Dec 9, 2025 · Care guide for Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Placement. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.

IMULATOR FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA Information and Informed Consent Placement of a Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator (HNS) is a surgical treatment option for patients with Obstructive …

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation with an implanted device can help some people manage obstructive sleep apnea without a continuous positive airwave pressure (CPAP) machine. Kevin Motz, M.D., a Johns …

Aug 5, 2025 · Placement of the sensing lead can be challenging in obese and Down syndrome patients. This article presents an alteration in technique for its placement in these patient populations.

May 27, 2025 · Inspire surgery is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes 1.5–2 hours. It involves two incisions, each about 5cm long (roughly the length of a AA battery): These components …

Nov 11, 2025 · One device consists of an implantable rechargeable unit connected to a six-electrode stimulation cuff lead. The neurostimulator is implanted below the clavicle, and the stimulation cuff is …

Jun 17, 2021 · Transcutaneous nerve stimulators work by placing a non-invasive patch on the submental area, thereby indirectly stimulating genioglossus at night to open the airway.

The pulse generator is implanted under the skin in the chest, while the stimulation lead is placed around the hypoglossal nerve in the neck. The breathing sensor is placed through the same incision as the …

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant surgery takes between two to three hours and is done under general anesthesia. The procedure follows these general steps: First, your surgeon will make a small …

The surgery places a stimulator on the hypoglossal nerve. The stimulator increases glossal tone during inspiration, which helps keep the airway open. The stimulator is user-programmed such that it can …