54 results about "Radiological examination" patented technology

Computerized methods, systems, and user interfaces for handling one or more radiology orders are provided. Such methods, systems, and user interfaces allow a radiologist, radiological technician, or other healthcare professional to efficiently review and approve, modify, or reject electronic requests from ordering physicians to have patients undergo radiological examination. Such methods, systems, and user interfaces also allow regulators to audit the radiology vetting process to ensure that proper review of radiological examination requests is being conducted. Computerized methods, systems, and user interfaces for automatic electronic notification of ordering physicians of modified or cancelled radiological examination requests are also provided.

Systems, methods and computer program products to automate the process of ontology updates in radiology software are provided. In one aspect, the present disclosure analyzes the textual data describing the radiology exams and identifies terms that are not defined in the existing ontology. It then extracts various types of statistical patterns, such as neighboring concepts, from the textual data, and infers which concepts the unrecognized terms belong to. Finally it presents rank-ordered ontology updating suggestions to the user for final confirmation. The system, methods, and computer program products of the present disclosure are an effective way in updating ontologies, requiring the users to have little, or no prior experience in ontology management or understanding of the underlying ontology structure.

A movably constructed radiation imaging control apparatus which receives a predefined operational instruction for radiation imaging to output a control signal for the radiation imaging according to the received operational instruction and displays radiological examination information. The apparatus includes a location information obtaining unit for obtaining location information capable of identifying a location of the apparatus and a function restriction unit for restricting a part of a function of the apparatus if the location identified by the location information obtained by the location information obtaining unit is a location other than a predetermined location.

A method of cardiac radiological examination for coronarography comprises the steps of:a) introducing contrast medium simultaneously in the left coronary artery and in the right coronary artery from the aortic root and, in parallel,b) acquiring a sequence of dynamic images of the propagation of the contrast medium in the left and right coronary arteries with a displacement of the image plane, during the acquisition of said images, along a determined trajectory (E28). The contrast medium can be introduced in a cyclic manner during the acquisition of dynamic images, each cycle of introduction corresponding to a phase of closure of the aortic valve in the cardiac rhythm. 3D and 4D images with optimal efficiency can be obtained in the use of contrast medium. An injection device for producing the above cycles is synchronized with the introduction of the contrast medium.

A method and device for sampling a fragment of tissue in which a contrast medium is injected into an organ to be examined and highlights parts containing that contrast medium in an image obtained by emitting a beam of X-rays. At least one pair of radiographic images is captured from a first position and a second position of an X-ray emitter during a phase of increasing attenuation due to the contrast medium. A specific area is identified from the pair of images in which a tissue fragment is to be sampled. The images of the pair of images are combined to determine the three-dimensional coordinates of the specific area.

Computer-assisted structuring of medical examination data and / or one or more examination data records is disclosed. A method includes providing at least one medical examination data record, which includes patient-specific data described textually and / or symbolically and / or at least one image data record created with the aid of a radiological examination device; providing at least one body model image, which represents a body model (K) matching the examination data; and registering the at least one examination data record with the body model (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b), wherein at least one position in the body model is assigned to the examination data record; the position (R1 to R7) being made known for interaction by way of a user interface (B).

A two step platform elevates a standing patient upon a horizontally located chamber for examination of the foot and ankle by radiological methods. The chamber receives a slide that carries an x-ray film beneath a foot of a standing patient. Additionally, the patient stands upon a visually and radiologicaly transparent deck. The deck has one slot for upright positioning and a chamber for horizontal positioning of a radiological film cartridge. The platform of the present invention allows a radiologist to take a radiological image of a patient's foot and ankle from both the side and above.

A system for attenuating a primary radiation beam applied to a target area on a patient for generating an image of the target area during radiological examination includes a barrier formed of a radiation attenuation material and positionable over the target area to partially attenuate the primary radiation beam before the primary radiation beam reaches the target area. The barrier is configured to substantially extend around an entire periphery of the patient. The system also includes a buffer positionable between the barrier and the patient for offsetting the barrier from the patient. The buffer includes at least one flexible bag configured to retain a fluid. The at least one flexible bag is configured to improve the clarity of the image generated during the radiological examination.

The present invention discloses a system and method for enabling the planning and conduct of patient examinations by an imaging modality, where a remotely located technician plans and conducts at least part of the examination protocol. A local facility may have an imaging modality such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment, and a portion of the preparation for, and conduct of, the data acquisition may be performed by a local technician. The remotely located technician may control one or more of the data acquisition parameters, the timing of the administering of contrast agents, and the modification of values of data acquisition parameters during the course of the image data acquisition by the imaging modality.

