[Results of vagus nerve stimulator implantation in children and adolescents with treatment-refractory epilepsy].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00106-022-01164-y
Abstract: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a therapeutic procedure that can be applied in a palliative setting in patients with treatment-refractory epilepsy who are not suitable for epilepsy surgery. The mechanism of action of VNS is currently not… read more here.
Keywords: nerve stimulator; epilepsy; treatment refractory; vagus nerve ... See more keywords
Late-onset asystolic episodes in a patient with a vagal nerve stimulator
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2018.04.004
Abstract: Key Teaching Points • Late-onset asystole is a rare but significant complication in patients with a vagal nerve stimulator of which the clinician needs to be aware. A good clinical suspicion, thorough history, and physical… read more here.
Keywords: late onset; vagal nerve; onset asystolic; nerve ... See more keywords
Vagal nerve stimulator induced chin electromyography artifact.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2017.06.032
Abstract: Vagal nerve stimulator(VNS) is a FDA approved therapy for the treatment of refractory epilepsy. It can affect the sleep of patients in many ways. In this report, we describe a very specific and unique artifact… read more here.
Keywords: induced chin; vagal nerve; nerve stimulator; stimulator induced ... See more keywords
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator in the Active Duty Population: Military Readiness and Satisfaction.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usad069
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Because inadequate sleep impairs mission performance, the U.S. Army regards sleep as a core pillar of soldier readiness. There is an increasing incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among active duty (AD) service members,… read more here.
Keywords: readiness; service; nerve stimulator; hnsi ... See more keywords
Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring in Robotic-Assisted Resection Of Presacral Ganglioneuroma: Operative Technique.
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DOI: 10.1093/ons/opy040
Abstract: BACKGROUND Robotic-assisted techniques have been implemented in the surgical treatment of tumors in the pelvis, abdomen, and thorax. In pelvic tumors, robotic-assisted techniques evade the need for sizable surgical exposure, but make stimulation of the… read more here.
Keywords: presacral ganglioneuroma; robotic assisted; nerve stimulator; resection presacral ... See more keywords
Difficult removal of exposed peripheral nerve stimulator leads: a report of 2 cases
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DOI: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000000946
Abstract: Peripheral nerve stimulators serve as an alternative modality to treat chronic pain conditions; however, long-term complications, specifically lead migration, may occur. read more here.
Keywords: nerve; nerve stimulator; exposed peripheral; difficult removal ... See more keywords
Recent patterns of vagal nerve stimulator use in the United States: Is there a racial disparity?
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DOI: 10.1111/epi.14695
Abstract: Patients with refractory epilepsy are at a high risk of complications but may not receive the same level of care across racial groups. We aimed to ascertain racial inequalities and trends in the use of… read more here.
Keywords: recent patterns; vagal nerve; nerve stimulator; patterns vagal ... See more keywords
A bioresorbable peripheral nerve stimulator for electronic pain block
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abp9169
Abstract: Local electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves can block the propagation of action potentials, as an attractive alternative to pharmacological agents for the treatment of acute pain. Traditional hardware for such purposes, however, involves interfaces that… read more here.
Keywords: bioresorbable peripheral; nerve; nerve stimulator; pain ... See more keywords
Bradyarrhythmia secondary to vagus nerve stimulator 7 years after placement
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-235514
Abstract: We present a case of a 38-year-old man with a previous medical history of asthma and refractory epilepsy requiring vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) placement 7 years prior to the presentation who was found to be… read more here.
Keywords: bradyarrhythmia secondary; secondary vagus; vagus nerve; nerve ... See more keywords
Combined ultrasound and nerve stimulator-guided deep nerve block may decrease the rate of local anesthetics systemic toxicity: a randomized clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s12871-019-0750-6
Abstract: BackgroundUltrasound guidance might decrease the incidence of local anesthetics systemic toxicity (LAST) for many peripheral nerve blocks compared with nerve stimulator guidance. However, it remains uncertain whether ultrasound guidance is superior to nerve stimulator guidance… read more here.
Keywords: block; group; guidance; nerve ... See more keywords
A randomised comparative evaluation of supraclavicular and infraclavicular approaches to brachial plexus block for upper limb surgeries using both ultrasound and nerve stimulator
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DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_402_16
Abstract: Background and Aims: The supraclavicular and infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks have a similar distribution of anaesthesia, and both can be used effectively for surgeries of the upper limb. This study aimed to compare the supraclavicular… read more here.
Keywords: block; supraclavicular infraclavicular; group; brachial plexus ... See more keywords