SYSTEM FOR GUIDING A PROBE OVER THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN OF A PATIENT OR AN ANIMAL

摘要

The invention relates to a system for guiding a probe over the surface of the skin of a patient. Performing measurements with ultrasound techniques for small structures such as blood vessels need well-defined spatial relationship between the measuring probe and the tissue which has to be examined. The invention seeks to ensure a movement of the measuring probe in a controlled and precise way over the skin. Therefore, a system 1 is suggested which comprises a probe holder 2 to which a probe 4 is rigidly attachable. The probe holder 2 is moveable along at least one rail 5, 5' . The rail can be wrapped around the patient 3 or a body part 7 of the patient or the animal.