Real-time intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring.
We discuss the utilization of signal processing techniques during surgical procedures. These techniques are used to provide real-time monitoring of nervous system function. We describe the historical development of these techniques and the hardware and software that have been used to implement them.
Krieger
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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
Sclabassi
R J
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D000465:Algorithms; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000473:pathology*; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000379:methods*; D005071:Evoked Potentials; D013502:General Surgery / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D015225:Magnetoencephalography / Q000379:methods; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D012984:Software; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative