Abstract:
A system for behavioral monitoring for equines, comprising at least one sensor to measure a signal related to the equine, a database to store at least one parameter of the equine as a function of time, and processing means. The sensor is in communication with the equine, and comprises a wireless transmitter which is in communication with the database. The processing means, in communication with the database, is adapted to (i) determine, from at least one signal from the at least one sensor, at least one parameter of the equine as a function of time; (ii) establish normal behavior of the equine based on the parameter; and (iii) identify at least one abnormal behavior of the equine by identifying at least one deviation from normal behavior.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for controlled sympathectomy procedures for neuromodulation are disclosed. A system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. A guidewire including one or more sensors or electrodes for accessing and recording physiologic information from one or more anatomical sites within the parenchyma of an organ as part of a physiologic monitoring session, a diagnostic test, or a neuromodulation procedure is disclosed. A guidewire including one or more sensors and/or a means for energy delivery, for performing a neuromodulation procedure within a small vessel within a body is disclosed.
Abstract:
A renal denervation system includes a renal denervation catheter and a flow determining system. The renal denervation catheter includes a plurality of ablation members positioned at a distal end portion thereof. The renal denervation catheter is insertable into a renal artery. The flow determining system includes a processor and first and second flow determining members spaced apart on the renal denervation catheter. The processor is configured to determine a change in blood flow through the renal artery resulting from a renal denervation procedure using the renal denervation catheter in response to input from the first and second flow determining members.
Abstract:
A surgical locator circuit identifies a surgical target such as a kidney stone by disposing an emitter such as a magnetic source behind or adjacent the surgical target, and employing the circuit to identify an axis to the emitter, thus defining an axis or path to the surgical target. An array of sensors arranged in an equidistant, coplanar arrangement each senses a signal indicative of a distance to the emitter. A magneto resistor sensor generates a variable resistance is responsive to the distance to a magnetic coil emitting a magnetic field. An equal signal from each of the coplanar sensors indicates positioning on an axis passing through a point central to the sensors and orthogonal to the plane. A fixed element and signal conditioner augments and normalizes the signal received from each of the sensors to accommodate subtle differences in magneto resistive response among the plurality of sensors.
Abstract:
Endovascular nerve monitoring devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A nerve monitoring system configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include a shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion and a nerve monitoring assembly at the distal portion. The shaft is configured to locate the distal portion intravascularly at a treatment site. The nerve monitoring assembly can include a bipolar stimulation electrode array and a bipolar recording electrode array disposed distal to the bipolar stimulation electrode assembly.
Abstract:
A robotic instrument system comprises a controller (212) configured to control actuation of at least one servo motor and an elongate instrument (166) configured to move in response to actuation of the at least one servo motor, wherein the controller controls positioning of the instrument based at least in part upon an electroanatomic model of the neural plexus adjacent the renal artery.
Abstract:
A robotic instrument system comprises a controller configured to control actuation of at least one servo motor and an elongate instrument configured to move in response to actuation of the at least one servo motor, wherein the controller controls positioning of the instrument based at least in part upon an electroanatomic model of the neural plexus adjacent the renal artery.
Abstract:
Es wird ein Netzwerk (126) zur Überwachung von Körperfunktionen eines Patienten (128) vorgeschlagen. Das Netzwerk (126) umfasst mindestens zwei verschiedene, mit einem Körper (110) des Patienten (128) verbindbare Netzwerkknoten (132). Mindestens zwei der Netzwerkknoten (132) weisen jeweils mindestens eine medizinische Funktion auf, insbesondere eine diagnostische Funktion und/oder eine Medikationsfunktion. Die Netzwerkknoten (132) sind eingerichtet, um über den Körper (110) des Patienten (128) unmittelbar miteinander zu kommunizieren und Daten und/oder Befehle auszutauschen.
Abstract:
A method that includes a measurement of hemoglobin or hematocrit with a measurement of hemodynamic parameters to monitor and/or control a modality of treatment of a patient suffering from anemia.
Abstract:
A continuous Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) estimation system may include a Foley catheter, a continuous urine creatinine sensor, and a urine output monitor. The continuous GFR estimation system computes creatinine clearance as CrCl = (Ucr x Uvol )/(Pcr X I mim), where Ucr is urine creatinine in mg/dL, UVol is urine volume in mL, Pcr is plasma (serum) creatinine in mL, and Imin is time in minutes. A Foley catheter may be used to withdraw urine from the bladder. The urine may be delivered to a urine output monitoi that provides the Uvol value over a time Imin. Attached to the catheter is the flow-thiough continuous urine creatinine sensor for providing the Ucr value.The remaining parameter is Pcr.Because serum creatinine levels do not change rapidly over time, a blood sample may be withdrawn prior to the start of the continuous GFR to obtain the PCr value.