Diaphragm pacing study – USA
This study determined whether CCHS patients can be successfully ventilated using diaphragm pacers, instead of tracheostomy
Diaphragm pacing study – USA
This study determined whether CCHS patients can be successfully ventilated using diaphragm pacers, instead of tracheostomy
CCHS is an extremely rare genetic condition which causes sufferers to lose their control of the most basic living function. Breathing. This is always the case when asleep but for some sufferers when awake too. It is caused by mutations in the PHOX2B gene and currently requires lifelong artificial ventilation as life support.