A two step platform elevates a standing patient upon a horizontally located chamber for examination of the foot and ankle by radiological methods. The chamber receives a slide that carries an x-ray film beneath a foot of a standing patient. Additionally, the patient stands upon a visually and radiologicaly transparent deck. The deck has one slot for upright positioning and a chamber for horizontal positioning of a radiological film cartridge. The platform of the present invention allows a radiologist to take a radiological image of a patient's foot and ankle from both the side and above.

A radiology workstation (14) used to interpret a radiology examination (48) includes a display (20, 22), a user input device (24, 26, 28), and an electronic processor (12, 16). A radiology image of the radiology examination is displayed on the display. A radiology report is entered. An imaged anatomical region (54) is determined from the stored radiology examination. An examination basis medical condition is identified from the reason for examination (52). At least one additional medical condition is determined based on information on the patient retrieved from one or more medical databases (10, 44, 46) and is classified as reviewable or not reviewable based on the imaging modality (50) and the imaged anatomical region. An attention list (40) is created with items directed to the examination basis medical condition and to each reviewable additional medical condition. A representation (42) of the attention

A radiology workstation (14) includes a processor (16), user input devices (24, 26, 28), and at least one display device (20, 22) that displays a work list (32) of radiology examination reading tasks. A radiology examination reading task is selected from the work list, and radiology images are retrieved from a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and displayed. Entry of a radiology report is received via the at least one user input device. A challenge level assessment component (60) generates prospective challenge levels (88) for radiology examination reading tasks prior to entry of the radiology reports for the reading tasks, and the radiology workstation displays the work list with indicators (50, 54) of the prospective challenge levels generated by the challenge level assessment component for the radiology examination reading tasks. The indicators may be, for example, color indicators, icon indicators, colored icon indicators, or textual indicators.

The invention discloses a multifunctional radiation protection device, which comprises a bracket body composed of a front bracket and a rear bracket, the front bracket and the rear bracket are connected by a telescopic rod, and the middle and upper parts of the front bracket and the rear bracket are symmetrically arranged with two There are two jacks, the jacks are provided with two horizontal radiation-proof boards, the horizontal radiation-proof boards are inlaid with a number of lead strips, and the vertical radiation-proof boards with C-shaped gaps are arranged between the front bracket and the rear bracket. , the upper part of the front bracket and the rear bracket is also provided with a coupling rod for hanging the isolation curtain, the top of the front bracket and the rear bracket is also provided with a sleeve, and the bottom is provided with an isolation cover telescopic rod. The beneficial effects of the present invention are: simple structure, easy to use Convenience, it can avoid unnecessary radiation to normal tissues and organs of patients and medical staff when performing radioactive examination on patients, and has strong sealing performance and good imaging effect, which reduces the work difficulty of medical staff, and can also be used as an isolation of infectious diseases , Integrates multiple functions such as infusion hanger, hanger, lower limb recovery training, etc.

The invention discloses an intelligent linkage system of radiographic inspection equipment and a protection device. The intelligent linkage system comprises an image recognition module, a controller and a driving and protection structure. The image recognition module captures an image of a detected person and position change information of radiographic inspection equipment and transmits the information to the controller; the controller calculates the height of a detected person, a detection part and an equipment position through a convolutional neural network algorithm, determines a target protection position and generates a motor driving instruction; the driving and protection structure drives the protection part to the target position according to the instruction. According to the system, machinery and artificial intelligence are combined, the system can automatically adapt to different crowds, automatic radiation protection of DR and CT examination is achieved, the protection standardization and the working efficiency are improved, and the radiation risk is reduced.

The invention provides a radiographic inspection real-time quality inspection system and device based on artificial intelligence and cloud edge collaboration, and relates to the technical field of radiographic inspection quality inspection.The system mainly comprises a data acquisition and preprocessing module, an AI analysis module and an early warning response and feedback module which are sequentially arranged; the data acquisition and preprocessing module comprises a medical image unit, a hospital information unit, an equipment parameter unit and a data association unit; the AI analysis module comprises a medical image recognition unit, an anatomical feature and left and right identifier analysis unit and a data fusion comparison and risk assessment unit. According to the scheme, abnormal conditions such as mismatching between the inspection application and the actual operation and image artifacts can be recognized and early warned in an extremely early stage, so that the probability of operation errors is remarkably reduced, medical quality accidents are effectively avoided, and the standardization and safety of radiation inspection are improved.

