JP2013163014A - Medical/nursing-care suction device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a medical care suction device which is robust and can easily recognize the state of nasal discharge and sputum and can easily and precisely clean and sterilize each part.
A medical device comprising: a container 1 in which a cap 2 is detachably attached; a suction pump 9 communicating with the container 1; and a suction nozzle 16 connected to a distal end of a suction tube 4 communicating with the container 1.・ A nursing suction device. A tube holder-3 capable of sandwiching the suction tube 4 is protruded from the cap 2. The suction nozzle 16 includes a nozzle joint 17 having a through-hole that can be detachably connected to the suction pipe 4 and a nozzle element 18 having a suction port that is detachably attached to the nozzle joint 17. To do.
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Description

  The present invention is suitable for sucking nasal discharge and sputum of patients and care recipients in hospitals, care facilities, homes, etc., can be easily and inexpensively manufactured with a simple configuration, is compact and lightweight, and is convenient to carry. The length of the tube can be adjusted, so it can be used with one hand and has good workability.In addition, it eliminates discomfort when inserting the suction nozzle into the nostril or oral cavity, and can be used comfortably and safely. The present invention relates to a medical / nursing care suction device that can easily check the state of the above and can easily and precisely clean and disinfect each part.

For patients with otolaryngological disorders who are unable to blow their nose, asthma patients who are unable to have a sputum, and care recipients of a care facility, nasal discharge and sputum are sucked using a dedicated aspirator.
As the aspirator, an electric pump and an auxiliary manual pump are attached to a sealable container, a hose is connected to the electric pump, various suction tools are attached to the tip of the hose, and the suction tool is attached to the nose. There is one in which an electric pump is operated by being applied to the mouth and sucking nasal discharge and sputum (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  However, the aspirator is not hygienic because it is commonly used for nasal discharge, sputum and urine suction, and it is difficult to aspirate nasal discharge and sputum because the suction tool is operated against the nose and mouth, and the electric pump is expensive and heavy. However, there was a problem that it was bulky and inconvenient to carry.

  In order to solve such problems, a suction device using a breast pump is attached to the container, a manual pump and a nasal discharge or phlegm suction nelaton are connected to the suction device, and the manual pump is operated to operate the suction nelaton There is an aspirator for nursing care in which a nasal discharge or a sputum is sucked into the nose or mouth (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  However, when using the nursing care suction device, the suction nelaton is held with one hand and inserted into the nose or mouth, and the manual pump is operated with the other hand, so that the workability is poor, and the suction nelaton is not moved. There was a problem that the degree of freedom was lost.

  In order to solve the above problem, one end of a suction pipe and an exhaust pipe is attached to a storage container, a suction catheter is connected to the other end of the suction pipe, and a stopper is attached to the other end of the exhaust pipe. Household inhalation inhalation with body inserted into suction nozzle of vacuum cleaner, suction catheter inserted into mouth, and vacuum cleaner activated to suck in sputum with suction power of vacuum cleaner (For example, refer to Patent Document 3).

  However, since the inhaler uses the suction force of a vacuum cleaner, it is large and not hygienic, and suction with a suction catheter tends to cause clogging or clogging in the oral cavity of the thin tube, There were problems such as poor nature.

  By the way, as a contributor to the improvement of the suction part of the suction catheter, there is a nostril nozzle of a nostril for an inhaler of a nebulizer, and the nostril nozzle is integrally formed with the nostril for the inhaler, and a partition wall or a thin tube nozzle is formed inside Some are provided (see, for example, Patent Document 4).

  However, the nostril nozzle is integrally formed with the inhaler nasal tube and is provided with a partition wall and a thin tube nozzle inside, so that the structure is complicated and difficult to manufacture and expensive, and it is difficult to clean and boil after use. The above-mentioned use was difficult because a sufficient effect was not obtained.

JP 2000-316968 A Utility Model Registration No.3051193 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-28512 JP 11-342205 A

  The present invention solves such problems and is suitable for suctioning nasal discharge and sputum of patients and care recipients in hospitals, nursing homes, homes, etc., and can be easily and inexpensively manufactured with a simple configuration, and is small and lightweight to carry. In addition to being convenient, the length of the suction tube can be adjusted so that it can be used with one hand and is easy to work with, and eliminates the discomfort when inserting the suction nozzle into the nostril or oral cavity, making it comfortable and safe to use. Another object of the present invention is to provide a medical and nursing care suction device that is robust and can easily recognize the state of nasal discharge and sputum, and that can easily and precisely clean and disinfect each part.

  The first aspect of the present invention is a medical / nursing care suction device comprising: a container having a cap detachably attached thereto; a suction pump communicating with the container; and a suction nozzle connected to a tip of a suction tube communicating with the container. A tube holder capable of sandwiching the suction tube on the cap, and a nozzle joint having a through-hole capable of detachably connecting one end of the suction nozzle to the suction tube; and the nozzle joint The nozzle element is equipped with a suction port that is detachably mounted, and the suction pipe is held in an orderly manner by the tube holder, so that the position of the suction nozzle can be held at a desired position, and the suction nozzles are attached to and detached from each other. Consists of possible nozzle joints and nozzle elements, which can be manufactured reasonably and easily, and they can be easily and precisely cleaned and disinfected Unishi to have.

The invention of claim 2 allows the length of the suction tube from the tube holder to the suction nozzle to be adjustable via the tube holder, and holds the container, the suction tube and the suction pump with one hand, In addition, the suction pump can be operated, and compared with the operation of a conventional suction device that makes full use of both hands, the complexity of this type of operation is eliminated, and the operation can be performed easily and smoothly.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the suction pump is constituted by a manual pump, so that the suction device can be reduced in size and weight and can be manufactured inexpensively, and one-hand holding and one-handed operation can be promoted.
The invention of claim 4 uses a nozzle joint made of synthetic resin, and a nozzle element made of silicon rubber, which realizes weight reduction and inexpensive production thereof, and prevents damage when these are made of glass. In addition to ensuring the above safety, it prevents the discomfort caused by the cool feeling when inserting the nozzle element made of glass into the nostril or oral cavity, so that it can be used comfortably.

