Diyafram Pacemaker

PHRENIC NERVE STIMULATOR IMPLANT FOR DIAPHRAGM PACING IN RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

Indication:

• Complete cut off at high cervical region of the spinal cord following accidents.
• Patients who needs respirator as a result of motor neuron diseases.

Effective Mechanism:

• Phrenic nerve which is normally innerved by the brain in healthy people, follwing an accident may lost its connection. Diaphramme pacing can be regained by means of phrenic nerve stimulation.

Implantation:

• The phrenic nerve is exposed in the neck. The stimulation site is bilateral. A pocket just under the clavicle is made to house the passive element of the tulgar implant system which is a compact system including preconnected helical electrodes. Then, electrodes are inserted up to the nerve through a slicone accessory tubing. Finally, Each contact of the electrodes are wrapped along the nerve keeping a narrow distance of 5-6 mm between them.

Usage:

• Bilateral stimulation is carried out by placing the active elements on the skin overlying the passive elements.
• A spare part of external system is provided, just in case, free of charge.
• A fully charged spare battery is also provided.
• Rechargable battery driving the external part of the system lasts more than one week. When the battery is gone, a warning sound and indicator light comes on.
• A portable recharge unit is given with the system free of charge.
• One year gurantee is given.
• Technical service is available on request.

 

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