienten wird dieser mit leicht angewinkeltem Oberschenkel gelagert, wobei der Drehpunkt beim major Trochanter liegt und zwischen Oberkörper und Oberschenkel ein Winkel von praktisch 120° besteht. Dies entspricht der Kontur des erfindungsgemässen Kissens in idealer Weise. Ein Kissen gemäss den Ausführungen nach Figuren 1 und 2 ist auch geeignet für Patienten mit so genannten Tennisellenbogen oder Sehnenentzündungen anderer Art. In solchen Fällen kann das erfindungsgemässe Kissen beispielsweise auf eine Arbeitsplatte gelegt werden und der Ellenbogen relativ zentrisch auf dem Kissen abgestützt werden.The lateral positioning of patients can be a pillow according to the figure 3 advantageous in the shoulder area apply. When storing a patient in a lateral position is now in the hip rather a pillow according to the FIGS. 1 and 2 are used, with the pad being attached in such a way that that the hip arch or major trochanter is practically in the center the pillow comes to rest. In the lateral position of the patient this is stored with a slightly bent thigh, where the fulcrum is located in the major trochanter and between Upper body and thigh an angle of virtually 120 ° consists. This corresponds to the contour of the inventive Pillow in an ideal way. A pillow according to the specifications according to Figures 1 and 2 is also suitable for patients with so said tennis elbow or tendinitis other Art. In such cases, the inventive pillow for example, be placed on a countertop and the Elbows supported relatively centrally on the pillow become.

Weitere Anwendungsmöglichkeiten ergeben sich für den geübten Pfleger durch entsprechende Versuche.Further applications arise for the experienced Caregiver by appropriate attempts.

Aus verschiedenen Gründe, nicht zuletzt auch aus ästhetischen oder um die Transpiration zuzulassen, ist es sinnvoll, das erfindungsgemässe Kissen mit einem ebenso erfindungsgemässen Überzug zu versehen, der in der Formgebung dem entsprechenden Kissen angepasst ist. Dabei ist es sinnvoll, den Überzug so zu gestalten oder herzustellen, dass die entsprechenden Nähte 14, 15 beziehungsweise deren Verlauf deutlich auch beim Überzug erkennbar bleiben. Im Wesentlichen ergibt sich dies zwar bereits aus der Gestaltungsform. Der Überzug 2 hat entsprechend den Kammern 11, 12, 13 deren Form entsprechende Überzugteile 21, 22, 23. An jedem Überzugteil ist mindestens ein Befestigungsmittel angebracht. Als Befestigungsmittel 20 kommen verschiedene Möglichkeiten in Frage. In der Figur 4 sind die wesentlichen Möglichkeiten der verschiedenen Befestigungsmittel dargestellt. So können beispielsweise Bänder 24 vorhanden sein, mittels denen das im Überzug liegende Kissen an einem Sitz- oder Liegemöbel befestigbar ist oder gegebenenfalls auch am Patienten selbst befestigt werden kann. Zum gleichen Zweck können als Befestigungsmittel 20 auch Ösen 25 vorgesehen sein, durch die man beispielsweise Verbandsmaterial, insbesondere Gazestreifen, hindurch führen kann, um ein entsprechendes Kissen an einem Arm oder Bein eines Patienten zu befestigen.For various reasons, not least of all aesthetic or to allow for transpiration, it makes sense that Cushion according to the invention with a likewise inventive To provide plating in the shaping of the corresponding Pillow is adjusted. It makes sense, the coating so to shape or make the appropriate seams 14, 15 and their course clearly in the Cover remain visible. In essence, this results Although already from the design form. The coating has 2 corresponding to the chambers 11, 12, 13 whose shape corresponding Cover parts 21, 22, 23. On each cover part is at least attached a fastener. As a fastener 20 come in different ways in question. In the figure 4 are the essential possibilities of the different ones Attachment shown. So, for example Bands 24 may be present, by means of which in the coating lying pillows can be attached to a sitting or lying furniture or, if appropriate, also attached to the patient himself can be. For the same purpose can be used as fasteners 20 also eyelets 25 may be provided by which, for example Dressing, in particular gauze strip lead through may be to put a corresponding pillow on an arm or leg to attach to a patient.

Letztlich kann auch ein Überzug 2 mit Klettverschlussflächen 26 versehen sein, womit der Überzug haftend an einer entsprechenden Unterlage befestigt sein kann. So lässt sich ein entsprechender Überzug beziehungsweise das darin gehaltene Kissen in einer relativ festen Position auf einem Liege- oder Sitzmöbel mit einer sich mit dem Klettverschluss wirksam verbindenden Oberfläche in korrekter Lage befestigen.Finally, a cover 2 with Velcro surfaces Be provided 26, whereby the coating adhering to a appropriate pad can be attached. That's how it works a corresponding coating or held therein Pillows in a relatively fixed position on a couch or seating with an effect with the Velcro secure the connecting surface in the correct position.

