BIOMEDICAL POSITIONING AND STABILIZATION SYSTEM

摘要

This invention provides a support device (510) that allows the adjustable, yet rigid placement of a probe (560) or other medical instrument against a region of interest/treatment on a patient. The system and method of rigid fixation, positioning, and adjustment contemplated herein is useful for a broad array of medical procedures including, but not limited to, ultrasound- guided anesthetic delivery. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a flexible armature (550) is attached to a rigid stand (530) placed upon the floor, or attached to another stable surface such as a bed rail, wall, ceiling or piece of equipment. A joint connects the armature to an instrument holder (558) able to accommodate and rigidly attach an ultrasound sensing probe or other medical device. The medical device then remains rigidly attached to the described invention during the procedure. Furthermore, this set position is resistant to minor patient motion or other disturbances. If required, small alterations can be made by the operator during the procedure with minimal effort. In this manner, the primary operator is able to maintain a 'hands-free' approach.