The phrenic nerve is a nerve essential for our survival which arises from nerve roots C3, C4 and C5.
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This is because the supraclavicular nerves have the same cervical nerves origin as the phrenic nerve, C3 and C4.
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This is believed to be because this is a referred site of pain for the diaphragm via the phrenic nerve.
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To confirm the identity of the phrenic nerve, gently manipulate it to elicit a dartle ( diaphragmatic startle ) response.
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Phrenic pacing provides ventilatory support for patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency whose diaphragm, lungs, and phrenic nerves have residual function.
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Phrenic nerve stimulation is a technique whereby a nerve stimulator provides electrical stimulation of the phrenic nerve to cause diaphragmatic contraction.
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Phrenic nerve stimulation is a technique whereby a nerve stimulator provides electrical stimulation of the phrenic nerve to cause diaphragmatic contraction.
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Harvard researchers Sarnoff et al . revisited diaphragm pacing via the phrenic nerve in 1948, publishing their experimental results on dogs.
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This explains the second meaning of " ???? " : thoracic diaphragm ( hence the name of the " phrenic nerve " ).
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Phrenic nerve stimulator to control certain breathing disorders seen in patients with spinal cord injury or with a severe form of sleep apnea.