In the invention of claim 5, the nozzle joint is configured to be transparent and the nozzle element is configured to be transparent or translucent so that the nozzle element and the nozzle joint move in comparison with a nozzle joint or nozzle element made of a material that is difficult to see. The color and state of nasal discharge and phlegm can be easily recognized, and it is possible to respond quickly to abnormalities in nasal discharge and phlegm.
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the tip of the nozzle joint is disposed inside the nozzle element so as to face the suction port of the nozzle element, and incident light at the joint between the tip of the nozzle joint and the nozzle joint is reflected. This makes it possible to make the suction port more clearly visible or reflected by the reflected light from the joint without using electrical lighting means, making it easier and clearer for the color and state of nasal discharge and sputum to move through the suction port. It is possible to quickly recognize abnormalities in nasal discharge and phlegm.
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, a plurality of engaging ribs that can be connected to the suction pipe are provided apart from each other on the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle joint, and the outer diameters of the engaging ribs are different from each other. On the other hand, it is possible to connect a plurality of suction pipes having different inner diameters.
In the invention of claim 8, the nozzle element is formed in a substantially bullet-shaped or long and tapered shape, and the nozzle element can be safely inserted without damaging the nostril or the oral cavity. It is positioned locally directly under the nostril so that the nasal discharge that flows out under the nostril can be sucked easily and reliably.

The invention of claim 9 allows the tip of the nozzle element to be inserted into the user's nostril or oral cavity, allows the insertion to be performed safely, and makes the nozzle element made of silicon rubber, thereby making it glass-made. In order to prevent the discomfort caused by the cool feeling when inserted into the nostril and oral cavity, and to ensure comfortable use, the nasal discharge present in the nostril and the wrinkles present in the oral cavity can be sucked safely and comfortably Yes.
The invention of claim 10 enables the tip portion of the nozzle element to be brought into contact with the user's nostril so that the nasal fluid that has flowed directly under the nostril can be sucked safely and easily, and the nozzle element is made of silicon rubber. When this is made of glass, discomfort due to the cool feeling when it comes in contact directly below the nostril is prevented, so that it can be used comfortably.

According to the invention of claim 11, the suction pump is constituted by an electric pump so that stable intake can be easily obtained by the electric pump.
According to the invention of claim 12, the cap is provided with a connecting pipe communicating with the electric pump, the electric pump is provided in the housing of the medical suction device, and the base end portion of the lever is rotated at the upper end portion of the housing. The lever is normally urged to turn downward, while the lever is provided with a suction joint that communicates with the suction pipe of the electric pump, and the connection portion of the suction joint is connected to the connection pipe. It connects so that attachment or detachment is possible, and it enables it to perform the connection of the said connecting pipe and a suction joint simply and airtightly.
In a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, a hollow flow monitor is inserted between the suction pipe or the discharge pipe of the electric pump, and a windmill that can be rotated by the air moving inside the flow monitor is provided. The operating state of the pump or aspirator can be confirmed.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the flow monitor is provided with a see-through portion through which the windmill can be seen, so that the rotation of the windmill can be visually recognized from the see-through portion.
According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the flow monitor is disposed at a front portion of the housing, a see-through window capable of seeing through the see-through portion is provided in the housing, and the see-through portion is disposed in the see-through window. The rotation of the wind turbine can be visually confirmed from the above, and the operating state of the electric pump or the suction device can be confirmed.
According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the motor for driving the electric pump can be driven by a dry battery or a commercial power source, and two types of power sources are secured for the motor to improve convenience.
In the invention of claim 17, the dry battery is arranged at the bottom of the housing, the electric pump and the driving motor are arranged at the lower part of the housing, the dry battery having a relatively heavy weight is arranged at the bottom of the housing, and By arranging an electric pump and a driving motor which are relatively heavy at the lower part of the housing, the center of gravity of the housing is lowered and its stability is improved.

  The invention of claim 1 is a nozzle joint having a tube holder capable of sandwiching the suction pipe in a cap, and having a through-hole capable of detachably connecting one end of the suction nozzle to the suction pipe; And a nozzle element having a suction port that is detachably attached to the nozzle joint, so that the suction pipe is neatly held by the tube holder, and the position of the suction nozzle can be held at a desired position. The suction nozzle is composed of a nozzle joint and a nozzle element which can be attached to and detached from each other, and can be manufactured rationally and easily, and cleaning and disinfection thereof can be easily and precisely performed.

The invention of claim 2 allows the length of the suction tube from the tube holder to the suction nozzle to be adjustable via the tube holder, and holds the container, the suction tube and the suction pump with one hand, In addition, since the suction pump can be operated, this type of operation is less complicated and easier and smoother than the operation of a conventional suction device using both hands.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the suction pump is a manual pump, the suction device can be reduced in size and weight and can be manufactured at low cost, and one-hand holding and one-hand operation can be promoted.
In the invention of claim 4, since the nozzle joint is made of synthetic resin and the nozzle element is made of silicon rubber, it is possible to reduce the weight and to manufacture them inexpensively and to prevent breakage when these are made of glass. In addition to ensuring safety in use, it is possible to prevent a feeling of discomfort due to a cool feeling when the glass nozzle element is inserted into the nostril or oral cavity, and to achieve comfortable use.

In the invention of claim 5, since the nozzle joint is configured to be transparent, the nozzle element is configured to be transparent or translucent, and the inside of the nozzle element or nozzle joint is compared with the nozzle joint or nozzle element made of a material that is difficult to view. The color and state of the moving nasal discharge and phlegm can be easily recognized, and the nasal discharge and phlegm abnormalities can be quickly dealt with.
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the tip of the nozzle joint is disposed inside the nozzle element so as to face the suction port of the nozzle element, and incident light at the joint between the tip of the nozzle joint and the nozzle joint is reflected. Because it is possible, the color and state of nasal discharge and sputum that move the suction port can be made easier by making the suction port more clearly visible or realized by reflected light from the joint, without using electrical lighting means In addition, it can be clearly seen and can respond quickly to abnormalities in nasal discharge and hemorrhoids.
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the plurality of engaging ribs that can connect the suction pipe are provided apart from each other on the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle joint, and the outer diameters of the engaging ribs are different from each other. However, it is possible to cope with connection of a plurality of suction pipes having different inner diameters.

In the invention of claim 8, since the nozzle element is formed in a substantially bullet-shaped or long and tapered shape, the nozzle element can be safely inserted without damaging the nostril or the oral cavity, and the tip of the nozzle element Can be positioned locally just below the nostril, and the nasal discharge that has flowed out just below the nostril can be sucked easily and reliably.
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the tip portion of the nozzle element can be inserted into the user's nostril or oral cavity, the insertion can be performed safely, and the nozzle element is made of silicon rubber. Prevents discomfort due to the cool feeling when inserted into the nostrils and oral cavity, and makes it safe to use, as well as sucking nasal juice present in the nostrils and sputum present in the oral cavity safely and easily it can.
In the invention of claim 10, since the tip of the nozzle element can be brought into contact with the user's nostril, the nasal discharge that has flowed directly under the nostril can be sucked safely and easily, and the nozzle element is made of silicon rubber. Thus, when it is made of glass, it is possible to prevent unpleasant sensation due to the cool feeling when it comes into contact directly under the nostril, and to be used comfortably.

