Support Unit for Patient Positioning

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This invention relates to a support unit designed to position a patient inside a medical imaging system, such as an MRI device. The unit combines a bearing element, which allows for patient movement relative to the imaging apparatus, and an integrated coil unit that collects magnetic resonance data. The coil unit also features a flat surface on which the patient can lie during imaging procedures.

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• MRI examinations in hospitals and clinics
• Medical centers requiring efficient patient positioning for imaging
• Portable or specialized imaging setups where rapid patient adjustment is needed
• Research labs studying body positioning impacts on imaging outcomes

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• Improves accuracy and reproducibility of patient positioning for imaging
• Integrates data collection coil directly into the support, streamlining the setup
• Potentially enhances patient comfort with a specially designed flat surface
• May reduce imaging time by enabling quick, movable positioning
• Facilitates better-quality images due to stable and optimized positioning

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Patent Abstract

A support unit is disclosed for positioning a patient within a medical imaging apparatus with at least one magnetic resonance device; along with a patient positioning apparatus and a medical imaging apparatus including such a support unit. In an embodiment, the support unit includes at least one bearing element for movable positioning relative to a patient positioning apparatus and a coil unit for receiving magnetic resonance raw data. The coil unit includes a flat supporting surface for positioning the patient.