Published online May 6, 2009
PEDIATRICS Vol. 123 Supplement May 2009, pp. S226-S230 (doi:10.1542/peds.2008-2952F)
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Equipment Options for Cough Augmentation, Ventilation, and Noninvasive Interfaces in Neuromuscular Respiratory Management

Louis J. Boitano, MSc, RRT

Pulmonary Clinic, Northwest Assisted Breathing Center, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington

This is a summary of the presentation on equipment options for cough augmentation, ventilation, and noninvasive interfaces in neuromuscular respiratory management 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: NIV—noninvasive ventilation • NBPV—noninvasive bilevel-pressure ventilation • IPAP—inspiratory positive airway pressure • EPAP—expiratory positive airway pressure • S/T—spontaneous/timed • VCVM—volume cycled mask ventilation • MPV—mouthpiece ventilation • MIE—mechanical in-exsufflation • cwp—centimeters of water pressure

Accepted Jan 5, 2009.


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