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Development and use of electrodiagnostic automation methods are an inevitable consequence of advances in microelectronic and computer technology over the past several decades. In fact, although not widely recognized, automation is an important component of nearly all NCS performed using modern instrumentation. This review provides an overview of electrodiagnostic automation, primarily as it relates to NCS, and includes a simple classification scheme, basic history, and a number of examples. Recent efforts to extend automation are described, along with limitations and appropriate use of such technology. Fundamentally, electrodiagnostic automation is a tool to be used by physicians when clinically appropriate. The expansion of NCS use to a wider group of physicians, through increasingly sophisticated automation technology, has many potential benefits for both physicians and patients alike.

Langue : ANGLAIS