Neuromuscular respiratory dysfunction: management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Neuromuscular respiratory dysfunction: management. Manually assisted cough, Glossopharyngeal (frog) breathing. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Assisted cough techniques: types
- Manually assisted cough
- Glossopharyngeal (frog) breathing
- Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV): indications
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Intubation: indications
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Supportive management
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References
- Hull J, Aniapravan R, Chan E, et al. British Thoracic Society guideline for respiratory management of children with neuromuscular weakness. Thorax 2012; 67:i1-i40.
- Shahrizaila N, Kinnear WJM, Wills AJ. Respiratory involvement in inherited primary muscle conditions. JNNP 2006; 77:1108-1115.
- Mehta S. Neuromuscular disease causing acute respiratory failure. Respir Care 2006; 51:1016-1021.
- Ambrosino N, Carpene N, Gherardi M. Chronic respiratory care for neuromuscular diseases in adults. Eur Respir J 2009; 34:444-451.
