44 results about "Thorax" patented technology

Various embodiments include methods for generating patient-specific heart and thorax models using anatomical landmarks and segmentation data, optimized through the application of trained neural network models. Three-dimensional medical imaging data may be processed by a trained neural network to automatically segment and isolate the heart, blood cavities, and thorax to extract feature maps from the segmented images. Anatomical landmarks, such as the heart apex and valve centers, are identified and the alignment of heart axes is verified. Reference heart and thorax models are selected and adapted to fit the patient-specific landmarks through scaling, translating, and rotating. Best adapted heart and thorax models may then be used for conducting one or more medical procedures. Neural network models, trained on historical patient data sets, may be refined through machine learning from new patient data, thereby improving accuracy.

The present invention relates to a thoracoscopy simulation apparatus and method for performing a simulation that includes generating a 3D atelectasis model on the basis of a CT lung image and displaying the location of a pulmonary nodule and a safe resection margin. The thoracoscopy simulation method according to the present embodiment is a thoracoscopy simulation method in which at least a portion of each step is performed by a processor, and may comprise the steps of: generating a 3D lung model in which a pulmonary nodule is displayed, the 3D lung model being generated on the basis of a chest CT image of a patient in an inspiratory state; changing the 3D lung model to generate a 3D atelectasis model in an expiratory state; generating a 3D thorax model using the 3D atelectasis model and the location of the ribs included in the chest CT image; and positioning the 3D thorax model in a virtual space and generating a simulation image on the basis of the 3D thorax model and the tracked locations of a thoracoscope and a surgical tool.

Systems and methods for determining lung impedance of a subject by acquiring multiple impedance measurements from different areas of a thorax of the subject, using multiple electrical circuits, each electrical circuit comprising a pair of electrodes attached at different locations over the thorax of the subject. The acquisition of impedance measurements of all of the electrical circuits is done at the same timing-position(s) over the subject's breathing cycle. The acquired impedance measurements may be used to determine at least one physical characteristic associated with the respective subject. The electrical circuits may be powered by several generators outputting AC power at same or different frequencies. According to some embodiments, one of the electrical circuits, powered by one of the generators, may be continuously operated when measuring is done to be used as a timer.

The invention discloses a post-thoracentesis continuous compression hemostasis fixing device, and relates to the technical field of surgical thoracentesis. The post-thoracentesis continuous compression hemostasis fixing device comprises a wearing fixing bandage, a puncture position compression attaching pad and a magnetic attraction connecting base, and the magnetic attraction connecting base is connected to the outer wall of one side of the wearing fixing bandage in an adhesive mode. By means of the linkage design of the pressure self-adaption part and the respiratory rhythm, dynamic self-adaption adjustment of the compression force can be achieved, when a patient inhales and the thorax is expanded, the buffer force storage spring capable of storing the force under pressure can automatically reset, the generated elastic force can push the magnetic linkage pressing plate to apply stable compression force to the puncture position compression attaching pad attached to the puncture point, and therefore the puncture position can be pressed. The traction effect of thoracic expansion on the compression pad is counteracted, and hemostasis pressure attenuation is avoided.

The invention discloses an air bag rubber pad for mammary gland MRI examination supporting, and relates to the technical field of mammary gland examination auxiliary instruments. The device comprises a rubber bottom pad, two inspection holes and two grooves are formed in the upper side of the rubber bottom pad, movable seats are in sliding fit with the interiors of the two grooves, two movable blocks are in sliding fit with the upper sides of the two movable seats, and a fastening belt is fixedly connected between the two movable blocks. The upper side of the movable seat is provided with a relative movement assembly matched with the two movable blocks. And a movable supporting plate is in sliding fit with one side of the rubber bottom pad. By operating the relative moving assembly, the movable block drives the fastening belt to move in the direction close to the body of the patient until the fastening belt is slightly attached to the two sides of the shoulder or the thorax of the patient, so that the upper body of the patient is properly fixed, non-autonomous shaking of the patient in the examination process is effectively limited, and the examination efficiency is improved. And thus, the stability during image acquisition is ensured.

