International Congress Barcelona 2013

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ME1 Respiratory evaluation and management of neuromuscular diseases

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Aims: Respiratory failure is an unavoidable event in the natural history of some neuromuscular diseases, while appearing very infrequently in others. In some cases, respiratory failure progresses more rapidly than motor impairment, sometimes being the onset event. Home mechanical ventilation improves survival and quality-of-life of these patients, with a reduction in healthcare costs. Therefore, pulmonologists must improve their skills in order to play a more relevant role in the care of these patients. The aim of this ME is to provide pulmonologists with some simple information in order for them to fulfil their role of primary caregiver, enabling appropriate and rapid diagnosis and treatment.
HERMES LINKS
ADULT - Module B.10 Respiratory failure, Module 12 Diseases of the chest wall and respiratory muscles including the diaphragm

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Educational Material

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Reading list ME1 Open

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Respiratory evaluation and management of neuromuscular diseases N. Ambrosino (Pisa, Italy)