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Using Diaphragm Pacing Implant
16 Patients currently use Diaphragm Pacing Implant
0 Patients stopped using Diaphragm Pacing Implant
buckaroo Mouth/throat: none Arms: moderate Chest: moderate Legs: moderate See profile buckaroo 2.5 hours daily since Jun 06, 2008
pdwyer1986 Mouth/throat: none Arms: moderate Chest: mild Legs: mild See profile pdwyer1986 daily since Dec 05, 2007
reneejkm Mouth/throat: moderate Arms: severe Chest: none Legs: moderate See profile reneejkm 2.5 hours daily since Feb 19, 2008

What is Diaphragm Pacing Implant? The NeuRX RA/4 System is a system designed to help patient’s breathing by stimulation of their diaphragm muscles. The stimulator provides repetitive electrical stimulation to the implanted electrodes to cause the patient’s diaphragm to contract and help the patient to breathe. Read more...

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What we've learned

Why Patients Use Diaphragm Pacing Implant

slow my disease's progress	8
Other	5
Not indicated	2
Disease-related symptoms	1

Patient Dosages


2.5 hours daily	5 hours daily	10 hours daily	90 minutes daily	140 minutes daily	N/A
3	1	1	1	1	12

How Long Current Patients Have Been Using Diaphragm Pacing Implant

< 1 month	> 1 month	> 3 months	> 6 months	> 1 year	> 2 years
1	2	4	6	1	0

Average: Diaphragm Pacing Implant Ratings

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Diaphragm Pacing Implant Treatment Report