Publications by authors named "Lucas de Macedo Dos Santos"
Noninvasive Neuromodulation Techniques in Difficult Tracheostomy Weaning of Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: Report of Two Cases.
Priscila De Carvalho Juliana Barbosa Goulardins Danilo Miyoji Nakamura de Sousa Cristiane Marcela da Silva Barbosa Thabata Cristina Candido Caetano Lucas de Macedo Dos Santos
Chest
May 2021
Article Synopsis
- High spinal cord injury patients often struggle with respiratory issues, making it hard for them to wean off mechanical ventilation.
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and peripheral electrical stimulation (PES) were used in two case studies to help improve diaphragm control and respiratory function in patients with long-term tracheostomies.
- Both patients showed significant improvements in respiratory measurements after the stimulation treatments, leading to better cough effectiveness and eventual decannulation after the therapy sessions.