TR2023004954U5 - AN UNDERWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention includes at least one chamber (10) for evacuating fluid or air accumulations in the lung, and at least one wall (10) within the chamber to separate the said chamber (10) into at least one first internal space (18) and at least one second internal space (19). 16), at least one first flow hole (11) provided on the chamber (10) to associate the first internal cavity (18) with a lung, and at least one provided on the chamber (10) to associate the second internal cavity (19) with the other lung. It relates to at least one underwater drainage system (1) containing the second flow hole (12) and at least one discharge port (21) to allow the discharge of the liquid accumulated in the reservoir (10). The novelty of the invention; It is characterized by containing at least one blind plug (20) on the reservoir (10) to cut off the flow from the connection hose connected to the lung, where liquid discharge is completed, and at least one air filter (22) on the discharge port (21) in order to reduce the risk of contamination. Figure 1

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DESCRIPTION AN UNDERWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to at least one underwater drainage system comprising at least one chamber for evacuating fluid or air accumulations in the lung, at least one wall within the chamber for separating said chamber into at least a first internal cavity and at least a second internal cavity, at least one first outflow hole provided on the chamber for communicating the first internal cavity to one lung, at least one second outflow hole provided on the chamber for communicating the second internal cavity to the other lung and at least one discharge port for allowing the evacuation of fluid accumulated in the chamber. PRIOR ART In the medical field, an underwater drainage system is a device generally used after thoracic surgery. This device is used to help drain fluid or air that has accumulated in the chest area. Fluid or air accumulated in the chest cavity can occur after thoracic surgery as a normal side effect of the procedure. This fluid or air accumulation can increase pressure in the chest cavity, causing difficulty breathing, pain, and other health problems. An underwater drainage system helps drain fluid or air through a small incision in the chest cavity. This device is inserted into the chest cavity through a tube or catheter and connected to an external device. This allows the fluid or air to drain, reducing pressure and alleviating difficulty breathing, pain, and other health problems. Underwater drainage systems are a device frequently used after thoracic surgery and can help patients recover more quickly. The application number CN2678655Y, known in the literature, relates to a double-chamber closed drainage bottle. The purpose of the invention is to provide a double-chamber closed drainage bottle that not only achieves the same effect as a single-chamber drainage bottle but also can be used as a constant-pressure closed chest drainage system. The inventive bottle consists of a double-chamber structure, providing water tightness and pressure regulation. Two communicating openings are located at the top of the water-tight bottle cavity and the pressure-regulating bottle cavity. Normal saline is supplied to the watertight drainage bottle, into which the base of the thoracic watertight tube is inserted. An air release tube is arranged at the upper end of the pressure-regulating bottle cavity. The pressure-regulating bottle cavity is supplied with normal saline, which is higher than that in the watertight drainage bottle cavity. During negative-pressure suction, the air release tube is connected to the negative-pressure device. Although the underwater drainage system is an effective method for draining fluid or air accumulated after thoracic surgery, it also has some disadvantages. These disadvantages may include: 1. Risk of infection: The underwater drainage system is inserted through a tube or catheter used to drain debris from the chest cavity. This may increase the risk of infection with the device. Infection can develop at the site where the device is inserted, and this infection can lead to other health problems. 2. Device discomfort: The underwater drainage system may cause discomfort or pain at the site where the device is inserted. Additionally, the tape used to secure the tube or catheter to your skin may cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction. 3. Physical limitations: The underwater drainage system may restrict patient mobility. Depending on the location of the device, it may be difficult for patients to move their arms or torso. 4. Inadequate drainage: The underwater drainage system may not completely drain accumulations in the chest cavity. In some cases, the device may not completely drain the fluid or air accumulation, and surgery or other treatments may be necessary. Single-compartment: Due to the single-compartment nature of the underwater drainage system, the amount of waste fluid removed from both lungs cannot be determined, leading to disease diagnosis problems. In summary, although the underwater drainage system is an effective method for removing substances such as fluid or air accumulated after thoracic surgery, it also has some disadvantages. These disadvantages may include the risk of infection, device discomfort, physical limitations, inadequate drainage, and additional costs. Consequently, all the problems mentioned above have necessitated innovation in the relevant technical field. