System for monitoring neural shunt function and associated methods
US7833165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for evaluating neural shunt functionality is provided. Accordingly, in one aspect a method for monitoring neural shunt functionality may include measuring a first intracranial pressure pulse inside the shunt, measuring a second intracranial pressure pulse outside the shunt, and comparing pulsatile characteristics from the first measurement to the second measurement in order to determine shunt functionality.
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