US20200281561A1 - Systems, Methods, and Devices for Instrument Guidance - Google Patents

Abstract

A system for instrument guidance is disclosed. The system can include an instrument guide device and a transducer system. The instrument guide device can include an instrument guide and an instrument guide bracket that includes a magnet, and the instrument guide bracket can be removably attachable to the instrument guide. The transducer system can include an ultrasound probe bracket that is removably attachable to an ultrasound probe. Further, the instrument guide device can removably attach to the ultrasound probe bracket. The ultrasound probe bracket can further include a first sensor and second sensor. The first sensor can wirelessly track a position of the magnet to determine position data of the instrument guidance system. And the second sensor can provide power or disengage power to the instrument guidance device when the instrument guide is attached or detached, respectively.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
• This application claims the benefit of, and priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 62/814,004 and 62/866,950, filed Mar. 5, 2019 and Jun. 26, 2019, respectively, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth below.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
• The present invention relates generally to systems, methods, and devices for instrument guidance and, more particularly, to systems, methods, and devices for guiding the placement of instruments within the body using ultrasound imaging.
BACKGROUND
• Ultrasound imaging can provide real-time two-dimensional imaging of a patient's body, which can be used to assist a healthcare professional to locate a region to insert an invasive medical device (e.g., a needle or a cylindrical instrument such a trocar, etc.). Once the healthcare professional locates the correct insertion point, the healthcare professional may then begin the medical procedure, such as insertion of a catheter, administration of a local anesthetic, or removal of tissue as in a biopsy. Determining at what orientation to insert the invasive medical device to ensure an unobstructed path to the target is challenging, as the ultrasound monitor can only display structures within the patient's body. It can also be difficult to tell what path the medical device will follow before the device enters the patient's body. Furthermore, after the medical device enters the patient's body, it can be difficult to accurately track the path and position of the medical device on the ultrasound monitor. Using the needle as an example—unless the needle is positioned exactly in-plane with the image, the needle may not be visible or may only be partially visible, which means that the needle location or, more importantly, the location of the needle tip is not precisely known. As such, the healthcare professional may make numerous attempts to insert the device before properly entering a tissue mass or penetrating a blood vessel. Further, in the case of a nerve, the healthcare professional can often only estimate the location of the needle end if it is not visible on the ultrasound image. As a result, patients may be injured or made to suffer unnecessary pain. From the healthcare professional's perspective, these procedures can be time consuming, and can expose the healthcare professional to liability. These and other drawbacks exist.
• Accordingly, there is a need for improved systems, methods, and devices that provide guided instrument placement within the body.
SUMMARY
• Aspects of the disclosed technology include systems, methods and devices for guided instrument placement. Consistent with the disclosed embodiments, an exemplary device can include an instrument guide device and a transducer system. The instrument guide device can comprise an instrument guide, an instrument guide insert, and an instrument guide bracket. The instrument guide can include a first aperture, a magnet, and one or more protrusions. The instrument guide can be configured to secure at least one instrument. Further, the instrument guide can be adaptable to secure instruments of different sizes. Turning to the instrument guide bracket, the instrument guide bracket can be removably attachable to the instrument guide when at least a first protrusion of the instrument guide engages with at least a first opening of the instrument guide bracket.
• The transducer system can comprise an ultrasound probe bracket and an ultrasound probe. The ultrasound probe bracket can include a first sensor, a transceiver, and a processor. The first sensor can be configured to determine a position of the instrument guide device by wirelessly tracking the magnet located in the instrument guide. That is, as the instrument guide is moved around a body, the first sensor tracks the magnet to determine the position of the instrument guide device. The ultrasound probe bracket further includes a transceiver that is configured to receive the position of the instrument guide device from the first sensor, and then output the position to an external device (e.g., a computing device). The ultrasound probe bracket can further include a cutout sized to allow the instrument guide device to fit within and a member (e.g., snap features, protrusions, cutouts, and/or spring-loaded inserts) that allows the instrument guide device to removably attach to the ultrasound probe bracket. In some examples, rather than the cutout, the ultrasound probe bracket can include a single or pair of protruding features that provide attachment to the instrument guide bracket. The ultrasound probe bracket can be sized to fit around the ultrasound probe and can be removably attachable to the ultrasound probe. The ultrasound probe can generate and send image information to the processor. Then, the processor can generate position data using the position of the instrument guide device and/or the image information.
