Systems and methods for intravascular catheter positioning and/or nerve stimulation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10195429
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15666989

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A method for positioning an intravascular catheter may include inserting the intravascular catheter into a venous system of a patient, wherein the catheter includes a plurality of electrodes, and multiple electrodes of the plurality of electrodes are configured to emit electrical signals; positioning a distal portion of the catheter in a first position; using one or more electrodes of the plurality of electrodes to acquire an ECG signal; based on the acquired ECG signal, adjusting the distal portion of the catheter to a second position different from the first position; identifying at least one first electrode of the plurality of electrodes to stimulate a first nerve; identifying at least one second electrode of the plurality of electrodes to stimulate a second nerve; and stimulating at least one of the first and second nerves to cause a contraction of a respiratory muscle.

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  • LUNGPACER MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Evans, Douglas G Downingtown, US 121 8782
Gani, Matthew J Seattle, US 14 173
Thakkar, Viral S Burnaby, CA 22 38

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