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    • 专利摘要:
    The inhalation device (10) has a tubular housing (20) extending along a longitudinal axis (A-A ') between an inlet (24) for medicament to be inhaled and an outlet (26) for directed to the face of a patient, and a mask (28), connected to the outlet (26) of the enclosure and intended to be applied against the patient's face. This inhalation device (10) comprises an electronic image-spreading device (32) comprising a screen (34), the electronic device being secured to the enclosure (20) by positioning the screen (34) facing of the patient when the mask (28) is applied against the face of this patient.
    公开号:FR3021544A1
    申请号:FR1454939
    申请日:2014-05-30
    公开日:2015-12-04
    发明作者:David Drummond
    申请人:Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris APHP；
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    专利说明:

    [0001] The present invention relates to an inhalation device comprising: a tubular enclosure, extending along a longitudinal axis between a drug inlet to be inhaled and an outlet intended for be directed to the face of a patient, and - a mask, connected to the output of the enclosure and intended to be applied against the patient's face. Such an inhalation device is intended to administer a drug by inhalation, including corticosteroids, for example for the treatment of asthma. It is known that a conventional inhalation device delivers to the patient only 10 to 35% of the initial injected mass of the drug. Globally, one part is lost in the environment, another part is inhaled then exhaled and a last part is deposited on the targeted territory.
    [0002] Moreover, it is generally difficult to use such a device on a child. Indeed, some children usually see such a device as a scary pipe to be plated on their face. As a result, some young patients reject their inhaler device, wrestle with the users who administer the treatment, or cry, all of which greatly reduces the effectiveness of the treatment to almost zero effects. In order to adhere the young patient to take his treatment, it is known in the state of the art, a fun inhalation device using the expiration of the patient to feed a stream of air, an additional module comprising a whistle and a top. However, even if such an inhalation device promotes patient adhesion, this room has an insufficient distraction power for the young patient may be bored of the repetitive mechanism and ultimately refuse treatment. The invention is in particular to facilitate the cooperation of a child when taking his treatment. For this purpose, the subject of the invention is the inhalation device of the aforementioned type in which it comprises: an electronic image diffusion apparatus comprising a screen, the electronic device being secured to the enclosure by positioning the screen facing the patient when the mask is applied against the face of this patient. By rewarding the good practices of inhalation of a treatment by the diffusion of images, for example of a film, on the screen of the electronic device, one guarantees a better cooperation of the patient and a better penetration of the drug on the 3021544 2 targeted territory. Thus, the patient, captivated by the film broadcast on the screen of the electronic device, is less anxious and agrees to apply the inhalation chamber against his face to administer the treatment to inhale. The device according to the invention may comprise one or more of the following characteristics, taken separately or in any technically possible combination: a support element of the electronic device, comprising a first attachment part with the enclosure and a second holding portion of the electronic apparatus; - The first attachment part is removable from the enclosure and comprises: - a base, having two through holes, - a strap for holding the base against the enclosure, passing through the through holes; the second holding part comprises: a gripping support having a detachable connection with the electronic device; an arm connecting the gripping support to the first attachment part, the arm being connected to the gripping support by a articulation having a degree of freedom in rotation along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the enclosure; the electronic apparatus comprises a control unit and a camera connected to the control unit, said camera being arranged to face the patient when the mask is applied against the face of this patient; the control unit comprises: facial recognition means, connected to the camera for detecting the face of a patient against which the mask is applied; means for analyzing images coming from the camera, intended for comparing a detected face position with a predetermined position in accordance with medical practice; means for activating an image diffusion on the screen when the position of the detected face corresponds to the predetermined position, and interrupting this diffusion of images when the position of the detected face does not correspond to the predetermined position; the electronic device is a video game console or a smart phone.
    [0003] The invention also relates to an inhalation treatment method, characterized in that it comprises: a step of supplying an inhalation device as defined above, a mask application step; against the face of a patient, - a step of activating the diffusion of images on the screen of the electronic device, and 5 - a step of injecting a drug. Advantageously, the method comprises: a step of facial recognition by means of a camera, for detecting the face of a patient against whom the mask is applied, a step of analyzing images coming from the camera, during of which a position of the detected face is compared with a predetermined position in accordance with a medical practice, - the image diffusion being activated when the position of the detected face corresponds to the predetermined position, and interrupted when the position of the detected face does not correspond not at the predetermined position.
