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: Garay Llorente, E., Pedrero Tejada, S., Cabriada Nuno, V., Castro Quintas, S., Ortiz De Urbina Antia, B., Sobradillo Ecenarro, P., Iriberri Pascual, M., Andia Iturrate, J., Santiago Burruchaga, M., Urrutia Gajate, A. Tags: Noninvasive ventilatory support Source Type: research
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