Equipment options for cough augmentation, ventilation, and noninvasive interfaces in neuromuscular respiratory management

Pediatrics. 2009 May;123 Suppl 4:S226-30. doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-2952F.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Cough
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Masks
  • Mucociliary Clearance
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / therapy*
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration / instrumentation
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy*
  • Respiratory Therapy / instrumentation*
  • Respiratory Therapy / methods*
  • Suction