System and method for reducing iatrogenic damage to nerves

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1997-04-18

1999-06-29

Lateef, Marvin M.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...

600398, 600553, A61B 505

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059161795

ABSTRACT:
A method for predicting peripheral nerve damage comprising the steps of placing a pressure transducer on the skin of a patient proximate to a peripheral nerve; measuring the pressure with the pressure transducer over time; and estimating a damage to the nerve based on the pressure and duration of application and a nerve damage model.

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