Method and device for measuring the time constant of cerebrospinal fluid
The method and device calculate CSF pressure quickly and accurately using signal generators and sensors, addressing the inaccuracies and time issues of existing methods by iteratively determining the time constant and fluidity coefficient without needing spinal needle characteristics.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BAHCESEHIR UNIVERSITY
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for measuring cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure are time-consuming and prone to inaccuracies due to variations in spinal needle characteristics and require reference tables that may not be easily accessible, leading to prolonged measurement times and increased infection risk.
A method and device using signal generators and sensors to calculate the time constant and CSF pressure without needing spinal needle characteristics, employing a first-order differential equation and iterative calculation to determine the time constant and fluidity coefficient, enabling precise and fast measurements.
The solution allows for accurate CSF pressure measurement in under 60 seconds with three decimal place precision, eliminating the need for reference tables and reducing measurement time and infection risk.
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