A medical image diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment is installed in an examination room and includes an obtaining unit, a judging unit, and an output unit. The obtaining unit is configured to obtain patient information about a patient undergoing an image diagnosing process that uses the medical image diagnosis apparatus. The judging unit is configured to determine specifics of control related to disinfection, on the basis of the patient information. The output unit is configured to output the determined specifics of the control.

A medical image diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes an ultraviolet light source, processing circuitry, and an imaging equipment. The ultraviolet light source emits an ultraviolet ray. The processing circuitry controls irradiation of the ultraviolet ray to an irradiation object irradiated with the ultraviolet ray in an examination room by moving a position of the ultraviolet light source relatively with respect to the irradiation object. The imaging equipment acquires a medical image of a subject.

Systems and methods for introducing and driving flexible members in a patient's body are described herein. In one embodiment, a robotic method includes positioning a flexible elongated member that has a preformed configuration, wherein at least a part of the flexible elongated member has a first member disposed around it, and wherein the first member includes a first wire for bending the first member or for maintaining the first member in a bent configuration, releasing at least some tension in the first wire to relax the first member, and advancing the first member distally relative to the flexible elongated member while the first member is in a relaxed configuration.

The present invention is an improved barrier-contained radiological sensor holder. In particular, the present invention is directed to radiological sensor holder contained in a barrier sheath to reduce or prevent contamination. The radiological sensor holder preferably comprises a sensor holder at least partly contained within a barrier sheath having a closed end and an open end. The barrier sheath preferably comprises elastomer latex material and the sensor holder preferably comprises an exterior attachment and an interior container, where the exterior attachment presses a portion of the barrier sheath into a gapped attachment port on the interior container. The sensor holder may alternately include an expansion slit along the opposing face. The sensor holder can also have snap on articles for positioning the sensor for posterior, anterior and vertical image capture.

The present invention relates to positioning a medical imaging system in relation to an object. In order to provide improved positioning possibilities which facilitate the workflow during an intervention, a medical imaging apparatus (10) is provided with an image acquisition arrangement (12), which is positionable in relation to an object (16) to acquire image data (18) of the object from different directions. An output unit (14) is arranged to provide the image data. According to the invention, first movement direction indicators (22) are provided to indicate possible movement directions of the image acquisition arrangement in relation to the object. Further, a display apparatus (24), comprising a display area (26) to display image data (30) of an object provided by an image acquisition arrangement and a movement direction indication (28), may be provided, wherein the movement direction indication is configured to provide second movement direction indicators (32) in relation to the displayed image data of the object to indicate possible movement directions of the image acquisition arrangement in relation to the object. The first movement direction indicators and the second movement direction indicators are equivalent.

The disclosure is based on a medical imaging apparatus with a scanner, a patient support apparatus and a housing, which is arranged on the scanner and/or on the patient support apparatus, wherein the housing comprises at least one functional housing shell, wherein the at least one functional housing shell comprises at least one sensor element for detection of a hygiene status on the at least one functional housing shell, at least one output element, which is embodied for a visual display of the hygiene status, and at least one cleaning element for cleaning a surface of the at least one functional housing shell.

Disclosed is a multifunctional mobile digital radiography (DR) device. The multifunctional mobile DR device includes a rack, an X-ray detector, an image processor, a display, a handrail provided on the rack and a cleaning mechanism. The cleaning mechanism includes a guide assembly, a moving collar assembly and a first ultraviolet sterilization assembly. The guide assembly is adjacent to the handrail and extends from one end of the handrail to the other end of the handrail. The moving collar assembly is provided on the guide assembly and sleeved outside the handrail. The first ultraviolet sterilization assembly is provided on the moving collar assembly and configured to emit ultraviolet light and irradiate a peripheral of the handrail. The guide assembly is configured to guide the moving collar assembly and the moving collar assembly is configured to reciprocate between two ends of the handrail.

A puncture-resistant radiolucent operating surface apparatus includes a flat radiolucent and puncture-resistant surface configured to cover the detector of an intraoperative imaging machine, and downwardly extending sidewall flanges that are connected to said flat surface and that conform to the sides of said detector.

An irradiation system is provided which comprises a cabinet housing one or more X-ray tubes providing an irradiation source for a biomass contained within a cylindrical container arranged on a rotating device. The X-ray tubes generate directional X-ray beams and are provided in ultra-close proximity to the container, and the X-ray tubes can be configured to traverse the container. The rotational movement and traversal during the irradiation process ensure a more even irradiation of the entire biomass in the container.

Surgical and radiological drapes are provided herein. In some embodiments, a surgical drape is provided including a surgical table drape and a radiological drape including a first end portion attached to the surgical table drape, an enclosure portion configured to extend from the surgical table drape and enclose a radiological imaging unit and an adjustable closure mechanism configured to secure the upper portion about the radiological imaging unit, a side wall portion extending from the enclosure portion, and a second end portion comprising a weighted material.