20240033519. POSTURE-BASED CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY simplified abstract (Medtronic, Inc.)

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POSTURE-BASED CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY

Organization Name

Medtronic, Inc.

Inventor(s)

David A. Dinsmoor of North Oaks MN (US)

Christopher L. Pulliam of Plymouth MN (US)

Hank T. Bink of Golden Valley MN (US)

Kristin N. Hageman of Dayton MN (US)

POSTURE-BASED CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240033519 titled 'POSTURE-BASED CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes devices, systems, and techniques for selecting an evoked compound action potential (ECAP) growth curve based on the posture of a patient. The ECAP growth curve represents the relationship between a parameter defining the delivery of stimulation pulses to the patient and a parameter of an ECAP signal elicited from a nerve of the patient.

  • The medical device detects the posture of a patient.
  • Based on the detected posture, the device selects an ECAP growth curve that corresponds to the posture.
  • The device also considers the characteristic of a detected ECAP signal.
  • Using the selected ECAP growth curve and the characteristic of the ECAP signal, the device determines a value for a parameter that defines the delivery of stimulation pulses to the patient.
  • The device controls the delivery of stimulation pulses according to the selected value for the parameter.

Potential Applications:

  • Medical devices for nerve stimulation and monitoring.
  • Rehabilitation devices for patients with nerve-related conditions.
  • Prosthetic devices that require nerve stimulation for proper functionality.

Problems Solved:

  • Selecting the appropriate ECAP growth curve based on the posture of the patient.
  • Determining the optimal parameter value for delivering stimulation pulses to the patient.
  • Improving the accuracy and effectiveness of nerve stimulation techniques.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced customization and adaptability of nerve stimulation therapies.
  • Improved patient comfort and safety during nerve stimulation procedures.
  • Increased efficiency and effectiveness of nerve stimulation treatments.


Original Abstract Submitted

devices, systems, and techniques are described for selecting an evoked compound action potential (ecap) growth curve based on a posture of a patient. the ecap growth curve defines a relationship between a parameter defining delivery of stimulation pulses delivered to the patient and a parameter of an ecap signal of a nerve of a patient elicited by a stimulation pulse. in one example, a medical device detects a posture of a patient and selects an ecap growth curve corresponding to the detected posture. the medical device selects, based on the ecap growth curve corresponding to the detected posture and a characteristic of a detected ecap signal, a value for a parameter for defining delivery of the stimulation pulses to the patient and controls delivery of the stimulation pulses according to the selected value for the parameter.

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