• In some embodiments, the instrument guide can include a plurality of instrument guide inserts having different instrument sizes and/or gauges.
• In some embodiments, the instrument guide can include a single insert that can be rotated to different positions to create different apertures sized to accommodate different instrument sizes and/or gauges.
• According to some embodiments, the instrument guide insert can be sized to fit within the first aperture, wherein the at least one instrument is secured to the instrument guide insert.
• In some embodiments, a first insert can be positioned into a second opening of the instrument guide bracket from an exterior surface of the instrument guide bracket. Also, the first insert can be further positioned into the instrument guide along a central axis such that the instrument guide is rotatable along the central axis and that the first insert induces friction that causes the instrument guide to maintain its orientation.
• According to some embodiments, the ultrasound probe bracket is adaptable to fit a plurality of geometries.
• In some embodiments, in response to movement of the instrument guidance system, the instrument guide remains positioned in the same orientation as a first instrument secured by the instrument guide.
• In some embodiments, a first instrument is removably attachable to the instrument guide when the first instrument is inserted within a second aperture perpendicular to the instrument guide's axis of rotation.
• In some embodiments, the instrument guide includes a rotation lock configured to allow and prevent rotation of the instrument guide.
• According to some embodiments, the processor of the ultrasound probe bracket can determine whether the instrument guide is attached to the instrument guidance system. Also, the ultrasound probe bracket can include a second sensor configured to provide power and disengage power to the instrument guidance device when the instrument guide is attached or detached, respectively. It should be noted that the first sensor can perform all or some of the functions of the second sensor and vice versa.
• An exemplary method includes a computing device receiving imaging data from an ultrasound device, which the computing device can display. The computing device can also communicate with an instrument guide device to receive position data that indicates an angle of an instrument attached to the instrument guide device. The computing device is preprogrammed with: 1) the physical location of the instrument guide device's axis of rotation relative to the imaging surface of the ultrasound transducer; and 2) an algorithm to compute the pixel distance on the display corresponding to a physical metric in the ultrasound image (e.g., centimeters) at any given imaging depth. Then, the computing device can determine where the trajectory of the instrument should lie on the ultrasound image in real-time. The generated image can then be displayed on a screen of the computing device, for example, as a graphical user interface (GUI).
• In some embodiments, the ultrasound device can receive the position data from the instrument guide device and can generate the image overlay in a manner similar or identical to that disclosed above in reference to the computing device.
• In some embodiments, the first sensor can be included in the instrument guide device rather than in the ultrasound probe bracket. In these embodiments, the ultrasound probe cover can include sealed, electrical ports, or contacts to enable electrical connection between the first sensor in the instrument guide device and the processor and/or transceiver in the ultrasound probe bracket, while maintaining a sterile barrier.
• In some embodiments, the instrument guide device can be permanently coupled to the ultrasound probe cover, through methods such as adhesive or thermal bonding, such that attachment of the ultrasound probe cover and instrument guide device over/onto the ultrasound probe bracket can occur simultaneously.
• Further features of the disclosed design, and the advantages offered thereby, are explained in greater detail hereinafter with reference to specific embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements are indicated by like reference designators.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
• Reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, are incorporated into and constitute a portion of this disclosure, illustrate various implementations and aspects of the disclosed technology, and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosed technology. In the drawings:
• FIG. 1 is an example system for instrument guidance, in accordance with some examples of the present disclosure;
• FIG. 2A is an isometric view of an instrument guidance device, in accordance with some examples of the present disclosure;
• FIG. 2B is a top view of an instrument guidance device, in accordance with some examples of the present disclosure;
