title: The use of real-time ultrasound in microneurography.
abstract: The use of microneurography to measure muscle sympathetic nerve activity has provided important insights in human physiology. However, placing microelectrodes into nerves can be challenging, particularly in certain patient populations. In this paper, we describe the use of real-time ultrasound guidance to assist with microneurography, including advantages, disadvantages, and proper training.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology and Physiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA curry.timothy@mayo.edu
authors.forename: Timothy B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Curry
authors.forename: Nisha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Charkoudian
mesh_terms: D001338:Autonomic Fibers, Postganglionic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology; D003199:Computer Systems; D006801:Humans; D008839:Microelectrodes; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000502:physiology*; D014463:Ultrasonography