Design and application of a multifunctional flushing toothbrush for critically ill patients
10.3969/j.issn.1008-9691.2024.04.021
- VernacularTitle:一种适用于重症患者的多功能冲洗式牙刷的设计及应用
- Author:
Ya FAN
1
;
Xiaoling BAI
;
Zengzhen YANG
Author Information
1. 民航总医院护理部,北京 100123
- Keywords:
Washing toothbrush;
Design;
Critical patient
- From:
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care
2024;31(4):485-487
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Due to diminished self-immunity and oral self-cleaning ability,critically ill patients experience a significant increase in the risk of oral infection.These infections can lead to complications that not only extend hospital stays but also raise mortality.Effective oral care is very important in reducing the occurrence of such infection.Traditional method of using cotton balls in oral care are less effective and can damage the fragile oral mucosa with tweezers.Currently,clinical use of suction toothbrush needs the help of syringe or infusion device.To address these issues,we have designed a multi-functional flushing toothbrush and have obtained the National Utility Model Patent of China(ZL 2021 2 1584512.9).The toothbrush is composed of a brush head,a brush rod,a brush handle,and a water storage mechanism.The side of the toothbrush is provided with a suction tube,a water storage bag and a water guide pipe,and a one-way valve with an open direction to the right is arranged in the guide pipe and the suction pipe,medical staff can control the suction and discharge of liquid by squeezing the water storage bag,thus reducing the use of consumables such as syringes or infusion devices.The device is designed for one-handed operation,making it convenient for medical staff.The brush handle is made of transparent material,allowing medical staff to observe the color and properties of mouthwash and deal with abnormal situations in time,thereby improving safety.The material is mainly made of silicone,natural rubber and plastic,which is green and can be used repeatedly.This device has a certain practical value and is worth popularizing in clinical practice.
