Multimodality medical procedure mattress-based device
A mattress system is provided that is optimized for the hospital setting and includes a guiderail system that accepts a variety of accessories for attachment thereto. The guiderail system may have integrated data lines, power lines, gas lines, and/or fluid lines. Also provided are radioabsorbant shields, trays and other components designed for optimal use with the mattress system.
1 . A radiation shield system, comprising:
a first radiation shield comprised of a first vertically-oriented rectangular panel; and
a second radiation shield comprised of a second vertically-oriented rectangular panel;
wherein the first radiation shield is configured to be positioned transversely across a width of a patient platform in a vertical orientation; and,
wherein the second radiation shield is oriented perpendicularly with respect to the first radiation shield.
2 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein an upper edge of the first radiation shield is at a higher elevation than an upper edge of the second radiation shield.
3 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein a lower edge of the first radiation shield is at a lower elevation than a lower edge of the second radiation shield.
4 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein the first radiation shield is adjustable with respect to the second radiation shield.
5 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of a lower edge of the first radiation shield is configured to be elevated above an upper surface of the patient platform.
6 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of a lower edge of the second radiation shield is configured to be elevated above an upper surface of the patient platform.
7 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein the first radiation shield is configured to be positioned transversely over a body of a patient on the patient platform.
8 . The radiation shield system of claim 7 , wherein the second radiation shield is configured to be positioned over an arm of the patient on the patient platform.
9 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein a width of the first radiation shield is equal to or greater than a width of the patient platform.
10 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein a side edge of the first radiation shield is positioned near a side edge of the second radiation shield.
11 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein the first radiation shield is pivotable about a hinge.
12 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein the patient platform comprises an arm board.
13 . The radiation shield system of claim 12 , wherein the second radiation shield is parallel to the arm board.
14 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein the patient platform comprises a table.
15 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein the first radiation shield and the second radiation shield each comprise a substantially rigid radiation-attenuating panel.
16 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein the first radiation shield and the second radiation shield are pivotable relative to one another about a generally vertical axis.
17 . The radiation shield system of claim 16 , wherein the first radiation shield and the second radiation shield each comprise a substantially rigid radiation-attenuating panel.
18 . The radiation shield system of claim 1 , wherein the second radiation shield is pivotable about a vertical axis relative to the first radiation shield.
19 . A radiation shield system, comprising:
a patient platform;
a first radiation shield comprised of a first vertically-oriented rectangular panel; and
a second radiation shield comprised of a second vertically-oriented rectangular panel;
wherein the first radiation shield is positioned transversely across a width of the patient platform in a vertical orientation;
wherein the second radiation shield is oriented perpendicularly with respect to the first radiation shield; and,
wherein a longitudinal axis of the second radiation shield is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the patient platform.
20 . The radiation shield system of claim 19 , wherein at least a portion of a lower edge of the first radiation shield is elevated above an upper surface of the patient platform.
21 . The radiation shield system of claim 20 , wherein at least a portion of a lower edge of the second radiation shield is elevated above the upper surface of the patient platform.
22 . The radiation shield system of claim 19 , wherein the first radiation shield is adjustable with respect to the second radiation shield.
23 . The radiation shield system of claim 19 , wherein a width of the first radiation shield is equal to or greater than a width of the patient platform.
24 . The radiation shield system of claim 19 , wherein the first radiation shield and the second radiation shield each comprise a substantially rigid radiation-attenuating panel.
25 . The radiation shield system of claim 19 , wherein the first radiation shield and the second radiation shield are pivotable relative to one another about a generally vertical axis.
26 . The radiation shield system of claim 25 , wherein the first radiation shield and the second radiation shield each comprise a substantially rigid radiation-attenuating panel.
27 . The radiation shield system of claim 19 , wherein the second radiation shield is pivotable about a vertical axis relative to the first radiation shield.
28 . A radiation shield system, comprising:
a first radiation shield comprised of a first substantially rigid, vertically-oriented rectangular panel; and
a second radiation shield comprised of a second substantially rigid, vertically-oriented rectangular panel;
wherein the first radiation shield is configured to be positioned transversely across a width of a patient platform; and,
wherein the second radiation shield is configured to be positioned parallel along a length of the patient platform.
29 . The radiation shield system of claim 28 , wherein the first radiation shield and the second radiation shield are pivotable relative to one another about a generally vertical axis.
30 . The radiation shield system of claim 28 , wherein the first radiation shield is vertically oriented when positioned transversely across the width of the patient platform in a vertical orientation.
31 . The radiation shield system of claim 30 , wherein the second radiation shield is vertically oriented when positioned parallel to the length of the patient platform.
32 . A radiation shield system, comprising:
a patient platform;
a first radiation shield comprised of a first vertically-oriented rectangular panel; and
a second radiation shield comprised of a second vertically-oriented rectangular panel;
wherein the first radiation shield and the second radiation shield are pivotable relative to one another about a generally vertical axis;
wherein the first radiation shield is positionable transversely across a width of the patient platform while being vertically oriented;
wherein the second radiation shield is positionable parallel along a length of the patient platform while being vertically oriented.
33 . The radiation shield system of claim 32 , wherein the first radiation shield and the second radiation shield each comprise a substantially rigid radiation-attenuating panel.
34 . The radiation shield system of claim 32 , wherein the second radiation shield is positionable perpendicular to the first radiation shield.
35 . The radiation shield system of claim 32 , wherein the second radiation shield is attached to a ceiling mount.
36 . The radiation shield system of claim 32 , further comprising a third radiation shield attached to the first radiation shield.