In the invention of claim 11, since the suction pump is constituted by an electric pump, stable intake air can be easily obtained by the electric pump.
According to the invention of claim 12, the cap is provided with a connecting pipe communicating with the electric pump, the electric pump is provided inside the housing of the medical suction device, and the base end portion of the lever is rotated at the upper end portion of the housing. The lever is normally urged to turn downward, while the lever is provided with a suction joint that communicates with the suction pipe of the electric pump, and the connection portion of the suction joint is connected to the connection pipe. Since it is detachably connected, the connection pipe and the suction joint can be easily and airtightly connected.
In the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, a hollow flow monitor is interposed between the suction pipe or the discharge pipe of the electric pump, and the wind turbine that can be rotated by the air moving inside the flow monitor is provided. Or the operating state of the aspirator can be confirmed.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, since the see-through part through which the windmill can be seen is provided in the flow monitor, the rotation of the windmill can be visually recognized from the see-through part.
In the invention of claim 15, the flow monitor is arranged at the front portion of the housing, a see-through window through which the see-through portion can be seen is provided in the housing, and the see-through portion is arranged in the see-through window. The rotation of the windmill can be visually recognized from the outside, and the operating state of the electric pump or the suction device can be confirmed.
According to the invention of claim 16, since the motor for driving the electric pump can be driven by a dry battery or a commercial power source, two types of power sources can be secured for the motor to improve convenience. According to the seventeenth aspect of the invention, since the dry battery is arranged at the bottom of the housing and the electric pump and the driving motor are arranged at the lower part of the housing, the dry battery having a relatively heavy weight is arranged at the bottom of the housing. By disposing a relatively heavy electric pump and drive motor at the lower part of the housing, the center of gravity of the housing can be lowered and the stability thereof can be improved.

It is a perspective view which shows the suction device to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the condition before attaching a connector and a suction pipe to the connection pipe of the suction device to which this invention is applied. It is sectional drawing which expands and shows the attachment condition of the cap, container, and manual pump to which this invention is applied. It is sectional drawing which expands and shows the condition which connected the connector and the suction pipe to the connection pipe on the cap of this invention. It is sectional drawing which decomposes | disassembles and shows the condition which connects a connector and a suction pipe to the connection pipe on the cap of this invention.

It is a perspective view which shows the suction nozzle to which this invention is applied. It is sectional drawing which follows the AA line of FIG. 6, and has expanded slightly. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the suction nozzle to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the suction device to which this invention is applied, and has shown the condition where the suction device is hold | maintained with one hand and the manual pump is operated with one hand. It is sectional drawing of the principal part of FIG. 9, and has shown the condition where the front-end | tip of a suction nozzle is inserted in a nostril and the nasal discharge is sucked.

It is a perspective view which shows the suction nozzle applied to the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which follows the BB line of FIG. 11, and has expanded slightly. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the suction nozzle applied to the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the suction device applied to the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and has shown the condition where the suction device is hold | maintained with one hand and the manual pump is operated with one hand. It is sectional drawing of the principal part of FIG. 14, and has shown the condition which has positioned the front-end | tip of a suction nozzle directly under a nostril and is sucking out the nasal discharge. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the attachment condition of the connector applied to the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the mounting state of the connector applied to the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which decomposes | disassembles and shows the condition which connects the connector of the said 3rd Embodiment, and a suction pipe to the connection pipe on the cap of this invention.

It is a top view which shows the medical suction device applied to the 4th Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 20 is a right side view of FIG. 19. It is sectional drawing which follows the BB line of FIG.

Hereinafter, the illustrated embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a suction device equipped with a manual pump will be described. In FIGS. 1 to 10, reference numeral 1 denotes a cylindrical transparent synthetic resin container having an opening at the top thereof. A relatively soft rubber cap 2 is detachably mounted.
A flange 2a protrudes downward from the peripheral surface of the cap 2, and an annular groove 2b is formed in a deep groove inside the flange 2a. The edge of the container 1 is fitted into the annular groove 2b, and the cap 2 is hermetically sealed. It is attached to.

A tube holder-3 is integrally projected on the outer periphery of the cap 2, and a flexible silicone rubber translucent suction tube 4 is sandwiched between the pair of holder-arms 3a, 3a. Yes.
In the figure, 1a is an annular rib provided on the middle and high position peripheral surface of the container 1, and when the suctioned matter such as nasal discharge stored in the rib 1a position reaches the position, it prompts the disposal or discharge of the suctioned product, This is a guideline to prevent inflow to the manual pump described later.

Two connecting pipes 5 and 6 communicating with the container 1 are provided on both sides of the upper surface of the cap 2, and a joint 8 having a control valve 7 is mounted inside the one connecting pipe 5. An ellipsoidal rubber manual pump 9, which is a suction pump, is attached to the upper end of 8 so that it can be compressed and restored.
The control valve 7 includes an intake valve and an exhaust valve (both not shown). When the manual pump 9 is compressed, the control valve 7 closes the intake valve and opens the exhaust valve at the same time. When the manual pump 9 is restored after the compression is released, the intake valve is opened and the exhaust valve is closed at the same time so that the container 1 side can be formed at a negative pressure.

The other connecting pipe 6 is formed in a tapered taper shape, and a transparent connector 11 made of synthetic resin is fitted on the upper peripheral surface thereof.
The connector 11 can be fitted to the upper peripheral surface of the connecting pipe 6, and an inner tube 12 projects in the vertical direction on the inner side. Of these, the lower tube 12a protruding downward is tightly inserted into the through hole 6a of the connection tube 6, and one end of the suction tube 4 is inserted into the upper tube 12b protruding upward.

  A tapered engagement rib 13 projects from the upper peripheral surface of the upper tube 12b, and one end of the suction pipe 4 is inserted into the engagement rib 13, and the lower end of the suction pipe 4 is connected to the tube. The ring 12 is locked to the annular rib 14 projecting from the peripheral surface of the intermediate portion. In the figure, reference numeral 15 denotes a prismatic gripping portion that projects from the upper surface of the connector 11.

  A suction nozzle 16 is connected to the other end of the suction pipe 4, and the suction nozzle 16 can be detachably attached to a transparent plastic joint nozzle joint 17 connected to the suction pipe 4 and the tip of the slip joint 17. And semi-transparent or semi-transparent semi-transparent nozzle element 18 made of silicon rubber.

