Optimizing the Material, Inter-distance and Temperature Effect of Intramuscular Electrodes used to Stimulate the Thoracic Diaphragm

The technique of electrically stimulating the thoracic diaphragm is conducted by implanting a diaphragmatic pacemaker, in which the phrenic nerve is stimulated, resulting in stimulating the diaphragm. A diaphragmatic pacemaker is usually implanted for a long period of time. Intramuscular electrodes...

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Main Authors: Uruj Fatima, Sang Hyo Woo, Jee Hyun Kim, Jin Ho Cho, M. Tahir Qadri, Zia Mohy-Ud- Din
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Language:English
Published: Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi. 2014-12-01
Series:Sir Syed University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sirsyeduniversity.edu.pk/ssurj/rj/index.php/ssurj/article/view/55
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author Uruj Fatima
Sang Hyo Woo
Jee Hyun Kim
Jin Ho Cho
M. Tahir Qadri
Zia Mohy-Ud- Din
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Sang Hyo Woo
Jee Hyun Kim
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description The technique of electrically stimulating the thoracic diaphragm is conducted by implanting a diaphragmatic pacemaker, in which the phrenic nerve is stimulated, resulting in stimulating the diaphragm. A diaphragmatic pacemaker is usually implanted for a long period of time. Intramuscular electrodes can be used for stimulating the diaphragm, for such conditions in which phrenic nerve stimulation cannot be done. The material and inter-distance of the stimulation electrodes are very important in order to stimulate the diaphragm in efficient manner. This paper explains the Optimization of material, interdistance and temperature effect of intramuscular electrodes used to stimulate the thoracic diaphragm. A model has been constructed and simulated on the software COMSOL Multiphysics, whose results shows that the threshold muscle stimulation is achieved when 1 volt is applied at the electrode, 15 cm apart from each other. The result further suggested that this kind of electrical stimulation cannot produce significant thermal effect on the tissues.
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spelling doaj-art-c9a1d0bfcfee48b094fb7e7fc2e631bb2025-08-20T03:26:43ZengSir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi.Sir Syed University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology1997-06412415-20482014-12-0141Optimizing the Material, Inter-distance and Temperature Effect of Intramuscular Electrodes used to Stimulate the Thoracic DiaphragmUruj FatimaSang Hyo WooJee Hyun KimJin Ho ChoM. Tahir QadriZia Mohy-Ud- Din The technique of electrically stimulating the thoracic diaphragm is conducted by implanting a diaphragmatic pacemaker, in which the phrenic nerve is stimulated, resulting in stimulating the diaphragm. A diaphragmatic pacemaker is usually implanted for a long period of time. Intramuscular electrodes can be used for stimulating the diaphragm, for such conditions in which phrenic nerve stimulation cannot be done. The material and inter-distance of the stimulation electrodes are very important in order to stimulate the diaphragm in efficient manner. This paper explains the Optimization of material, interdistance and temperature effect of intramuscular electrodes used to stimulate the thoracic diaphragm. A model has been constructed and simulated on the software COMSOL Multiphysics, whose results shows that the threshold muscle stimulation is achieved when 1 volt is applied at the electrode, 15 cm apart from each other. The result further suggested that this kind of electrical stimulation cannot produce significant thermal effect on the tissues. http://www.sirsyeduniversity.edu.pk/ssurj/rj/index.php/ssurj/article/view/55COMSOL Multiphysics, current density, diaphragmatic pacemaker, diaphragm pacing, intramuscular electrodes, thoracic diaphragm.
spellingShingle Uruj Fatima
Sang Hyo Woo
Jee Hyun Kim
Jin Ho Cho
M. Tahir Qadri
Zia Mohy-Ud- Din
Optimizing the Material, Inter-distance and Temperature Effect of Intramuscular Electrodes used to Stimulate the Thoracic Diaphragm
Sir Syed University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology
COMSOL Multiphysics, current density, diaphragmatic pacemaker, diaphragm pacing, intramuscular electrodes, thoracic diaphragm.
title Optimizing the Material, Inter-distance and Temperature Effect of Intramuscular Electrodes used to Stimulate the Thoracic Diaphragm
title_full Optimizing the Material, Inter-distance and Temperature Effect of Intramuscular Electrodes used to Stimulate the Thoracic Diaphragm
title_fullStr Optimizing the Material, Inter-distance and Temperature Effect of Intramuscular Electrodes used to Stimulate the Thoracic Diaphragm
title_full_unstemmed Optimizing the Material, Inter-distance and Temperature Effect of Intramuscular Electrodes used to Stimulate the Thoracic Diaphragm
title_short Optimizing the Material, Inter-distance and Temperature Effect of Intramuscular Electrodes used to Stimulate the Thoracic Diaphragm
title_sort optimizing the material inter distance and temperature effect of intramuscular electrodes used to stimulate the thoracic diaphragm
topic COMSOL Multiphysics, current density, diaphragmatic pacemaker, diaphragm pacing, intramuscular electrodes, thoracic diaphragm.
url http://www.sirsyeduniversity.edu.pk/ssurj/rj/index.php/ssurj/article/view/55
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