Welch JF, Mildren RL, Zaback M, Archiza B, Allen GP, Sheel AW. Reliability of the diaphragmatic compound muscle action potential evoked by
cervical magnetic stimulation and recorded via chest wall surface EMG.
Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2017;
243:101-106. [PMID:
28571976 DOI:
10.1016/j.resp.2017.05.011]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Stimulation of the phrenic nerve via cervical magnetic stimulation (CMS) elicits a compound muscle action potential (CMAP) that allows for assessment of diaphragm activation. The reliability of CMS to evoke the CMAP recorded by chest wall surface EMG has yet to be comprehensively examined.
METHODS
CMS was performed on healthy young males (n=10) and females (n=10). Surface EMG electrodes were placed on the right and left hemi-diaphragm between the 6-8th intercostal spaces. CMAPs were analysed for: latency, duration, peak-to-peak amplitude, and area. Reliability within and between experimental sessions was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). Bilateral (right-left) and sex-based (male-female) comparisons were also made (independent samples t-test).
RESULTS
All CMAP characteristics demonstrated high reproducibility within (ICCs>0.96) and between (ICCs>0.89) experimental sessions. No statistically significant bilateral or sex-based differences were found (p>0.05).
DISCUSSION
CMS is a reliable and non-invasive method to evaluate phrenic nerve conduction.
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