Abstract Recently, structural monitoring technology invested in methodologies that give direct information on structures’ stress state. Optic fibers, strain gauges, pressure cells real-time data the condition of a element, often determining area where peak stresses have been reached, with clear advantage over other less methodologies, such as, e.g. , use accelerometers and inverse analysis to e...

Temporary and permanent facial nerve dysfunctions can be observed after parotidectomy for benign and malignant lesions. Intraoperative nerve monitoring is a recognised tool for the preservation of the nerve, while the efficacy of the operative microscope has been rarely stated. The authors report their experience on 198 consecutive parotidectomies performed on 196 patients with the aid of the o...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Neurophysiological monitoring for neuroendovascular procedures typically involves EEG and SSEP monitoring via cutaneous electrodes. MEP monitoring has been used less frequently because, traditionally, this has required subdural electrode placement. With the advent of transcutaneous techniques, MEP monitoring use has increased. However, little has been published regarding ...

This paper presents a novel method for performing automatic power quality diagnosis to identify the causes of short duration voltage disturbances such as voltage sags and swells. Such voltage disturbances can be caused by permanent or non permanent faults. A permanent fault causes permanent damage and power interruption to the customers whereas a non permanent fault can be categorized as either...