Of these, the nozzle joint 17 is resin-molded into an elongated substantially circular tube by a polycarbonate, and a peripheral surface on one side of the nozzle joint 17 is formed in a tapered shape, and a plurality of tapered surfaces are formed on the circumferential surface. The annular ribs 19 to 21 are formed.
The outer diameters of the annular ribs 19 to 21 are sequentially increased from the tube end side, and suction pipes 4, 4a and 4b having different inner diameters can be connected to the annular ribs 19 to 21.
In the case of the embodiment, the inner diameter of the suction tube 4 is the smallest, the inner diameter of the suction tube 4b is the largest, and the inner diameter of the suction tube 4a is formed at the intermediate diameter.

  A tapered annular rib 22 having a diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the annular rib 21 is formed on the other circumferential surface of the annular rib 21 having the maximum diameter, and the other circumferential surface of the annular rib 22 is formed on the annular rib 20. A circular tube having substantially the same diameter as the outer diameter is formed, and a flange 24 having the same diameter as the outer diameter of the annular rib 22 is formed on the end of the annular peripheral surface 23. In the figure, reference numeral 25 denotes a through hole of the nozzle joint 17.

  The front end portion of the nozzle joint 17 is formed on a smooth surface, and the smooth surface is tightly joined to a diameter-expanded step portion of a suction port (to be described later) of the nozzle element 18 so that a joint portion 16a between the nozzle joint 17 and the nozzle element 18 is obtained. And the incident light can be reflected toward the suction port described later at the joint 16a.

The nozzle element 18 is formed of silicon rubber into a hollow, substantially bullet-shaped shape, and its peripheral surface is formed into a gently convex curved surface 18a. The length of the nozzle element 18 is formed approximately half of the nozzle joint 17, The outer diameter is approximately 1.5 times the outer diameter of the flange 24.
A suction port 26 having the same diameter as the through hole 25 is formed inside the annular rib 22, and a stepped hole 27 having the same diameter as the annular peripheral surface 23 is formed on the nozzle joint 17 side of the suction port 26. An annular groove 28 having the same diameter as the flange 24 is formed on the base side of the attached hole 27.

  The enlarged diameter stepped portion is formed at an intermediate portion of the suction port 26, the enlarged diameter stepped portion is formed on a smooth surface, and the smooth surface is tightly joined to the tip portion of the nozzle joint 17, A joint portion 16a with the nozzle element 18 is formed, and incident light can be reflected toward the suction port 26 at the joint portion 16a.

An end surface on the base side of the nozzle element 18 engages with an end surface of the annular rib 22 and is attached to the nozzle element 18, the annular peripheral surface 23 is fitted into the stepped hole 27, and the annular groove 28 is engaged. A flange 24 is fitted and mounted.
The tip of the nozzle element 18 is inserted into the nostril 30 of the user 29 so that the nasal discharge in the nostril 30 can be sucked from the suction port 26 at the tip. In the figure, 31 is a hand of a nurse, a caregiver, a householder or the like who operates the suction device of the present invention.

In the embodiment, in addition to the above-described nozzle element 18, two types of nozzle elements that can share the nozzle joint 17 are provided, and are used depending on the size of the nostril 30 of the user 29.
That is, the two types of nozzle elements are formed into a hollow, substantially bullet-shaped shape, and the same stepped hole and annular groove are formed in the same position of the stepped hole 27 and the annular groove 28. An end portion of the nozzle joint 17 is formed so as to be able to contact the base end portion of the perforated hole, and the nozzle joint 17 is fitted to these so as to be mountable.

The two types of nozzle elements are formed such that the length from the base end portion to the tip end portion of the stepped hole is slightly longer or shorter than that of the nozzle element 18, and the total length thereof is also longer than the length of the nozzle element 18. It is slightly longer or shorter.
Further, the outer diameters of the two types of nozzle elements are formed to be slightly larger or smaller than that of the nozzle element 18, and therefore the substantially bullet shape is slightly different from the nozzle element 18.

In the medical / nursing care suction device of the present invention configured as described above, the tube holder 3 is integrally projected on the peripheral surface of the cap 2, and the suction tube 4 is formed by the elasticity of the pair of holder-arms 3a, 3a. It is formed so that it can be clamped. The suction pipe 4 is manufactured by cutting a pipe having a predetermined inner diameter into a predetermined length.
A joint 8 having a control valve 7 is attached to one connecting pipe 5 on the cap 2, a manual pump 9 is attached to the upper end of the joint 8, and the peripheral surface of the other connecting pipe 6 is formed in a tapered shape. The connector 11 can be mounted on the taper surface.

The connector 11 is resin-molded into an inner / outer double tube structure, the outer tube side is formed so as to be tightly fitted to the peripheral surface of the connecting tube 6, and the lower tube 12a on the lower side of the inner tube protrudes downward. It is formed so that it can be closely fitted in the connecting pipe 6.
Further, the upper tube 12b on the upper side of the inner tube 12 is projected upward, and the engaging portion 14 and the tapered engagement rib 13 are projected on the peripheral surface thereof. Then, one end of the suction pipe 4 is molded so as to be closely fitted.

On the other hand, the present invention requires the production of the suction nozzle 16 connected to the other end of the suction pipe 4, and in the embodiment, the nozzle join 17 is formed of a transparent resin by a polycarbonate, and the nozzle element 18 is made of a silicone rubber. Molded to be transparent or semi-transparent.
Therefore, breakage when these are made of glass can be prevented, safety in use can be secured, and this can be manufactured at a light weight and at a low cost. In particular, when the nozzle element is made of silicon rubber, it is possible to prevent unpleasant sensation due to the cool feeling when the glass nozzle element is inserted into the nostril or oral cavity, and to be used comfortably.
In the embodiment, in addition to the illustrated nozzle element 18, two types of large and small nozzle elements sharing the nozzle join 17 are formed with slightly different shape dimensions.

  When the nozzle element 18 is assembled to the nozzle join 17 thus manufactured, the nozzle element 18 corresponding to the size of the nostril 30 of the user 29 is selected, and the stepped hole 27 of the nozzle element 18 is set to the tip of the nozzle join 17. The stepped hole 27 is fitted into the annular peripheral surface 23, and the annular groove 28 is fitted into the flange 24. This assembly situation is as shown in FIGS.

