SUPPORT AND COVER STRUCTURES FOR AN ULTRASOUND PROBE HEAD
    1.
    发明申请
    SUPPORT AND COVER STRUCTURES FOR AN ULTRASOUND PROBE HEAD 审中-公开
    超声探头的支撑和覆盖结构

    公开(公告)号:WO2012021542A2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-16

    申请号:PCT/US2011/047127

    申请日:2011-08-09

    CPC classification number: A61B8/4281 A61B8/4455 A61B8/4472

    Abstract: A probe cap for use with an ultrasound probe including a head portion and an acoustic surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, the probe cap includes a body that defines a cavity sized for releasably receiving the head portion of the probe therein. The probe cap body further defines a hole that is proximate the acoustic surface of the head portion. A compliant spacer component is disposed in the hole. The spacer component can include a hydrogel and provides an acoustic path between the acoustic surface and a tissue surface of a patient. The spacer component includes a skin contact surface that defines a concavity and is deformable against the tissue surface. Additional embodiments disclose various probe cap and accompanying needle guide designs for use in assisting a clinician with ultrasound probe use and needle insertion into a patient.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于包括头部和声表面的超声波探头的探针盖。 在一个实施例中,探针盖包括限定用于可释放地将探针的头部部分容纳在其中的空腔的主体。 探针帽体还限定了靠近头部的声表面的孔。 在孔中设置顺应的间隔件。 间隔件组件可以包括水凝胶并且在声表面和患者的组织表面之间提供声学路径。 间隔件组件包括限定凹部并且可相对于组织表面变形的皮肤接触表面。 另外的实施例公开了各种探针帽和伴随的针引导设计,用于辅助临床医生使用超声波探针并将针插入病人。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND LOCATING AN IMPLANTED DEVICE
    2.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND LOCATING AN IMPLANTED DEVICE 审中-公开
    用于识别和定位嵌入式设备的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2011140379A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-10

    申请号:PCT/US2011/035406

    申请日:2011-05-05

    Abstract: A system for identifying an attribute of an implanted medical device, such as an access port is disclosed. In one embodiment, the identification system comprises a marker included with the implanted medical device, wherein the marker relates to an attribute of the implanted medical device. An external detection device is also included, comprising a signal source that emits an incident electromagnetic signal for impingement on the marker of the implanted medical device, a detector that detects a return signal from the marker resulting from impingement of the incident electromagnetic signal, and a user interface for conveying information relating to the attribute based on detection of the return signal. In the case of an implantable access port, for instance, the described system enables information, such as the ability of the port to withstand power injection of fluids therethrough, to be ascertained even after the port has been subcutaneously implanted within the patient.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于识别诸如接入端口的植入医疗设备的属性的系统。 在一个实施例中,识别系统包括植入的医疗装置中包括的标记,其中标记涉及植入的医疗装置的属性。 还包括外部检测装置,包括发射入射电磁信号的信号源,用于冲击在植入的医疗装置的标记上;检测器,其检测由入射的电磁信号的撞击引起的标记的返回信号;以及 用户界面,用于基于返回信号的检测来传送与属性有关的信息。 例如,在可植入进入口的情况下,即使在端口已被皮下植入患者体内之后,所述系统也能够确定端口能够承受流体通过其中的动力注射的能力的信息。

    SUPPORT AND COVER STRUCTURES FOR AN ULTRASOUND PROBE HEAD
    3.
    发明申请
    SUPPORT AND COVER STRUCTURES FOR AN ULTRASOUND PROBE HEAD 审中-公开
    超声探头的支撑和覆盖结构

    公开(公告)号:WO2012021542A3

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-23

    申请号:PCT/US2011047127

    申请日:2011-08-09

    CPC classification number: A61B8/4281 A61B8/4455 A61B8/4472

    Abstract: A probe cap for use with an ultrasound probe including a head portion and an acoustic surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, the probe cap includes a body that defines a cavity sized for releasably receiving the head portion of the probe therein. The probe cap body further defines a hole that is proximate the acoustic surface of the head portion. A compliant spacer component is disposed in the hole. The spacer component can include a hydrogel and provides an acoustic path between the acoustic surface and a tissue surface of a patient. The spacer component includes a skin contact surface that defines a concavity and is deformable against the tissue surface. Additional embodiments disclose various probe cap and accompanying needle guide designs for use in assisting a clinician with ultrasound probe use and needle insertion into a patient.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于包括头部和声表面的超声波探头的探针盖。 在一个实施例中,探针盖包括限定用于可释放地将探针的头部部分容纳在其中的空腔的主体。 探针帽体还限定了靠近头部的声表面的孔。 在孔中设置顺应的间隔件。 间隔件组件可以包括水凝胶并且在声表面和患者的组织表面之间提供声学路径。 间隔件组件包括限定凹部并且可相对于组织表面变形的皮肤接触表面。 另外的实施例公开了各种探针帽和伴随的针引导设计,用于辅助临床医生使用超声波探头和针插入病人。

