Abstract: A gel application system includes an applicator body having a first surface, a second surface and at least one opening extending through the applicator body from the first surface to the second surface. At least one gel packet is attached to the first surface of the applicator and defines an interior volume containing gel. The interior volume of the gel packet is in fluid flow communication with the at least one opening. The at least one gel packet is made of a material that has sufficient flexibility to allow a user to squeeze and compress the interior volume and expel gel through the at least one opening, by applying a compression force on the gel packet.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a device including a processor configured to control a robotic system to autonomously position a transducer at a plurality of locations adjacent a subject's skull and to autonomously locate a window on the subject's skull within which an artery can be located, from which artery a signal can be returned to the transducer, the signal having an energy level exceeding a predefined threshold.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a method for determining a neurological condition of a subject using a robotic system. The robotic system includes a transducer. The method includes determining, by a computing system, a first location with respect to a vessel of the subject, the robotic system configured to position the transducer at the first location. The method further includes receiving, by the computing system, a first signal from the vessel in response to the transducer transmitting acoustic energy towards the vessel. The method further includes analyzing, by the computing system, the received first signal to determine a first parameter of blood flow in the vessel. The method further includes determining, by the computing system, the neurological condition of the subject based on the first parameter of the blood flow in the vessel.

Abstract: Devices and methods of use for introduction and implantation of an electrode as part of a minimally invasive technique. A system includes an introducer tool including a dilator portion, a carrier portion and a release mechanism, the dilator portion selectively engageable with the carrier portion. The system further includes a lead including a lead body and an electrode structure, the electrode structure including an active side with an electrode disposed thereon, and an inactive side with an element disposed thereon. The introducer tool is configured to be temporarily inserted into a patient over a guidewire, and a portion of the release mechanism is selectively engageable with the element of the electrode structure to retain the electrode structure to the introducer tool.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a method for determining a neurological condition of a subject using a robotic system. The robotic system includes a transducer. The method includes determining, by a computing system, a first location with respect to a vessel of the subject, the robotic system configured to position the transducer at the first location. The method further includes receiving, by the computing system, a first signal from the vessel in response to the transducer transmitting acoustic energy towards the vessel. The method further includes analyzing, by the computing system, the received first signal to determine a first parameter of blood flow in the vessel. The method further includes determining, by the computing system, the neurological condition of the subject based on the first parameter of the blood flow in the vessel.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a device including a processor configured to control a robotic system to autonomously position a transducer at a plurality of locations adjacent a subject's skull and to autonomously locate a window on the subject's skull within which an artery can be located, from which artery a signal can be returned to the transducer, the signal having an energy level exceeding a predefined threshold.

Abstract: A gel application system includes an applicator body having a first surface, a second surface and at least one opening extending through the applicator body from the first surface to the second surface. At least one gel packet is attached to the first surface of the applicator and defines an interior volume containing gel. The interior volume of the gel packet is in fluid flow communication with the at least one opening. The at least one gel packet is made of a material that has sufficient flexibility to allow a user to squeeze and compress the interior volume and expel gel through the at least one opening, by applying a compression force on the gel packet.

Abstract: A gel application system includes an applicator body having a first surface, a second surface and at least one opening extending through the applicator body from the first surface to the second surface. At least one gel packet is attached to the first surface of the applicator and defines an interior volume containing gel. The interior volume of the gel packet is in fluid flow communication with the at least one opening. The at least one gel packet is made of a material that has sufficient flexibility to allow a user to squeeze and compress the interior volume and expel gel through the at least one opening, by applying a compression force on the gel packet.

Abstract: A disposable placemat system is provided. The disposable placemat system includes a sheet of a first material having a front surface and a back surface opposite to the front surface. The disposable placemat system includes a sheet of a second material attached to the sheet of the first material at the front surface. The first material is liquid impermeable and different from the second material. The second material is absorbent and configured to absorb a fluid used in conjunction with a medical procedure utilizing acoustic energy to monitor a subject.

