Understanding the NeuRx DPS® and Diaphragm Pacing
If you or a loved one relies on mechanical ventilation to breathe, you are likely searching for any treatments or technology that will improve quality of life. As you research diaphragm pacemakers like the NeuRx DPS® and the benefits of both diaphragm pacing and phrenic nerve stimulation, we want you to have as much information as possible to inform your decisions.
Our team has consolidated and compiled the various resources available on our site for your ease of access and use. We hope these materials, along with our detailed FAQs page, will provide answers to your most pressing questions about the NeuRx DPS®.
If you are seeking general information regarding the NeuRx DPS® and its use, we encourage you to view the following: NeuRx DPS® Care and Use Video
Resources for SCI and ALS Patients and Their Caregivers
We have detailed caregiver guides and patient brochures designed specifically for spinal cord injury (SCI) and ALS patients interested in the NeuRx DPS®.
Download SCI Patient Brochure
Download ALS Patient Brochure
Additional Resources
If you are interested in learning about other organizations and networks in the diaphragm pacing and medical technology community, please take advantage of the following resources:
International Ventilator Users Network (IVUN)
Connecting ventilator users, professionals, and industry
Neurotech Network
Medtech in plain language
United Spinal Association
Disability products and service guide
ALS Association
Working to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Spearheading efforts to transform the lives of people with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases
Augie’s Quest
Finding a cure for ALS in our lifetime
Contact the Synapse Biomedical Team
If you have additional questions, please contact the Synapse Biomedical team. We are here to help you find the information you need to determine if the NeuRx DPS® technology is right for you.