System and method for conditioning a diaphragm of a patient

Details System and method for conditioning a diaphragm of a patient System and method for conditioning a diaphragm of a patient

2004-07-23

2010-11-23

Getzow, Scott M (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C600S529000

Reexamination Certificate

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07840270

ABSTRACT:
A method of conditioning a diaphragm of a patient is provided. The method can include the steps of implanting an electrode adjacent a target site in the diaphragm of the patient and operating the electrode to deliver a sufficient amount of electrical stimulation to the target site in the diaphragm of the patient to cause the diaphragm to contract.

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