Published online May 6, 2009
PEDIATRICS Vol. 123 Supplement May 2009, pp. S222-S225 (doi:10.1542/peds.2008-2952E)
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Assessment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases

Sherri L. Katz, MDCM, FRCPC, MSc

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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