Electromyographic Assessment of the TetraGraph in Normal Volunteers

Electromyographic Assessment of the TetraGraph in Normal Volunteers

There is an urgent need for an easy-to-use and accurate quantitative neuromuscular monitor in the clinical setting. The aim of this clinical investigation is to examine a prototype of a quantitative monitoring instrument that will meet most, if not all, of the clinical requirements.

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 18 years or older
2. Volunteer meets the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I-III criteria
3. Volunteer has provided verbal informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presence of an underlying neuromuscular disease
2. Use of medications known to interfere with neuromuscular transmission
3. Volunteer has open sores/rashes at the locations needed for electrode application
4. Volunteer does not tolerate a trial electrical stimulation comfortably.