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an underwater drainage system that eliminates the above-mentioned disadvantages and introduces new advantages to the relevant technical field. One aim of the invention is to provide an underwater drainage system that allows for the separate determination of waste fluid amounts removed from different lungs, with a reduced risk of contamination. In order to realize all the purposes mentioned above and that will emerge from the detailed description below, the present invention is at least one underwater drainage system comprising at least one chamber for evacuating liquid or air accumulations in the lung, at least one wall within the chamber for separating said chamber into at least one first internal cavity and at least one second internal cavity, at least one first flow hole provided on the chamber for relating the first internal cavity to one lung, at least one second flow hole provided on the chamber for relating the second internal cavity to the other lung and at least one discharge port for allowing the discharge of the liquid accumulated in the chamber. Accordingly, its innovation lies in the inclusion of at least one blind plug, which is connected to the connecting hose connected to the lung, and at least one air filter on the discharge port, to reduce the risk of contamination. This provides an underwater drainage system that reduces the risk of contamination and increases measurement capabilities. A possible embodiment of the invention is that the chamber includes at least one cover, with the first flow port, the second flow port, the blind plug, and the discharge port positioned on the cover. This allows for the production of all openings during the cover's manufacture. Another possible embodiment of the invention is that the air filter is hydrophobic. Another possible embodiment of the invention is that it includes at least one aspiration device connection port, connected to the first and second internal spaces, to allow for the transfer of fluid from both lungs. This allows for a shared chamber filling. The port on the lid, which has no pipe at the bottom, allows for connection to the aspiration device when necessary. Another possible embodiment of the invention is that it includes at least one passage opening on the wall. This allows air to pass between the two internal spaces. Another possible embodiment of the invention is that it includes at least one lower section, sized wider than the chamber itself, on the side facing the floor. This reduces the risk of the chamber tipping over. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES A representative front view of the underwater drainage system which is the subject of the invention is given in Figure 1. A representative perspective view of the underwater drainage system which is the subject of the invention is given in Figure 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES In this detailed description, the subject of the invention is explained only with examples which will not create any limiting effect for a better understanding of the subject. A representative front view of the underwater drainage system (1) which is the subject of the invention is given in Figure 1. The underwater drainage system (1) which is the subject of the invention is a device that helps drain fluid or air accumulations that occur after thoracic surgery. Fluid or air accumulations in the chest cavity after thoracic surgery can cause breathing difficulties, pain and other health problems. The underwater drainage system (1) reduces pressure by discharging fluid or air accumulations in the lungs into at least one chamber (10) and facilitates the patient's breathing and recovery process. The chamber (10) is connected to the lungs separately through at least one first connection hose (31) and at least one second connection hose (32), allowing the discharge of fluid or air. A representative perspective view of the underwater drainage system (1) which is the subject of the invention is given in Figure 2. Accordingly, in the underwater drainage system (1), the chamber (10) functions as a container that allows the accumulation of fluid. There is at least one cover (14) on the upper adjacent drain of the chamber (10). The lid (14) covers at least part of the reservoir (10) to prevent contact between it and the environment. The lid (14) may be positioned separately or integrally on the reservoir (10). On the side of the reservoir (10) facing the ground, there is at least one lower piece (15). The lower piece (15) reduces the risk of tipping by expanding the contact area of the reservoir (10) with the ground. For this purpose, the lower piece (15) is designed to be wider than the reservoir (10). The lid (14) of the reservoir (10) includes at least one first flow hole (11) and at least one second flow hole (12). The