Abstract: A therapy system includes a therapy source (2) emitting radiation or waves, an ultrasound probe (14), a patient rest as well as a multi-axis positioning system (X, Y, Z) with several drives, by way of which the patient rest and the therapy source (2) can be moved to one another in all three spatial directions. A control device (26) is coupled to the ultrasound probe (14) and configured such that in at least one operating mode, the control device (26) simultaneously activates the drives of the multi-axis positioning system (X, Y, Z) such that the patient rest is moved relative to the therapy source along a selectable movement path (B) which lies within the plane of an ultrasound picture (20) which is currently recorded by the ultrasound probe (14). A method for positioning a patient rest relative to a therapy source is also provided.

Abstract: A therapy system includes a therapy source (2) emitting radiation or waves, an ultrasound probe (14), a patient rest as well as a multi-axis positioning system (X, Y, Z) with several drives, by way of which the patient rest and the therapy source (2) can be moved to one another in all three spatial directions. A control device (26) is coupled to the ultrasound probe (14) and configured such that in at least one operating mode, the control device (26) simultaneously activates the drives of the multi-axis positioning system (X, Y, Z) such that the patient rest is moved relative to the therapy source along a selectable movement path (B) which lies within the plane of an ultrasound picture (20) which is currently recorded by the ultrasound probe (14). A method for positioning a patient rest relative to a therapy source is also provided.

Abstract: The medical therapy device includes at least one picture-providing locating device, a treatment device, a patient rest, means for the motorized positioning of at least the treatment device relative to the patient rest, means for control of the therapy device, and a display and operating device. The treatment center of the treatment device may be represented on the display in at least one picture of the locating device on the display, and operating elements are provided, with which the positioning in coordinates of the locating device may be controlled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical device with a picture-providing diagnostic X-ray system and a therapy source, in particular a lithotriptor. For improving the accessibility of the device on examination, according to the invention it is envisaged for the therapy source to be arranged on a guide arm whose one end is translatorily movable relative to the X-ray system into a displacement direction, and for the guide arm to be pivotably arranged about a rotational axis.

Abstract: There is disclosed lithotripsy apparatus comprising an ultrasonic shock wave generator having a coupling cushion which is adaptable to the body of a patient to be treated by means of the shock wave generator and which can be filled with water as the acoustic coupling medium between the body of the patient and the shock wave generator. Devices are provided for degasifying the water and for continuously disinfecting it for the prevention of slime formation therein, for example the growth of algae.

Abstract: A weight and pressure measuring device, comprising a fluid filled cushion pad of limited volume, connected to a pressure indicator to measure the pressure produced during pressure loading. Such a measuring device requires little space, is lightweight, and can easily be transported and used. A blood pressure and weight measuring device has an inflatable sleeve which is connected through a tube connection, with a pump device and a pressure measuring device. In order to measure blood pressure as well as weight, by means of such a measuring device, a second inflatable device, with a limited volume, is connected with the pressure measuring device and the pump device. The device measures the pressure produced by the weight load, which is proportional to the weight being determined.