Title :
Comparison of a Dynamic and Steady-State Model for Determining Nerve Fiber Threshold
Author :
Teicher, David A. ; McNeal, Donald R.
Author_Institution :
Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
Abstract :
A comparison of thresholds calculated from a steady-state and a dynamic model of a myelinated nerve fiber is discussed. It is found that these models compare favorably for stimulus pulse durations of l00 ¿s or longer.
Keywords :
Bean model; Biomembranes; Electrical stimulation; Electrodes; Geometry; Leg; Muscles; Nerve fibers; Optical fiber communication; Steady-state; Animals; Methods; Models, Neurological; Myelin Sheath; Neurons;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1978.326318