• FIG. 2C is a top view of an instrument guide device, in accordance with some examples of the present disclosure;
• FIG. 3A is an isometric view of an ultrasound probe bracket and an attached instrument guide device, in accordance with some examples of the present disclosure;
• FIG. 3B is an exploded view of an ultrasound probe bracket, in accordance with some examples of the present disclosure;
• FIG. 4 is an example timing diagram for instrument guidance, in accordance with some examples of the present disclosure; and
• FIG. 5 is an example flow chart of a method for instrument guidance, in accordance with some examples of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
• Some implementations of the disclosed technology will be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. This disclosed technology can be embodied in many different forms, however, and should not be construed as limited to the implementations set forth herein. The components described hereinafter as making up various elements of the disclosed technology are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Many suitable components that would perform the same or similar functions as components described herein are intended to be embraced within the scope of the disclosed electronic devices and methods. Such other components not described herein can include, but are not limited to, for example, components developed after development of the disclosed technology.
• It is also to be understood that the mention of one or more method steps does not imply that the methods steps must be performed in a particular order or preclude the presence of additional method steps or intervening method steps between the steps expressly identified.
• Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments of the disclosed technology, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and disclosed herein. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.
• FIG. 1 is a schematic of anexemplary system100 used for instrument guidance. As shown, thesystem100 includes acomputing device110, aninstrument guidance device120, and anultrasound device130. Theinstrument guide device125 can include a first aperture, a magnet, and one or more protrusions. In some examples, rather than the magnet theinstrument guide device125 can include a sensing element (e.g., a potentiometer, a feature to engage with a potentiometer, an optical sensing element that can be used by an optical sensor, and/or a capacitive sensing element that can be used by a capacitive sensor). Further, the sensing element can be contained in an instrument guide insert that is attached to theinstrument guide device125. Thecomputing device110 can include one ormore processors112,transceiver114, anddisplay116, among other things. Thecomputing device110 can communicate with theinstrument guidance device120 and/or theultrasound device130.
• As one skilled in the art would understand, theultrasound device130 can emit high-frequency sound waves that, when a transducer of theultrasound device130 is placed against a body, reflect off body structures. Theultrasound device130 can then receive the waves and can use the waves to create imaging data. Here, theultrasound device130 can send the imaging data in real-time to thecomputing device110.
• As shown inFIGS. 2A-B, theinstrument guidance device120 can includeultrasound probe121,ultrasound probe bracket122,instrument guide device125,first sensor123A,second sensor123B,ultrasound transceiver124A, andultrasound processor124B. Theultrasound transceiver124A can be located inultrasound probe bracket122 and can transmit various data including position data and a unique identifier for theultrasound probe121. Thefirst sensor123A and/orsecond sensor123B can be a magnetoresistive sensor, Hall effect sensor, magnetic potentiometer, and/or the like that can be configured to detect a magnetic field and changes as the magnetic field is rotated and/or translated.
• Turning to use of theinstrument guidance device120, a user (e.g., a physician) can place theinstrument guidance device120 near a portion of the body (e.g., the neck) to approximate an area to insert an instrument. Theinstrument guide device125 of theinstrument guidance device120 can hold one or more instruments of differing sizes, which can be attributed to a multi-faceted block which can rotate beside an open channel to create a closed channel of variable size (shown inFIG. 2C). Additionally or alternatively, theinstrument guide device125 can include a plurality of disposable instrument inserts that are each designed to fit a specific instrument guide, but each has a consistent outer geometry to attach. Also, theinstrument guide device125 can include a single instrument insert that includes a plurality of faces or a single continuous face that when the instrument insert is twisted, changes the size of a second aperture created between the instrument insert and theinstrument guide device125, which can allow for different instrument sizes and/or gauges to be used. In some examples, theinstrument guide device125 can be a single disposable instrument guide that accepts a plurality of instrument sizes. An instrument inserted into theinstrument guide device125 can be indirectly and/or removably attached or attachable to theultrasound probe121.
