EP1367939A4 - Apparatus and method for performing nerve conduction studies with localization of evoked responses - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for performing nerve conduction studies with localization of evoked responses

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Publication number
EP1367939A4
EP1367939A4 EP02714878A EP02714878A EP1367939A4 EP 1367939 A4 EP1367939 A4 EP 1367939A4 EP 02714878 A EP02714878 A EP 02714878A EP 02714878 A EP02714878 A EP 02714878A EP 1367939 A4 EP1367939 A4 EP 1367939A4
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Prior art keywords
localization
nerve conduction
evoked responses
conduction studies
performing nerve
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EP02714878A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP1367939A2 (en
Inventor
Shai N Gozani
Ann Pavlik Meyer
Xuan Kong
Martin D Wells
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Neurometrix Inc
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Neurometrix Inc
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Publication of EP1367939A2 publication Critical patent/EP1367939A2/en
Publication of EP1367939A4 publication Critical patent/EP1367939A4/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/103—Detecting, measuring or recording devices for testing the shape, pattern, colour, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
    • A61B5/11—Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor, mobility of a limb
    • A61B5/1104—Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor, mobility of a limb induced by stimuli or drugs
    • A61B5/1106—Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor, mobility of a limb induced by stimuli or drugs to assess neuromuscular blockade, e.g. to estimate depth of anaesthesia
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/24—Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof
    • A61B5/25—Bioelectric electrodes therefor
    • A61B5/279—Bioelectric electrodes therefor specially adapted for particular uses
    • A61B5/296—Bioelectric electrodes therefor specially adapted for particular uses for electromyography [EMG]
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/40—Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the nervous system
    • A61B5/4029—Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the nervous system for evaluating the peripheral nervous systems
    • A61B5/4041—Evaluating nerves condition
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B2562/00—Details of sensors; Constructional details of sensor housings or probes; Accessories for sensors
    • A61B2562/06—Arrangements of multiple sensors of different types
    • A61B2562/063—Arrangements of multiple sensors of different types in a linear array
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B2562/00—Details of sensors; Constructional details of sensor housings or probes; Accessories for sensors
    • A61B2562/16—Details of sensor housings or probes; Details of structural supports for sensors
    • A61B2562/166—Details of sensor housings or probes; Details of structural supports for sensors the sensor is mounted on a specially adapted printed circuit board
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
    • A61B5/6801—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface
    • A61B5/6813—Specially adapted to be attached to a specific body part
    • A61B5/6829—Foot or ankle
EP02714878A 2001-02-15 2002-02-14 Apparatus and method for performing nerve conduction studies with localization of evoked responses Withdrawn EP1367939A4 (en)

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US26912601P 2001-02-15 2001-02-15
US269126P 2001-02-15
PCT/US2002/004204 WO2002065906A2 (en) 2001-02-15 2002-02-14 Apparatus and method for performing nerve conduction studies with localization of evoked responses

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EP1367939A2 EP1367939A2 (en) 2003-12-10
EP1367939A4 true EP1367939A4 (en) 2006-05-31

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