Patent ID: 7283615
Filing Date: 2007-10-16
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An on-demand multiple step fluoroscope control assembly adapted for use in a fluoroscope comprising means for generating x-rays, an x-ray tube for focusing the x-rays onto an area of a patient being imaged, and a fluoroscope monitor with a display screen for viewing the image captured by the fluoroscope, said control assembly comprising: a foot control adapted for being operatively connected to the fluoroscope and manually actuated by a foot of an operator, said foot control comprising a first step activation means for controlling activation of the x-ray generation means; a head control adapted for being operatively connected to the fluoroscope and automatically actuated when the operator views the display screen, said head control comprising a second step activation means for controlling activation of the x-ray generation means; whereby upon simultaneous employment of the first and second step activation means, said foot control and said head control cooperate to activate the x-ray generation means and output radiation to the patient; and in the absence of simultaneous employment of said first and second step activation means, no radiation is output to the patient.