The invention discloses a human body model, and relates to the technical field of teaching instruments, and the human body model comprises a first model frame which is provided with a plurality of first meshes and is used for simulating a human body skeleton; the second model frame is provided with a cavity, a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a plurality of second meshes, the first model frame is arranged in the cavity and detachably connected with the second model frame, the first connecting part is detachably connected with the second connecting part, the second model frame is used for simulating the outer contour of a human body, and the aperture of at least part of the second meshes is larger than that of the first meshes; each of the first model frame and the second model frame comprises at least one of a head and neck, a thorax, an abdomen, a pelvis and four limbs and is correspondingly arranged; the simulation structure comprises a first simulation piece and a second simulation piece, and the first simulation piece is used for simulating blood vessels, nerves and lymphatic vessels; the second simulation piece is used for simulating human muscles and organs. The problem that in the prior art, a human body model used for teaching is difficult to operate manually while the internal structure is visualized is solved.

The invention provides devices, systems and methods for tissue approximation and repair at treatment sites. The devices, systems and methods of the invention will find use in a variety of therapeutic procedures, including endovascular, minimally-invasive, and open surgical procedures, and can be used in various anatomical regions, including the abdomen, thorax, cardiovascular system, heart, intestinal tract, stomach, urinary tract, bladder, lung, and other organs, vessels, and tissues. The invention is particularly useful in those procedures requiring minimally-invasive or endovascular access to remote tissue locations, where the instruments utilized must negotiate long, narrow, and tortuous pathways to the treatment site. In addition, many of the devices and systems of the invention are adapted to be reversible and removable from the patient at any point without interference with or trauma to internal tissues.

The invention discloses a sickbed for thoracocentesis. The sickbed comprises a bed frame, a bed body, a first driving assembly and two anti-skid assemblies. The bed body comprises a first bed body and a second bed body; the first bed body is arranged on the bed frame; the second bed body is rotatably arranged on the first bed body and can rotate relative to the first bed body under the driving of the first driving assembly; the two anti-skid assemblies are arranged on the two sides of the second bed body respectively, and the anti-skid ends of the two anti-skid assemblies can move oppositely so as to abut against the two sides of the thoracic cavity of the patient respectively. According to the scheme, the second bed body can be driven to rotate through the first driving assembly so as to assist a patient in sitting up, and in the process, the anti-skid ends of the two anti-skid assemblies move oppositely so as to abut against the left side and the right side of the thoracic cavity of the patient, so that the patient is prevented from sideslip when sitting up, and the follow-up puncture effect can be prevented from being affected.

The utility model discloses a thorax stretcher which comprises a backrest part and a headrest part, the backrest part is adjacent to the headrest part, a radian is formed from one end side to the other end side of the backrest part, the included angle between the position where a thoracic vertebra section abuts against in the radian and the ground ranges from 30 degrees to 80 degrees anticlockwise, and an activity space for spine and thorax three-dimensional stretching is reserved in the left-right direction of the backrest part; compared with the prior art, the chair is more in accordance with the ergonomic design, particularly, the arc-shaped support extending in the length direction of the backrest part is combined with an activity space in the left-right direction of the spine and the thorax so that the thorax can be opened while the spine is integrally stretched in a three-dimensional mode, the protruding keel can abut against the spine spinous process, and the stretching action is more accurate and in place comprehensively; in addition, related muscles are further stretched through good stretching of the arms, and meanwhile thorax opening is further facilitated.

An implantable device for the treatment of acid reflux disease has a body including an outer surface adapted to rest against a patient's fundus wall. The device, when implanted in the patient, fills a volume in the patient's abdomen in the cardia area and above the cardia of the patient, when standing. The body prevents the cardia from moving through the diaphragm opening into the thorax, thereby preventing reflux by keeping the abdominal pressure supporting the cardia sphincter muscle. The device may be affixed to stomach tissue. The device may also be invaginated or otherwise indirectly secured in position.

A system for assisting a user in providing chest compressions to a patient includes: a first motion sensor configured for measuring motion of a first region of a thorax of the patient; and a first housing physically coupled with the first motion sensor. The first housing includes: a first frame for holding the first motion sensor in place, and a textured padding for receiving at least a portion of at least one hand of the user during chest compressions. The textured padding covers the first frame and the first motion sensor. The textured padding comprises an exterior having a plurality of raised surface features. The system also includes: a second motion sensor configured for measuring motion of a second region of the thorax of the patient; and a second housing physically coupled with the second motion sensor and having a second frame for holding the first motion sensor in place.

