Equipment options for cough augmentation, ventilation, and noninvasive interfaces in neuromuscular respiratory management.
This is a summary of the presentation on equipment options for cough augmentation, ventilation, and noninvasive interfaces in neuromuscular respiratory management presented as part of the program on pulmonary management of pediatric patients with neuromuscular disorders at the 30th annual Carrell-Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium on February 20, 2008.
MSc, RRT, University of Washington Medical Center, Northwest Assisted Breathing Center, Pulmonary Clinic, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. boitano@u.washington.edu
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D002648:Child; D003371:Cough; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008397:Masks; D009079:Mucociliary Clearance; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000295:instrumentation; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D013396:Suction