The effect of acute hemiplegia on intercostal muscle activity.

Abstract

We recorded the EMG of parasternal intercostal muscles in 25 patients with flaccid hemiplegia during quiet spontaneous breathing, voluntary hyperventilation, and CO2-induced hyperventilation. The respiratory drive was abnormal on the hemiplegic side and the function of the intercostal muscles was affected specifically during voluntary hyperventilation.Journal Articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe