Temporary diaphragm pacing for patients at risk of prolonged mechanical ventilation after extensive aortic repair

Objective: Prolonged mechanical ventilation (MV) after extensive aortic reconstructive surgery is common. Studies have demonstrated that diaphragm pacing (DP) improves lung function in patients with unilateral diaphragm paralysis. The goal of this study is to determine whether this technology can be...

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Main Authors: Jane M. Chung, MD, Aric A. Wogsland, MD, Saideep Bose, MD, Robert Schilz, DO, Raymond P. Onders, MD, Jae S. Cho, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468428723002289