The present invention relates to an equine monitoring system in which, in order to acquire the basic data for using the disclosed system, a Bluetooth H10 sensor (1) is used, since it is a compact device that permits the precise and reliable acquisition of heart rate data. The device comprises an adjustable elastic strap (2) that is positioned around the animal's thorax (3) in line with the heart, and an electronic module (4) that is connected to the elastic strap (2). The module (4) contains a heart rate sensor (not shown), which detects the heartbeats and transmits the data via Bluetooth to mobile devices (5), such as smartphones, tablets or smartwatches.

There is provided an apparatus for positioning a front sensor and / or a rear sensor in a target region across a thorax of a target individual, the apparatus comprising: a rear positioning element comprising: a collar sized and shaped to fit at a base of a rear portion of a shoulder line and a neck of the target individual; and an elongate element having a first end region and a second end region, the first end region being connected to the collar, the second end region having a position marker disposed to correspond to a target anatomical feature of the spine of the target individual, the elongate element having a first end region and a second end region, the first end region being connected to the collar, the second end region having a position marker, the position marker being disposed to correspond to the target anatomical feature of the spine of the target individual; wherein, in use, the elongate element is positioned parallel to and above a long axis of the spine of the back of the target individual, and at least one anterior sensor and at least one posterior sensor are positioned on the thorax of the patient relative to the posterior positioning element, therefore, the target area is transmitted and / or sensed from the target area.

An information processing apparatus generates heart shape data indicating a three-dimensional shape including an internal structure of a heart of a subject based on echo image data indicating a cross-sectional image of the heart. The information processing apparatus then generates thorax shape data indicating a three-dimensional shape of a thorax of the subject based on X-ray image data indicating an X-ray image of the thorax of the subject. The information processing apparatus then decides, based on an image of the heart appearing in the X-ray image, a position and an orientation of the three-dimensional shape of the heart indicated by the heart shape data within the three-dimensional shape of the thorax indicated by the thorax shape data.

Images of an insect larva are subjected to at least a first convolutional neural network to develop feature maps based on anatomical pixels at corresponding image locations in the respective feature maps. The anatomical pixels correspond to a body part of the insect larva. A computer uses a plurality of feature maps form an integrated feature map and bounding boxes on anatomical pixels corresponding to a head, thorax, abdomen, or terminal abdomen area of the insect larva. A classification network identifies the genus, the species, the sex, or the life stage of the insect larva.

A method includes positioning a patient in a first orientation relative to a radiation source. The method further includes measuring one or more locations of a patient's thorax using a 3D imaging technique. The method further includes, while measuring the one or more locations of the patient's thorax using the 3D imaging technique: generating a model of the patient's thorax using the one or more locations of the patient's thorax; updating the model of the patient's thorax as the patient breathes; and exposing the patient to a radiation dose using the radiation source, wherein the dose is determined according to the model of the patient's thorax.

An implantable device for the treatment of acid reflux disease has a body including an outer surface adapted to rest against a patient's fundus wall. The device, when implanted in a patient, fills a volume in the patient's abdomen in the cardia area and above the cardia of the patient, when standing. The body prevents the cardia from moving through the diaphragm opening into the thorax, thereby preventing reflux by keeping the abdominal pressure supporting the cardia sphincter muscle. The device may be affixed to stomach tissue. The device may also be invaginated or otherwise indirectly secured in position.

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical equipment, and discloses a personalized artificial breast internal supporting device with a gradient bionic structure, which comprises an artificial breast shell, a dismounting mechanism is mounted at the bottom end of the artificial breast shell, an adjusting mechanism is fixed in the artificial breast shell, and a massage mechanism is fixed at the bottom end of the adjusting mechanism. The dismounting and mounting mechanism comprises a base, a hook-and-loop fastener hook surface and a hook-and-loop fastener loop surface, the hook-and-loop fastener hook surface is fixed to the top end of the base, and the hook-and-loop fastener loop surface is fixed to the bottom end of the artificial breast shell. The outer diameters of the first lantern ring, the second lantern ring, the third lantern ring and the fourth lantern ring are sequentially decreased, a plurality of groups of first connecting rods and second connecting rods in an annular array are hinged, air bags of different sizes are matched for inflation and expansion, the bulging degree of the breast prosthesis is adjusted in a gradient mode, and finally the effects of fitting the thorax of a patient and achieving precise bionic supporting are achieved.

