Ultrasound transducer holder.

摘要

A holder for attaching an ultrasonic transducer to the body of a patient, particularly to obtain the fetal heart rate in a pregnant patient, that does not require the use of belts, is disclosed. The holder comprises a flexible disc (10) having a central support member (12) with a central opening (14) for receiving an ultrasonic transducer. Grasping means in the form of two screws (22, 24) are provided in the side wall (16) of the support member for engaging a transducer to lock it in position. The holder is adhesively attached to the patient and permits the ultrasound transducer to be held in a desired orientation.