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Medoc's PATHWAY Pain & Sensory
Evaluation System introduces
revolutionary new technology and
capabilities in the area of objective
evoked pain potential and advanced
stimulator products. These solutions
have a modular design that can be
tailored to specific needs and
protocols, and offer an easy upgrade
path.
PATHWAY systems are
available in two versions:
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PATHWAY Model CHEPS (Contact Heat-
Evoked Potential
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PATHWAY Model ATS (Advanced Thermal
Stimulator)
This
new, configurable platform expands on
capabilities of the
TSA-II NeuroSensory Analyzer,
opening up exciting new possibilities
for pain and peripheral nerve disease
research, as well as for implementation
in pharmaceutical development and
clinical applications.
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Useful in monitoring,
treating and testing in:
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CHEPS -
Objective & selective stimulation for
electrophysiological via EEG recording
of A-delta & C-fiber evoked pain
potential
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Rapid oscillation control for robust
evaluation of Temporal Summation
(Windup)
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fMRI compatibility
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Cold EP (available mid 2006)
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Extreme cold pain stimulation (Down to
minus 10ºC)
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Psychophysical testing for heating and
cooling (e.g., ramp & hold, thresholds) |
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In
addition, the PATHWAY system offers
exciting new possibilities in the area
of
small-fiber evoked potential (EP),
with the PATHWAY Model CHEPS; deep cold
pain (to -10C) investigation with
PATHWAY model ATS; and
fMRI compatible options for both
models. |
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PATHWAY
(CHEPS Model)
also makes possible the evaluation of
temporal summation (windup),
providing unique information regarding
central pain processing mechanisms
related to central sensitization. This
information can be quite valuable in
elucidating alterations of neurosensory
processing and in documenting treatment
effects. |
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Based on
results conducted at a major US medical
center with a leading pharmaceutical
firm, PATHWAY-Model CHEPS has proven to
evoke a definitive wave pattern
corresponding with selective stimulation
of A-delta and C-fibers. Contact Heat
Evoked Potential Simulation (CHEPS),
unlike laser stimulators, is able to
elicit a C-fiber response. And CHEPS
technology provides much greater
versatility in algorithm design and
control, is easier and quicker to set
up, and is a very cost-effective new
option with superior benefits, as well
as higher safety to patients and
subjects. |
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The PATHWAY
System is mobile , mounted on a
specially designed cart, containing the
electronic base unit, heavy duty
integrated cooling unit, analog output,
TTL input & output & Digital Calibration
Kit as well as full fMRI compatible
versions. |
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Test result reports are generated in a
variety of graphical formats. |
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Run Test Screen
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Ramp & Hold Screen |
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Click here to
download Pathway brochure
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Click here to
download Pathway system overview |
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+ 55 11 3662-0752 -
+ 55 11 3825-7311 -
