Pulse generator for cranial nerve stimulation

摘要

A system for trigeminal nerve stimulation includes a storage medium, a pulse generator in communication with the storage medium, a power source coupled to the pulse generator, and at least one electrode communicatively coupled to the pulse generator. The pulse generator includes a microcontroller which executes instructions from the storage medium and the microcontroller is configured to perform at least one of the following operations: produce electrical pulses having defined characteristics, record a log of use and anomalous events, restrict use to a specified individual, interface with electrodes, provide a signal to the specified individual indicating operational conditions and trouble conditions, and provide a signal to the specified individual indicating an end of a treatment period.

主权项

1. A system for trigeminal nerve stimulation comprising:
a storage medium; a pulse generator comprising:
a user control configured to receive a user adjustment; anda microcontroller coupled to the storage medium and executing instructions from the storage medium, the microcontroller configured to:
receive electric stimulation parameters comprising at least one user-set parameter and at least one physician-set parameter, the at least one user-set parameter comprising a current amplitude responsive to the user adjustment of the user control, and the at least one physician-set parameter comprising an upper bound and a lower bound for the current amplitude;operate the pulse generator to produce electrical pulses according to the electric stimulation parameters during treatment sessions; andrecord a log of use for monitoring a patient's adherence to a treatment plan; a power source; and an electrode assembly communicatively coupled to the pulse generator.