Method and system for spinal cord stimulation prior to and during a medical procedure
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1. A method of performing a medical procedure, comprising:
- accessing a spinal cord using an access method selected from the group consisting of intrathecal access, epidural access, and transcutaneous access;
stimulating the spinal cord to control at least one physiological function;
performing the medical procedure; and
stopping stimulation of the spinal cord.
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Abstract
A method of performing a medical procedure, such as surgery, is provided. The spinal cord is stimulated in order to control at least one physiological function. The medical procedure is performed and stimulation of the spinal cord is stopped.
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1. A method of performing a medical procedure, comprising:
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accessing a spinal cord using an access method selected from the group consisting of intrathecal access, epidural access, and transcutaneous access;
stimulating the spinal cord to control at least one physiological function;
performing the medical procedure; and
stopping stimulation of the spinal cord. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for performing a medical procedure, comprising:
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a spinal stimulator to control at least one physiological function during the medical procedure;
a nerve stimulator in communication with the spinal stimulator to stimulate a nerve; and
a cardiac stimulator in communication with the spinal stimulator to stimulate a heart. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of delivering a baby comprising the steps of:
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stimulating the spinal cord to control at least one physiological function;
delivering the baby; and
stopping stimulation of the spinal cord. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A stimulation device comprising:
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a processor;
a nerve stimulation electrode, the nerve stimulation electrode operatively connected to the processor; and
a spinal stimulation electrode operatively connected to the processor, wherein the processor processes output from the nerve stimulation electrode and adjusts output from the spinal stimulation electrode based on output from the nerve stimulation electrode. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A stimulation device comprising:
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a processor;
a spinal stimulation electrode, the spinal stimulation electrode operatively connected to the processor; and
a cardiac stimulation electrode operatively connected to the processor, wherein the processor processes output from the spinal stimulation electrode and adjusts output from the cardiac stimulation electrode based on output from the spinal stimulation electrode. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A stimulation device comprising:
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a processor;
a cardiac stimulation electrode, the cardiac stimulation electrode operatively connected to the processor; and
a spinal stimulation electrode operatively connected to the processor, wherein the processor processes output from the cardiac stimulation electrode and adjusts output from the spinal stimulation electrode based on output from the cardiac stimulation electrode. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A method comprising:
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stimulating a spinal cord to control at least one physiological function;
stimulating the heart to adjust the beating of the heart; and
stopping stimulation of the spinal cord. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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