  The nozzle element 18 is prevented from coming off by fitting a flange 24 into the annular groove 28, and the joint portion, the stepped hole 27 and the annular peripheral surface 23 are fitted to each other, whereby the nozzle join 17 and the nozzle element 18 are connected. Connected airtight.

Next, when assembling the suction device of the present invention with each of the above-mentioned components, the upper end edge of the container 1 is fitted into the annular groove 2b inside the cap 2, and the flange 2a is brought into close contact with the outer periphery thereof. The container 1 is fitted in an airtight manner.
Thereafter, the joint 8 is attached to the connecting pipe 5, and the manual pump 8 is attached to the upper end portion of the joint 8. These assembling conditions are as shown in FIG.

  Then, the lower tube 12 a of the connector 11 is inserted into the other connecting pipe 6 of the cap 2, the inner surface of the connector 11 is tightly fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the connecting pipe 6, and the connector 11 is connected to the connecting pipe 6. Are connected to the inner and outer doubles to form the airtightness of the part. This assembling situation is as shown in FIGS.

Then, one end of the suction pipe 4 is inserted into the upper engaging rib 13 of the upper tube 12 b, the lower end of the pipe 4 is hooked on the locking rib 14, and the other end of the suction pipe 4 is connected to the nozzle join 17. Insert into the engagement rib 19.
At that time, the intermediate portion of the suction tube 4 is inserted between the holder-arms 3a and 3a of the tube holder 3 and the suction nozzle 16 is disposed upward, and the suction tube 4 is held by the elasticity of the arms 3a and 3a. To do. The situation after the assembly is as shown in FIG.

  When the nasal discharge of the user 29 such as a patient or a cared person is sucked using the suction device of the present invention assembled in this way, the manual pump 9 may come into contact with the face of the user 29 during the suction operation, or excessively The suction tube 4 in the tube holder 3 is moved in the axial direction so as not to cause discomfort in the vicinity of the tube, the length from the tube holder 3 to the suction nozzle 16 is adjusted, and the suction nozzle The positions of the suction nozzle 16 and the manual pump 9 are adjusted so that 16 is positioned at the forefront.

Thereafter, the caregiver, caregiver, family member, etc. hold the suction device with one hand, and at that time, the suction nozzle 16 is brought close to the face of the user 29 with the one hand, and the tip of the suction nozzle 16 is brought into the nostril 30. insert.
The manual pump 9 is compressed or decompressed with one hand, and the nasal discharge in the nostril 30 is sucked from the suction port 26. This situation is as shown in FIGS.
Therefore, the trouble of holding the tip of the suction tube with one hand and inserting the suction nozzle 16 into the nostril as in the past and operating the manual pump 9 with the other hand is eliminated, and this kind of operation can be performed with one hand. It can be done reasonably and smoothly.

At that time, the tip portion of the suction nozzle 16 is smoothly inserted into the nostril 30 to close the nostril 30 without rubbing or scratching the inner surface of the nostril 30 due to the substantially bullet shape of the nozzle element 18. The nasal discharge is sucked easily and promptly by effectively acting the suction force.
In addition, by making the nozzle element 18 made of silicon rubber, it is possible to prevent unpleasant sensation due to a cool feeling when the glass nozzle element is inserted into the nostril or oral cavity, and to be used comfortably.

The sucked nasal discharge moves from the suction port 26 to the downstream side of the suction pipe 4 through the through hole 25, and is guided into the connection pipe 6 from the inner tube 12 of the connector 11 and accommodated in the container 1. In this case, the nozzle element 18 is configured to be semi-transparent or translucent compared to a silicon suction nozzle that cannot be visually recognized, and the nozzle joint 17 is configured to be transparent. The state of the moving nasal discharge, such as color and viscosity, can be easily recognized, and the nasal discharge abnormality can be quickly dealt with.

In addition, inside the intermediate portion of the suction nozzle 16, a joint portion 16 a that can reflect natural light or incident light such as illumination is provided facing the suction port 26, and the reflected light is radiated toward the suction port 26. Therefore, when the nozzle element 18 is translucent or semi-transparent, the visual recognition becomes clearer. On the other hand, even when the visual recognition is slightly difficult, the visual recognition is promoted and the visual recognition is realized.
In addition, since the visual effect is obtained by natural light or incident light such as illumination without requiring an illuminating means in the suction nozzle 16, it can be configured reasonably and inexpensively.

When sucking nasal discharge, the nozzle join 17 of the suction nozzle 16 and the nozzle element 18 are airtightly connected, one end of the suction pipe 4 is airtightly connected to the nozzle join 17, and the other end of the suction pipe 4 is the connector- The upper tube 12b is hermetically connected to the upper tube 12b, and the lower tube 12a is inserted into the connecting pipe 6.
In addition, since the lower tube 12a is airtightly connected to the inner and outer doubles by the connecting pipe 6 and the connector 11, the inhalation and leakage of the nasal discharge from each connection portion are prevented, and the nasal discharge is sucked smoothly and efficiently. To do.

And after using the said suction device, the cap 2 is removed and the nasal discharge in the container 1 is discharged | emitted.
Thereafter, the connector 11 is pulled out from the connection pipe 6, the suction pipe 4, the connector 11 and the suction nozzle 16 are disassembled, and the suction nozzle 16 is disassembled into a nozzle join 17 and a nozzle element 18, and further from the connection pipe 5. The manual pump 9 is removed, and these are appropriately washed or boiled.
Therefore, each component can be precisely cleaned and sterilized to ensure their hygiene, and after cleaning or sterilization, each component is appropriately assembled to prepare for the next use.

On the other hand, when using the suction device of the present invention to suck the eyelid of the user 29 such as a patient or a care recipient, the suction nozzle 4 is protruded from the manual pump 9 and the suction tube 4 is lengthened as described above. The position of the suction nozzle 16 and the manual pump 9 is adjusted so that the suction nozzle 16 is positioned at the forefront.
Thereafter, the container 1, the manual pump 9, the suction tube 4, the suction nozzle 16, etc. are held with one hand and brought close to the user 29, the suction nozzle 16 is inserted into the oral cavity of the user 29, and the manual pump with the one hand Operate 9 to suck the sputum.

At that time, by making the nozzle element 18 made of silicon rubber, it is possible to prevent unpleasant feeling due to the cool feeling when the glass nozzle element is inserted into the oral cavity, and to be used comfortably.
Accordingly, the suction operation of the sputum can be performed rationally and smoothly, and the spout can be easily and quickly inserted into the oral cavity smoothly without rubbing or scratching the oral cavity by the substantially bullet shape of the nozzle element 18. To suck.
In this case, since the nozzle element 18 is configured to be semi-transparent or translucent and the nozzle joint 17 is configured to be transparent, the state of the color and viscosity of the wrinkles moving through the suction port 26 and the through hole 25 can be easily visually confirmed. And can respond quickly to abnormalities in wrinkles.

