JP2000070264A - Ultrasonic probe holding appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ultrasonic prove holding appliance which holds an ultrasonic probe so as not to impart a burden on an operator. SOLUTION: Channel parts 43d, 43e of leg parts 43b, 43c of a holder member 43 are fitted onto the projecting parts 41a, 42a of rail members 41, 42 stuck onto the skin of a person E to be operated and the ultrasonic probe P is loaded to a loading section 43a of this holder member 43. The operator supports the ultrasonic probe P so as to attain a desired posture and carries out ultrasonic scanning. As a result, the need for operator to support the weight of the ultrasonic probe P is eliminated and, therefore, the burden to be exerted on the operator may be lessened. The position where the ultrasonic scanning is executed may be easily changed by sliding the holder member 43 on the rail members 41, 42.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ultrasonic probe holding device, and more particularly, to an ultrasonic probe holding device for holding an ultrasonic probe without imposing a burden on an operator.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When operating on soft tissue such as the spinal cord,
Since the lesion site moves depending on the patient's body position, surgery may be performed while watching an ultrasonic image in real time. FIG.
Is a sectional view showing this state. Physiological saline W is applied to the incision K, which is exposed by exposing the spine t and spinal cord d of the patient,
The operator holds the ultrasonic probe P so that the tip B of the sensor unit of the ultrasonic probe P is immersed in the physiological saline W, and performs an ultrasonic scan.

[0003]

When the operator grasps the ultrasonic probe P as described above, his fingers are fatigued by the weight of the ultrasonic probe P, and therefore cannot be used for a long time. There are no problems. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic probe holding device that holds an ultrasonic probe without imposing a burden on an operator.

[0004]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mounting member on which an ultrasonic probe can be mounted, and a supporting portion for supporting one end of the mounting member on a first end side. A first leg member having a leg mounted on the surface of the subject at the second end side, and a support portion supporting the other end of the mounting member at the first end side And a second leg member having a leg placed on the surface of the subject at the second end side. In the ultrasonic probe holding device according to the first aspect, since the leg members can be placed on the surface of the subject and the ultrasonic probe can be placed on the mounting member supported by the leg members. This eliminates the need for the operator to support the weight of the ultrasonic probe. Therefore, the burden on the operator can be reduced. In addition, the danger of dropping the ultrasonic probe can be avoided.

In a second aspect, the present invention provides a holding means for holding an ultrasonic probe, a locking member for locking the holding means, and a locking member mounted on a surface of a subject. And a swing support means for swingably supporting the probe. In the ultrasonic probe holding device according to the second aspect, the swing support means is placed on the surface of the subject, and the ultrasonic wave is held by the holding means locked by the locking member supported by the swing support means. Since the probe can be held, the operator does not need to support the weight of the ultrasonic probe. Therefore, the burden on the operator can be reduced. In addition, the danger of dropping the ultrasonic probe can be avoided. Further, by swinging the locking member, ultrasonic scans at different angles can be easily performed.

According to a third aspect, the present invention provides a mounting member on which an ultrasonic probe can be mounted, a rail for slidably supporting the mounting member, and a mounting member on a surface of a subject. And a frame member having a leg portion to be provided. In the ultrasonic probe holding device according to the third aspect, the frame member can be placed on the surface of the subject, and the ultrasonic probe can be placed on the mounting member supported by the frame member. The operator does not need to support the weight of the sonic probe. Therefore, the burden on the operator can be reduced. In addition, the danger of dropping the ultrasonic probe can be avoided. Further, by sliding the mounting member, it is possible to easily perform ultrasonic scanning at different positions.

In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a rail member attached to a surface of a subject, a mounting portion on which an ultrasonic probe can be mounted, and a slidably supported rail member. And a holder member having a leg portion provided with the ultrasonic probe. In the ultrasonic probe holding device according to the fourth aspect, it is possible to attach a rail member on the surface of the subject and mount the ultrasonic probe on the mounting portion of the holder member supported by the rail member. This eliminates the need for the operator to support the weight of the ultrasonic probe. Therefore, the burden on the operator can be reduced. In addition, the danger of dropping the ultrasonic probe can be avoided.
Further, by sliding the holder member, ultrasonic scans at different positions can be easily performed.

