e-learning
resources
Events
Courses
2012
Login
Search all ERS
e-learning
resources
Disease Areas
Airways Diseases
Interstitial Lung Diseases
Respiratory Critical Care
Respiratory Infections
Paediatric Respiratory Diseases
Pulmonary Vascular Diseases
Sleep and Breathing Disorders
Thoracic Oncology
Events
International Congress
Courses
Webinars
Conferences
Research Seminars
Journal Clubs
Publications
Breathe
Monograph
ERJ
ERJ Open Research
ERR
European Lung White Book
Handbook Series
Guidelines
All ERS guidelines
e-learning
CME Online
Case reports
Short Videos
SpirXpert
Procedure Videos
CME tests
Reference Database of Respiratory Sounds
Radiology Image Challenge
Brief tobacco interventions
EU Projects
VALUE-Dx
ERN-LUNG
ECRAID
UNITE4TB
Disease Areas
Events
International Congress
Courses
Webinars
Conferences
Research Seminars
Journal Clubs
Publications
Guidelines
e-learning
EU Projects
Login
Search
Courses
Respiratory problems in neuromuscular disease
Target audience
Chest physicians
Rehabilitation physicians
Neurologists
Intensivists
Physiotherapists
Respiratory and intensive care nurses
Those in training for the professions mentioned
Home care personnel (usually nurses)
Educational aims
To understand the underlying pathophysiology of problems associated with neuromuscular disease
How to recognise and identify these problems
Explore the consequences of the problems and the potential risks of medical care in general for these patients
To discuss the available therapeutic options (oxygen therapy, CPAP, HMV, air stacking, MI-E, compression techniques, IPV) with respect to indications, contra-indications, effectiveness, setup, monitoring, devices and organization from both a scientific and practical point of view.
Download all media
Introduction
E. Derom (Gent, Belgium)
Sleep-disordered breathing in NMD
T. van Bezeij (Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands)
Cough impairment and techniques to improve cough
V. Gathot (Inkendaal, Belgium)
Noninvasive ventilation for (nocturnal) hypoventilation
M. Gaytant (Utrecht, Netherlands)
Invasive ventilation
M. Kampelmacher (Utrecht, Netherlands)
Changing acute ventilation on the ICU into chronic (home mechanical) ventilation
E. Westermann (Utrecht, The Netherlands)
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking "Accept", you consent to the use of the cookies.
Accept