SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GUIDING A PATIENT DURING IMAGING PROCEDURES

A method of imaging a breast of a patient using an imaging system includes applying, with a first component of the imaging system, a compressive force to the breast. A second component of the imaging system is positioned in a start position. The imaging system sends a first guidance signal to the pa...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors REGO, Alan, DEFREITAS, Kenneth, HUNSDON, Adrian, KSHIRSAGAR, Ashwini, CHANDLER, Rachel, ROBINSON, John W, WOLFF, David
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.03.2022
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:A method of imaging a breast of a patient using an imaging system includes applying, with a first component of the imaging system, a compressive force to the breast. A second component of the imaging system is positioned in a start position. The imaging system sends a first guidance signal to the patient. An imaging procedure of the breast is performed with the second component of the imaging system. Subsequent to performing the imaging procedure, a second guidance signal is sent to the patient.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202117407452