Systems and methods for selectively perfusing cadaverous organ systems for surgical simulation are provided. A first fluid reservoir contains a first perfusion fluid and fluidically connects to conduit, which fluidically connects to a first body part associated with the organ system. A pump fluidically connects to the first reservoir and conduit and directs the first perfusion fluid into the first body part. A second fluid reservoir contains a second perfusion fluid and fluidically connects to conduit, which fluidically connects to a second body part associated with the organ system. In aspects, the second fluid reservoir is positioned at higher elevation than the organ system to create passive feed pressure of the second perfusion fluid to the second body part. The systems may include drainage mechanisms from the organ system. Aspects include selective perfusion of the liver, thorax, head and neck, and / or extremities of a cadaver.

This invention discloses a method and device for three-dimensional electrical impedance tomography (EIT) of the thoracic cavity. The method includes acquiring a three-dimensional point cloud of the thoracic cavity region of the subject to establish a three-dimensional thoracic cavity model; performing device self-test and checking electrode fit; generating a predetermined excitation signal and injecting it into the subject; acquiring voltage signals from each electrode; separating and filtering EIT and ECG signals; performing forward problem calculation on the voltage signals based on the subject's three-dimensional thoracic cavity model to obtain the potentials of each electrode in the three-dimensional thoracic cavity model; and performing three-dimensional reconstruction using the single-step Gauss-Newton method to obtain an electrical impedance tomography map of pulmonary ventilation changes. This invention, by constructing a three-dimensional thoracic cavity model of the subject, performing forward problem calculation on the voltage signals, and further reconstructing the image, can achieve real-time, high-precision three-dimensional dynamic imaging of the subject's thoracic cavity with high imaging accuracy.

The invention relates to a device (1) for improving the posture of a person, the device (1) comprising an elongate element having a given thickness forming a closed curve having a predefined three-dimensional shape, deformation of which makes it possible to generate a set of restoring forces on the device. The device in turn exerts a stress when worn by the person. The elongate element forms two pairs (10, 20) of wire portions (11, 12, 21, 22), the two pairs being suitable, when a first pair (10) is arranged laterally on either side of the neck of the person and a second pair (20) is arranged, on the one hand, on a lower surface of a lower jaw of the person and, on the other hand, on a front surface of a thorax of the person, for supporting the lower jaw in a given orientation with respect to the thorax by a first deformation of the device and for keeping the device around the neck. The invention also relates to a kit comprising a plurality of such devices, which are different from one another.

A method of automated slice planning of a thorax is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, retrieving, or generating a three-dimensional model of a thorax, generating a three-dimensional probability map for each of at least three points, each point associated with a known anatomical structure in the thorax by applying a trained model to the three-dimensional model of the thorax, identifying the coordinate in each three-dimensional probability map with the highest probability for the respective points, and using the identified coordinates to define a scanning plane in the thorax.

The invention describes a device and a method for alternatingly measuring esophageal or thoracic pressure and for sealing the gastroesophageal or tracheal tube, wherein a balloon assembly of a tube or catheter placed in the trachea or esophagus is switched between two filling or functional states, wherein the filling state of the balloon assembly in the measuring mode assumes a relaxed, volume-constant volume definition value during the measurement, and the filling state of the balloon in the functional mode of sealing the esophagus or trachea maintains a constant sealing pressure preset by the user. An adjustment device connected to the tube or catheter unit ensures that the filling medium is rapidly moved into and out of the tube or catheter balloon in the state of sealing the esophagus or trachea, wherein the target pressure for sealing the trachea or esophagus is continuously maintained, in such a way that pressure fluctuations related to the respiratory mechanics in the balloon are compensated by continuously, compensatory moving the filling medium. In this case, the user can switch between the two functional states by means of a manual switching function or programmable time periods. In addition to being able to intermittently perform respiratory mechanics monitoring and continuously perform balloon tamponade in the manner of sealing the trachea or esophagus, the balloon placed in the trachea or esophagus can in both functional states lead out a respiratory mechanics trigger signal through the thorax, which can trigger a breathing stroke to assist the patient in a respirator connected to the device. Furthermore, the invention also describes structural and functional options for simultaneously leading out neuronal and / or muscle electrical signals from the diaphragm of a patient and respiratory mechanics signals based on thoracic or pleural pressure fluctuations led out from the trachea or esophagus.