In addition, inside the intermediate portion of the suction nozzle 16, a joint portion 16 a that can reflect natural light or incident light such as illumination is provided facing the suction port 26, and the reflected light is radiated toward the suction port 26. Therefore, when the nozzle element 18 is translucent or semi-transparent, the visual recognition becomes clearer. On the other hand, even when the visual recognition is slightly difficult, the visual recognition is promoted and the visual recognition is realized.
In addition, since the visual effect is obtained by natural light or incident light such as illumination without requiring an illuminating means in the suction nozzle 16, it can be configured reasonably and inexpensively.

11 to 21 show another embodiment of the present invention, and the same reference numerals are used for portions corresponding to the above-described configuration.
Among these, FIG. 11 thru | or FIG. 15 shows the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and this embodiment has shown the other form of the suction nozzle 16. FIG.
The nozzle join 17 of the suction nozzle 16 of this embodiment is substantially the same as the nozzle joint described above, and only the nozzle element 32 is different from the nozzle element 18 described above.

That is, the nozzle element 32 is formed of a semi-transparent or semi-transparent silicon rubber in the shape of a long taper taper like the nozzle element 18 and has an outer diameter slightly smaller than that of the nozzle element 18. The length is about 2.5 times that of the nozzle element 18, and a tapered taper-shaped suction port 33 is formed inside.
The nozzle element 32 and the nozzle join 17 are connected in the same manner as in the previous embodiment. This situation is as shown in FIGS.

  The condition after the nozzle element 32 is connected to the nozzle join 17 is as shown in FIG. 11. One end of a desired suction pipe 4 is connected to the end of the nozzle join 17, and the other end of the suction pipe 4 is connected to the connector 11. The lower tube 12a is connected to the upper tube 12b, the lower tube 12a is inserted into the connecting tube 6, and the inner and outer sides of the lower tube 12a are hermetically connected by the connector-11.

  The suction nozzle 16 thus connected is used for sucking the nasal discharge of the user 29. In this case, the suction pipe 4 in the tube holder-3 is moved in the same manner as described above, and the suction nozzle 16 from the tube holder-3 to the suction nozzle 16 is moved. While adjusting the length, the positions of the suction nozzle 16 and the manual pump 9 are adjusted so that the suction nozzle 16 is positioned at the forefront.

Thereafter, a caregiver, a caregiver, a householder, etc. hold the suction device with one hand, the suction nozzle 16 is brought close to the face of the user 29, and the tip of the suction nozzle 16 is positioned directly below the nostril 30.
Then, the manual pump 9 is compressed or decompressed with one hand, and the nasal discharge that has flowed directly under the nostril 30 is sucked from the suction port 33. This situation is as shown in FIGS.
Therefore, as in the prior art, the trouble of operating the manual pump 9 with one hand while holding the tip of the suction tube with one hand and positioning the suction nozzle 16 directly below the nostril is eliminated. Can be done reasonably and smoothly.

At that time, since the nozzle element 32 is made of silicon rubber, it is possible to prevent discomfort due to the cool feeling when touching directly under the nostril when it is made of glass, and to be used comfortably and to prevent damage. The above safety can be ensured.
Moreover, the tip of the suction nozzle 16, that is, the long and tapered shape of the nozzle element 32, does not block the nostril 30, and the nozzle element 32 comes into contact with other parts of the face, so Since it does not flow down along the peripheral surface of the element 32, the nasal discharge immediately below the nostril 30 is reliably and easily aspirated.

The sucked nasal discharge moves from the suction port 33 to the downstream side of the suction pipe 4 through the through hole 25, and is guided into the connection pipe 6 from the inner tubes 12 b and 12 a of the connector 11. Is housed in.
At that time, since the nozzle element 32 is configured to be translucent or semi-transparent and the nozzle joint 17 is configured to be transparent, it is possible to visually recognize the state of the color and viscosity of the nasal fluid that moves through the suction port 33 and the through hole 25. Can respond promptly to nasal discharge abnormalities.

In addition, a joint portion 16 a that can reflect natural light or incident light such as illumination is provided inside the intermediate portion of the suction nozzle 16 so as to reflect incident light such as natural light or illumination, and the reflected light is emitted toward the suction port 33. Therefore, when the nozzle element 18 is translucent or semi-transparent, the visual recognition becomes clearer. On the other hand, even when the visual recognition is somewhat difficult, the visual recognition is promoted and the visual recognition is realized.
As the visual recognition effect, an intended effect is obtained by incident light such as natural light or illumination without requiring an illuminating means in the suction nozzle 16, and this can be configured reasonably and inexpensively.

  16 to 18 show a third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment shows another form of the connector 11, and the connector 34 of this embodiment has a partition wall 35 formed therein, and the partition An inner tube 34a is formed on the wall 35 so as to project upward, the suction tube 4 can be connected to the inner tube 34a, and an annular rib 36 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connector 34, The connector 34 can be easily attached / detached via the annular rib 36.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the suction nozzle 16 is linked to the manual pump 9, but can be linked to an electric pump.

19 to 21 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, an electric pump 37 is used instead of the manual pump 9 as a suction pump, and intake air from the electric pump 37 is communicated with the suction nozzle 16. doing.
The electric pump 37 is mounted inside a small medical suction device 38, the periphery of the suction device 38 is partitioned by a housing 39, and the electric pump 37 is disposed below the middle portion in the housing 39.
The housing 39 is formed in a vertically long box shape made of an opaque synthetic resin. A side housing 40 made of a small and opaque opaque synthetic resin is provided on the side of the housing 39, and a large-diameter concave hole 41 is formed in the side housing 40. The container 1 is accommodated in the concave hole 41 so as to be removable. In the figure, reference numeral 42 denotes a vertically long see-through window formed on the side surface of the side housing 40, which makes it possible to visually recognize the liquid level of the liquid 43 such as water contained in the container 1.

The electric pump 37 is provided with a drive motor 44 on its side, and these are mounted on a support base 45, and the support frame 46 is attached to a frame 47.
The frame 47 divides a battery chamber 48 having a current collector (not shown) at the bottom of the housing 39, and the battery chamber 48 is equipped with a plurality of dry batteries 49 as a power source for the drive motor 44. . In the embodiment, as a power source for the drive motor 44, a commercial power source is secured in addition to the dry battery 49. In the figure, reference numeral 50 denotes a battery cover which is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the housing 39 and allows the battery chamber 48 to be opened and closed.

