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Laparoscopic diaphragmatic pacer placement - a potential new treatment for ALS patients: a brief description of the device and anesthetic issues JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA Schmiesing, C. A., Lee, J., Morton, J. M., Brock-Utne, J. G. 2010; 22 (7): 549-552

Abstract

The Diaphragm Pacing Stimulator (DPS) has been used to treat ventilatory insufficiency in quadriplegic patients. The FDA approved a trial using the DPS in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Three patients with advanced ALS, who underwent laparoscopic diaphragmatic pacer placement, and their general anesthetic management, are presented.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.jclinane.2009.09.010

View details for PubMedID 21056813