Abstract: A shockwave lithotripter for destroying a calculus has an ultrasound applicator and an ultrasound device for generating and representing a B-image, an evaluation device for evaluating the B-image and an electromagnetic shockwave generator for generating a shockwave focused at a focus. The evaluation device provides a control signal for the shockwave generator such that shockwave can be triggered only when coincidence between the focus and the calculus is recognized in the evaluation device.

Abstract: A medical examination apparatus, particularly an MR scanner, has an essentially tubular, tight examination space, and a stereoscopic image carrier, particularly metal-free, that simulates a larger space is arranged in the examination space in the field of view of the patient.

Abstract: Medical workstation has at least two separately constructed medical devices that can be operated separately and independently of one another, of which at least one is provided with a remote control. By means of the remote control of the one medical device it is possible to trigger functions of the other medical device or devices.

Abstract: An apparatus for identifying the position of the focus of a shock wave source which generates focused acoustic shock waves has a carrier that is connected directly to the shock wave source at a fixed location. The carrier is moveable relative to said shock wave source housing and carries a reference element which can be moved to a deployed position which identifies the position of the focus of the shock wave source and which can then be moved to a standby position out of the path of the shock waves.

Abstract: An apparatus system has a connection unit and a number of apparatuses which can be connected to the connection unit and can be operated as intended independently of one another and independently of the connection unit. Each apparatus has a system lead including a number of connecting cables connected to a system connector and the connection unit having plug devices for the system connectors for the purpose of connecting the apparatuses to the connection unit. All the electrical connecting cables required to operate an apparatus in each case are combined in the system lead of the apparatus.