    [0004] The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example and with reference to the appended drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device of FIG. inhalation according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
    [0005] FIG. 1 shows an inhalation device 10 according to a first exemplary embodiment of the invention. The inhalation device 10 comprises an enclosure 20 delimited by an outer envelope 22 of generally tubular shape extending along a longitudinal axis AA 'between an inlet 24 of medicament to be inhaled and an outlet 26 intended to be directed towards the 25 face of a patient. In the present description, the term "longitudinal" is defined along the longitudinal axis AA 'of the outer envelope 22 of the enclosure 20. The terms "horizontal" and "vertical" are defined relative to the inhalation device 10 in the course of normal use against the face of a patient, the longitudinal axis AA 'being included in a horizontal plane. The term "inhalation" is understood in the sense of the present invention conventionally as any aerosoltherapy treatment. For example, inhalation treatment equipment refers to any conventional inhalation device for patients suffering from asthma, and also any medical device conveying an aerosol or treatment gas via a pipe or enclosure to a mask pressed against the face of a patient.
    [0006] Among these medical devices, we mention, for example, nebulizers, MEOPAs, etc. The present invention is particularly intended for use on young patients, for example, less than 6 years old.
    [0007] The inhalation device 10 conventionally comprises a mask 28 to be applied against the patient's face. This mask 28 is connected to the outlet 26 of the chamber 20. Furthermore, the inhalation device 10 comprises a base 30 for introducing a drug through the inlet 24 of the enclosure 20, so that the enclosure 20 extends between the base 30 and the mask 28. The inhalation device 10 according to the invention also comprises an electronic imaging device 32 comprising a screen 34, the electronic device 32 being secured to the chamber 20 by positioning the screen 34 facing the patient when the mask 28 is applied against the face of this patient.
    [0008] The electronic device 32 is for example a smartphone or a video game console. For example, the inhalation device 10 has an element 36 for supporting the electronic device 32 on the enclosure 20. In accordance with the embodiment described, the support element 36 of the electronic device 32 comprises a first portion 38 of attachment against the outer casing 22 and a second portion 40 for holding the electronic device 32 relative to this outer casing 22. The first attachment portion 38 is disposed between the inlet 26 and the outlet 24 of the inhalation chamber 10, against the outer casing 22. Advantageously, the first attachment portion 38 may be connected to the outer casing 22 at different positions in the direction of the longitudinal axis A-A ', so that it is possible to adjust the position of the electronic device 32 along the longitudinal axis, so in depth relative to the patient. The first attachment part 38 comprises a base 42 having two first fixing orifices 44, 46, for example first oblong holes 44, 46 substantially oriented along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a strap 48 for fixing the base 42 to the outer casing 22, passing through the first fixing holes 44, 46 and intended to surround the outer casing 22. The base 42 also comprises two second orifices 50, 52, for example two second 35 holes oblongs 50, 52 oriented perpendicular to the first two oblong holes 44, 46.
    [0009] The base 42 has an outer surface 54 of substantially rectangular shape delimited by longitudinal edges 56 parallel to the longitudinal axis AA 'and transverse edges 58 perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A-A', and an inner surface 60. The inner surface 60 preferably has a shape complementary at least in part to the contour of the outer shell 22. Alternatively, the inner surface 60 is flat. The first two elongated holes 44, 46 extend parallel to the parallel edges 56 to the longitudinal axis. The first oblong holes 44, 46 have a diameter greater than the thickness of the strap 48 and extend over a length greater than the width of the strap 48. The two second oblong holes 50, 52 extend perpendicular to the two first 44, 46. The two second oblong holes 50, 52 are intended to connect the second holding portion 36 to the first attachment portion 38.
    [0010] The strap 48 has a flexible central band 62 having a first end 64 held at one of the first elongated holes 44 and a second end 66 held at the other of the first elongated holes 46, for example removably. More particularly, the first end 64 links the strap 48 to the base 42 by sewing the central band 62, on either side of the first oblong hole 44.
    [0011] The second end 66 has, for example, a Velcro type connection. Thus, the strap 48 passes through the other first oblong hole 46, then is folded back on itself to lock the Velcro connection. The strap 48 is for example flexible and fits perfectly to any external envelope contour 22. The strap 48 is preferably made of synthetic material.
    [0012] Alternatively, the first fastening portion 38 is any fastening device capable of holding itself to a tube-like cylindrical surface, preferably in a removable manner, such as, for example, a device having a vacuum connection, a memory material of shape, material having elasticity or allowing a pinching of a pipe or by locking a constrained piece by screw-nut, etc.
    [0013] Thus, the support member 36 may be attached to any conventional type inhalation device enclosure. The second holding portion 40 comprises a gripping support 68 of the electronic apparatus 32, an arm 70 interposed between the first attachment portion 38 and the gripping support 68 and a hinge 72 between the gripping support 68 and the gripper 68. arm 70.
