Mri coil drape and method of using
Assigneepro med instruments GmbH
InventorMatthias E. Schuele
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Abstract
A drape is provided for use in a surgical or diagnostic procedure using MRI and a patient stabilization device. The drape protects a coil portion of a coil. The drape further includes one or more attachment members to selectively attach and secure the drape to the stabilization device.
Claims20
A drape for use in a surgical or diagnostic procedure using MRI and a patient stabilization device, wherein the drape is configured to protect a coil portion of a coil, the drape comprising:
- (a) a first portion that covers the coil portion;
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- (b) one or more attachment members that are configured to selectively attach the drape to the stabilization device.
A drape for use in a surgical or diagnostic procedure using MRI and a stabilization device, wherein the stabilization device contacts a portion of a patient to stabilize the patient, wherein the drape is configured to protect a portion of a MRI coil, the drape comprising:
- (a) an surface configured to cover the portion of the MRI coil;
- (b) at least one fastener configured to selectively attach the drape with the portion of the MRI coil;
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- (c) at least one attachment member configured to selectively attach the drape to the stabilization device.
A method of using a drape in a surgical or diagnostic procedure using MRI and a patient stabilization device, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) covering a portion of a MRI coil with the drape;
- (b) securing the drape with the portion of the MRI coil to inhibit movement of the drape relative to the portion of the MRI coil;
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- (c) attaching the drape directly to the stabilization device to inhibit movement of the drape relative to the stabilization device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.