Method and apparatus for the recording and analysis of uterine electrical activity from the abdominal surface
US5546953A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7203
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for recording and analyzing uterine electrical and mechanical activity from the abdominal surface. Electrodes are applied to the abdominal surface of a patient, and electromyographic signals produced by the electrodes are digitized, stored and analyzed to assess uterine electrical activity. Assessment of the function of other smooth muscle organs, for example the bladder and lower gastrointestinal tract is also contemplated.
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