Triggered electromyographic test device and methods of use thereof
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1. A test device comprising a triggered electromyographic stimulator (TES), wherein said TES comprises:
- (a) an electrode;
(b) means to transmit signals; and
(c) a connector capable of connecting to a standard electromyogram (EMG) processing system for detecting nerve proximity and status during surgical procedure.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a test device and apparatus comprising a triggered electromyographic stimulator (TES) for determining nerve proximity and status during surgical procedures, and methods of use thereof. The invention TES linked with a connector capable of connecting to a standard, commercially available EMG processing system. The corresponding neuromuscular response is detected to indicate the position of the TES adjacent to nerve proximity. The present invention provides relatively easy, flexible and convenient method for determining nerve proximity and status during the surgical procedure.
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1. A test device comprising a triggered electromyographic stimulator (TES), wherein said TES comprises:
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(a) an electrode;
(b) means to transmit signals; and
(c) a connector capable of connecting to a standard electromyogram (EMG) processing system for detecting nerve proximity and status during surgical procedure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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28. A test device comprising a triggered electromyographic stimulator (TES), wherein said TES comprises:
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(a) an electrode comprising a substantially flush tip;
(b) means to transmit signals; and
(c) a connector capable for connecting to a standard electromyogram (EMG) processing system for detecting nerve proximity and status during surgical procedure. wherein, said components of said TES comprises a unitary flexible test device. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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