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Non-magnetic IV pole

a non-magnetic, iv pole technology, applied in the direction of washstands, light supports, scaffold accessories, etc., can solve the problems of significant limitation the use of iv poles places on the ability to scan such patients, and achieve the effect of high resolution

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-04-03
SKOFF HILLEL
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[0007]Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a radiographic technique that involves scanning a body portion of a patient of interest and enables the reproduction of an image representing the inner anatomy of the portion of the patient scanned. MRI has revolutionized radiology in the past two decades as it provides for viewing portions of a patient's inner anatomy previously unrealizable. It was introduced clinically in approximately 1991 for the scanning of bone and non-bone anatomy. It enables diagnostic imaging of internal organs and bones with precision and high resolution, but without the use of radiation, with which morbidity is associated.

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Applicant herein also has recognized the significant limitation the use of IV poles places on the ability to scan such patients with MRI.

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[0016]FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 illustrate various arrangements of IV poles. As described, IV poles hold IV bags from which IV fluids and medicines are delivered intravenously through lines to patients. IV poles are known to be extendable, movable on wheels and / or attach to beds, and have various designs, arrangements, and attachments. Prior IV poles have been made from magnetic metals and are not usable safely in the setting of an MRI scanner.

[0017]FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 illustrate various arrangements of known MRI scanners. As described, MRI scanners utilize magnetic poles that form a magnet which emit a strong magnetic field during MRI imaging. While MRI has the advantage of not emitting X-ray radiation, with which morbidity is associated, particularly when delivered in high doses, and which has the benefit of enabling visualization of internal patient anatomy with a high degree of resolution, it cannot be used safely in the setting of large magnetic, metallic devices such as IV poles.

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Abstract

An IV pole is made from a substantially non-magnetic material to enable it to be used in the setting of an IV scanner.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is directed to an intravenous (IV) pole and, more particularly, to a non-magnetic IV pole that is usable in connection with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0002]IV poles are widely used, such as in hospital settings, for holding IV bags. IV bags contain fluids and are connected intravenously through IV lines to a patient, enabling the gravity feed of such fluids, and delivery of medicines intravenously through such lines to the patient.[0003]Multiple different IV poles exist in the art. Most include a pole, at the top of which is located a hanging or holding element from which an IV bag is hung or held. A known IV pole is shown for example in FIG. 1, taken from U.S. Pat. No. 6,431,505. As shown, the IV pole includes a pole portion 10 and a hanging portion 14 from which an IV bag is hung.[0004]Another known IV pole is shown in FIG. 2, taken from U.S. Pat. No. 5,438,305. Such an IV pole includes a f...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B96/00
CPCY10T29/49631A61M5/1415
Inventor SKOFF, HILLEL
Owner SKOFF HILLEL