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Method for reducing radiation exposure during patient positioning

US7133492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2005
Grant dateNov 7, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/542
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of reducing radiation exposure by panning and zooming the first acquired image rather than using continuous radiation fluoroscopy.

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