Mechanical Ventilation (MV) in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in our area

Conclusions: DMD is a rare disease in our area.57,8% of patients require MV and Cough assist and are controlled by pulmonologistsMainly MV starts in the adolescence and in 45,4% of cases after an acute process.Recently, a process coordination between Pediatrics and Pulmonologists has begun to improve the care of these patients.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Noninvasive ventilatory support Source Type: research