Patent ID: 6266564
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
A device for selectively supplying electrical energy to at least one location within a patient during a medical procedure comprising:a. a power supply for supplying electrical energy;b. a first set of at least two electrodes for connection to at least one first location within the patient that regulates an organ within the patient;c. a first switch, the first switch being connected between the power supply and the first set of electrodes, the first switch controlling the supply of the electrical energy from the power supply to the first set of electrodes, the supply of the electrical energy supplied to the electrodes being of sufficient amplitude or duration to destimulate the organ;d. a second set of at least two electrodes for connection to at least one second location within the patient that regulates the organ; ande. a second switch, the second switch being connected between the power supply and the second set of electrodes, the second switch controlling the supply of the electrical energy from the power supply to the second set of electrodes, the supply of the electrical energy being of sufficient amplitude or duration to stimulate the organ.