Author/Editor		Stanič, U; Kandare, F; Jaeger, R; Šorli, J
Title		Optimization of parameters of abdominal muscles stimulation for augmentation of pulmonary ventilation
Type		članek
Source		In: Popović D, editor. Proceedings of the 2nd annual conference of the International functional electrical stimulation society and 5th triennial conference Neural prostheses: motor systems 5; 1997 Aug 16-21; Burnaby. Barnaby: International functional electrical stimulation society, Inc.,
Publication year		1997
Volume		str. 47-8
Language		eng
Abstract		The effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) of abdominal muscles on pulmonary ventilation were tested in six normal subjects in supine position. The rectus abdominis and transversus abdominis muscles were simulated during expiration, both separately and in combination. The duration of stimulation was varied from 1 to 2 seconds. The tidal volume significantly Increased during FES, but there was no apparent difference between the combinations of muscles stimulated. With longer duaraon of stimulation, the breathing EMS decreased. Both effects, Increased tidal volume (VT) and decreased bresthing rate resulted in unchanged total ventilation. The results suggest that 1 second rate stimulation duration and two channel stimulation send to be optimal. Intermittent muscle groups stimulation could be a usable option.
Descriptors		ABDOMINAL MUSCLES ELECTRIC STIMULATION THERAPY PULMONARY VENTILATION TIDAL VOLUME