Apparatus for inhibiting self-injurious behavior (SIB) in patients

An improved apparatus for inhibiting self-injurious behavior (SIB) in patients includes a stimulus module for generating and applying an aversive electrical stimulation to the patient's skin and a sensor module and/or remote actuator for actuating the stimulus module in response to a patient�...

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Main Authors POWELL; WILLIAM R, NEWMAN; ARNOLD L, FISCHELL; ROBERT E, RIBLET; HENRY B
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.06.1985
Edition3
Subjects
ELECTROTHERAPY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MAGNETOTHERAPY
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
RADIATION THERAPY
ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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Summary:An improved apparatus for inhibiting self-injurious behavior (SIB) in patients includes a stimulus module for generating and applying an aversive electrical stimulation to the patient's skin and a sensor module and/or remote actuator for actuating the stimulus module in response to a patient's self-injurious behavior. The apparatus uses a near field magnetic link to transmit a coded signal from a sensor module or from a remote actuator to the stimulus module worn on the patient. The stimulus module uses a unique flyback circuit design and the electrical stimulation is tuned to achieve a maximum physiological response with minimal power drain.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19830843944