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MeRef: Multivariable extrapolated reference values in motor nerve conduction studies.

Sanjeev D Nandedkar^1,2, Erik V Stålberg³, Paul E Barkhaus²

¹Natus Medical, Inc, Hopewell Junction, New York, USA.

|February 12, 2021

Summary

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A new method called multivariable extrapolated reference values (MeRef) derives patient reference values (RVs) using demographic data like age and height. This approach offers a more personalized and accurate way to establish normal ranges for medical tests.

Keywords:

E-ref aging height multivariable nerve conduction study normal values

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Area of Science:

Medical Diagnostics
Biostatistics
Clinical Reference Standards

Background:

Establishing accurate reference values (RVs) is crucial for interpreting patient data.
Traditional methods often rely on grouping subjects, which may not account for individual demographic variations.
Patient demographic variables like age and height can significantly influence physiological measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a novel method, multivariable extrapolated reference values (MeRef), for deriving reference values.
To demonstrate that MeRef can incorporate patient demographic variables into the calculation of reference values.
To assess the efficacy of MeRef using both simulated and real patient data.

Main Methods:

Developed the multivariable extrapolated reference values (MeRef) method.
Utilized computer simulations to generate "normal" and "patient" nerve conduction data.
Analyzed median, ulnar, and tibial motor nerve conduction data from 500 patients using the MeRef method.

Main Results:

Simulations indicated that MeRef-derived RVs from "patient" data closely matched traditional RVs from "normal" data.
Application of MeRef to real patient data yielded RVs expressed as regression equations dependent on patient age and/or height.
The MeRef method successfully integrated demographic variables into reference value determination.

Conclusions:

MeRef provides a robust method for deriving reference values by directly incorporating patient demographic data.
The method does not necessitate the pre-grouping of subjects, simplifying the process.
MeRef offers parameters for multivariable linear regression and standard deviation, requiring a few hundred patient studies for reliable reference value definition.