Name some indications for phrenic nerve stimulation.
The two main indications for phrenic nerve stimulation are central alveolar hypoventilation and high quadriplegia.
FINDINGS: There is a right chest wall phrenic nerve stimulator with the tip of the lead overlying the right side of the neck. There is a right rotator cuff anchor in place. Cholecystectomy clips are seen. Mild kyphosis with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis of the thoracic spine.
Heart/Mediastinum: The cardiopericardial silhouette is normal in size. There is no mediastinal widening.
Lungs: There are no focal areas of consolidation within the chest.
Pleura: There are no pleural effusions.. There is no pneumothorax..
Soft tissues: The soft tissues are unremarkable.
Upper abdomen: Unremarkable
IMPRESSION:
Phrenic nerve stimulator is in position.