JPH05269117A - Medical image diagnostic device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To input and refer to patient's information from both of a console and a photographing device. CONSTITUTION:In a photographing device 2, as well, installed in a photographing room, a means 11 for inputting and referring to patient's information related to an examinee is provided. In such a way, the patient's information can be inputted and referred to from both of a console 3 and the photographing device 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to, for example, an X-ray apparatus, an X-ray CT apparatus or a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus (hereinafter referred to as "MRI apparatus") for imaging and diagnosing a diagnostic region of a subject (patient) by various methods. ) And the like, and more particularly to a medical image diagnostic apparatus capable of inputting and referring to patient information from both an operating console and an imaging apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional medical image diagnostic apparatus such as an X-ray C
In the T device, the partition between the shooting room and the operating room is
An imaging device consisting of an X-ray tube device, an X-ray detector, a gantry and a moving table, etc. is installed in the imaging room, and an operation console consisting of an image processing unit, an image recording unit, an image display device and an input device is installed in the operation room. It had been. Then, while inputting patient information such as a patient identification number, first and last name, date of birth, and imaging position using an input device provided on the console, the information is displayed on the monitor screen of the image display device for reference.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional medical image diagnostic apparatus, since the patient information input device is provided only on the console in the operation room, an operator such as an X-ray examination technician. Was unable to enter patient information or refer to the entered patient information while in the imaging room. Here, as the imaging procedure in the current X-ray CT apparatus, firstly, after the operator inputs necessary patient information on the operation table in the operation room, the operator moves into the imaging room and acquires the corresponding subject on the bed. Second, the operator first sets the subject in the imaging room on the bed in the required imaging posture, and then moves to the operation room and the patient of the subject on the operation table. There are two cases: inputting information and shooting.

In the first case, when the operator is setting the subject on the bed in the radiographing room, the patient information that has already been input cannot be referred to, and the setting of the subject is erroneous. Even if it is found that the patient information does not match the actual subject or imaging position, it cannot be immediately corrected on the spot. Therefore, it is necessary to return to the operation room and operate the operation console one by one, and the operability is poor, and it is necessary to rely on the operator's memory for input. In the second case, when the operator sets the subject to bet in the imaging room, the patient information cannot be input while checking the subject on the spot, and the operator must return to the operating room and perform operations. It was something that had to operate the table. Therefore, in this case as well, the operability is poor and there is a risk of erroneous input because the operator's memory must be relied upon.

In particular, for example, when a patient suffers an emergency and needs to replace the subject or input the patient information in a hurry, the user must prepare for imaging while reciprocating between the imaging room and the operation room. However, in this case as well, the operability is poor, and the left and right positions of the captured image may be misunderstood, which may lead to erroneous diagnosis.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a medical image diagnostic apparatus that addresses such problems and enables patient information to be input and referred from both the operator console and the imaging apparatus.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention is installed in an imaging room and is provided with an information carrier for obtaining diagnostic information for a subject set in a moving positioning mechanism. An imaging device which is installed in the operation room and which is made to penetrate and measures the detection signal of the spatial or temporal change of the information carrier depending on the state of the substance inside the subject, and the detection signal from the imaging device is taken in to form an image structure. A medical image diagnostic apparatus comprising a console for visualizing and recording and displaying images, and for inputting and referring to patient information on the subject, and inputting patient information on the subject to the imaging device. Also, means for referencing is provided so that patient information can be input and referred from both the console and the imaging apparatus.

[0008]

The medical image diagnostic apparatus thus configured inputs the patient information of the subject to be set in the imaging apparatus by the patient information input and reference means provided in the imaging apparatus installed in the imaging room. I will get it. As a result, patient information can be input and referenced from both the console and the imaging device.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention, and shows an X-ray CT apparatus as an example. In the figure, a partition 1 divides the imaging room from the operation room, an imaging device 2 is installed in the imaging room, an operation console 3 is installed in the operation room, and the two communicate bidirectionally. It is connected by line 4.

The imaging device 2 allows an information carrier (here, X-rays) for obtaining diagnostic information to penetrate through the subject 5 set in the moving and positioning mechanism, and the information according to the state of the substance inside the subject 5 is transmitted. A gantry 6 for measuring a detection signal of a spatial or temporal change of a carrier, which has an X-ray tube device for radiating X-rays and an X-ray detector for detecting X-rays transmitted through the subject 5, The subject 5 is laid down and is moved to the inside of the opening of the gantry 6 to position it.

