The pathophysiology of respiratory impairment in pediatric neuromuscular diseases

Pediatrics. 2009 May:123 Suppl 4:S215-8. doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-2952C.

Abstract

This is a summary of the presentation on the pathophysiology of respiratory impairment in pediatric neuromuscular disorders presented as part of the program on pulmonary management of pediatric patients with neuromuscular disease at the 30th annual Carrell-Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium on February 20, 2008.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / complications
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Respiratory Center / physiopathology
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / physiopathology*
  • Respiratory Muscles / physiopathology
  • Thoracic Wall / physiopathology