Use of diaphragm pacing in the management of acute cervical spinal cord injury

CONCLUSIONS Diaphragm pacing system implantation in patients with acute CSCI can be one part of a comprehensive critical care program to improve outcomes. However, the association of DPS with the marked improved mortality seen on bivariate analysis may be due solely to improvements in critical care throughout the study period. Further studies to define the benefits of DPS implantation are needed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, level IV.
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: 2018 WTA PODIUM PAPER Source Type: research