According to a fifth aspect, the present invention provides a mounting portion on which an ultrasonic probe can be mounted, a holding portion for holding the ultrasonic probe mounted on the mounting portion, An ultrasonic probe holding device, comprising: a leg portion mounted thereon. In the ultrasonic probe holding instrument according to the fifth aspect, the legs can be placed on the subject, and the ultrasonic probe can be placed on the mounting portion and held by the holding portion. There is no need for the operator to support the weight of the child. Therefore, the burden on the operator can be reduced. In addition, the danger of dropping the ultrasonic probe can be avoided.

According to a sixth aspect, the present invention provides a holding means for holding an ultrasonic probe, a supporting means for supporting the holding means, and an arm fixing means for fixing the supporting means to an arm of an operator. An ultrasonic probe holding device provided with: In the ultrasonic probe holding device according to the sixth aspect, the support means is fixed to the operator's arm by the arm fixing means, and the ultrasonic probe is held by the holding means supported by the support means. The weight of the sonic probe can be supported by the arm instead of the finger. Therefore, the burden on the operator can be reduced.

[0010] In a seventh aspect, the present invention provides an ultrasonic probe holding device, comprising: holding means for holding an ultrasonic probe; and gloves to which the holding means is fixed. I do. In the ultrasonic probe holding device according to the seventh aspect, since the ultrasonic probe is held by the holding means fixed to the glove, the weight of the ultrasonic probe can be supported by the palm instead of the finger. Become like Therefore, the burden on the operator can be reduced.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited by this.

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
It is a front view of the mounting type ultrasonic probe holding instrument 101 of embodiment of 1st. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the mounting type ultrasonic probe holding device 101. 3A is a left side view of the mounting type ultrasonic probe holding device 101, and FIG. 3B is a left side sectional view of the mounting type ultrasonic probe holding device 101.

This mounting type ultrasonic probe holding device 101
Are a pair of mounting members 11a and 11b provided in parallel with a gap larger than the width of the distal end B of the sensor unit of the ultrasonic probe P and smaller than the width of the base end R of the sensor unit; A leg 1 having a support portion 13a for supporting one end of the mounting members 11a and 11b on a first end side and mounted on the skin of a surgical subject.
A first leg member 13 having a third end 3b on a second end side, and a support portion 14a for supporting the other ends of the placing members 11a and 11b on the first end side and placed on the skin of the operation subject Leg 1
4b on the second end side.

The distal end B of the sensor unit of the ultrasonic probe P is inserted into the gap between the placing members 11a and 11b, and the base end R of the sensor unit is placed on the placing members 11a and 11b, and the ultrasonic probe An ultrasound scan is performed while the operator supports the child P so that the child P has a desired posture. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the ultrasonic probe P
, An axial image intersecting the spine t can be obtained. Further, by sliding the ultrasonic probe P on the placing members 11a and 11b, the position where the ultrasonic scan is performed can be changed.

As shown in FIG. 4, if the mountable ultrasonic probe holding instrument 101 is placed parallel to the spine t, a sagittal image parallel to the spine t can be obtained. Since the length of the incision K in the direction parallel to the spine t is generally longer than the length in the direction intersecting, two types of mounting type superstructures, one with a large length between the legs 14a and 14b and one with a small length, are used. It is preferable that the ultrasonic probe holding device 101 is manufactured, and a large one is used for sagittal and a small one is used for axial.

The above-mentioned mounting type ultrasonic probe holding instrument 101
According to this, the operator does not need to support the weight of the ultrasonic probe P, so that the burden on the operator can be reduced. Further, the danger of accidentally dropping the ultrasonic probe P and contacting the spine t or the spinal cord d can be avoided.

Second Embodiment FIG. 5 is a front sectional view of a swing type ultrasonic probe holding device 102 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the swing type ultrasonic probe holding device 102. FIG. 7A shows a swing type ultrasonic probe holding device 102.
(B) is an oscillating ultrasonic probe holding device 10
2 is a left side sectional view of FIG.

This swing type ultrasonic probe holding device 102
Is a holding spring 21a for holding the body of the ultrasonic probe P with elastic force, and a pair of sliders 21b and 21c fixed to the holding spring 21a so as to sandwich the upper end of the holding spring 21a.
A pair of locking members 22a, 22b for locking the sliders 21b, 21c in their recesses, and a first rocking plate 23a for supporting one end of the locking members 22a, 22b.
And a second supporting member for supporting the other ends of the locking members 22a and 22b.
A rocking plate 23b, a rocking shaft 23c for rocking the first rocking plate 23a, and a rocking shaft 23d for rocking the second rocking plate 23b. The swing shaft 23c
And a leg plate 23e which is placed on the skin of the patient and has a shaft stopper window 23j which supports the rocking shaft 23d. Leg plate 23f placed on the skin of the user, and leg plates 23e and 23
and f are provided with connecting plates 23g and 23h.

