Minnesota Patent of the Month – October 2022
Radiology and X-ray imaging systems are often set up to have the patient lay on a table to be moved into the imaging system. This design is more complex than you may think. The tables typically have weight limits that don’t allow for additional equipment to be supported. For instance, if a patient suddenly needs to be resuscitated, the force of CPR or the weight of any additional equipment may cause the table legs to bend.
Edd Medical, Inc. has developed an improved table for radiographic imaging that effectively:
- Supports additional equipment
- Provides space for the monitoring of vital signs
- Protects staff from radiation scatter
Their carbon-fiber sled-table is attached to a standard pedestal but is also supported by a series of open side members which increase the overall rigid strength. They also contribute to the torsional strength, which is a critical factor when the table is loaded unevenly. For instance, when the patient is first getting on or off the table.
Radiation scatter is reduced using a cavity-sealing made with a foam pad. The foam is quite impermeable. A set of shields can be flipped into place to increase protection from scatter. The design reduces 91% overall scatter radiation exposure for all staff.
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