    APPARATUS AND DISPLAY METHODS RELATING TO INTRAVASCULAR PLACEMENT OF A CATHETER
    4.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND DISPLAY METHODS RELATING TO INTRAVASCULAR PLACEMENT OF A CATHETER 审中-公开
    关于导管静脉放置的装置和显示方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2010030820A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-18

    申请号:PCT/US2009/056567

    申请日:2009-09-10

    Abstract: An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient's vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magnetic field of a stylet disposed in a lumen of the catheter when the catheter is disposed in the vasculature. The ultrasound probe ultrasonically images a portion of the vasculature prior to introduction of the catheter. ECG signal-based catheter tip guidance is included in the integrated system to enable guidance of the catheter tip to a desired position with respect to a node of the patient's heart. Various aspects for visualizing and manipulating display of the ECG signal data acquired via the present system, together with aspects of various ECG sensor configurations, are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将导管准确地放置在患者脉管系统内的集成导管放置系统。 在一个实施例中,集成系统包括系统控制台,用于临时放置在患者胸部上的尖端定位传感器和超声探头。 当导管设置在脉管系统中时,尖端位置传感器感测设置在导管内腔中的探针的磁场。 在引入导管之前,超声探头超声波地对一部分脉管系统进行成像。 基于ECG信号的导管尖端引导被包括在集成系统中,以使导管尖端能够相对于患者心脏的节点引导到期望的位置。 还公开了用于可视化和操纵经由本系统获取的ECG信号数据的显示的各个方面以及各种ECG传感器配置的各个方面。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BREACHING A STERILE FIELD FOR INTRAVASCULAR PLACEMENT OF A CATHETER
    6.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BREACHING A STERILE FIELD FOR INTRAVASCULAR PLACEMENT OF A CATHETER 审中-公开
    用于消除阴道静脉放置的无菌场的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2009137262A2

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-12

    申请号:PCT/US2009041051

    申请日:2009-04-17

    Abstract: An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient's vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magnetic field of a stylet disposed in a lumen of the catheter when the catheter is disposed in the vasculature. The ultrasound probe ultrasonically images a portion of the vasculature prior to introduction of the catheter. ECG signal-based catheter tip guidance is included in the integrated system to enable guidance of the catheter tip to a desired position with respect to a node of the patient's heart. Various means for establishing a conductive pathway between a sterile field of the patient and a non-sterile field to enable passage of ECG signals from the catheter to the tip location sensor are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将导管准确地放置在患者脉管系统内的集成导管放置系统。 在一个实施例中,集成系统包括系统控制台,用于临时放置在患者胸部上的尖端定位传感器和超声探头。 当导管设置在脉管系统中时,尖端位置传感器感测设置在导管内腔中的探针的磁场。 在引入导管之前,超声探头超声波地对一部分脉管系统进行成像。 基于ECG信号的导管尖端引导被包括在集成系统中,以使导管尖端能够相对于患者心脏的节点引导到期望的位置。 还公开了用于在患者的无菌区域和非无菌区域之间建立导电路径的各种手段,以使ECG信号从导管传递到尖端位置传感器。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND LOCATING AN IMPLANTED DEVICE
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND LOCATING AN IMPLANTED DEVICE 审中-公开
    用于识别和定位嵌入式设备的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2011140379A3

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:PCT/US2011035406

    申请日:2011-05-05

    Abstract: A system for identifying an attribute of an implanted medical device, such as an access port is disclosed. In one embodiment, the identification system comprises a marker included with the implanted medical device, wherein the marker relates to an attribute of the implanted medical device. An external detection device is also included, comprising a signal source that emits an incident electromagnetic signal for impingement on the marker of the implanted medical device, a detector that detects a return signal from the marker resulting from impingement of the incident electromagnetic signal, and a user interface for conveying information relating to the attribute based on detection of the return signal. In the case of an implantable access port, for instance, the described system enables information, such as the ability of the port to withstand power injection of fluids therethrough, to be ascertained even after the port has been subcutaneously implanted within the patient.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于识别诸如接入端口的植入医疗设备的属性的系统。 在一个实施例中,识别系统包括植入的医疗装置中包括的标记,其中标记涉及植入的医疗装置的属性。 还包括外部检测装置,包括发射入射电磁信号的信号源,用于冲击在植入的医疗装置的标记上;检测器,其检测由入射的电磁信号的撞击引起的标记的返回信号;以及 用户界面,用于基于返回信号的检测来传送与属性有关的信息。 例如,在可植入进入口的情况下,即使在端口已被皮下植入患者体内之后,所述系统也能够确定端口能够承受流体通过其中的动力注射的能力的信息。

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