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SM Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Neurally Adjusted Ventilator Assist Mode

[ ISSN : 2573-3419 ]

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Received: 02-May-2016

Accepted: 03-May-2016

Published: 04-May-2016

Editorial | Volume 2 - Issue 3 | Article DOI :

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Vicki L. Mahan¹* and Monika Gupta¹*

¹St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, USA

Corresponding Author:

Vicki L Mahan, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, USA, Email: Vicki.Mahan@ tenethealth.com

Abstract

Normal breathing patterns determined by the respiratory center are dynamic and synchronous. A signal from the respiratory center is transmitted via the phrenic nerve to the diaphragm leading to contraction and descent of the diaphragm initiating respiration.

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Mahan VL and Gupta M. Neurally Adjusted Ventilator Assist Mode. SM J Pediatr Surg. 2016; 2(3): 1018.