• As the user moves theinstrument guidance device120, the magnet can change orientation accordingly; however, the magnet can be in a fixed position in rotating element of theinstrument guidance device120, such that the magnet does not change the angle and/or position relative to the rotating element. Thefirst sensor123A can wirelessly track the magnet, using for example magnetoresistive properties that rely on the magnetic field, to determine an orientation (e.g., angle) and/or position of theinstrument guide device125. Then, theultrasound processor124B can generate position data (e.g., angle and positioning values), which can be in relation to the surface of theultrasound probe121. More specifically, thefirst sensor123A can send a voltage within a range (e.g., 0-3.3 volts) corresponding to the angle of the magnet to theultrasound processor124B. Theultrasound processor124B can convert this voltage to an integer within a range (e.g., 0-1023 for a 10-bit analog-to-digital conversion). Using thetransceiver124A, theinstrument guidance device120 can send the position data, using for example Bluetooth® technology, to thecomputing device110.
• Furthermore, thesecond sensor123B can provide power to theinstrument guidance device120 when theinstrument guide device125 is attached. Conversely, thesecond sensor123B can disengage power to theinstrument guidance device120 when theinstrument guide device125 is detached.
• Referring to thecomputing device110, thecomputing device110 can receive the imaging data and the position data from theultrasound device130 and theinstrument guidance device120, respectively. Thecomputing device110 can then generate an image overlay using the imaging data and the position data. The image overlay can project the position data onto the imaging data. Further, thecomputing device110 can display the image overlay on thedisplay116 of thecomputing device110 or in some examples, thecomputing device110 can send the image overlay to an external device and/or theultrasound device130 that displays the image overlay. Additionally or alternatively, thecomputing device110 can project the image overlay over a screen of theultrasound device130, using for example lasers, or by placing a see-through screen over the screen of theultrasound sound device130. In other words, the position of an instrument can be mapped onto the imaging data that shows an image of the body. Thus, in real-time, for example, a healthcare professional can see the position of an instrument and a blood vessel, which can eliminate errors.
• In some examples, theinstrument guidance device120 may need to be assembled prior to use. The following embodiment refers to an instrument guide insert that is used with theinstrument guide device125 in place of the multi-faceted block (discussed above). The instrument guide insert can be positioned over theinstrument guide device125 and pressed into the first aperture, which may make a snapping noise when inserted. Next, theinstrument guide device125 can be attached to an instrument guide bracket that contains holes that the one or more protrusions are sized to fit in. Then,ultrasound probe bracket122 can be attached to theultrasound probe121, for example, by aligning theultrasound probe bracket122 with theultrasound probe121 and pushing upwards until a clicking/snapping noise is audible and/or a tactile cue is felt. Additionally or alternatively, theultrasound probe121 can be used to assemble theultrasound probe bracket122 in a pivoting motion. After attachment, an ultrasound probe cover can be placed over theultrasound probe bracket122 and theultrasound probe121. Then, the assembledinstrument guide device125 can be attached to theultrasound probe bracket122 over the ultrasound probe cover to form a sterile barrier. In some examples, theinstrument guide device125 can attach to theultrasound probe bracket122 via a magnetic attachment, an adhesive attachment, a hook-and-loop strips attachment, and/or the like.
• Referring to the instrument guide insert, the instrument guide insert can include the one or more protrusions and/or one or more features that align with the one or more protrusions and/or the one or more features on theinstrument guide device125 such that the instrument guide insert snaps into pre-defined rotational positions as it is rotated to select apertures (e.g., a set of apertures) for different instrument sizes. Also, the instrument guide insert can be rotated one way to close the second aperture between the instrument guide insert and theinstrument guide device125, and rotated another way to open the second aperture between the instrument guide insert and theinstrument guide device125, such that the first instrument (e.g., the needle) can be removed from theinstrument guidance device120 in a direction perpendicular to the first instrument's central axis. The instrument guide insert and/or theinstrument guide device125 can include a button and/or a lever that can be actuated to open and close the second aperture created between the instrument guide insert andinstrument guide device125.
• Theultrasound probe bracket122 can includetop portion122A andbottom portion122B (shown inFIG. 3B) that can be joined together (e.g., snapped into place) to form theultrasound probe bracket122. In some examples, theultrasound probe bracket122 can be opened about a hinge, fit around theultrasound probe121, and then closed together while maintaining alignment. In other examples, theultrasound probe bracket122 can include a pin snap fit or a latch to join members of theultrasound probe bracket122. Thus, theultrasound probe bracket122 may fit the geometry of various sized ultrasound probes. Further, theultrasound probe bracket122 can be split into a plurality of pieces (e.g., halves) and/or can be opened and/or closed around theultrasound probe121.
