Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been shown to be effective in avoiding intubation and
improving survival in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (ARF) when …

Objectives Individuals dependent on long-term mechanical ventilation (LTMV) for their day-
to-day living are a heterogenous population who go through several transitions over their …

Sleep is a fundamental biological necessity, the lack of which has severe repercussions on
the mental and physical well-being in individuals of all ages. The phrase “sleep-disordered …

In neuromuscular disorders (NMDs), nocturnal non-invasive ventilation (NIV) via a nasal
mask is offered when hypercapnic respiratory failure occurs. With disease progression …

High flow nasal oxygen is a relatively new option for treating patients with respiratory failure,
which decreases work of breathing, improves tidal volume, and modestly increases positive …

Neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) may be associated with a gradual loss of muscle function
over time, and children with these disorders are at risk of developing clinically significant …

Study Objectives: Individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) frequently develop
sleep-disordered breathing. Noninvasive ventilation is often prescribed for sleep-disordered …

The ability to manage complex pediatric neuromuscular patients at home has rapidly
evolved with improving technology. Now both invasive and non-invasive ventilatory options …

Background Breathing disturbances are often a primary clinical concern especially during
wakefulness of the classic form of Rett syndrome, but data for atypical forms are lacking …

The aim of the study was to describe the characteristics of children with neuromuscular
diseases treated with long term noninvasive ventilation or continuous positive airway …