GB2057886A - Apparatus for use in diagnosis - Google Patents
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- GB2057886A GB2057886A GB8026921A GB8026921A GB2057886A GB 2057886 A GB2057886 A GB 2057886A GB 8026921 A GB8026921 A GB 8026921A GB 8026921 A GB8026921 A GB 8026921A GB 2057886 A GB2057886 A GB 2057886A
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- cover
- incubator
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- viewer
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/0059—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons using light, e.g. diagnosis by transillumination, diascopy, fluorescence
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B90/00—Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups A61B1/00 - A61B50/00, e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
- A61B90/40—Apparatus fixed or close to patients specially adapted for providing an aseptic surgical environment
Abstract
An apparatus for use in diagnosis comprises a fibre-optic light source and a light excluding cover adapted to be placed over the patient, the cover including at least two sleeves of flexible material positioned on one side of the cover to permit the arms of an operator to be inserted into the cover and said cover including a viewer shaped so that in use the operator can view the interior of the cover whilst excluding the passage of light. The sleeves may be arranged to correspond to the positions of the access portholes in the sides of the incubator and the viewer may be disposed in a top wall of the cover. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Apparatus for use in diagnosis
This invention relates to apparatus for use in diag
nosis.
It is known to use transillumination by means of a
fibre-optic light source as a diagnostic method for a
variety of conditions. In particular the transillumina
tion of the chest wall of a baby is advantageous for
diagnosing pneumothorax.
According to one aspect of the present invention
an apparatus for use in diagnosis comprises a fibre
optic light source and a light excluding cover
adapted to be placed over the patient the cover inc
luding at least two sleeves of flexible material
positioned on one side ofthe coverto permit the
arms of an operator to be inserted into the cover and
said cover including a viewer shaped so that in use
the operator can view the interior of the cover whilst
excluding the passage of light.
Preferably the cover is arranged so that it can fit
over an incubator and in this embodiment the
sleeves are arranged to correspond approximately
to the positions of the access portholes in the side of
the incubator. The viewer is conveniently placed in a
top wall of the cover. In order to facilitate the placing
of the cover on an incubator it is preferred to cons
truct the cover from a flexible material and to make it
generally rectangular to conform to the outer surface
of the incubator. One end of the cover may be made
detachable and may be provided with temporary
attachment means to the side means, for example
press-studs or flexible cohesive attachment.
One form of the invention is hereinafter described
with reference to the accompanying drawings, in
which;
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cover according
to the invention applied to an incubator; and
Figure 2 is a plan view of a textile blank for use in
constructing the cover of figure 1.
Referring to figure 1 the cover 11 is shown in posi
tion on an incubator 12. The cover 11 includes an
end flap 13 which has marginal portions 14 extend
ing over the sides of the cover whereby they may be
attached thereto. One side of the cover is provided
with a pair of sleeves 15 of flexible light excluding
material such as dense black jersey fabric. The ends
16 of the sleeves are elasticated.
The top of the cover is provided with a rubber vie
wer 17 which is shaped, as shown in the drawing,
similar to a diver's mask so that in use light is pre
vented from entering the interior of the cover. In one
form of the invention the cover is made from a black cotton awning canvas which has been pre-washed to
avoid subsequent shrinkage. The attachment means
18 for the marginal portions 14 of the flap 13 are
cohesive strips of the type available commercially
under the name "VELCRO".
In use the cover is placed over the incubator with
the sleeves 15 adjacent to the portholes in the
incubator and the operator then inserts his arms
together with the fibre-optic light source through the
sleeves. He can then view the transillumination of
the tissues of the patient through the viewer 17.
It will be apparent that the present invention provides an extremely useful diagnostic apparatus which has wide applicability but which is particularly convenient for use in conjunction with an incubator and for the diagnosis of pneumothorax in babies.
It is of course possible to modify the construction to suit particular applications. Thus, it is envisaged that a second end flap similar to flap 13 could be provided if desired or one or more slots may be provided to permit the passage of tubes to the incubator.
