DocumentCode
1219350
Title
An analytical model to predict the electric field and excitation zones due to magnetic stimulation of peripheral nerves
Author
Ruohonen, Jarmo ; Ravazzani, Paolo ; Grandori, Ferdinando
Author_Institution
Syst. Theory Centre, Milan Polytech., Italy
Volume
42
Issue
2
fYear
1995
Firstpage
158
Lastpage
161
Abstract
The main unknown factor in understanding magnetic stimulation of peripheral nerves is the distribution of the induced electric field. The authors have applied the so-called reciprocity theorem and developed an analytical model to compute the electric field and its spatial derivatives inside pseudocylindrical structures. The results can be used to predict the site of excitation in magnetic stimulation of peripheral nerves.
Keywords
bioelectric phenomena; biomagnetism; neurophysiology; physiological models; analytical model; electric field prediction; excitation state prediction; excitation zones; magnetic stimulation; peripheral nerves; pseudocylindrical structures; reciprocity theorem; spatial derivatives; Analytical models; Biomedical engineering; Bones; Coils; Conductors; Equations; Geometry; Magnetic stimulation; Nerve fibers; Power cables; Computer Simulation; Electromagnetic Fields; Humans; Magnetics; Models, Neurological; Peripheral Nerves; Physical Stimulation;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9294
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/10.341828
Filename
341828
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