Diaphragmatic pacing is a treatment that improves breathing for people who rely on a mechanical ventilator. It stimulates the phrenic nerve, the nerve in your neck that sends signals to your diaphragm ...
Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window HOUSTON -- Use of transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation (TPNS) ...
Your diaphragm is a thin muscle that separates your chest and abdomen. When you inhale, your diaphragm tightens and expands your chest cavity. A paralyzed diaphragm doesn’t tighten as it should when ...
Gerald Branim was in prime health for a 52-year-old, running half marathons, cycling and kayaking. Then, in early 2021, the Tennessee resident got knocked sideways by COVID. He spent two weeks ...