Trotz den drei hier dargestellten Ausführungsformen dürfte sich mit einem Kissen gemäss den Figuren 1 oder 2 jede gewünschte Patientenlagerung beziehungsweise Lagerung von Extremitäten eines Patienten realisieren lassen. Entsprechend sind auch die beiden gemäss den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellten Lösungen besonders bevorzugt. Dank der Universalität der Anwendung braucht ein Pflegeheim oder ein Spital nicht eine Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Kissen, sondern kann praktisch mit einem entsprechenden Vorrat einer einzigen Ausführungsform die erforderlichen und gewünschten, korrekten Lagerungen vornehmen.Despite the three embodiments shown here each with a pillow according to the figures 1 or 2 desired patient storage or storage of Have the extremities of a patient realized. Corresponding are also the two shown in Figures 1 and 2 Solutions particularly preferred. Thanks to the universality of Application does not need a nursing home or a hospital Variety of different pillows, but can be practical with a corresponding supply of a single embodiment the required and desired, correct Make bearings.

Aus herstellungstechnischen Gründen kann es besonders vorteilhaft sein, die drei Kammern des Kissens getrennt zu fertigen und in einen Überzug einzunähen oder einzubringen, in dem sie in der gewünschten Relativlage zueinander gehalten sind. Eine solche Lösung ist zwar teuerer als die zuvor beschriebenen Lösungen, doch lassen sich die Investitionskosten wesentlich senken. For manufacturing reasons, it may be particularly advantageous be the three chambers of the pillow separated finished and to sew into a coating or bring, in which they held each other in the desired relative position are. Such a solution is more expensive than those described above Solutions, but the investment costs can be significantly lower.

Liste der BezugszahlenList of reference numbers

11
Kissenpillow
22
Überzugcoating
1111
Kammerchamber
1212
Kammerchamber
1313
Kammerchamber
1414
gekrümmt verlaufende Nähtecurved seams
1515
gestreckt verlaufende Nähtestretched seams
1616
Mittelpunkt einer KammerCenter of a chamber
1717
grosse Kammerbig chamber
1818
grosse Kammerbig chamber
1919
kleine Kammersmall chamber
2020
Befestigungsmittelfastener
2121
Überzugteilcovering part
2222
Überzugteilcovering part
2323
Überzugteilcovering part
2424
GurtenGird
2525
Öseneyelets
2626
KlettverschlussflächenVelcro surfaces

Claims (13)

  1. A cushion (1) for supporting long-term patients and for the long-term support of extremities of injured patients, consisting of a gel-filled cushion with several chambers, characterised in that the cushion consists of three at least approximately round chambers (11, 12, 13) which are closed and whose centre points arc arranged on an isosceles or equilateral triangle, wherein the three approximately round chambers have a diameter of a size of 7 to 17 cm.
  2. A cushion according to claim 1, characterised in that the chambers are connected to one another via seams (14) running in a curved manner.
  3. A cushion according to claim 1, characterised in that the chambers are connected to one another via seams (15) running in a straight manner.
  4. A cushion according to claim 3, characterised in that the seams which run in a straight manner are double seams running at a distance.
  5. A cushion according to claim 1, characterised in that two cushions (17, 18) have the same diameter and the third cushion (19) has a smaller diameter.
  6. A cushion according to claim 1, characterised in that all three cushions have an at least approximately equal diameter.
  7. A cushion according to claim 1, characterised in that the cushion has a cover (2) which allows the recognition of the contours of the chambers.
  8. A cushion according to claim 7, characterised in that the cover comprises fastening means (20), wherein each cover part (21, 22, 23) which surrounds a chamber has at least one fastening means.
  9. A cushion according to claim 8, characterised in that the fastening means comprises a Velcro®-type closure surface (26) which serves for the fixed retention of the cover on an underlay.
  10. A cushion according to claim 8, characterised in that the fastening means are eyelets (loops) (25) which together with strings (ribbons) (24) or straps serve for position fixation on an underlay or on the patient.
  11. A cushion according to claim 8, characterised in that the fastening means are strings (ribbons) strips which are fastened directly on the cover.
  12. A cushion according to one of the claims 2 to 4, characterised in that the seams are weld seams.
  13. A cushion according to claim 1, characterised in that the chambers are separated from one another and are held together by the cover.
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