The body of the ultrasonic probe P is held by the holding spring 21a with an elastic force, and the slider parts 21b and 21c are held.
Is locked to the locking members 22a and 22b, and an ultrasonic scan is performed while the operator supports the ultrasonic probe P so that the ultrasonic probe P has a desired posture. By placing the ultrasonic probe P as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, a sagittal image parallel to the spine t can be obtained. Further, the slider 2 is mounted on the locking members 22a and 22b.
By sliding 1b and 21c, the position where the ultrasonic scan is performed can be changed. Further, the locking members 22a, 2
2b can swing, so that the ultrasonic probe P can be stably tilted to perform ultrasonic scanning.

Although not shown, if the oscillating axis (23c, 23d) of the oscillating ultrasonic probe holding instrument 102 is placed so as to be parallel to the spine t, an axial image intersecting the spine t is obtained. I can do it.

The oscillating ultrasonic probe holding device 102 described above
According to this, the operator does not need to support the weight of the ultrasonic probe P, so that the burden on the operator can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to avoid the danger that the ultrasonic probe P is erroneously brought into contact with the spine t or the spinal cord d. Further, the locking members 22a, 22b
By swinging, the ultrasonic scan at different angles can be easily performed.

Third Embodiment FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a sliding ultrasonic probe holding device 103 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional plan view of the sliding ultrasonic probe holding instrument 103. FIG. 10 is a right side sectional view of the sliding ultrasonic probe holding instrument 103.

This sliding type ultrasonic probe holding instrument 103
Are mounting members 32 on which the ultrasonic probe P can be mounted, and rail portions 31c, 3 which slidably support the mounting member 32.
1d and the leg 31a placed on the skin of the operated person,
31b. Notches 31e, 31 of the rails 31c, 31d
f, the claw portions 32a, 32b of the mounting member 32 are fitted, and the mounting member 32 is fitted to the rail portions 31c, 31d.
When the slide member is slid, the claw portions 32a and 32b are locked to the rail portions 31c and 31d, and the placing member 32 does not drop off from the frame member 31.

The supporting portions 32c and 32d of the placing member 32 described above.
The tip B of the sensor unit of the ultrasonic probe P is inserted into the gap between the two, and the base end R of the sensor unit is placed on the supporting portions 32c and 32d so that the ultrasonic probe P has a desired posture. The ultrasound scan is performed by the surgeon. By placing the ultrasonic probe P as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a sagittal image parallel to the spine t can be obtained. In addition, the rail portion 31
By sliding the mounting member 32 on c and 31d, the position where the ultrasonic scan is performed can be easily changed.

Although not shown, an axial image intersecting the spine t can be obtained if the rails 31c and 31d of the sliding ultrasonic probe holding instrument 103 are placed so as to intersect the spine t. As shown in FIG. 11, a leg 31a is provided along a rail 31c, and a rail 31d is provided.
May be provided along the leg 31b.

The above-described sliding ultrasonic probe holding instrument 103
According to this, the operator does not need to support the weight of the ultrasonic probe P, so that the burden on the operator can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to avoid the danger that the ultrasonic probe P is erroneously brought into contact with the spine t or the spinal cord d. Further, by sliding the mounting member 32, ultrasonic scanning at different positions can be easily performed.

Fourth Embodiment FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an attached rail type ultrasonic probe holding device 104 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The sticking rail type ultrasonic probe holding instrument 104 includes rail members 41 and 42 to be stuck on the skin of the patient E, a mounting portion 43a on which the ultrasonic probe P can be mounted, and the rail. Legs 43b, 4 slidably supported by members 41, 42
3c.

The leg portions 43b and 43c of the holder member 43
The grooves 43d and 43e are fitted to the protrusions 41a and 42a of the rail members 41 and 42, and the ultrasonic probe P is mounted on the mounting portion 43a of the holder member 43, and the ultrasonic probe P has a desired posture. An ultrasound scan is performed with the surgeon supporting the patient. By placing the ultrasonic probe P as shown in FIG.
A sagittal image parallel to the spine t can be obtained. Further, by sliding the holder member 43 on the rail members 41 and 42, the position where the ultrasonic scan is performed can be easily changed.

