Radiant energy – Radiation controlling means – Shields
Patent
1977-01-06
1978-07-25
Dixon, Harold A.
Radiant energy
Radiation controlling means
Shields
250519, G21F 302
Patent
active
041031768
ABSTRACT:
A hand-held radio-translucent compression device used by a radiologist for manipulating or depressing the abdomen to flatten portions of the intestinal tract which have been rendered radiopaque by a solution of barium sulfate or the like. The device is fabricated from a radiolucent material so that radiated signals through the patient's body will not be blocked by the radiopaque gloved hand of the radiologist. A relatively flat, planar body portion is formed to accommodate the user's gloved hand and is adapted to be gripped between the thumb and extended fingers. A rounded projecting portion is attached to the front of the body and includes a contact surface situated forwardly of the outstretched tips of the user's fingers. The sensitive fingertips of the user's hand, encased in a radiopaque glove for radiation shielding, can then be used to manipulate the abdomen and, in turn, explore the patient's lower digestive tract while observing the effects on the monitor of a fluoroscope. Optionally, a small opaque marker such as a so-called BB is impregnated in the plastic near the tip of the body.
REFERENCES:
patent: 710201 (1902-09-01), Lowder
patent: 3883749 (1975-05-01), Whittaker et al.
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