    [0014] The gripping support 68 comprises a bottom wall 74, and means 76 for holding the electronic device 32 against this bottom wall 74. The bottom wall 74 is substantially flat, and extends substantially vertically, in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A-A '.
    [0015] The bottom has, for example, a horizontal width of between 2 cm and 15 cm. The holding means 76 comprise two holding elements 78, 80 arranged facing one another, each intended to cooperate with an edge of the electronic device 32 to hold the electronic device 32 against the bottom wall 74.
    [0016] These holding elements 78, 80 are for example formed by folded resilient blades converging towards one another, intended to grip the electronic device 32. In a variant, at least one of the holding elements 78, 80 is movable in translation along a guide rail, in order to adapt their spacing to the dimensions of the electronic device. In this case, the holding means 76 comprise a locking member of the holding elements 78, 80 in position. Alternatively, the gripping support 68 is any type of member that can hold an electronic device 32, removably or not. The arm 70 is interposed between the base 42 of the first attachment portion 38 and the gripping support 68. The arm 70 comprises a cylindrical body adopting a preferably U-shaped curved shape. The arm 70 is preferably rigid. Alternatively, the arm 70 is flexible. The arm 70 is connected to the base 42, for example fixed to one of the second 25 oblong holes of the base 42, in particular by a screw-nut connection. The hinge 72 is interposed between the arm 70 and the gripping support 68. The hinge 72 has a degree of freedom in rotation around an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A-A ', and / or around an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis A-A '. The hinge 72 is intended to optimize the positioning of the gripping support 68 relative to the patient's eyes. As a variant, the second holding portion 40 is any type of mechanical member that can, on the one hand, hold the electronic device 32 and, on the other hand, be attached to the first attachment portion 38 to the external envelope 22 of the device The electronic apparatus 32 comprises, in addition to the screen 34, a control unit 90, a camera 92 and advantageously a sound source.
    [0017] The control unit 90 includes a facial recognition program and an onboard memory containing at least the facial recognition program and images or films attractive to the patient. The control unit 90 is connected to the camera 92, the display 34 and the facial recognition program. Thus, the control unit 90, via the camera 92, is able to detect the face of a patient against which the mask 28 is applied. The control unit 90 also comprises means for analyzing the mask. images from the camera 92 for comparing a detected facial position with a predetermined position in accordance with good medical practice. The control unit 90 also comprises means for activating an image diffusion on the screen 34 when the position of the detected face corresponds to the predetermined position, and for interrupting this image diffusion when the position detected face does not match the predetermined position.
    [0018] The predetermined position conforming to a good medical practice is previously recorded in the on-board memory or advantageously initialized in the on-board memory by an experienced practitioner on the neopatient. As a variant, the verification of the position in accordance with good medical practice is carried out by means of sensors integrated in the mask 28. In a variant, the facial recognition program also comprises an inhalation time counter and informs the user thereof. A method of inhalation of a treatment, implemented using the inhalation device 10 according to the invention, will now be described. Initially, a user has an inhalation device 10 for administering a medical aerosol therapy treatment. The different elements 22 and parts 38, 40 of the inhalation chamber are dissociated. The user assembles the enclosure 20, the mask 28 and the drug introduction base 30. The user also assembles the first and second portions 38, 40 of the support member of the electronic apparatus 32.
    [0019] The user then assembles the support member 36 of the electronic device with the outer envelope 22 of the inhalation device 10. The strap 48 of the first attachment portion 38 is stretched against and around the envelope 22. It maintains the first portion 38 of attachment to the outer casing 22. Then, the user positions the electronic device 32 in the second portion 40 holding.
    [0020] The electronic device 32 is then held in the inhalation chamber 10. The user adjusts the position of the screen 34 of the electronic device, in particular by means of the articulation 72. The user activates the device 32 and the facial recognition program. After positioning the drug to be delivered into the base of the outer shell, the inhalation device 10 is ready for use. The mask 28 of the inhalation chamber is applied against the patient's face. The camera 92 captures images of the patient's facial position and transfers the images to the facial recognition program. The facial recognition program performs image analysis to verify the correct position of the patient's face, corresponding to a good inhalation practice. When the position of the patient is validated, the screen 34 broadcasts an attractive film or series of images for the patient.
