A diaphragmatic pacemaker in the treatment of ventilatory failure.

Authors

  • P Ponce Hospital CUF, Lisboa.
  • J Cruz
  • J Travassos
  • P Moreira
  • J A Lima
  • A G Pedro
  • A C Ferreira
  • J L Antunes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.2757

Abstract

Diaphragmatic Pacing was used to treat ventilatory failure in a young boy with bilateral diaphragmatic palsy secondary to cervical cord injury, on chronic mechanical ventilation for 6 months. The indications for diaphragmatic pacing in ventilatory failure were discussed, as well as the assessment of phrenic nerve integrity and the pacing schedules utilized to slowly improve the diaphragm endurance and achieve a full-time weaning from mechanical ventilation.

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Ponce P, Cruz J, Travassos J, Moreira P, Lima JA, Pedro AG, Ferreira AC, Antunes JL. A diaphragmatic pacemaker in the treatment of ventilatory failure. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1995 Nov. 30 [cited 2024 Apr. 24];8(11):639-42. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2757

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Arquivo Histórico