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How does a Vagus Nerve Stimulator Work? 

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How does a Vagus Nerve Stimulator Work? 

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When movement is detected. The stimulator sends mild pulses of electrical energy to the brain to stimulate the vagus nerve to "rewire" the brain. This allows increased motor function.

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A visual guide to show you what your vagus nerves are and to demonstrate how deep breathing and movement of the diaphragm stimulates activation of your vagus nerve. My aim is to give you a simple visual to internalise for when you are doing deliberate deep breathing and / or relaxation.

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Abraham was chosen because when we implement this innovation into our practice we will need someone to organize and arrange the flow of the program to run smoothly.  Abraham will be resourceful and will figure out a plan of something does not work well.

Carter was chosen because communication is key to success.  With implementing our innovation we all need to communicate and Carter can gap the bridge between team members.

Pablo's strength is positivity.  Frustrations will arise in implementing a new innovation so positivity from a team member will encourage productivity and better outcomes.  Staying positive and following through with the project will increase patient satisfaction.

Chloe's strength is competition.  Competition makes everyone do their best.  She can focus on meeting deadlines with the project and providing the most effective innovation for the patients.

Isaac was chosen for his strength in ideation. What makes this innovation successful. Financial ideas, presentation and success of the program comes from flexibile ideas and last minute changes. Ideation requires to be ready at all times to fix the problems that may come up.

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Vagus Nerve Stimulator Doubles Movement Recovery in Stroke Patients 

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Vagus Nerve Stimulator Doubles Movement Recovery in Stroke Patients 

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Medgadget, Conn Hastings, PhD October 3, 2018

www.medgadget.com

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Currently 800,000 people a year suffer from a stroke and the lasting effects can be life changing. This innovation caught my attention because I see so many patients that lose their motor function from a stroke. I think this new advancement would improve the outcomes of these patients as well as their autonomy. Improving motor function after a stroke means positive outcomes for these patients. This allows them to regain their independence and ability to care for themselves. I support this innovation and optimistic in the success of the studies being done at this time.

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Hastings, C. (2018, October 3). Medgadget. Vagus nerve stimulator doubles movement recovery in stroke patients. Retrieved October 3, 2018, from http://www.medgadget.com.

Science Daily. (2018, March 27). Vagus nerve stimulation boosts post-stroke motor skill recovery. Retrieved October 3, 2018, from http://www.sciencedaily.com.

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Vivistim, developed by a UT Dallas MicroTransponder, is a stimulator implant to enhance movement recovery in stroke patients undergoing rehab and therapy.
Researchers at University of Texas, Dallas, developed and are currently testing vagus nerve stimulation therapy for improving motor function in patients suffering from stroke.
The Vagus Nerve Stimulator, VNS, is base on the principle that simultaneously synchronizing vagus nerve stimulation with movement increases neural plasticity in the brain, resulting in enhanced recovery.

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Boosts Post-Stroke Motor Skill Recovery 

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Boosts Post-Stroke Motor Skill Recovery 

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Science Daily
March 27, 2018

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Vagus Nerve Stimulator accelerates motor skill recovery.

The use of VNS can double long-term recovery rate.

Therapy can be done in the comfort of the patient's home.

VNS is a minimally invasive procedure.

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Studies are being performed and there is no data of lasting effects from treatment.

The financial cost for VNS hinders patient participation.

Further studies are needed for FDA approval in treatment of patients suffering from stroke.

This therapy is not recommended for patients suffering from cardiac dysrhythmias.