first flow hole (11) and the second flow hole (12) enable the chamber (10) to be connected to the first connection hose (31) and the second connection hose (32). The first flow hole (11) and the second flow hole (12) are shaped to protrude outwards on the cover (14). In addition, the first flow hole (11) is connected to the first connection hose (31); the second flow hole (12) is connected to the second connection hose (32). By forming the first flow hole (11) and the second flow hole (12) to protrude outwards, it allows the hoses to be placed and removed by flexing them around the flow hole. There is at least one wall (16) within the chamber (10). Said wall (16) is configured to separate the chamber (10) into two internal spaces. There is at least one passage opening (17) on the wall (16). Said passage opening (17) is located on the upper part of the wall (16) facing the cover (14) and allows air passage between the two internal spaces. Thus, the fluid from the first lung is collected in the first internal space (18), and the fluid from the second lung is collected in the second internal space (19). A measuring ruler (not shown in the figures) may also be located on the chamber (10). The measurement scale allows easy reading of the amount of liquid accumulated in the internal spaces separated by the wall (16). The first flow hole (11) and the second flow hole (12) are positioned to allow separate liquid accumulation in the first internal space (18) and the second internal space (19) within the chamber (10). The chamber (10) also includes at least one aspiration device connection port (13). The aspiration device connection port (13) is shaped similarly to the first flow hole (11) and the second flow hole (12). The aspiration device connection port (13) is also located on the lid (14). The aspiration device connection port (13) is connected to both the first internal space (18) and the second internal space (19) within the chamber (10). The aspiration device connection port (13) is used for connection to the aspiration device. The chamber (10) is equipped with at least one blind plug (20) to reduce the risk of contamination. The blind plug (20) is designed to be mounted on the first connection hose (31) and the second connection hose (32). In other words, the blind plug (20) is designed to be identical to the first flow hole (11) and the second flow hole (12). This allows fluid transport to be stopped to prevent lung damage after fluid evacuation is completed in the first and second lungs. In the usage scenario, depending on the lung after fluid evacuation, the hose is removed from the flow hole and attached to the blind plug (20). There is at least one discharge port (21) on the chamber (10). The discharge port (21) is equipped with at least one air filter (22) to reduce the risk of contamination. The discharge port (21) is used to fill the chamber (10) with fluid for system operation. The cover (14), which includes the air filter (22), is configured to allow air evacuation while the cover (14) is in place. This allows the air inside the chamber (10) to be expelled from the air filter (22) during filling. The air filter (22) has antiviral and antibacterial properties, reducing the risk of contamination. With this entire structure, the underwater drainage system (1) can be used to drain fluid or air accumulations that occur after thoracic surgery. The main benefits of this structure are as follows: - Reduction of respiratory problems: Fluid or air accumulations in the chest cavity can cause difficulty breathing, pain, and other health problems. The underwater drainage system (1) reduces respiratory difficulties and other health problems by allowing fluid or air accumulations to be expelled. - Acceleration of the healing process: The underwater drainage system (1) helps accelerate the healing process by allowing fluid or air accumulations to be drained out. - Prevention of complications: Fluid or air accumulations after thoracic surgery can lead to the risk of infection, bleeding, blockage of the tube or catheter, dislodgement of the tube or catheter, and other complications. The underwater drainage system (1) helps prevent these complications by allowing fluid or air accumulations to be drained out. - Monitoring of fluid and air accumulations: The underwater drainage system (1) includes a scale that allows the amount of fluid or air accumulations to be measured and monitored. - Prevention of contact with the environment: The reservoir (10) and the cover (14) prevent fluid and air accumulations from coming into contact with the environment, reducing the risk of contamination. - Safe use: The blind plug (20) on the chamber (10) prevents damage to the lung by stopping the fluid transport in the lung after the liquid discharge is completed. The air filter (22) located in the discharge port (21) allows the air inside to be expelled during filling. The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the appended claims and cannot be limited to what is explained in this detailed description for illustrative purposes. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can create similar structures in light of the above without deviating from the main theme of the invention.