phrenic
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Doctors performed a "phrenic nerve block procedure" on Bolsonaro to block his left phrenic nerve, after treating Bolsonaro's right one on Saturday.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
After the operation, doctors will assess whether Bolsonaro can undergo an additional procedure: blockage of the phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm, for recurrent hiccups, Birolini said.
From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025
We suspect that gargling and dry sugar both stimulate the phrenic nerve which controls the diaphragm.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
The phrenic nerve pacer Sadie's parents have fundraised for works a little like a cardiac pace maker as it will tell the diaphragm when to move and breathe, her father Andrew said.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2023
The vagus, the phrenic, and the spinal nerves may also be pressed upon.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
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