title: [Home mechanical ventilation in neuromuscular diseases].
abstract: In most patients with neuromuscular disorders, respiratory insufficiency and problems arising from this are what determine whether or not they survive. Treatment for failure of the respiratory pump by mechanical ventilation in the patient's own home has become more common thanks to the advent of non-invasive methods of treatment such as the nasal mask. Home mechanical ventilation has improved both the survival rate and the quality of life of many of these patients. We review the different types of home ventilation, describing the advantages and disadvantages of each one, with the intention of making information regarding this kind of treatment more easily available.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Neumología, Hospital La Paz, Madrid.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Díaz-Lobato
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: García-Tejero
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Redondo
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: Ventilación mecánica domiciliaria en las enfermedades neuromusculares.