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Published on: February 17, 2018
[Diaphragm pacing in chronic hypoventilation]
B Kroworsch1, F Bullemer, O Karg
1Pneumologische Klinik im Zentralkrankenhaus Gauting. Bernhard.Kroworsch@t-online.de
Background:
Diaphragm pacing in patients with intact phrenic nerve and diaphragm can be used as an alternative to mechanical ventilation. Indications cover diseases caused by central hypoventilation like C2-quadriplegia and Ondine's syndrome. Advantages are physiological ventilation with negative pressure and an improvement in articulation.
Case Report:
We report our experiences with a patient suffering from chronic hypoventilation caused by a ventilatory pump failure following tetraparesis due to congenital toxoplasmosis.
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