Diaphragm pacing
Diaphragm Pacing
Diaphragm pacing (pronounced: dye-a-fram pay-sing) is a medical procedure that involves the use of electrical impulses to stimulate the diaphragm, a major muscle involved in respiration.
Etymology
The term "diaphragm pacing" is derived from the Greek words diáphragma meaning "partition", and pacing, which in this context refers to the regulation of the rhythm of the diaphragm's contractions.
Procedure
Diaphragm pacing involves the surgical implantation of electrodes into the diaphragm. These electrodes are connected to a pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to stimulate the diaphragm to contract and relax, thereby assisting in the process of respiration. This procedure is typically used for patients with certain types of respiratory failure, such as those caused by spinal cord injuries, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS).
Related Terms
- Respiration: The process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.
- Diaphragm: A dome-shaped muscle located below the lungs that plays a crucial role in respiration.
- Pacemaker: A small device that sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain a suitable heart rate and rhythm.
- Spinal cord injuries: Damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal.
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): A group of rare neurological diseases that mainly involve the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement.
- Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS): A disorder of the autonomic nervous system that affects breathing.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diaphragm pacing
- Wikipedia's article - Diaphragm pacing
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