Open AccessIsolated diaphragm weakness and the diagnostic value of phrenic nerve stimulation
Author(s) -
Dhillon Sarbroop,
Abeyweera Prarthana,
Kosky Christopher,
Harrison Lisa,
Isaac Ashvin,
Noffsinger William,
Pang Elaine,
Needham Merrilee,
Stell Rick,
Singh Bhajan
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
respirology case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2051-3380
DOI - 10.1002/rcr2.915
Subject(s) - medicine , weakness , diaphragm (acoustics) , phrenic nerve , stimulation , value (mathematics) , anesthesia , anatomy , respiratory system , computer science , engineering , loudspeaker , electrical engineering , machine learning
Acute onset, atraumatic, bilateral diaphragm paralysis due to isolated bilateral phrenic neuropathy is uncommon. Respiratory physicians should be alert to this disorder because it is associated with considerable morbidity and diagnosis is often delayed. These case reports highlight important aspects of the presentation, investigations and management of this disorder.