• FIG. 4 shows a timing diagram of amethod400 for instrument guidance (e.g., using system100). Thus, themethod400 can be performed by thecomputing device110, theinstrument guidance device120, and theultrasound device130. Further, each of the aforementioned devices may be in communication with one another to perform themethod400.
• At402, theultrasound device130 generates imaging data, i.e., an ultrasound image of a portion of a person's body. Then, at404, theultrasound device130 sends the imaging data to thecomputing device110. Next, at406, theinstrument guidance device120, using thefirst sensor123A, can determine an angle of theinstrument guide device125 by tracking a magnet that is included within theinstrument guide device125. Theinstrument guidance device120 then generates, at408, position data based on the angle of theinstrument guide device125. At410, theinstrument guidance device120 sends the position data to thecomputing device110. The computing device can, at412, compute the pixel distance, for example on thedisplay116 or theultrasound device130, corresponding to a physical metric in the ultrasound image (e.g., centimeters) at the present imaging depth.
• Next, at414, thecomputing device110 can compute how the position data should be displayed at the present imaging depth given the pixel distance determined at412. At416, thecomputing device110 can generate an image overlay that projects the position data onto the imaging data, which can be displayed by thecomputing device110, at418. At420, thecomputing device110 can send the image overlay to the ultrasound device130 (as shown) and/or an external device.
• FIG. 5 illustrates a flow chart of amethod500 for instrument guidance. Themethod500 is written from the perspective of thecomputing device110 that can communicate with theinstrument guidance device120, theultrasound device130, and/or an external device. Using themethod500 can allow thecomputing device110 to provide real-time imaging of both a patient's body and an instrument in relation to the patient's body.
• At505, thecomputing device110 can receive imaging data from theultrasound device130. Thecomputing device110 can also receive position data from theinstrument guidance device120, at510. At515, thecomputing device110 can determine pixel distance on the display corresponding to a physical metric (e.g., centimeters) in the ultrasound image at the present imaging depth. At520, thecomputing device110 can map a physical space in the imaging data onto a virtual display based on the pixel distance. Then, at525, thecomputing device110 can generate an image overlay that maps the position data (e.g., position of the needle and an trajectory of the needle) over the imaging data, such that the position of the instrument is shown in relation to the portion of the body being viewed by theultrasound device130. At530, thecomputing device110 can display the image overlay.
• Throughout the specification and the claims, the following terms take at least the meanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or.” Further, the terms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to mean one or more unless specified otherwise or clear from the context to be directed to a singular form.
• In this description, numerous specific details have been set forth. It is to be understood, however, that implementations of the disclosed technology can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, structures and techniques have not been shown in detail in order not to obscure an understanding of this description. References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “some embodiments,” “example embodiment,” “various embodiments,” “one implementation,” “an implementation,” “example implementation,” “various implementations,” “some implementations,” etc., indicate that the implementation(s) of the disclosed technology so described can include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every implementation necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in one implementation” does not necessarily refer to the same implementation, although it can.
• As used herein, unless otherwise specified the use of the ordinal adjectives “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., to describe a common object, merely indicate that different instances of like objects are being referred to, and are not intended to imply that the objects so described must be in a given sequence, either temporally, spatially, in ranking, or in any other manner.
• While certain implementations of the disclosed technology have been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various implementations, it is to be understood that the disclosed technology is not to be limited to the disclosed implementations, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
• This written description uses examples to disclose certain implementations of the disclosed technology, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice certain implementations of the disclosed technology, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of certain implementations of the disclosed technology is defined in the claims, and can include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

