Connectorized probe for transesophageal echocardiography

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A - Human Necessities

61

B

A61B 8/12 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2604292

A connectorized ultrasound probe includes a distal section that is configured for insertion into a patient's body and a proximal section configured to interface the distal section with an ultrasound system. The distal section is easily attachable and detachable from the proximal section using at least one set of connectors. When connected, a user-operated actuator located on the proximal section controls the bending of the distal section, and the ultrasound system sends driving signals to and receives return signals from the ultrasound transducer via the proximal section. This arrangement is particularly advantageous for long term monitoring, because the disconnectability of the proximal section makes it possible to leave the distal section in place in the patient for longer periods of time without undue discomfort.

L'invention porte sur une sonde d'échographie à connecteurs comportant une section distale se plaçant dans le corps du patient et une section proximale servant d'interface entre la section distale et le système d'ultrasons. La section distale peut aisément se fixer à la section proximale ou s'en séparer à l'aide d'au moins un jeu de connecteurs. Lorsque les sections sont reliées, un actionneur commandé par l'opérateur commande la courbure de la section distale et le système d'ultrasons envoie des signaux de pilotage au transducteur d'ultrasons et en reçoit des signaux en retour, via la section proximale. Cette disposition est particulièrement avantageuse pour les examens à long terme puisqu'on peut détacher la section proximale en ne laissant en place dans le patient que la section distale, pour de plus longues périodes et sans inconfort inutile.

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