The invention relates to an extensible C-shaped radiation device, and specifically belongs to the technical field of medical instruments. The extensible C-shaped radiation device of the invention comprises a radiation device body and a control device. The front of the radiation device body is provided with an operation frame. An adjusting knob is arranged inside the operation frame. An adjusting button is arranged to the right of the adjusting knob. The right side of the operation frame is provided with a switch opening in which a power switch is arranged. The lower side of the operation frame is provided with a protective plate, and the four top ends of the protective plate are each equipped with a rivet. The right side face of the radiation device body is provided with an air vent, and a dust-proof filter net is arranged on the air vent. The extensible C-shaped radiation device of the invention has multiple functions, and is convenient to use. When the C-shaped radiation device is used for radiological examination, time and effort can be saved. The device is scientific and convenient, safe and efficient, and intelligent and accurate. The work difficulty of medical staff is reduced.

The invention relates to a method for the automated planning of a radiological examination, comprising the steps: - Providing information about an upcoming examination of a patient (P) from a radiology information system (23), including at least one RIS comment (C) concerning the examination, - automated comparison of strings (Z) of the RIS comment (C) with names (N) of investigation programs (24) of a given investigation list (U), and selection of a number of investigation programs (24) for these strings (Z) based on the comparison, - Dispensing the selected investigation programs (24). Furthermore, the invention comprises a device and a medical imaging system.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising cinipride or a salt thereof, said composition having a pH in the range of 5.0 to 6.5. Wherein the concentration of cinipride is in the range of 0.1 to 5 mg / ml, based on the weight of the free base of cinipride and based on the total volume of the composition. The pharmaceutical composition disclosed by the invention is particularly suitable for preparing medicines for treating and preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting, preventing nausea and vomiting related to emesis-causing cancer chemotherapy, diabetic gastroparesis, radiology examination and small intestine intubation.

To provide a radiation inspection information processing device, a radiation inspection information processing method, and a radiation inspection information processing program that allow an appropriate inspection order to be determined easily.SOLUTION: A radiation inspection information processing device includes: a determination unit for determining presence or absence of excess or deficiency in a scheduled inspection order on the basis of a scheduled inspection order for a subject of a radiographic apparatus; an extraction unit for extracting information on a correction order when there is excess or deficiency in the scheduled inspection order; and a notification unit for notifying a user of the information on the correction order extracted by the extraction unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

The invention discloses a radiology department image equipment adjusting device which structurally comprises a base, a machine body, a control panel and a diagnosis table. When the radiology department image equipment adjusting device is used, a lifting extension piece is installed on a supporting seat, an adjusting assembly is installed on a sliding assembly on the supporting seat, and the lifting extension piece adjusts the height of the adjusting assembly through mutual cooperation of a push rod and a reciprocating piece; a patient with a serious illness state can be conveniently placed on the adjusting assembly by family members or medical staff, then the position of the adjusting assembly is adjusted by the lifting extension piece according to the position of the cavity of the machine body, and therefore the patient can be stably moved into the machine body to be subjected to radioexamination.

A high-pass radiation shield for using during radiological examinations is provided. The shield comprises: a first sublayer having a first radiation attenuation material of atomic number from 21 to 30; and a second sublayer having a second radiation attenuation material of atomic number 56 or greater. The weight of the second radiation attenuation material is not greater than the weight of the first radiation attenuation material. The shield is configured for placement on a patient's body over the entire or a portion of the field of view (FOV) for protection of the organs, especially radiosensitive organs against radiation dangers emitted by an X-ray tube without degrading image quality.

The utility model discloses a radiology department examination protection tool convenient to wear, which comprises a protection main body and a magic tape, and the magic tape is arranged at the outer end of the protection main body; the protective sleeves are installed at the left end and the right end of the protective body, limiting strips are installed at the outer ends of the protective sleeves, magnetic attraction positioning blocks are installed at the inner ends of the limiting strips, protective trousers are installed at the lower end of the protective body, and elastic ropes are arranged at the lower ends of the protective trousers; and the bearing pad is installed at the upper end of the protection main body, a protection mask is installed at the upper end of the bearing pad, and blocking leather is installed in the protection mask. According to the radiology department examination protection tool convenient to wear, most of a human body can be conveniently covered in a protection range, isolation protection is carried out to the maximum extent, part of damaged assemblies can be conveniently replaced, the cost is saved, the taking-off and putting-on frequency of the protection tool is conveniently reduced, and the time for a user to be exposed in the radiation range is shortened.

