Uppsala, Sweden, April 18, 2023. Senzime AB (publ) today announced that the abstract Validating Clinically Important Neuromuscular Monitoring Endpoints: Mechanomyography (MMG) vs. Electromyography (EMG), presented at the annual International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) meeting in Denver, Colorado, US, concludes that a comparison of the EMG-based TetraGraph neuromuscular monitor to the laboratory standard technology mechanomyogram (MMG) shows that key clinical endpoints for neuromuscular monitoring to assist in clinical decisions and to assure patient safety, correlates well.
Historically MMG has been considered the laboratory “gold standard” for monitoring neuromuscular function during anesthesia, although it is not commercially available. Determining the relationship between clinical results obtained with different technologies is important for dose and timing of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) and antagonism, and for ensuring adequate recovery prior to extubation. Because of this, it is important to validate newer technologies, such as the EMG-based TetraGraph, for clinical adoption and patient safety.
“It is reassuring to see data that confirms the high quality of TetraGraph. Clinically driven innovation is part of our DNA at Senzime, and we are working closely with key hospitals and clinicians to continuously improve our products. Since this comparison was made, we have launched a new enhanced version of the unique algorithms powering TetraGraph, further supporting clinical decisions to ensure patient safety,” said Pia Renaudin, CEO of Senzime.
The clinical validation presented in the abstract Validating Clinically Important Neuromuscular Monitoring Endpoints: Mechanomyography (MMG) vs. Electromyography (EMG) was conducted at the Department of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and at the CJ Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
About TetraGraph®
TetraGraph is a quantitative neuromuscular monitor, based on the gold standard electromyography (EMG) technology which provides accurate and versatile monitoring of neuromuscular blockade. The product is designed to meet the needs of monitoring physiological data during surgery of patients receiving general anesthesia and muscle relaxation using muscle paralyzing drugs. TetraGraph stimulates the patient's peripheral nerve using the TetraSens® disposable sensors and measures, analyzes, and displays the muscle’s potential in real time. Thanks to its small size and versatile features, TetraGraph can be used in any type of surgery, anywhere in the hospital environment, and can be connected to external monitors and electronic hospital records.
