Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
Definition:
A portable, miniaturized, battery powered item which may include a carrying case, extension leads, diagnostic probe, two operation modes: tetanus, 50 pulse/sec, twitch, 2 pulses/sec, and other related items. It is designed for use in monitoring effects of skeletal muscle relaxation of patients during neuromuscular block anesthesia.
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