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Design and testing of a transistorized nerve stimulator
Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|December 1, 1978
Summary
Researchers developed a portable, affordable nerve stimulator. This semidisposable pulse generator offers dynamic stimulation capabilities, improving on existing expensive or disposable options.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Neuroscience Instrumentation
Background:
- Current nerve stimulation devices are often expensive multifunction pulse generators or single-use disposable direct current (DC) stimulators.
- There is a need for more accessible and versatile nerve stimulation equipment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and develop a novel, cost-effective, and portable nerve stimulation device.
- To create a semidisposable pulse generator capable of dynamic nerve stimulation.
Main Methods:
- A two-transistor circuit design was employed for the pulse generator.
- The device was engineered for portability and semi-disposable use.
Main Results:
- The designed pulse generator is portable and inexpensive compared to existing options.
- The device successfully achieved dynamic nerve stimulation.
Conclusions:
- The developed two-transistor pulse generator presents a viable, economical alternative for nerve stimulation.
- This innovation offers enhanced portability and dynamic capabilities, addressing limitations of current technologies.