Further, the console 3 takes in the detection signal output from the photographing device 2 to form an image, visualizes it, records and displays the image, and inputs and refers to the patient information about the subject 5. Although not shown in the figure, it comprises an image processing unit and an image recording unit, an input device 8 such as a keyboard, and an image display device 9 such as a television monitor. Then, the operator 10 operates the input device 8 to input patient information such as the patient identification number, first and last name, birth date, and imaging position of the subject 5 to be inspected, and the monitor screen of the image display device 9. It is designed to be displayed and referenced.

Here, in the present invention, the image pickup apparatus 2 is also provided with means for inputting and referring to patient information about the subject 5. This input and reference means 11 is
The input unit 8 corresponds to the input device 8 and the image display device 9 in the console 3, and is provided, for example, on the front surface of the gantry 6, and as shown in an enlarged view in the drawing, an input unit 12 in which input keys are arranged, Display unit 13 such as an appropriate display
It consists of and. And, the photographing device 2 and the console 3 are
Since they are connected by the bidirectional communication line 4, patient information can be input and referred from both the console 3 side and the imaging device 2 side. Therefore, the operator 10 can refer to the patient information displayed on the display unit 13 when the subject 5 is set on the moving table 7 in the imaging room, and the input unit 12 provided on the gantry 6 while in the imaging room. You can correct the patient information or input new information by operating.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the X-ray CT apparatus configured as described above. In FIG. 2, an imaging device 2 installed in an imaging room includes an X-ray tube device 14 that is installed inside a gantry 6 and emits X-rays to a subject 5, and the above-mentioned subject that is arranged to face the X-ray tube device 14. 5, a multi-element type X-ray detector 15 for detecting X-rays that have passed through 5, and a high voltage generator 16 for supplying a high voltage to the X-ray tube device 14.
A moving table 7 for moving and positioning the subject 5 between the X-ray tube device 14 and the X-ray detector 15, and rotating the X-ray tube device 14 and the X-ray detector 15 in the gantry 6. A gantry driving unit 17 for driving, a moving base driving unit 18 for moving and positioning the moving base 7, a sub CPU (central processing unit) 19 for controlling the operation of each of the above components, and a sub CPU 19 connected to the sub CPU 19. Input unit 12 for inputting patient information
And a display unit 13 for displaying the input patient information.

The operation console 3 installed in the operation room is
A main CPU 20 which is connected to the sub CPU 19 by a communication line 4 and takes in a detection signal output from the X-ray detector 15 of the photographing apparatus 2 to form an image and visualize it, and also controls other operations. A recording device 21 such as a magnetic tape or a magnetic disk for storing image data and patient information output from the main C
Input device 8 connected to PU 20 for inputting patient information, etc.
And an image display device 9 for displaying the input patient information, collected diagnostic images, and the like.

Although FIGS. 1 and 2 show the example of the X-ray CT apparatus as the medical image diagnostic apparatus, the present invention can be similarly applied to the MRI apparatus. In the case of the MRI apparatus, the information carrier for obtaining diagnostic information is a magnetic field, and the information carrier generating unit is a static magnetic field generating magnet, a gradient magnetic field generating coil, and a high frequency magnetic field irradiation coil. The detecting means for detecting the change of the information carrier inside the subject is the receiving coil. Others are basically the same as in the case of the X-ray CT apparatus described above.

[0016]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above,
By the patient information input and reference means provided in the image capturing apparatus installed in the image capturing room, the patient information of the subject set in the image capturing apparatus can be input and referred to on the image capturing apparatus side. As a result, patient information can be input and referenced from both the console and the imaging device. Therefore, it is possible to improve the operability by eliminating the need for the operator to return to the operation room to operate the console, as in the past, and to reduce the part that relies on the operator's memory to eliminate the possibility of erroneous input. You can

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of a medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention, showing an example of an X-ray CT apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the X-ray CT apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 partition wall 2 imaging device 3 operator's console 4 communication line 5 subject 6 gantry 7 moving table 8 operator's console input device 9 operator's console image display device 10 operator 11 patient information input and reference means in imaging device 12 input unit 13 Display

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An information carrier for obtaining diagnostic information is made to penetrate into a subject set in a moving positioning mechanism and set in a radiography room, and the space or time of the information carrier depends on the state of the substance inside the subject. Apparatus for measuring the detection signal of the dynamic change and the operation apparatus is installed in the operation room. The detection signal from the imaging apparatus is taken in to form an image to visualize and record and display the image, and patient information about the subject. In a medical image diagnostic apparatus comprising an operation console for inputting and referring to, the imaging device is also provided with means for inputting and referring to patient information about a subject, and patient information is input from both the operation console and the imaging device. And a medical image diagnostic apparatus characterized by being referred to.