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CA2229347A1
CA2229347A1 CA 2229347 CA2229347A CA2229347A1 CA 2229347 A1 CA2229347 A1 CA 2229347A1 CA 2229347 CA2229347 CA 2229347 CA 2229347 A CA2229347 A CA 2229347A CA 2229347 A1 CA2229347 A1 CA 2229347A1
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Martin Stephen Green
Jean-Francois Marquis
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Abstract

A medical suite includes a room divided into two sections with a moveable door therebetween. A first x-ray imaging apparatus is positioned in one section in a mono-planar configuration. A second x-ray imaging apparatus is translatable between a first position in the other section in a mono-planar configuration and a second position in the one section in a bi-planar configuration with the first x-ray imaging apparatus.
Consequently, facility cost is reduced over that of separate mono-planar and bi-planar arrangements while patient throughput is maintained.
Reconfiguration to bi-planar can be accomplished during patient preparation thereby not impacting throughput.

Description

MEDICAL SUITE AND X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS
This invention relates to a medical suite and x-ray imaging apparatus and is particularly concerned with mono-planar and bi-planar x-ray imaging.
Background of the Invention Mono-planar and bi-planar x-ray imaging equipment are well known. For example U.S. Patent No. 4,716,581 issued December 29, 1987 to Barood and U.S. Patent No. 4,955,046 issued September 4, 1990 to Siczel et al. Each teach mono-planar x-ray imaging apparatus.
U.~i. Patent No. 5,386,453 issued January 31, 1995 teaches both mono anc~ combined bi-planar embodiments of an imaging apparatus with a unique range of movement. U.S. Patent 5,086,447 issued February 4, 1992 teaches an overhead mounting for a bi-planar configuration x-ray apparatus. By the nature of x-ray imaging equipment for bi-planar configuration there is an unavoidable redundancy when such equipment is cased in a mono-planar configuration.
Summary of the Invention An object of the present invention is to provide an improved medical suite and x-ray imaging apparatus.
In accordance with one aspect of the invention there is provided a rnedical suite comprising a room having a floor, a ceiling and two elongate walls opposing one another; a partition for dividing the room int~~ first and second sections, the partition having a fixed wall and a moveable door; a first x-ray imaging apparatus disposed within the first section of the room for operation in a mono-planar configuration; a second x-ray imaging apparatus translatable between a first position in the second section of the room and a second position in the first section of the room and registerable in the first and second positions for _2_ respective operations separately in a mono-plane configuration and jointly wii:h the first x-ray imaging apparatus in a bi-plane configuration.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention there is provided an x-ray imaging apparatus comprising a first x-ray imaging apparatus for operation in a mono-plane configuration and a second x-ray imaging apparatus translatable between a first position and second position and registerable in the first and second positions for respective operation separately in a mono-plane configuration and jointly with the first x-ray imaging apparatus in a bi-plane configuration.
In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention there is provided an apparatus for upgrading an existing room having a first x-ray imaging apparatus comprising: a partition for dividing the room into first and second sections, the partition having a fixed wall and a moveable door; and a second x-ray imaging apparatus translatable between a first position in the second section of the room and a second position in the first section of the room and registerable in the first and se<:ond positions for respective operations separately in a mono-plane configuration and jointly with the first x-ray imaging apparatus in a bi-plane configuration.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the means for moving comprises a ceiling mounted track.
In another embodiment of the present invention the means for moving comprises a floor mounted track.
In another embodiment of the present invention the means for moving comprises a column mounted arrangement of parallelogram arms.
An advantage of the present invention is eliminating redundancy of equipment for the bi-planar configuration by allowing use of both x-ray im~~ging apparatuses in a separate mono-planar configuration. Cost would therefore be reduced with patient throughput increased utilization of the facility may also be enhanced through increased flexibility.