Abstract: Arrangements disclosed herein relate to a disposable probe system for use in an ultrasound system, the probe system includes a disposable probe configured to transmit or receive acoustic energy, and a base included in the ultrasound system. The disposable probe is configured to be removably attached to the base.

Abstract: A gel application system includes a base providing a support structure having a first surface. The base has a central portion separating two side portions. The base is configured to fold across the central portion. One or more containers is supported by the first surface of the base, on one or both of the side portions of the base. Each container encloses a volume of gel. An applicator is supported at the central portion of the base. The base has a second surface facing opposite the first surface, and is configured to fold across the central portion to a pivoted state in which the second surface of the two side portions of the base are pivoted toward each other.

Abstract: A gel application system includes an applicator body having a first surface, a second surface and at least one opening extending through the applicator body from the first surface to the second surface. At least one gel packet is attached to the first surface of the applicator and defines an interior volume containing gel. The interior volume of the gel packet is in fluid flow communication with the at least one opening. The at least one gel packet is made of a material that has sufficient flexibility to allow a user to squeeze and compress the interior volume and expel gel through the at least one opening, by applying a compression force on the gel packet.

Abstract: A gel application system comprises a flexible tip member having a first end, a second end and a gel flow channel connecting the first end and the second end. The second end of the flexible tip member has a self-closing outlet tip. A container defines an interior volume containing gel and has one end coupled in gel flow communication with the gel flow channel of the flexible tip member. The self-closing outlet tip is configured to remain in a closed (or sealed) state with sufficient force that gel is not able to pass through the outlet tip, unless an external force above a threshold is applied to the gel in the gel container.

Abstract: A disposable placemat system is provided. The disposable placemat system includes a sheet of a first material having a front surface and a back surface opposite to the front surface. The disposable placemat system includes a sheet of a second material attached to the sheet of the first material at the front surface. The first material is liquid impermeable and different from the second material. The second material is absorbent and configured to absorb a fluid used in conjunction with a medical procedure utilizing acoustic energy to monitor a subject.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a device including a processor configured to control a robotic system to autonomously position a transducer at a plurality of locations adjacent a subject's skull and to autonomously locate a window on the subject's skull within which an artery can be located, from which artery a signal can be returned to the transducer, the signal having an energy level exceeding a predefined threshold.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a device including a processor configured to control a robotic system to autonomously position a transducer at a plurality of locations adjacent a subject's skull and to autonomously locate a window on the subject's skull within which an artery can be located, from which artery a signal can be returned to the transducer, the signal having an energy level exceeding a predefined threshold.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a method for determining a neurological condition of a subject using a robotic system. The robotic system includes a transducer. The method includes determining, by a computing system, a first location with respect to a vessel of the subject, the robotic system configured to position the transducer at the first location. The method further includes receiving, by the computing system, a first signal from the vessel in response to the transducer transmitting acoustic energy towards the vessel. The method further includes analyzing, by the computing system, the received first signal to determine a first parameter of blood flow in the vessel. The method further includes determining, by the computing system, the neurological condition of the subject based on the first parameter of the blood flow in the vessel.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a device including a processor configured to control a robotic system to autonomously position a transducer at a plurality of locations adjacent a subject's skull and to autonomously locate a window on the subject's skull within which an artery can be located, from which artery a signal can be returned to the transducer, the signal having an energy level exceeding a predefined threshold.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a headset mountable on a head, the headset including a probe for emitting energy into the head. The headset further includes a support structure coupled to the probe. The support structure includes translation actuators for translating the probe along axes about a surface of the head.

Abstract: Methods and associated devices and algorithms for programming a therapy for an implanted baroreflex activation system are described and may include determining one or more programmable operating parameters of the therapy which do not cause a patient to experience extraneous stimulation associated with the therapy and programming the implanted baroreflex stimulation system with programmable operating parameters.