Re: Oscillator/Diaphragmatic Pacing

Ed Dobie (edobie(AT)monroe.lib.mi.us)
Wed, 20 Aug 1997 18:30:31 -0400

> I have a current, comprehensive literature search and manufacturers'
> information on the two diaphragmatic pacing systems. They seem to serve
> the patients with spinal cord injuries very well. Children with CCHS,
> however, experience a very high mortality and morbidity rate. The
> hypothesis is that this is related to their normo-active state. They have
> greater infection exposure and a high component breakage rate. After
> reviewing it with our physician we decided that venting way that better
> option for Kristen. He's hoping that within several years, technology will
> catch up to our children's needs and then we'll be able to reconsider
> pacing as a safe option for daytime use.
>
> Ed- if you'd like a packet with all of the current information, send me a
> snail mail address.

Joanne

Thanks for the background, and rather than bother sending me the pacing info, if
you could send me the contact info you have, would be great.

THANKS!