A suction port and a discharge port (not shown) are provided close to the upper end portion of the electric pump 37, and one end of a flexible synthetic resin suction tube 51 and a discharge tube 52 is connected thereto.
Among these, the other end of the suction pipe 51 is extended upward, and a flow monitor 53 is inserted between the suction pipes 51 so that air can flow through the monitor 53.
The flow monitor 53 is formed in a flat hollow cylindrical shape, and a see-through portion 54 formed of a transparent member is provided in a part thereof, and the see-through portion 54 is provided on a see-through window 55 having a see-through portion formed in the housing 39. Not arranged.
The blades of a lightweight windmill 56 are pivotally supported inside the flow monitor 53, and when the suction nozzle 16 is used, the windmill 56 is rotated by causing intake air to flow through the flow monitor 53. Is visible from the outside, and the use of the suction nozzle 16 can be confirmed.
In this case, it is also possible to insert a flow monitor 53 between the discharge pipes 52. By doing so, the windmill 55 is rotated by the discharge air, and intake loss caused by the suction pipe 51 can be prevented. .

An upstream portion 51 a of the suction pipe 51 connected to the flow monitor 53 is connected to a conduit 58 integral with the suction joint 57 and communicates with the inside of the suction joint 57 via the conduit 58.
The suction joint 57 is formed to have a substantially L-shaped cross section, and a flow path 59 bent into a substantially L shape is formed therein. One end of the flow path 59 communicates with the conduit 58, and the other end is connected to a connecting portion 57a. Is provided downward, and the connecting pipe 5 of the cap 2 is connected to the connecting portion 57a.
The connecting portion 57 a is formed in a concave shape at the other end of the suction joint 57, and its inner surface is fitted to the upper peripheral surface of the connecting tube 5, and the flat surface at the inner surface is engaged with the upper end surface of the connecting tube 5. Therefore, the airtight state can be formed and maintained. Reference numeral 57b denotes a handle portion in which the other end portion of the suction joint 57 is formed into a concave curved surface.

A plate-like lever 60 is engaged and mounted immediately above the suction joint 57, and a base end portion of the lever 60 is rotatably attached to a pin 61 protruding inside the housing 39. A lever 60 is pivotally attached to 61 as a fulcrum, and a suction joint 57 is pivotally attached thereto.
One end of a leaf spring 62 made of a leaf spring is hooked on the base end of the lever 60, and the lever 60 is urged to rotate downward via the elasticity of the spring 62. In use, an airtight state between the connecting portion 57a and the connecting pipe 5 of the cap 2 can be formed.

The other end of the discharge pipe 52 extends to the opposite side of the flow monitor 53 and is connected to an air filter 63 disposed on the inner side surface of the housing 39 to remove dust and the like and clean the discharge air to the outside. Can be discharged.
In the figure, 64 is a float installed in the water 43 and moves up and down in synchronization with the displacement of the liquid surface of the water 43, and its upper end 64 a is engaged with a tapered through hole 2 c formed in the cap 2. When the water level of the water 43 is abnormally increased, the through hole 2c is closed to prevent the water 43 and foreign matter in the water from flowing into the suction joint 57 and the electric pump 37. It is possible to prevent. In the figure, 65 is a bowl-shaped float guide installed in the water 43 and regulates the vertical movement of the float 64.

In addition, in the figure, reference numeral 66 denotes an operation switch arranged at one end of the upper end portion of the housing 39. The drive motor 44 and the electric pump 37 can be turned on and off, and an operation indicator lamp 67 is arranged at the end portion. ing.
In the figure, 68 is a power jack provided at the lower end of the housing 39, 69 and 70 are wirings for leading the commercial power source introduced from the battery 49 or the power jack 68 to the drive motor 44, 71 is the housing 39 and the side The rubber legs provided on the bottom surface of the housing 41 can be installed on the flat surface 72 of the table or the floor surface.

The fourth embodiment configured as described above employs an electric pump 37 instead of the manual pump 9, which is installed inside a small medical suction device 38, and performs compression and decompression operations by the manual pump 9. Since it is not necessary, it can be used easily and stable intake can be obtained quickly.
In addition, a heavy battery 49, a driving motor 44, and an electric pump 37 are disposed in the lower part of the housing 39, and a heavy water 43 is accommodated in the container 1, and the center of gravity position on the housing 39 and side housing 40 side is accommodated. Is positioned downward, the installation state of the housing 39 and the side housing 40 is stabilized.

Next, when sucking, for example, nasal discharge of a patient 29 such as a patient or a care recipient using the suction device of the fourth embodiment, the suction device 38 is used by a user such as a patient or a care receiver. Installed at a fixed position around 29.
Then, a fixed amount of water 43 is stored in the container 1, and the container 1 is stored in the concave hole 41 of the side housing 40.
When the container 1 is put in and out, the lever 60 is rotated upward against the elasticity of the lever spring 62 to secure a space for taking out the container 1, and the container 1 together with the cap 2 is inserted into the concave hole 41. The cap 2 is removed and the water 43 is stored in a fixed amount. After the cap 2 is attached, it is stored in a predetermined position in the concave hole 41.

Thereafter, the lever 60 is rotated downward with the pin 61 as a fulcrum, and the downward connection portion 57a of the suction joint 57 is fitted and connected to the connection pipe 5 of the cap 2. At this time, the suction joint 57 is urged downward by the elasticity of the lever spring 62, and the connection portion 57a is tightly engaged with the connection pipe 5 of the cap 2 by the elasticity to form an airtight state thereof.
In this case, the liquid level of the water 43 of the container 1 in the concave hole 41 can be confirmed from the outside of the side housing 40 through the see-through window 42, and the float 64 is placed above the water 43 with the tip end portion 64 a positioned higher. And float in the float guide 65.
On the other hand, the suction nozzle 16 is attached to one end of the suction tube 4, the other end is connected to the connector 11, and the connector 11 is inserted into the connection tube 6.

After completing such preparatory work, the operation switch 66 is turned on, and the commercial motor (current) from the battery 49 or the power jack 68 is energized to the drive motor 44 via the wiring 69 or 70.
In this way, the drive motor 44 is driven, the electric pump 37 is pumped and the surrounding air is sucked from the suction nozzle 16, and the air is sucked through the suction pipe 4, the connector 11, and the connection pipe 6. Guided into the container 1, led from the through hole 2 c communicating with the container 1 to the upstream suction pipe 51 a through the connection portion 57 a, the suction joint 57 and the flow path 59, and flows into the flow monitor 53 from the suction pipe 51 a. . This situation is as shown in FIGS.
For this reason, the windmill 55 in the flow monitor 53 rotates, and the state of the windmill 55 is confirmed from the fluoroscopic part 54 to know the use state of the medical suction device 38.