Claims (7)
1. An apparatus for use in diagnosis comprises a fibre-optic light source and a light excluding cover adapted to be placed over the patient the cover including at least two sleeves of flexible material positioned on one side of the cover to permit the arms of an operator to be inserted into the cover and said cover including a viewer shaped so that in use the operator can view the interior of the cover whilst excluding the passage of light.
2. An apparatus according to claim 1 in which the cover is arranged so that it can fit over an incubator, the sleeves being arranged to correspond approximateiy to the positions of the access portholes in the side of the incubator.
3. An apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 in which the viewer is disposed in a top wall of the cover.
4. An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 3 in which the cover is constructed from a flexible material and is generally rectangularto conform to the outer surface of an incubator.
5. An apparatus according to claim 4 in which one end of the cover is detachable and is provided with temporary attachment means to the side means.
6. An apparatus according to claim Sin which the temporary attachment means are press-studs or flexible cohesive attachment means.
7. An apparatus for use in diagnosis, particularly of pneumothorax, substantially as herein described with reference to, and as shown, in the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB8026921A GB2057886B (en) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-08-19 | Apparatus for use in diagnosis |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7931666 | 1979-09-12 | ||
| GB8026921A GB2057886B (en) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-08-19 | Apparatus for use in diagnosis |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB2057886A true GB2057886A (en) | 1981-04-08 |
| GB2057886B GB2057886B (en) | 1983-06-02 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB8026921A Expired GB2057886B (en) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-08-19 | Apparatus for use in diagnosis |
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| GB (1) | GB2057886B (en) |
Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2530944A1 (en) * | 1982-07-30 | 1984-02-03 | Setric Genie Indl | Process of examination in the cold of vasomotor disorders and device for implementing the process |
| GB2185189A (en) * | 1986-01-09 | 1987-07-15 | Kei Mori | A solar-ray energy radiation device for medical application |
| EP0467432A1 (en) * | 1990-07-20 | 1992-01-22 | Laica Laser Technology Ventures B.V. | Device for detecting air in the pleural cavity |
| US5816245A (en) * | 1995-06-01 | 1998-10-06 | Manseur; Rachid | Electronic pneumothorax monitoring device |
| WO2009077626A1 (en) * | 2007-12-19 | 2009-06-25 | Fundacion Para La Investigacion Biomedica Del Hospital Gregorio Marañon | Incubator for non-ionising radiation imaging |
| US7763058B2 (en) | 2004-11-20 | 2010-07-27 | Dick Sterenborg | Device and method for photodynamic therapy of the nasopharyngeal cavity |
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1980
- 1980-08-19 GB GB8026921A patent/GB2057886B/en not_active Expired
Cited By (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2530944A1 (en) * | 1982-07-30 | 1984-02-03 | Setric Genie Indl | Process of examination in the cold of vasomotor disorders and device for implementing the process |
| GB2185189A (en) * | 1986-01-09 | 1987-07-15 | Kei Mori | A solar-ray energy radiation device for medical application |
| GB2185189B (en) * | 1986-01-09 | 1990-01-17 | Kei Mori | A solar-ray energy radiation device for medical application |
| EP0467432A1 (en) * | 1990-07-20 | 1992-01-22 | Laica Laser Technology Ventures B.V. | Device for detecting air in the pleural cavity |
| US5816245A (en) * | 1995-06-01 | 1998-10-06 | Manseur; Rachid | Electronic pneumothorax monitoring device |
| US7763058B2 (en) | 2004-11-20 | 2010-07-27 | Dick Sterenborg | Device and method for photodynamic therapy of the nasopharyngeal cavity |
| WO2009077626A1 (en) * | 2007-12-19 | 2009-06-25 | Fundacion Para La Investigacion Biomedica Del Hospital Gregorio Marañon | Incubator for non-ionising radiation imaging |
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| GB2057886B (en) | 1983-06-02 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |