Patent ID: 6044504
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for supporting a patient relative to a scintillation camera, the scintillation camera comprising a vertically oriented annular rotating support having an axis, and an elongate support extending from the rotating support for supporting a detector head, the rotating support comprising a coaxial inner surface defining an orifice, the apparatus comprising:a patient stretcher for supporting a patient in a horizontal position substantially parallel to the axis of the rotating support;a detached support for horizontally supporting the patient stretcher on a ground surface and for positioning the patient stretcher relative to the rotating support of the scintillation camera; andan engaged support for horizontally supporting the patient stretcher within the rotating support of the scintillation camera, said engaged support having means for engaging the inner surface of the rotating support such that the patient stretcher and the engaged support are supported by the rotating support and remain horizontal during rotation of the rotating support.