Long-term continuous electric stimulation of the phrenic nerve
Ul'kin, S.V.
Anesteziologiia i Reanimatologiia 1984(6): 28-32
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0201-7563 PMID: 6532256 Document Number: 225381
Long-term artificial lung ventilation (ALV) by pumping air into the lungs of dogs under positive pressure is associated with complications. Electric stimulation of the phrenic nerve can serve an alternative ALV method. Using tensometers the fatigue of the diaphragmatic muscle and synchronization of the natural rhythm by the artificial stimulation of the phrenic nerve were studied. Optimal parameters of the electric stimulation exist under which no fatigue of the diaphragm was observed. To provide the needed respiratory volume under optimal conditions the electric stimulation of the phrenic nerve must be conducted simultaneously from both sides.