| abstract |
This invention is a virtual medical instrument (VMI) system which comprises data storage (12) for storing input diagnostic test protocols for two or more of EEG, EKG, EMG/NCV, PFT, CMG, EP, ENG, visual acuity, visual field, limb dynometric and audiogram testing (52a-52h). The VMI system includes a universal interface (36) having a number of electrical contacts (44) and sets of electrical conduits associated with the different stored diagnostic test protocols. A selector (16) enables a system user to select any one of the stored diagnostic test protocols for conducting on a patient. Further included is an electrical signal generator (34) connected to the universal interface for providing electrical signals to the patient if such electric signals are required by the selected test protocol. Electrical signals are received by the system through the electrical conduits connected to the universal interface from a patient and an output (28) corresponding to the received electrical signals is provided. |