DocumentCode
2965318
Title
A portable current controlled muscle stimulator
Author
Berger, N. ; Ohley, W.J. ; Lemaire, O. ; Parziale, J.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Rhode Island Univ., Kingston, RI, USA
fYear
1988
fDate
10-11 Mar 1988
Firstpage
138
Lastpage
141
Abstract
Portable muscle stimulators for transcutaneous functional electrical stimulation (FES) are discussed. They provide a single channel of current-controlled output and are intended to be used in the rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injuries. Several safety features have been incorporated to protect patients from device failure or improper calibration. Six prototypes are currently being used in an FES study. Preliminary results indicate that the stimulators are safe, reliable, and effective
Keywords
bioelectric phenomena; biomedical equipment; muscle; orthotics; current-controlled output; device failure; improper calibration; patient rehabilitation; portable current controlled muscle stimulator; safety features; spinal cord injuries; transcutaneous functional electrical stimulation; Calibration; Circuits; Frequency; Laboratories; Muscles; Nerve fibers; Neuromuscular stimulation; Protection; Recruitment; Safety;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Bioengineering Conference, 1988., Proceedings of the 1988 Fourteenth Annual Northeast
Conference_Location
Durham, NH
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/NEBC.1988.19367
Filename
19367
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