The invention belongs to the technical field of radiation department warning devices, in particular to a radiation warning and reminding device for radioexamination, and provides the following scheme that the radiation warning and reminding device comprises a frame body, a fixed door plate and a sliding door plate, the fixed door plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame body, and the sliding door plate is slidably connected to one side of the fixed door plate. The sliding door plate and the fixed door plate are matched to block the channel, radiation warning marks are played in combination with the displayer, the double warning function of visual and physical isolation is achieved, linkage control over the push rod motor is achieved through the pressure switch and the active switch, locking and unlocking of the guide rail are achieved, and it is guaranteed that the sliding door plate is stably closed in the normal state; the sliding door plate can be stably and normally opened in emergency situations or equipment maintenance, a switching locking mechanism of the telescopic end of the push rod motor between the movable hanging ring and the fixed hanging ring achieves convenient switching between the normally-opened state and the normally-closed state of the sliding door plate, meanwhile, a displayer picture is switched through an electric signal of the pressure switch, and the warning effect is further enhanced.

A method for processing a radiological image, in digital format includes at least one radiological anomaly detected using a convolutional neural network that has been trained to detect radiological anomalies on radiological examinations, the radiological image being characterized by the intensity of each of its pixels, and by at least one radiological anomaly influence map that assigns, for each pixel of the radiological image, a value representative of the proportion to which the pixel had an influence on the detection result of the radiological anomaly, which method is computer-implemented and comprises the steps of: normalizing the radiological anomaly influence maps to give normalized radiological anomaly influence maps; fusing the normalized radiological anomaly influence maps to give a single fused influence map; carrying out improvement processing on the image, using an intensity histogram, wherein the contribution of each pixel in the computing of the intensity histogram is weighted by the fused influence map.

The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for checking the indication of at least one radiological examination with the following method steps: Receiving a text-based request for a radiological examination; Querying patient data (5) via a central information system (1); Checking the text-based request depending on the patient data (5) and selecting a suitable radiological examination depending on the verification of the text-based request using artificial intelligence; Transmitting a text-based request for the selected radiological examination to a radiological department (6) comprising several radiological devices (7); Checking the feasibility of the selected radiological examination on at least one of the radiological devices using artificial intelligence; Scheduling the selected radiological examination based on the text-based request and the feasibility of the selected radiological examination on at least one of the radiological devices using artificial intelligence. This provides a computer-implemented method that allows the indication for radiological examinations to be reviewed taking the overall situation into account, and the radiological examination to be scheduled reproducibly and with fewer errors, taking these aspects into account.

The present invention discloses a method and system for angiographic image enhancement for radiological examinations. The method comprises the steps of angiographic image collection, vascular flow pattern coding, dynamic decoupling of blood and bone, reconstruction of vascular edges, and image enhancement. The present invention relates to the technical field of angiographic image enhancement, and specifically to a method and system for angiographic image enhancement for radiological examinations. Regarding vascular flow pattern coding, a multiphase time-series guided coding mechanism is proposed. A dynamic decoupling method for vascular bone structure combined with adversarial feature separation is employed to perform dynamic decoupling of blood and bone, effectively isolating dynamic perfusion components from static high-density bone background signals. Dynamic information is decoupled from bone background interference, further reconstructing vascular edges and improving image contrast and structural integrity.

Remote-controlled table for the treatment of radiological examinations (100), intrinsically braked thanks to the use of a zero-backlash reducer (21) and a worm screw reducer (26) connected together, adapted to increase the parallelism of the incident beam, reduce mechanical interference noise on the image, and improve patient comfort and safety; said remote-controlled table for the treatment of radiological examinations (100) comprises: - a vertical upright (10), internally comprising a motor (25) adapted to mobilize said worm screw reducer (26), intrinsically braked, which in turn, by means of a drive shaft (24), supplies the transmission to said zero-backlash reducer (21), allowing kinematic mechanisms free from oscillations, and at the same time braked; - a telescopic column (11) with collimator (15); - a patient bed (12); and - a mechanical trolley (13) internally comprising a detector.

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a mammary gland bracket for radioexamination, which comprises a bottom plate and a mounting plate, the bottom plate is a bearing carrier of the bracket, the mounting plate is hinged to the middle of the top surface of the bottom plate through a hinge shaft, and the mounting plate is used for leaning against and supporting the body of a patient; a hydraulic cylinder and the like are further included; the two hydraulic cylinders are symmetrically hinged to the rear side of the top face of the bottom plate, piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders are hinged to the rear side plate face of the mounting plate, and the hydraulic cylinders are used for driving the mounting plate to rotate to adjust the inspection angle. The hydraulic cylinder drives the mounting plate to rotate, the examination angle can be flexibly adjusted, the requirements of different patients can be met, the optimal examination position is ensured, the first motor is matched to drive the lead screw to enable the sliding block and the cushion frame to move up and down, the appropriate examination height can be adjusted according to the requirements of the patients with different heights, and the applicability of the equipment is improved.