Pulmonology Research

KEY FINDING: HVtV was associated with a 1.96 relative risk of VAP development (95% credible interval 1.55–2.17) on Bayesian analysis.

KEY FINDING: Patients who underwent pacemaker implantation alone or combined with phrenic nerve reconstruction showed promising results in ventilator weaning.

KEY FINDING: Diaphragm pacing with phrenic nerve stimulation facilitated weaning from mechanical ventilation and spontaneous ventilator-free breathing at 20 weeks post-implantation.

KEY FINDING: A single AIH session significantly increased maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) compared to a sham treatment in adults with SCI.

KEY FINDING: Early use of diaphragm pacing after cervical spinal cord injury can promote weaning from mechanical ventilation and minimize related complications.

KEY FINDING: The cervical approach for diaphragm pacer implantation is the most minimally invasive technique.

KEY FINDING: HFNC oxygen therapy improved swallowing function in a patient with dysphagia related to respiratory muscle paralysis following CSCI.

KEY FINDING: Both CX717 and CX1739 increased diaphragm EMG output ipsilateral to C2Hx during both baseline breathing and acute respiratory challenge at 4 days post-injury.

KEY FINDING: A patient with late-stage bulbar ALS experienced a dramatic improvement in pulmonary function (FVC) after discontinuing edaravone treatment.

KEY FINDING: Individuals with a history of tracheostomy, anterior surgical approach, and higher neurological level of injury had significantly more penetration-aspiration or pharyngeal residue.