    [0021] The diffused film captivates the patient's gaze. This one breathes more calmly to benefit from the visual reward. Alternatively, the electronic apparatus 32 emits sounds associated with an image or a film. In the case where the position of the patient differs from the predetermined position during inhalation, the diffusion of images is interrupted. Thus, the diffusion of images is carried out only if the position of the patient is correct. In a variant, the user activates or interrupts manually the broadcasting of the images. After complete inhalation, the facial recognition program causes the electronic apparatus 32 to turn off the film and / or sound an alarm to alert the user. Inhalation time data associated with the date of the day of taking the medication are optionally recorded in a database to verify the indicated dosage of the drug by the attending physician. To keep the patient's attention, the facial recognition program 30 has a library of films or images selected for the patient in the on-board memory. Advantageously, the duration of the films or succession of images is dimensioned for a duration of inhalation necessary for the treatment. When the inhalation is complete, the electronic device 32 is removed from the gripping support 68. The support member 36 is removable from the outer casing 22 of the inhalation chamber for ease of maintenance and cleaning operations. the enclosure.
    [0022] Alternatively, the electronic device 32 remains permanently on the support member 36, which alone is assembled and disassembled with the outer casing 22. The inhalation device 10 according to the invention ensures better cooperation of the patient rewarding the good practice of inhaling aerosol therapy. The inhalation device 10 improves the penetration and effectiveness of the inhaled drug by calming and increasing the attractiveness of the inhalation device for a young patient. The inhalation device 10 decreases patient anxiety and distractions when inhaling a drug or during any other emergency.
    [0023] The inhalation device 10 ensures easy administration of a drug by allowing one user to support the patient with one arm and the other to hold and apply the inhalation chamber 10 while releasing medication. Thus the user does not intervene directly for the diffusion of the film on the screen 34 of the electronic device.
    [0024] The inhalation device 10 promotes better observance of good practice by obtaining patient cooperation allowing the user to focus on administering the treatment instead of controlling the patient's movement. The support member 36 of the inhalation chamber accommodates any electronic apparatus 32, especially any smartphone. In a variant, the support member 36 is any type of mechanical member that can, on the one hand, hold the electronic device 32 and, on the other hand, be attached to the outer casing 22 of the inhalation device 10. It will be noted that the invention is not limited to the previously described embodiment. In particular, in a variant, the outer envelope 22, the support element 36 and the electronic device 32 are permanently assembled. According to another variant, the screen 34 of the electronic device 32 broadcasts practical advice to the user. 30
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    Claims (7)
    [0001]
    CLAIMS1.- Inhaling device (10), of the type comprising: - a tubular enclosure (20) extending along a longitudinal axis (A-A ') between an inlet (24) of medicament to be inhaled and an outlet (26) intended to be directed towards the face of a patient, and - a mask (28), connected to the outlet (26) of the enclosure (20) and intended to be applied against the patient's face, characterized in that it comprises: an electronic image-spreading apparatus (32) comprising a screen (34), the electronic apparatus being secured to the enclosure (20) by positioning the screen (34) facing of the patient when the mask (28) is applied against the face of this patient.
    [0002]
    2. Inhalation device (10) according to claim 1, comprising a support member (36) of the electronic device (32), comprising a first portion (38) of attachment with the enclosure (20) and a second portion (40) for holding the electronic apparatus (32).
    [0003]
    3. Inhalation device (10) according to claim 2, wherein the first portion (38) of attachment is removable from the enclosure (20) and comprises: - a base (42) having two through holes (44, 46), - a strap (48) for holding the base (42) against the enclosure (20), passing through the passage holes (44, 46).
    [0004]
    4. Inhaling device (10) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the second portion (40) for holding comprises: - a gripping support (68) having a detachable connection with the electronic device (32), - an arm (70) connecting the gripping support (68) to the first attachment part (38), the arm (70) being connected to the gripping support (68) by a hinge (72) having a degree of freedom in rotation along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis (A-A ') of the enclosure (20).
    [0005]
    An inhalation device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic apparatus (32) comprises a control unit (90) and a camera (92) connected to the control unit ( 90), said camera being arranged to face the patient when the mask (28) is applied against the face of that patient.
    [0006]
    The inhalation device (10) according to claim 5, wherein the control unit (90) comprises: - facial recognition means connected to the camera (92) for detecting the face of a patient against which the mask (28) is applied; - image analysis means from the camera (92) for comparing a detected face position with a predetermined position in accordance with a medical practice; activating an image diffusion on the screen (34) when the position of the detected face corresponds to the predetermined position, and interrupting this image diffusion when the position of the detected face does not correspond to the position predetermined. 15
    [0007]
    An inhalation device (10) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic device (32) is a video game console or a smart phone.
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