PEDIATRICS Vol. 123 Supplement May 2009, pp. S245-S249 (doi:10.1542/peds.2008-2952K)
SUPPLEMENT ARTICLE |
Special Considerations in the Respiratory Management of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
This is a summary of the presentation on special considerations in the respiratory management of spinal muscular atrophy, presented as part of the program on pulmonary management of patients with pediatric neuromuscular disorders at the 30th annual Carrell-Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium on February 20, 2008.
Abbreviations: SMA—spinal muscular atrophy REM—rapid eye movement NIV—noninvasive ventilation VRI—viral respiratory infection IPAP—inspiratory positive airway pressure
Accepted Jan 5, 2009.
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