TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Device

Surgical Procedure

Demographics of Pacing

Laproscopic Technology

The Future

Links for More Information

The Group

BI108 Website

Brown University

Benefits of Pacing

References

  • Breathing is more physiologic
  • Resumes sense of smell, taste and normal speech (although the fixed respiratory rate is a disadvantage for fluent speech)
  • Saves about $1000 per month that would go toward maintenance and disposables for mechanical ventilation
  • Easier for caregivers, Increased quality of life
  • Cost effectiveness because patients can live outside of hospitals and the cost of a ventilator and its disposables is eliminated.
  • Cower infection rate due to reduction in suctioning, elimination of external humidifier and ventilator circuits, and the possibility of tracheostomy tube removal (some patients have had their tracheostomy closed).
  • Improved venous return (negative, not positive pressure).
  • Normal breathing and speech.
  • Ease of eating and drinking.
  • Increased patient mobility.
  • Unobtrusive use due to the small size of external components and totally silent operation.


    • References
    http://www.averylabs.com