Ultrasound Guidance System Including Tagged Probe Assembly

摘要

Ultrasound-based systems are described for use in guiding subdermal probes during medical procedures. The systems include an ultrasound system in conjunction with a probe detection system. The probe detection system can be used to generate a virtual image of a probe in a subdermal environment such that the virtual image is highly correlated with the actual probe location in the subdermal environment. The probe used in the system can include a tag that can provide information concerning the probe characteristics to the probe detection system.

主权项

1. A probe assembly comprising:
a probe, the probe including a first end and a second end, the first end including a probe tip for subdermal insertion; a target, the target being detectable by a detector; and a tag, the tag including information to identify the geometry of the probe, wherein the tag is capable of communication with a processor.