Electrical stimulation to restore respiration.
Creasey G, Elefteriades J, DiMarco A, Talonen P, Bijak M, Girsch W, Kantor C. Electrical stimulation to restore respiration. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 1996, 33: 123-32. PMID: 8724168.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhrenic nerveElectrical stimulationCentral alveolar hypoventilationHigh quadriplegiaTracheal problemsAlveolar hypoventilationVentilatory careRespiratory paralysisChronic infectionPartial lesionsReduced riskLong-term supportMuscle stimulationPacing systemPatientsPacing devicesNerveStimulationPositive resultsStimulation waveformsRisk