Mobile radiography imaging apparatus using prior related images before current image exposure and methods for same

摘要

A mobile radiography apparatus has a moveable (e.g., wheeled) transport frame and an adjustable column mounted at the frame. A boom apparatus supported by the adjustable column can support an x-ray source. A display at the mobile radiography apparatus is configured to provide an examination procedure for a patient, the examination procedure to include a visual indication that at least one related prior image exists for the examination procedure.

主权项

1. A mobile x-ray radiography apparatus comprising:
a moveable transport frame; adjustable supporting means for moving three-dimensionally, where the adjustable supporting means is coupled to the movable transport frame; and x-ray generating means mounted to the adjustable supporting means; and graphic user interfacing means for controllably displaying an icon being a related prior image, the icon viewable in a portion of said graphic user interfacing means that identifies an exposure performed by the x-ray generating means; and display means for displaying at least the graphic user interfacing means.