1998
Diaphragm pacing.
Elefteriades J, Quin J. Diaphragm pacing. Thoracic Surgery Clinics 1998, 8: 331-57. PMID: 9619308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDiaphragmElectric Stimulation TherapyHumansMotor Neuron DiseaseNeural ConductionPhrenic NerveConceptsPhrenic nerve functionNerve functionUpper motor neuron injuryMotor neuron injuryCareful patient evaluationAdequate psychosocial supportDiaphragm pacingTube complicationsNeuron injuryPatient evaluationPsychosocial supportSuccessful pacingEstablished modePacingElectrode placementDiaphragmComplicationsPatientsInjury
1996
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsElectric Stimulation TherapyEquipment DesignHumansHypoventilationPhrenic NerveProstheses and ImplantsQuadriplegiaRespiratory ParalysisConceptsPhrenic nerveElectrical stimulationCentral alveolar hypoventilationHigh quadriplegiaTracheal problemsAlveolar hypoventilationVentilatory careRespiratory paralysisChronic infectionPartial lesionsReduced riskLong-term supportMuscle stimulationPacing systemPatientsPacing devicesNerveStimulationPositive resultsStimulation waveformsRisk