Claims (20)

What is claimed is:

1. An instrument guidance device comprising:

an instrument guide device comprising:

an instrument guide comprising a first aperture, a magnet, and one or more protrusions, wherein the instrument guide is configured to secure at least one instrument, and

an instrument guide bracket comprising a plurality of openings located at one or more side surfaces, wherein the instrument guide bracket is removably attachable to the instrument guide when at least a first protrusion from the one or more protrusions engages with at least a first opening from the plurality of openings; and

a transducer system comprising:

an ultrasound probe bracket comprising:

a first sensor configured to determine a position of the instrument guide device by wirelessly tracking the magnet and configured to transmit the position of the instrument guide device, and

a transceiver configured to receive the position of the instrument guide device from the first sensor and output the position to an external device,

a processor configured to generate position data based on the position of the instrument guide device,

the ultrasound probe bracket sized to fit the ultrasound probe, wherein the ultrasound probe bracket is removably attachable to the ultrasound probe.

2. The instrument guidance device ofclaim 1, wherein:

the instrument guide further comprises an instrument guide insert that is sized to fit within the first aperture,

the instrument guide insert is sized to accommodate a first instrument having a specific instrument size in a second aperture created between the instrument guide insert and the instrument guide, and

the instrument guide insert is configured to turn between an open position and closed position such that the instrument guidance device is removable from the first instrument while the first instrument is inserted in a portion of a body.

3. The instrument guidance device ofclaim 1, further comprising a plurality of instrument guide inserts, wherein each of the plurality of instrument guide inserts can accommodate a different instrument size.

4. The instrument guidance device ofclaim 1, further comprising an instrument guide insert, wherein:

the instrument guide insert has a plurality of faces,

when the instrument guide insert is rotated, each of the plurality of faces aligns with an open channel in the instrument guide to create a closed channel that is sized to accommodate a specific instrument size, and

each of the plurality of faces of the instrument guide insert corresponds to a different instrument size, such that the instrument guide insert can be rotated to select from a set of apertures depending on a desired instrument size.

5. The instrument guidance device ofclaim 1, wherein a first insert is insertable into a second opening of the instrument guide bracket from an exterior surface of the instrument guide bracket such that the first insert intersects with a portion of the instrument guide to lock and/or induce friction on rotation of the instrument guide.

6. The instrument guidance device ofclaim 1, wherein a first insert is insertable into a second opening of the instrument guide bracket from an exterior surface of the instrument guide bracket such that when the first insert is tightened it deforms the instrument guide bracket and reduces the size of a cutout in the instrument guide bracket within which at least one protrusion of the one or more protrusions rotates.

7. The instrument guidance device ofclaim 1, wherein a second insert is insertable into the instrument guide along a central axis such that the instrument guide is rotatable along the central axis.

8. The instrument guidance device ofclaim 1, wherein the ultrasound probe bracket is adaptable to fit a plurality of geometries.

9. The instrument guidance device ofclaim 1, wherein in response to movement of the instrument guidance device, the instrument guide remains positioned in the same orientation as a first instrument secured by the instrument guide.

10. The instrument guidance device ofclaim 1, wherein the instrument guide further comprises a rotation lock configured to allow and prevent rotation of the instrument guide.

