公开(公告)号：WO2007047506A3

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：PCT/US2006040209

申请日：2006-10-06

Applicant: DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK CLINIC ,  HICKEY KATHERINE M ,  PARASHAR AMISH ,  SITES BRIAN D ,  SPENCE BRIAN CONLEY

Inventor： HICKEY KATHERINE M ,  PARASHAR AMISH ,  SITES BRIAN D ,  SPENCE BRIAN CONLEY

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  A61B19/08

CPC classification number: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/4209 ,  A61B8/4218 ,  A61B8/4444 ,  A61B17/0206 ,  A61B46/10 ,  A61B90/50 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  F16M11/14 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/2064 ,  F16M11/28 ,  F16M11/40 ,  F16M13/027 ,  F16M2200/022 ,  Y10T403/18 ,  Y10T403/32319

Abstract: This invention provides a support device (510) that allows the adjustable, yet rigid placement of a probe (560) or other medical instrument against a region of interest/treatment on a patient. The system and method of rigid fixation, positioning, and adjustment contemplated herein is useful for a broad array of medical procedures including, but not limited to, ultrasound- guided anesthetic delivery. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a flexible armature (550) is attached to a rigid stand (530) placed upon the floor, or attached to another stable surface such as a bed rail, wall, ceiling or piece of equipment. A joint connects the armature to an instrument holder (558) able to accommodate and rigidly attach an ultrasound sensing probe or other medical device. The medical device then remains rigidly attached to the described invention during the procedure. Furthermore, this set position is resistant to minor patient motion or other disturbances. If required, small alterations can be made by the operator during the procedure with minimal effort. In this manner, the primary operator is able to maintain a 'hands-free' approach.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种支撑装置（510），其允许探针（560）或其它医疗器械可调节但刚性地放置在患者的感兴趣区域/治疗区域上。 本文考虑的刚性固定，定位和调整的系统和方法对于广泛的医疗过程是有用的，包括但不限于超声引导麻醉剂递送。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，柔性电枢（550）附接到放置在地板上的刚性支架（530）上，或附接到另一稳定表面，例如床轨，墙壁，天花板或设备件上。 关节将电枢连接到能够容纳并刚性地附接超声波感测探针或其它医疗装置的仪器架（558）。 然后在该过程期间，医疗装置保持刚性地附接到所描述的发明。 此外，该设置位置抵抗轻微的患者运动或其他干扰。 如果需要，操作者可以以最小的努力在操作过程中进行小的改动。 以这种方式，主要操作者能够保持“免提”方式。

公开(公告)号：WO2007047506A2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：PCT/US2006/040209

申请日：2006-10-06

Applicant: DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC ,  HICKEY, Katherine, M. ,  PARASHAR, Amish ,  SITES, Brian, D. ,  SPENCE, Brian, Conley

Inventor： HICKEY, Katherine, M. ,  PARASHAR, Amish ,  SITES, Brian, D. ,  SPENCE, Brian, Conley

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  A61B19/08

CPC classification number: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/4209 ,  A61B8/4218 ,  A61B8/4444 ,  A61B17/0206 ,  A61B46/10 ,  A61B90/50 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  F16M11/14 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/2064 ,  F16M11/28 ,  F16M11/40 ,  F16M13/027 ,  F16M2200/022 ,  Y10T403/18 ,  Y10T403/32319

Abstract: This invention provides a support device that allows the adjustable, yet rigid placement of a probe or other medical instrument against a region of interest/treatment on a patient. The system and method of rigid fixation, positioning, and adjustment contemplated herein is useful for a broad array of medical procedures including, but not limited to, ultrasound-guided anesthetic delivery. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a flexible armature is attached to a rigid stand placed upon the floor, or attached to another stable surface such as a bed rail, wall, ceiling or piece of equipment. A joint connects the armature to an instrument holder able to accommodate and rigidly attach an ultrasound sensing probe or other medical device. The medical device then remains rigidly attached to the described invention during the procedure. Furthermore, this set position is resistant to minor patient motion or other disturbances. If required, small alterations can be made by the operator during the procedure with minimal effort. Such adjustment may be desirable, for example, if access to a new anatomical structure is needed. In this manner, the primary operator is able to maintain a 'hands-free' approach.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种支撑装置，其允许探针或其他医疗器械可调节但刚性地放置在患者的感兴趣区域/治疗区域上。 本文中考虑的刚性固定，定位和调整的系统和方法可用于广泛的医疗过程，包括但不限于超声波引导的麻醉剂递送。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，柔性电枢被附接到放置在地板上的刚性支架上，或者附接到另一个稳定的表面，例如床轨，墙壁，天花板或设备件上。 关节将电枢连接到能够容纳并刚性地附接超声波感测探头或其他医疗装置的仪器保持器。 然后在该过程期间，医疗装置保持刚性地附接到所描述的发明。 此外，该设置位置抵抗轻微的患者运动或其他干扰。 如果需要，操作者可以以最小的努力在操作过程中进行小的改动。 这种调整可能是期望的，例如，如果需要访问新的解剖结构。 以这种方式，主要操作者能够保持“免提”方式。