Patent ID: 7184828
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method of performing a medical procedure, comprising: accessing a spinal cord using an access method selected from the group consisting of intrathecal access, epidural access, and transcutaneous access; stimulating the spinal cord to control at least one physiological function; performing the medical procedure; stopping stimulation of the spinal cord; and delivering at least one drug during the medical procedure; the drug selected from the group consisting of: a beta-blocker, a cholinergic agent, a cholinesterase inhibitor, a calcium channel blocker, a sodium channel blocker, a potassium channel agent, adenosine, an adenosine receptor agonist, an adenosine deaminase inhibitor, dipyridamole, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, digoxin, digitalis, lignocaine, a bradykinin agent, a serotoninergic agonist, an antiarrythmic agent, a cardiac glycoside, a local anesthetic, atropine, a calcium solution, an agent that promotes heart rate, an agent that promotes heart contractions, dopamine, a catecholamine, an inotrope glucagon, a hormone, forskolin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, thyroid hormone, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, prostacyclin, prostaglandin and a methylxanthine.