Economic Consequences of an Implanted Neuroprosthesis in Subjects with Spinal Cord Injury for Restoration of an Effective Cough.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To determine if an implanted neuroprosthesis for restoration of an effective cough is less costly than conventional methods of respiratory management. Methods: Nonrandomized clinical trial of participants (N = 14) with spinal cord injury (SCI) using the Cough Stimulator device in the inpatient hospital setting for Cough Stimulator implantation and outpatient hospital or residence for follow-up. A neuroprosthesis was implanted for restoration of an effective cough. The annual costs associated with respiratory management, without (pre implantation) and with (post implantation) the neuroprosthesis, were examined over a 4-year period. Results: The total cost related to implantation of the Cough Stimulator was $59,891, with no maintenance costs over subseq

SUBMITTER: DiMarco AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5562035 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature