A system and method of neuromodulation adjunct (add-on) therapy for coma
and traumatic brain injury, comprises an implantable lead-receiver and an
external stimulator. Neuromodulation is performed using a pulsed
electrical stimulation. The external stimulator contains a power source,
controlling circuitry, a primary coil, and predetermined programs. The
primary coil of the external stimulator inductively transfers electrical
signals to the lead-receiver, which is also in electrical contact with a
vagus nerve. The external stimulator emits electrical pulses to stimulate
the vagus nerve according to a predetermined program. The predetermined
programs have different levels of control, which is password protected.
The external stimulator may also be equipped with a telecommunications
module to control the predetermined programs remotely.