Inspiration produced by bilateral electromagnetic, cervical phrenic nerve stimulation in man.

Geddes, L A; Mouchawar, G; Bourland, J D; Nyenhuis, J · IEEE Trans Biomed Eng · 1991

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Eddy-current stimulation of both phrenic nerves at the base of the neck in human subjects was carried out to provide inspiration resulting from tetanic diaphragm contraction. The inspired volume obtained was in excess of spontaneous tidal volume.

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