  The air flowing into the flow monitor 53 flows out from the other suction pipe 51, is led from the downstream suction pipe 51 to the suction port of the electric pump 37, and is discharged from the discharge port of the pump 37 to the discharge pipe 52. It is sent out, guided to the discharge pipe 52 and moved to the air filter 63, where dust and the like are removed and cleaned by the filter 63 and discharged to the outside. This situation is as shown in FIGS.

Thereafter, a caregiver, a caregiver, a family member or the like brings the suction nozzle 16 close to the face of the user 29, inserts the tip of the suction nozzle 16 into the nostril 30, and inhales by the operation of the electric pump 37. The nasal discharge is sucked from the suction port 26.
The sucked nasal discharge moves from the suction port 26 to the downstream side of the suction pipe 4 through the through hole 25, and is guided into the connection pipe 6 from the inner tube 12 of the connector 11. 43.
Then, after sucking a predetermined amount of nasal discharge, the operation switch 66 is turned OFF, and the drive motor 44 and the electric pump 37 are stopped.

Thereafter, the lever 60 is lifted, the lever 60 is lifted upward with the pin 61 as a fulcrum, the suction joint 57 is moved to the lever 60, the connecting portion 57a is pulled out from the connecting pipe 5, and their connection is made. Is released.
Then, when the lever 60 and the suction joint 57 are pulled up to predetermined positions, the container 1 is taken out from the concave hole 41, the cap 2 is removed, and the water 43 and nasal discharge in the container 1 are discharged.

Thereafter, the connector 11 is pulled out from the connection pipe 6 and the suction pipe 4, the connector 11 and the suction nozzle 16 are disassembled, and the suction nozzle 16 is disassembled into a nozzle join 17 and a nozzle element 18, and these are washed or removed as appropriate. After sterilization by boiling, after cleaning or disinfection, each component is appropriately assembled and prepared for the next use.
Thus, in this embodiment, the electric pump 37 is used as a suction pump instead of the manual pump to ensure stable intake and easy use. In addition, the electric pump 37 includes two batteries 49 and a commercial power source. We secured street power supply and improved convenience in use

  As described above, the medical / nursing care suction device according to the present invention can be easily and inexpensively manufactured with a simple configuration, is small and light and convenient to carry, and can be used with one hand because the length of the suction tube can be adjusted. In addition, it eliminates discomfort when inserting the suction nozzle into the nostril or oral cavity, and can be used safely and comfortably. It is robust and can easily see the state of nasal discharge and sputum, and it also cleans and disinfects each part. Therefore, it is suitable for suctioning nasal discharge and sputum of patients and care recipients in hospitals, care facilities, homes, etc.

1 container 2 cap 3 tube holder
4 Suction tube 4a, 4b Suction tube 9 Suction pump (manual pump)
16 Suction nozzle 16a Joint 17 Nozzle joint 18, 32 Nozzle element

19-21 Engaging rib 25 Through-hole 26, 33 Suction port 29 User 30 Nostril 31 Hand 37 Suction pump (electric pump)
38 Medical suction device 39 Housing 44 Drive motor 49 Dry cell

51 suction pipe 52 discharge pipe 53 flow monitor 54 see-through part 55 see-through window 56 windmill 57 suction joint 57a connection part 60 lever

Claims (17)

  A suction device for medical / nursing care comprising a container having a cap detachably attached thereto, a suction pump communicating with the container, and a suction nozzle connected to a tip of a suction tube communicating with the container. A tube holder that can hold the tube, and has a through-hole that can be detachably connected at one end to the suction tube; and a suction port that is detachably attached to the nozzle joint And a suction device for medical / nursing care, characterized by comprising   The length of the suction tube from the tube holder to the suction nozzle can be adjusted via the tube holder, and the container, the suction tube and the suction pump can be held with one hand and the suction pump can be operated. The medical / nursing care suction device according to claim 1.   The medical / nursing care suction apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the suction pump is a manual pump.   The medical / nursing care suction device according to claim 1, wherein the nozzle joint is made of synthetic resin and the nozzle element is made of silicon rubber.   The medical / nursing care suction device according to claim 4, wherein the nozzle joint is configured to be transparent, and the nozzle element is configured to be transparent or translucent.   5. A nozzle joint tip is disposed inside the nozzle element so as to face the suction port of the nozzle element, and incident light at a joint between the nozzle joint tip and the nozzle joint can be reflected. Or the medical / nursing care suction device according to claim 5.   The medical / nursing care suction according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of engaging ribs capable of connecting a suction tube are provided apart from each other on the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle joint, and the outer diameters of the engaging ribs are different from each other. apparatus.   The medical / nursing care suction device according to claim 4, wherein the nozzle element is formed in a substantially bullet shape or a long and tapered shape.   The medical / nursing care suction device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the tip of the nozzle element can be inserted into a user's nostril or oral cavity.   The medical / nursing care suction device according to claim 8, wherein the tip portion of the nozzle element can be brought into contact with a user's nostril.   The medical / nursing care suction apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the suction pump is an electric pump.   The cap is provided with a connecting pipe communicating with the electric pump, and the electric pump is mounted inside the housing of the medical suction device, and the base end of the lever is rotatably connected to the upper end of the housing. A biasing joint that communicates with a suction pipe of an electric pump is movably provided on the lever while being urged to turn downward, and a connection portion of the suction joint is detachably connected to the connection pipe. The medical / nursing care suction device according to 1.   2. A medical / nursing care suction apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a hollow flow monitor is interposed between the suction pipe or the discharge pipe of the electric pump, and a windmill rotatable by the air moving inside the flow monitor is provided. .   The medical / nursing care suction device according to claim 13, wherein the flow monitor is provided with a see-through unit through which the windmill can be seen through.   The medical / nursing care according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the flow monitor is disposed at a front portion of the housing, a see-through window through which the see-through portion can be seen is provided in the housing, and the see-through portion is disposed in the see-through window. Suction device.   12. The medical / nursing care suction apparatus according to claim 11, wherein a motor for driving the electric pump can be driven by a dry battery or a commercial power source.   The medical / nursing care suction apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the dry battery is disposed at a bottom portion of the housing, and the electric pump and a driving motor are disposed at a lower portion of the housing.

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