System and method for peripheral nerve stimulation

A system for treating obstructive apnea, the system comprising:

• a plurality of electrodes removably disposable upon an individual;
• a memory that can store computer executable instructions;
• and
• a processor that is configured to facilitate execution of the computer executable instructions stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable instructions cause the processor to:
• receive electromyogram (EMG) signals from the plurality of electrodes;
• filter the EMG signals to generate a signal envelope;
• measure a genioglossus muscle activity from the signal envelope;
• select one or more of the plurality of electrodes as optimal sensing electrodes based on the genioglossus muscle activity;
• pulse each optimal sensing electrode;
• measure a response on the optimal sensing electrodes;
• select one or more of the plurality of electrodes as optimal stimulation electrodes;
• determine inspiratory and expiratory respiratory phases from the signal envelope;
• deliver, using the optimal stimulation electrodes, a stimulation to hypoglossal nerve at a beginning of the inspiratory respiratory phases;
• and
• confirm, using the optimal sensing electrodes, an effectiveness of the stimulation in moving the genioglossus muscle.