Inherent trade offs associated with having to decide between two mono-plane or one bi-plane configuration apparatuses are also avoided.
Upgrading existing mono-plane configurations to bi-plane configurations is also possible thereby doubling throughput, increasing scheduling fle;cibility, and enhancing suite capability at a cost only slightly above that of an additional mono-plane x-ray imaging system.
Brief Description of the Drawings The present invention will be further understood from the following description with reference to the drawings in which:
Fig. 1 illustrates in an isometric view a medical suite in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 illustrates the embodiment of Fig. 1 in which the translatable x-ray imaging apparatuses are in a bi-planar configuration;
Fig. 3 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention;
and Fig. 4 illustrates a third embodiment of the present invention.
Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments Referring to Fig. 1 there is illustrated in an isometric view a medical suite in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The medical suite 10 includes a fixed x-ray imaging apparatus 12 and a translatable x-ray imaging apparatus 14. The fixed x-ray imaging apparatus 12 includes a first operating table 16, a first x-ray imaging C arm 18 coupled to a first frame 20 powered by a first electrical conduit 22. The translatable x-ray imaging apparatus 14 includes a second operating table 24, a second x-ray imaging C arm 26, a second frame 28, a ceiling mounted track mechanism 30, an electrical conduit guide 32, and a second electrical conduit 36. The suite also includes partition 40 having fixed portions 42, sliding doors 44 mounted upon sliding door guides 46. The second frame 28 of the translatable x-ray imaging apparatus 14 is slidable coupled to the ceiling mounted track mechanism 30. The electrical conduit 34 is coupled to the electrical conduit guide 34. In Fig. 1 the medical suite is shown in two mono-planar x-ray imaging configurations Referring to Fig. 2 the translatable x-ray imaging apparatus 14 has beE:n moved into position to form with fixed x-ray imaging apparatus 12, a bi-planar configuration. In order to move the translatable x-ray imaging apparatus 14 from one position to another, sliding doors 44 are opened to ~~Ilow the passage of the x-ray imaging apparatus 14 and the second electrical conduit 34. The arrangement of Figs. 1 and 2 is considered practical for new installations where provision of electrical power in the ceilling is possible without unacceptably high costs. This configuration may also be used where an existing mono-plane x-ray imaging apparatus exists which is floor mounted.
An alternative embodiment of the present invention as shown in Fig. 3. In Fig. 3 the fixed x-ray imaging apparatus 50 is ceiling mounted while the moveable apparatus 52 is floor mounted. The fixed x-ray imaging apparatus 50 includes a third operating table 54, a third x-ray C
arm 56 and a third frame 58 mounted on a ceiling mounted track 60 and connected with a third electrical conduit 62. A moveable x-ray imaging apparatus 52 includes a fourth operating table 70, a fourth x-ray imaging arm 72 and a fourth frame 74. The frame 74 is mounted on a floor mounted track 76 and includes a floor mounted conduit guide 78. The x-r~~y imaging apparatus 52 is connected to the floor mounted electrical conduit guide via electrical conduit 80. The partition 32 including fixed portions 34 and sliding doors 36 on sliding door guides 38 is illustrated in an open condition in Fig. 3. The x-ray imaging apparatus 52 is pivotable about a plate 82 180° in order to be configured with x-ray imaging apparatus 60 in a bi-planar configuration. The embodiment of Fig. 3 is considered attractive for installation with an existing ceiling mounted mono-planar x-ray imaging apparatus.
Referring to Fig. 4 there is illustrated a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment the moveable x-ray imaging apparatus 90 comprises a frame 92 and 94 pivotally attached to pivotable mounted arm 96. The partition 100 includes a stationary portion 102 and a sliding door 104. The third embodiment is illustrated in i:he two mono-planar configurations. This embodiment, like that of Fig. 3, is considered applicable to a retrofit situation in which a ceiling mounted x-ray imaging system 50 already exists with the moveable x-ray imaging apparatus 90 being retrofitted.

Claims (15)

1. A medical suite comprising:
a room having a floor, a ceiling and two elongate walls opposing one: another;
a partition for dividing the room into first and second sections, the partition having a fixed wall and a moveable door;
a first x-ray imaging apparatus disposed within the first section of the room for operation in a mono-planar configuration;
a second x-ray imaging apparatus translatable between a first position in the second section of the room and a second position in the first section of the room and registerable in the first and second positions for respective operations separately in a mono-plane configuration and jointly with the first x-ray imaging apparatus in a bi-plane configuration, thereby reducing facility cost by increasing patient throughput by allowing use of both x-ray imaging apparatuses when bi-planar imaging is not required.
2. The medical suite as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second x-ray imaging apparatus includes means for moving between first and second positions.
3. The medical suite as claimed in claim 2 wherein the means for mowing includes a ceiling mounted track.
4. The medical suite as claimed in claim 2 wherein the means for moving includes a floor mounted track.
5. The medical suite as claimed in claim 2 wherein the means for moving includes a column mounted arrangement of parallelogram arms.
6. An x-ray imaging apparatus comprising:
a first x-ray imaging apparatus for operation in a mono-plane configuration and a second x-ray imaging apparatus translatable between a first position and second position and registerable in the first and second positions for respective operation separately in a mono-plane configuration and jointly with the first x-ray imaging apparatus in a bi-plane configuration.
7. The medical suite as claimed in claim 6 wherein the second x-ray imaging apparatus includes means for moving between first and second positions.
8. The medical suite as claimed in claim 6 wherein the means for moving includes a ceiling mounted track.
9. The medical suite as claimed in claim 6 wherein the means for moving includes a floor mounted track.
10. The medical suite as claimed in claim 6 wherein the means for moving includes a column mounted arrangement of parallelogram arms.
11. An apparatus for upgrading an existing roam having a first x-ray imaging apparatus comprising:
a partition for dividing the room into first and second sections, the partition having a fixed wall and a moveable door; and a second x-ray imaging apparatus translatable between a first position in the second section of the room and a second position in the first section of the room and registerable in the first and second positions for respective operations separately in a mono-plane configuration and jointly with the first x-ray imaging apparatus in a bi-plane configuration thereby reducing facility cost by increasing patient throughput by allowing use of both x-ray imaging apparatuses when bi-planar imaging is not required.
12. The medical suite as claimed in claim 11 wherein the second x-ray imaging apparatus includes means for moving between first and second positions.
13. The medical suite as claimed in claim 11 wherein the means for moving includes a ceiling mounted track.
14. The medical suite as claimed in claim 11 wherein the means for moving includes a floor mounted track.
15. The medical suite as claimed in claim 11 wherein the means for moving includes a column mounted arrangement of parallelogram arms.
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