Published online May 6, 2009
PEDIATRICS Vol. 123 Supplement May 2009, pp. S242-S244 (doi:10.1542/peds.2008-2952J)
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SUPPLEMENT ARTICLE


The American College of Chest Physicians Consensus Statement on the Respiratory and Related Management of Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Undergoing Anesthesia or Sedation*

David J. Birnkrant, MD

Department of Pediatrics, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio

This is a summary of the presentation on the American College of Chest Physicians consensus statement on the respiratory and related management of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy undergoing sedation or anesthesia, 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: DMD—Duchenne muscular dystrophy • GA—general anesthesia • PS—procedural sedation • SpO2—pulse oxygen saturation • FVC—forced vital capacity • NPPV—noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation • MEP—maximum expiratory pressure • PCF—peak cough flow

Accepted Jan 5, 2009.


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