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Method for assessing brain function and portable automatic brain function assessment apparatus

US7904144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2005
Grant dateMar 8, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H50/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for performing rapid brain assessment may provide emergency triage to head trauma patients by analyzing a combination of spontaneous and evoked brain potentials. The spontaneous and evoked potentials are analyzed, and the results classified, to present a real-time assessment of a patient's brain, diagnosing any potential abnormalities therein.

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