20240032849. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SSEP (SOMATOSENSORY EVOKED POTENTIALS) WITH MONITORABLE BASELINE WAVEFORM DETERMINATION simplified abstract (Alphatec Spine, Inc.)
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SSEP (SOMATOSENSORY EVOKED POTENTIALS) WITH MONITORABLE BASELINE WAVEFORM DETERMINATION
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Kevin Vincent of Carlsbad CA (US)
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SSEP (SOMATOSENSORY EVOKED POTENTIALS) WITH MONITORABLE BASELINE WAVEFORM DETERMINATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240032849 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SSEP (SOMATOSENSORY EVOKED POTENTIALS) WITH MONITORABLE BASELINE WAVEFORM DETERMINATION
Simplified Explanation
The disclosed patent application describes a method for using a somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP) system to monitor and detect deviations in ongoing SSEP recordings from a subject. The method involves acquiring at least one SSEP recording from the subject and determining if the baseline potential is monitorable based on the recording. Ongoing SSEP recordings are then acquired and compared to the monitorable baseline potential. If the ongoing SSEP potentials deviate from the baseline potential according to a defined criteria, an alert is executed. The SSEP system can be automated, reducing reliance on the medical worker's discretion.
- The method involves acquiring SSEP recordings from a subject and determining if the baseline potential is monitorable.
- Ongoing SSEP recordings are acquired and compared to the monitorable baseline potential.
- If the ongoing SSEP potentials deviate from the baseline potential according to a defined criteria, an alert is executed.
- The SSEP system can be substantially automated, reducing reliance on the medical worker's discretion.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Monitoring and detecting deviations in SSEP recordings can be used in medical settings to prevent or mitigate iatrogenic injury to a subject's nervous system.
- The method can be used to determine if corrective actions, such as repositioning the subject, are necessary.
Problems solved by this technology:
- The method allows for the monitoring and detection of deviations in ongoing SSEP recordings, providing an early warning system for potential iatrogenic injury.
- By automating the SSEP system, the method reduces reliance on the medical worker's discretion, potentially improving accuracy and efficiency.
Benefits of this technology:
- Early detection of deviations in SSEP recordings can help prevent or mitigate iatrogenic injury to a subject's nervous system.
- Automation of the SSEP system reduces the need for manual interpretation, potentially improving accuracy and efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed is a method for execution by an ssep (somatosensory evoked potentials) system. the method involves acquiring at least one ssep recording from a subject, and determining if the baseline potential is monitorable based on the at least one ssep recording. the method also involves acquiring ongoing ssep recordings from the subject, comparing the ongoing ssep potentials to the monitorable baseline potential, and upon the ongoing ssep potentials deviating from the monitorable baseline potential according to a defined criteria, executing an alert. this can allow a medical worker to decide whether to take any corrective action, such as repositioning the subject, with a goal of preventing or mitigating iatrogenic injury to a nervous system of the subject. the ssep system can be substantially automated, such that there is little reliance on discretion by the medical worker. also disclosed is a ssep system configured to implement the method summarised above.
