Browse the latest research summaries in the field of pulmonology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • January 1, 2018
This cross-sectional study assessed the associations between respiratory symptoms and plasma vitamin D and measures of body fat in individuals with chronic SCI. The study found that increased body fat...
KEY FINDING: Increased body fat (android, gynoid, trunk, or total body fat) was associated with increased odds ratios for any wheeze and suggestive associations with persistent wheeze, but not with chronic cough or phlegm.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • September 1, 2018
This case report demonstrates the successful use of a minimally invasive method to restore effective cough in a patient with spinal cord injury (SCI). The method involves percutaneous placement of wir...
KEY FINDING: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) via wire leads can restore an effective cough in a subject with SCI.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2017 • July 1, 2017
This study evaluated the economic impact of an implanted neuroprosthesis (Cough Stimulator) for restoring effective cough in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found significant redu...
KEY FINDING: The total cost related to implantation of the Cough Stimulator was $59,891, with no maintenance costs over subsequent years.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • March 1, 2019
This pilot study investigated the feasibility and safety of commencing IMT in a series of medically stable adult patients in the acute phase post-cervical or thoracic SCI. For the seven participants, ...
KEY FINDING: IMT was feasible, with all 50 planned sessions of IMT able to be delivered.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between vitamin D levels and pulmonary function in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The study aimed to determine if lower vitamin...
KEY FINDING: The study found no significant cross-sectional association between plasma vitamin D levels and FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in one second) in individuals with chronic SCI.
The Journal of Physiology, 2018 • January 1, 2018
Spinal cord injury (SCI) in the cervical region increases the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A study comparing individuals with and without SCI found impaired genioglossus (GG) muscle reflexes...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI and OSA show impaired reflex activation of the genioglossus (GG) muscle, which helps keep the airway open.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • March 19, 2018
This study evaluated the clinical implementation of respiratory muscle training during rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injury, analyzing the effects of inspiratory and combined in- and ...
KEY FINDING: Inspiratory muscle training for 7 weeks improved respiratory muscle strength by 18–68% and lung function by 11–31%.
Ann Rehabil Med, 2018 • July 1, 2018
The study investigated the relationship between respiratory function, diaphragm movement, and motor/sensory function in patients with high cervical spinal cord injury. The results indicated that force...
KEY FINDING: Forced vital capacity and maximal inspiratory pressure were significantly higher in the ventilator weaned group.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study investigated the restoration of respiratory muscle function in tetraplegic patients using diaphragm pacing and spinal cord stimulation. The results suggest that spinal cord stimulation can ...
KEY FINDING: Spinal cord stimulation significantly improved peak expiratory airflow and airway pressure generation compared to spontaneous efforts.
Thorax, 2019 • February 1, 2019
This multinational, randomised controlled trial examined the effectiveness of CPAP therapy for treating sleep-disordered breathing in individuals with acute quadriplegia. The study found that CPAP did...
KEY FINDING: CPAP treatment did not significantly improve scores on the Paced Auditory Serial Addition Task (PASAT), a measure of attention and information processing.