Although not shown, if the ultrasonic probe P is placed so that the scan plane of the ultrasonic probe P intersects the spine t,
An axial image intersecting the spine t can be obtained.

According to the attached rail type ultrasonic probe holding instrument 104, the operator does not need to support the weight of the ultrasonic probe P, so that the burden on the operator can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to avoid the danger that the ultrasonic probe P is erroneously brought into contact with the spine t or the spinal cord d. Further, by sliding the mounting member 32, ultrasonic scanning at different positions can be easily performed.

Fifth Embodiment FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a sagittal bridge-type ultrasonic probe holding device 105 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a front sectional view of the bridge-type ultrasonic probe holding device 105 for sagittal.

The sagittal bridge type ultrasonic probe holding device 105 includes a mounting portion 5 on which the ultrasonic probe P can be mounted.
0a, 50b and clip parts 50c, 50d holding the ultrasonic probe P mounted on the mounting parts 50a, 50b.
And legs 50e and 50f to be placed on the patient.

The legs 50e and 50f are placed on both sides of the spine t, and the ultrasonic probe P is placed on the placing portions 50a and 50b, and the ultrasonic probe P is placed by the clip portions 50c and 50d. An ultrasonic scan is performed with the elastic force held. FIG.
By placing the ultrasonic probe P as shown in FIG. 4, a sagittal image parallel to the spine t can be obtained.

According to the bridge type ultrasonic probe holding device 105 for sagittal, the operator does not need to support the weight of the ultrasonic probe P, so that the burden on the operator can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to avoid the danger that the ultrasonic probe P is erroneously brought into contact with the spine t or the spinal cord d.

Sixth Embodiment FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an axial bridge type ultrasonic probe holding device 106 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a front sectional view of an axial bridge type ultrasonic probe holding device 106.

The axial bridge type ultrasonic probe holding device 106 is provided with mounting portions 60a and 60b on which the ultrasonic probe P can be mounted and the ultrasonic waves mounted on the mounting portions 60a and 60b. Clip portions 60c and 60d for holding probe P
And legs 60e and 60f to be placed on the patient.

The legs 60e and 60f are placed on both sides of the spine t, the ultrasonic probe P is placed on the placing portion 60a, and the ultrasonic probe P is elastically moved by the clips 60c and 60d. And perform an ultrasonic scan. By placing the ultrasonic probe P as shown in FIG. 16, an axial image intersecting the spine t can be obtained.

According to the axial bridge type ultrasonic probe holding device 106 described above, the operator does not need to support the weight of the ultrasonic probe P, so that the burden on the operator can be reduced. Further, the ultrasonic probe P is connected to the spine t or the spinal cord d.
Risk of accidental contact with

Seventh Embodiment FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an arm-supporting ultrasonic probe holding device 107 according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. Also, FIG.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of use of an arm-supporting ultrasonic probe holding device 107.

This arm-supporting ultrasonic probe holding device 107
Is a clip 70 for holding the ultrasonic probe P with elastic force.
And a support 71 having the clip 70 attached to the lower end.
a and a slit 71c for inserting the upper end of the support 71a
, A ball 71b for retaining the support column 71a, and an arm band member 72 for fixing the support member 71d to the operator's arm. The arm band member 72 is sewn with magic tapes (magic fasteners) 72a and 72b.

As shown in FIG. 18, the arm band member 7
The ultrasonic probe P is held by the clip portion 70 with elastic force, and the ultrasonic probe P is gently grasped to perform an ultrasonic scan. The arm band member 7
Even if the position where the 2 is wound or the size of the hand is different, it can be handled by sliding the support column 71a along the slit 71c.

The above-described arm-supporting ultrasonic probe holding device 10
According to 7, since the weight of the ultrasonic probe P can be supported by the arm, the burden on the operator can be reduced as compared with the conventional case where the ultrasonic probe P is held by the palm.

Eighth Embodiment FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a glove type ultrasonic probe holding device 108 according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

This glove type ultrasonic probe holding device 108
Is a clip 82 for holding the ultrasonic probe P with elastic force.
And a surgical operation glove 81 having the clip 82 attached to the palm portion.

The ultrasonic glove 81 is worn, the ultrasonic probe P is held by the clip portion 82 by elastic force, and the ultrasonic probe P is gently grasped to perform an ultrasonic scan.

