Patent ID: 8996092
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: A41D,A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. A method of placing at least one electrode for intraoperative monitoring of a patient comprising the steps of: providing a garment having a skin surface adapted to contact the skin of a patient with at least one electrode on the skin surface; arranging the garment on the patient such that the at least one electrode is configured to be oriented in proximity to a stimulation site, the stimulation site being selected from a group of stimulation sites consisting of: a nerve, a muscle, or a combination thereof during an intraoperative monitoring procedure; performing the intraoperative monitoring procedure during a surgical procedure on the patient, wherein the intraoperative monitoring procedure comprises: manipulating the garment during the surgical procedure, wherein the step of manipulating the garment during the surgical procedure comprises removing portions of the garment during the surgical procedure; and removing the garment.