11. The instrument guidance device ofclaim 1, wherein:

the processor is further configured to determine whether the instrument guide is attached to the instrument guidance device; and the instrument guidance device further comprises:

a second sensor configured to:

provide power to the instrument guidance device when the instrument guide is attached, and

disengage power to the instrument guidance device when the instrument guide is detached.

12. A system for instrument guidance, the system comprising:

a computing device comprising a first processor, a first transceiver, and a screen;

an instrument guidance device comprising an instrument guide device and a transducer system, the instrument guidance device configured to:

determine, by a first sensor of the transducer system, a position of the instrument guide device by wirelessly tracking a magnet located in the instrument guide device;

receive, by a second transceiver of the transducer system, the position of the instrument guide device from the first sensor;

generate, by a second processor of the transducer system, position data based on the position of the instrument guide device, the position data indicating a position with respect to a surface of an attached ultrasound transducer of an instrument attached to the instrument guidance device; and

send, by the second transceiver, the position data to a computing device;

an ultrasound device configured to:

generate imaging data representative of a portion of a human body; and

send the imaging data to the computing device; and

wherein the computing device is configured to:

receive, by the first transceiver, the imaging data from the ultrasound device;

receive, by the first transceiver, the position data from the instrument guidance device;

determine, by the first processor, how physical space in the imaging data is mapped on a virtual display;

generate, by the first processor, an image overlay that projects the position data onto the imaging data, wherein an instrument trajectory is shown in relation to the imaging data; and

display, by the screen, the image overlay.

13. The system ofclaim 12, wherein the instrument guide device comprises:

an instrument guide comprising an aperture, a magnet, and one or more protrusions, wherein the instrument guide is configured to secure at least one instrument; and

an instrument guide bracket comprising a plurality of openings located at one or more side surfaces, wherein the instrument guide bracket is removably attachable to the instrument guide when at least a first protrusion from the one or more protrusions engages with at least a first opening from the plurality of openings.

14. The system ofclaim 13, wherein the instrument guide further comprises an instrument guide insert that is sized to fit within the aperture, and wherein the at least one instrument is secured to the instrument guide insert.

15. The system ofclaim 14, wherein the instrument guide insert is adaptable to accommodate instruments of different sizes.

16. The system ofclaim 13, wherein an insert is insertable into a second opening of the instrument guide bracket from an exterior surface of the instrument guide bracket and the insert is further insertable into the instrument guide along a central axis such that the instrument guide is rotatable along the central axis.

17. The system ofclaim 13, wherein in response to movement of the instrument guidance system, the instrument guide remains positioned in the same orientation as a first instrument secured by the instrument guide.

18. The system ofclaim 13, wherein the transducer system further comprises:

an ultrasound probe bracket, wherein the first sensor, the second transceiver, and the second processor are position with the ultrasound probe bracket;

a cut-out space configured to allow the instrument guide device to removably attach to the ultrasound probe bracket; and

an ultrasound probe sized to fit within the ultrasound probe bracket, wherein the ultrasound probe is removably attachable to the ultrasound probe bracket.

19. The system ofclaim 18, wherein the second processor is configured to determine whether the instrument guide is attached to the instrument guidance system, and the ultrasound probe bracket further comprises:

a second sensor configured to:

provide power to the instrument guidance device when the instrument guide is attached, and

disengage power to the instrument guidance device when the instrument guide is detached.

20. A method for real-time instrument guidance placement comprising:

receiving, by a transceiver of a computing device, imaging data from an ultrasound probe, the imaging data representative of a portion of a human body;

receiving, by the transceiver, position data from an instrument guide device, the position data indicating a position with respect to a surface of an attached ultrasound probe of an instrument attached to the instrument guide device;

determining, by a processor of the computing device, pixel distance of the imaging data at a predetermined imaging depth;

mapping, by the processor, a physical space in the imaging data onto a virtual display based on the pixel distance;

generating, by the processor, an image overlay that projects the position data onto the imaging data, wherein an instrument trajectory is shown in relation to the imaging data; and

displaying, by a screen of the computing device, the image overlay.

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