Apparatus for locating and anesthetizing peripheral nerves a met

Details Apparatus for locating and anesthetizing peripheral nerves a met Apparatus for locating and anesthetizing peripheral nerves a met

1997-11-26

1998-11-03

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Sensitivity to electric stimulus

A61B 500

Patent

active

058301518

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an apparatus for locating and anesthetizing peripheral nerves. The apparatus of the present invention enables an operator to independently complete a nerve blockade procedure, without the need for an assistant. The apparatus includes a generator which provides an electrical stimulus within a selected range. Adjustable control knobs located on the generator enable an operator to designate the selected amperage range. The apparatus is adapted for accepting a syringe for storing and administering anesthesia, and a tube for carrying the anesthesia from the syringe to a disposable anesthesia needle. An electronic cable connects the needle to the generator for delivering the electrical stimulus to the needle. The apparatus includes a remotely located foot pedal connected to the generator by a coupling cable, which enables the operator to control and modify the magnitude of the electrical stimulus. The addition of the pedal leaves the operator's hands free for unassisted nerve blockade procedure under sterile conditions. The present invention also discloses a method for operating the apparatus.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3682162 (1972-08-01), Colyer
patent: 4515168 (1985-05-01), Chester et al.
patent: 4824433 (1989-04-01), Marz et al.
patent: 5115705 (1992-05-01), Monte et al.
patent: 5284153 (1994-02-01), Raymond et al.
Raj. et al., "Use of the Nerve Stimulator for Peripheral Blocks" Regional Anesthesia, Apr.-Jun. 19990, pp. 14-21.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Apparatus for locating and anesthetizing peripheral nerves a met does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Apparatus for locating and anesthetizing peripheral nerves a met, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus for locating and anesthetizing peripheral nerves a met will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-684618