A control system for automatic electrical stimulation of abdominal muscles to assist respiratory function in tetraplegia.
This letter refers to a paper published by Gollee et al. [Gollee H, Hunt KJ, Allan DB, Fraser MH, McLean AN. A control system for automatic electrical stimulation of abdominal muscles to assist respiratory function in tetraplegia. Med Eng Phys 2007;29:799-807]. We address here the consequences of continuous use and suggest a refinement that may improve the cough peak flow under more chronic conditions.
Salmons
Stanley
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Jarvis
Jonathan C
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D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000294:innervation / Q000503:physiopathology*; D000465:Algorithms; D001331:Automation; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome