Abstract

A patient support system includes a first section and a second section which can be removably coupled to the first section. The first section is configured for attachment to a positioning system, thereby providing an interface between the removable second section and the positioning system. A combined support surface is formed when the second section is coupled to the first section.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 15/00 - Operating chairsDental chairsAccessories specially adapted therefor, e.g. work stands
• A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
• A61B 6/04 - Positioning of patientsTiltable beds or the like
• A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
• A61G 7/008 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around longitudinal axis, e.g. for rolling
• A61B 6/00 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
• A61G 13/04 - Adjustable operating tablesControls therefor tiltable around transverse or longitudinal axis
• A61G 13/12 - Rests specially adapted thereforArrangements of patient-supporting surfaces

Abstract

Embodiments of an apparatus and method to track and identify radioactive sources are described. In one embodiment, a device includes first housing for a radioactive source having a first electronic tag, a second housing for the radioactive source having a second electronic tag, and a guide tube that couples the first housing with the second housing. The guide tube includes a third electronic tag. The first, second, and third electronic tags communicate with each other to confirm automatically a delivery path for the radioactive source. In one embodiment, the electronic tags may be a radio frequency identification device (RFID).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 36/00 - Applying radioactive material to the body

Abstract

Embodiments of an apparatus and method to track and identify radioactive sources are described. In one embodiment, a device includes first housing for a radioactive source having a first electronic tag, a second housing for the radioactive source having a second electronic tag, and a guide tube that couples the first housing with the second housing. The guide tube includes a third electronic tag. The first, second, and third electronic tags communicate with each other to confirm automatically a delivery path for the radioactive source. In one embodiment, the electronic tags may be a radio frequency identification device (RFID).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 36/00 - Applying radioactive material to the body