18734876. METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING A PARAMETER THAT INDICATES A HIGHER LIKELIHOOD OF A POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM OCCURRING simplified abstract (Covidien LP)
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING A PARAMETER THAT INDICATES A HIGHER LIKELIHOOD OF A POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM OCCURRING
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METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING A PARAMETER THAT INDICATES A HIGHER LIKELIHOOD OF A POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM OCCURRING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18734876 titled 'METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING A PARAMETER THAT INDICATES A HIGHER LIKELIHOOD OF A POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM OCCURRING
The present disclosure discusses methods and devices for predicting the likelihood of postoperative delirium based on EEG signals.
- Detect at least one EEG signal at the patient's head.
- Determine the average amplitude of the "direct current" EEG signal.
- Check if there is a significant increase in average amplitude during anesthetic-induced loss of consciousness.
- Provide information indicating a higher likelihood of postoperative delirium if the increase in amplitude exceeds a predefined amount.
Potential Applications: - Preoperative risk assessment for postoperative delirium. - Personalized patient care based on predictive parameters. - Monitoring and management of postoperative delirium in clinical settings.
Problems Solved: - Early identification of patients at risk for postoperative delirium. - Improved patient outcomes through targeted interventions. - Enhanced postoperative care by predicting potential complications.
Benefits: - Reduced incidence of postoperative delirium. - Enhanced patient safety and recovery. - Efficient allocation of healthcare resources.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Predictive Technology for Postoperative Delirium Risk Assessment" This technology can be utilized in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities to improve patient care and outcomes. It can also be integrated into medical devices and monitoring systems for real-time risk assessment.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology impact postoperative care practices? 2. What are the potential implications of using predictive parameters for postoperative delirium risk assessment?
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Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for providing parameters that indicate a higher likelihood of a postoperative delirium occurring. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the following steps are provided: detecting at least one EEG signal at the head of the patient; determining the average amplitude of the “direct current” EEG signal; checking whether an increase in the determined average amplitude when entering anesthetic-induced loss of consciousness is above a predefined amount, and in the event of this, providing a corresponding information in the form of a parameter that shows a higher likelihood of a postoperative delirium occurring.
