Systems, methods and devices for sensing EMG activity
First Claim
1. A system for assessing a patient, the system comprising:
- a plurality of sensors, each sensor comprising a bipolar electrode, the plurality of sensors being configured for placement on a tissue surface of the patient and configured to produce signals responsive to at least EMG activity of at least one muscle proximate the tissue surface; and
a probe comprising a flexible printed circuit board, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged on the flexible printed circuit board in an array, the probe being configured with a size and shape to effect placement of the plurality of sensors in an oropharynx of the patient such that the plurality of sensors can detect EMG activity of the at least one muscle, the probe further comprising;
a proximal handle; and
a distal curved body with a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface, and wherein the plurality of sensors are located on the convex upper surface and on the concave lower surface.
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Abstract
Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods, systems and probe devices for detecting EMG activity. In some embodiments, such methods, systems and devices are used in aiding the diagnosis of Obstruction Sleep Apnea (OSA). In some embodiments, a probe is provided and comprises an elongated member configured with a size and shape for placement adjacent at least one of the soft palate and pharyngeal wall of the patient after insertion of the probe into the patient. The probe may also include at least one sensor configured to sense at least EMG activity of muscle layers of at least one of the soft palate and pharyngeal wall and output sensor signals corresponding thereto.
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1. A system for assessing a patient, the system comprising:
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a plurality of sensors, each sensor comprising a bipolar electrode, the plurality of sensors being configured for placement on a tissue surface of the patient and configured to produce signals responsive to at least EMG activity of at least one muscle proximate the tissue surface; and a probe comprising a flexible printed circuit board, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged on the flexible printed circuit board in an array, the probe being configured with a size and shape to effect placement of the plurality of sensors in an oropharynx of the patient such that the plurality of sensors can detect EMG activity of the at least one muscle, the probe further comprising; a proximal handle; and a distal curved body with a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface, and wherein the plurality of sensors are located on the convex upper surface and on the concave lower surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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