How does the new diaphragm pacing device work?
The device provides electrical stimulation to the muscle and nerves that run through the diaphragm. When the muscle is stimulated, it contracts, causing a vacuum-like effect in the chest cavity that causes air to enter the lungs. When the contraction eases, the air is expelled passively. This process is repeated 10 to 14 times per minute. This is essentially the same process as normal breathing.
