PEDIATRICS Vol. 123 Supplement May 2009, pp. S222-S225 (doi:10.1542/peds.2008-2952E)
SUPPLEMENT ARTICLE |
Assessment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases
Division of Respirology, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
This is a summary of the presentation on the assessment of sleep-disordered breathing in pediatric neuromuscular diseases, presented as part of the program on pulmonary management of pediatric patients with neuromuscular disorders at the 30th annual Carrell-Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium on February 20, 2008.
Abbreviations: OSA—obstructive sleep apnea REM—rapid eye movement SDB—sleep-disordered breathing FEV1—forced expiratory volume in 1 second IVC—inspiratory vital capacity MIP—maximal inspiratory pressure
Accepted Jan 5, 2009.
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