Method and system for spinal cord stimulation prior to and during a medical procedure
AssigneeMedtronic, Inc.
InventorsMichael R. S. Hill, Scott E. Jahns, James R. Keogh
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Abstract
A method of performing a medical procedure, such as surgery, is provided. The spinal cord is stimulated in order to control at least one physiological function. The medical procedure is performed and stimulation of the spinal cord is stopped.
Claims13
A method of performing a medical procedure, comprising:
- stimulating a spinal cord to control at least one physiological function;
- performing the medical procedure;
- and
- stopping stimulation of the spinal cord, wherein the physiological function is a function of the lungs.
The method of performing a medical procedure, comprising:
- stimulating a spinal cord to control at least one physiological function;
- performing the medical procedure;
- and stopping stimulation of the spinal cord, wherein the physiological function is a function of the heart.
A method of performing a medical procedure, comprising:
- stimulating a spinal cord to control at least one physiological function;
- performing the medical procedure;
- and
- stopping stimulation of the spinal cord, wherein the spinal cord is stimulated intermittently.
A method of performing a medical procedure, comprising:
- stimulating a spinal cord to control at least one physiological function;
- performing the medical procedure;
- and
- stopping stimulation of the spinal cord,
- further comprising:
- delivering at least one drug during the medical procedure.
A system for performing a medical procedure, comprising:
- a spinal stimulator to reduce pain during the medical procedure;
- a nerve stimulator in communication with the spinal stimulator to inhibit beating of the heart;
- and
- a cardiac stimulator in communication with the spinal stimulator to stimulate beating of the heart wherein the nerve stimulator stimulates a nerve from the group consisting of:
- vagus nerve fibers, hypoglossal nerve fibers, phrenic nerve fibers, parasympathetic nerve fibers, and sympathetic nerve fibers.
A method of performing heart surgery, comprising:
- stimulating a spinal cord to control pain;
- stimulating a nerve to reduce the beating of a heart;
- operating on the heart;
- stopping stimulation of the heart;
- stimulating the heart to cause beating of the heart;
- re-stimulating the nerve to re-inhibit beating of the heart;
- and
- continuing the surgery.
A device for controlling pain during a medical procedure comprising:
- a processor;
- a spinal stimulation electrode, the spinal stimulation electrode operatively connected to the processor;
- and
- a nerve stimulation electrode operatively connected to the processor, wherein the processor processes output from the spinal stimulation electrode and adjusts output from the nerve stimulation electrode based on output from the spinal stimulation electrode.
A method of delivering a baby comprising the steps of:
- stimulating the spinal cord to control pain;
- delivering the baby;
- and
- stopping stimulation of the spinal cord.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.