A method of automated slice planning of a thorax is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, retrieving, or generating a three-dimensional model of a thorax, generating a three-dimensional probability map for each of at least three points, each point associated with a known anatomical structure in the thorax by applying a trained model to the three-dimensional model of the thorax, identifying the coordinate in each three-dimensional probability map with the highest probability for the respective points, and using the identified coordinates to define a scanning plane in the thorax.

An apparatus for determining the location of a midsagittal axis for a medical image depicting the heart. The image is processed to identify a first portion representing a portion of the spine and a bounding box that encloses a representation of the subject's internal thorax. The internal thorax is the portion of the thorax that is included between the thorax and the spine or skin, but does not include any calcified tissue such as bone. The midsagittal axis is determined to intersect with a portion of the spine and extend perpendicular to the side of the bounding box that is closest to the portion of the spine.

A movement restriction composition for use in a method of treatment of reflux disease treatment by surgery, the movement restriction composition comprising 50% - 100% silicone or 50% - 100% polyurethane. A coronal plane of the patient divides the esophagus of the patient in an anterior half and a posterior half. The treatment by surgery comprises dissecting an area of the patient's stomach, affixing the stomach fundus wall to the lower part of the patient's esophagus by providing sutures or staples, creating a pouch in the stomach fundus wall, and placing and in-vaginating the movement restriction composition in the pouch by providing sutures or staples to the stomach fundus wall. The center of gravity of the movement restriction composition can be positioned dorsal to the coronal plane for preventing the cardia from sliding through the patient's diaphragm opening into the patient's thorax.

The invention relates to the technical field of medical treatment, in particular to a biopsy puncture assisting method and system capable of controlling the breathing amplitude. The method comprises the following steps that an adjustable inflatable bellyband is fixed to the thoracico-abdominal area of a patient, and the expansion amplitude of the thorax and the abdomen of the patient is limited through bellyband pressure, so that the amplitude range of respiratory movement of the patient is adjusted and controlled; a sensing device is arranged to collect displacement change data of an abdominal belt in the respiratory movement of a patient in real time and display the displacement change data in real time so as to generate respiratory displacement data; establishing time synchronization association between a control host connected with the sensing device and the image detection equipment, binding the control host and the image detection equipment, and determining a respiratory displacement reference point when the focus is stable; an allowable fluctuation interval is set based on the respiratory displacement datum point, a puncture feasible signal is sent out through a prompt device, and an operator is assisted in completing biopsy puncture operation in a relatively stable stage. The breathing amplitude can be effectively controlled through pressurization of the inflatable bellyband, and therefore focus displacement caused by breathing is reduced.

Thoracic orthosis (10) for the on-demand relief of the spine of a human user, comprising - a back splint (12) made of a leaf-like material which is compression-resistant in its longitudinal direction and, when in use, rests with a ventral flat side against the back extensor muscles adjacent to the user's spine on both sides in the area of ​​the thoracic and at least the upper lumbar vertebrae, as well as - a shoulder support system connected to the back rail (12) with two support elements (14) which, in use, encompass the user's shoulders like a backpack, characterized in that - the back rail (12) is constructed in one piece from said sheet-like material, which is a sagittal flexible carbon material and - each support element (14) of the shoulder support system is made of a sheet-like carbon material and, in use, forms a ring encompassing the user's associated shoulder, which, starting from the cranial end of the back brace (12), lies flat against the user's shoulder, clavicle and pectoral muscle, parallel to the user's rib arches, and is guided back to the back brace (12) and is connected to it in the lower area of ​​its upper third and / or the upper area of ​​its middle third.

The invention relates to an insect-catching belt for the control of dermatobiasis in bovine animals, comprising a main belt (1) made of textile material, with an adequate width and sufficient length to encircle the thorax of an adult bovine animal. Two pieces of velcro (2), located at both ends of the main belt, to make it self-adjustable to fit any adult bovine animal. A wider area (3) made of the same material as the belt, located towards the front of the main belt (1). A wire strip (4) placed internally at the front end of the wider area (3) to fit the back of the bovine animal. Four corner elements (5), located at equal distances, only on the left side of the wider area of the belt. These corner elements (5) hold the dark-coloured card (6), allowing for easy exchange thereof. The dark-coloured card (6) is interchangeable and of a suitable size for the wider area, and is secured perfectly with the four corner elements (5). Each dark-coloured card (6) will contain an adhesive insecticide (7) on its exposed surface.