NEEDLE ELECTROMYOGRAPHY OF THE DIAPHRAGM

被引:95
作者
BOLTON, CF [1 ]
GRANDMAISON, F [1 ]
PARKES, A [1 ]
SHKRUM, M [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV WESTERN ONTARIO,VICTORIA HOSP,DEPT CLIN NEUROL SCI & PATHOL,LONDON N6A 4G5,ONTARIO,CANADA
关键词
ELECTROMYOGRAPHY; DIAPHRAGM; RESPIRATION; NEUROPATHY; MYOPATHY;
D O I
10.1002/mus.880150608
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
A method is described for performing needle electromyography of the diaphragm which is safe and causes little discomfort. It provides valuable information concerning neuropathies and myopathies which may affect the diaphragm, and complements information derived from phrenic nerve conduction studies. Firing patterns of motor unit potentials during spontaneous respiration identify upper motor neurone disorders causing respiratory insufficiency.
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页码:678 / 681
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