The paralyzed diaphragm - Hilary Klonin
The paralyzed diaphragm - Hilary Klonin
The paralyzed diaphragm - Hilary Klonin
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Indications for Diaphragm Pacing<br />
Quadriplegia<br />
• Patients with very high cervical spine injuries involving C3<br />
or higher<br />
• Patients who have lost neurological control of respiration<br />
due to brain stem injuries, strokes, or tumors<br />
• Patients with injuries involving C4 need to pay particular<br />
attention to nerve conduction as the majority of the phrenic<br />
nerve originates at that level.<br />
• Patients with injuries below C4 rarely require ventilatory<br />
support<br />
• Patients with damaged phrenic nerves may be able to<br />
paced in conjunction with peripheral nerve grafts.