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Spastic tetraplegia due to cervical medullary injury above the origin of the phrenic nerve neurons means complete respiratory paralysis. In this case a phrenic pacemaker can be considered as an alternative to long term mechanical ventilation. An implantable 8-channel stimulation device has been developed for functional electrical stimulation of the phrenic nerves. The "Karussellstimulation" provides fatigue free stimulation for 24 hours a day. We report the case of a 12 year old girl with complete ventilatory insufficiency who underwent implantation of a phrenic pacemaker. 18 month after implantation she is independent of a conventional respirator and limits rehabilitation could be achieved. Electrophrenic respiration is of value in the rehabilitation management of tetraplegic patients with ventilatory insufficiency.
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PMID:[Respiratory aid using a diaphragmatic pacemaker in high paraplegia]. 232 87