The above-described glove type ultrasonic probe holding device 108
According to the method, since the weight of the ultrasonic probe P can be supported by the arm via the surgical glove 81, the burden on the operator can be reduced as compared with the conventional case where the ultrasonic probe P is held by the palm.

[0047]

According to the ultrasonic probe holding device of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (1) The burden on the operator can be reduced as compared with the conventional case where the ultrasonic probe is held by the palm. (2) The danger of dropping the ultrasonic probe by mistake can be prevented. (3) Since the movement of the ultrasonic probe can be guided, the ultrasonic scanning of the site of interest is facilitated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a mounting type ultrasonic probe holding device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the mounting type ultrasonic probe holding device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are a left side view and a left side sectional view of the placement-type ultrasonic probe holding device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of another use mode of the mounting type ultrasonic probe holding device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front sectional view of a swing type ultrasonic probe holding device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a swing type ultrasonic probe holding device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a left side view and a left side sectional view of a swing type ultrasonic probe holding device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a sliding ultrasonic probe holding device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front sectional view of a sliding ultrasonic probe holding device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a right side sectional view of a sliding ultrasonic probe holding device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a modified example of the sliding ultrasonic probe holding device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an attached rail type ultrasonic probe holding device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a sagittal bridge-type ultrasonic probe holding device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a front sectional view of a sagittal bridge-type ultrasonic probe holding device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an axial bridge type ultrasonic probe holding device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a front sectional view of an axial bridge type ultrasonic probe holding device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an arm-supporting ultrasonic probe holding device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory view illustrating the use of an arm-supporting ultrasonic probe holding device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a glove type ultrasonic probe holding device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory view of a conventional method for performing a spinal cord operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

101 Mounting type ultrasonic probe holding device 11a, 11b Mounting member 13, 14 Leg member 13a, 14a Support portion 13b, 14b Leg portion 102 Swing type ultrasonic probe holding device 21a Holding spring 22a, 22b Lock Member 23c, 23d Oscillating shaft 103 Sliding ultrasonic probe holding device 31 Frame member 31a, 31b Leg portion 31c, 31d Rail portion 32 Mounting member 104 Sticking rail type ultrasonic probe holding device 41, 42 Rail Member 43 Holder member 43a Placing part 43b, 43c Leg 105 Bridge type ultrasonic probe holding device for sagittal 50a, 50b Placing part 50c, 50d Clip part 50e, 50f Leg part 106 Bridge type ultrasonic probe for axial Child holding device 60a, 60b Placement unit 60c, 60d Clip unit 60e, 60f Leg unit 107 Arm support type Ultrasonic probe holding device 70 Clip 71a Prop 71d Support member 72 Arm band member 108 Glove type ultrasonic probe holding device 81 Surgical glove 82 Clip P Ultrasonic probe

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Koji Sonoda 4-7, Asahigaoka, Hino-shi, Tokyo 127 GE Yokogawa Medical Systems Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 4C301 DD06 EE13 FF30 LL20

Claims (7)

[Claims] A mounting member on which an ultrasonic probe can be mounted;
A first leg member having a support portion for supporting one end of the mounting member on the first end side and a leg portion mounted on the surface of the subject at the second end side; And a second leg member having a supporting portion on the first end side for supporting the other end and a leg portion mounted on the surface of the subject at the second end side. Ultrasonic probe holding device. 2. A holding means for holding an ultrasonic probe, a locking member for locking the holding means, and a rocking member mounted on a surface of a subject and swingably supporting the locking member. An ultrasonic probe holding device comprising: a dynamic support means. 3. A mounting member on which an ultrasonic probe can be mounted,
An ultrasonic probe holding device comprising: a rail portion slidably supporting the mounting member; and a frame member having legs mounted on the surface of the subject. 4. A rail member attached to a surface of a subject, a holder member having a mounting portion on which an ultrasonic probe can be mounted, and a leg portion slidably supported by the rail member. An ultrasonic probe holding device comprising: 5. A mounting portion on which an ultrasonic probe can be mounted, a holding portion for holding the ultrasonic probe mounted on the mounting portion,
An ultrasonic probe holding device, comprising: a leg placed on a subject. 6. An ultrasonic probe comprising: holding means for holding an ultrasonic probe; supporting means for supporting the holding means; and arm fixing means for fixing the supporting means to an operator's arm. Ultrasonic probe holding device. 7. An ultrasonic probe holding device comprising: holding means for holding an ultrasonic probe; and gloves to which the holding means is fixed.