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Nerve proximity and status detection system and method

  • US 6,466,817 B1
  • Filed: 06/08/2000
  • Issued: 10/15/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/24/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of determining nerve status comprising the steps of:

  • (a) applying an electrical signal having a plurality of predetermined current levels to a conductive element located near the nerve;

    (b) measuring the responses of the nerve to the applied electrical signal for the plurality of predetermined current levels;

    (c) mapping the responses of the nerve to the applied electrical signal for the plurality of predetermined current levels; and

    (d) determining the nerve status based on an interpretation of the mapped responses of the nerve to the applied electrical signal for the plurality of predetermined current levels.

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