Long-Term NIV in NMD Patients
Long-Term NIV in NMD Patients Long-Term Ventilation in Neuromuscular Patients: Review of Concerns, Beliefs, and Ethical Dilemmas Claudia Crimi, Paola Pierucci, Annalisa Carlucci, Andrea Cortegiani. Cesare Gregoretti; Respiration 2019;97:185-196. Background: Approx. 10-51% of indications for home mechanical ventilation are patients with neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is an accepted and effective ventilation support for NMD patients. In this review timing of NIV initialization and initialization of invasive ventilation are discussed as well as the choice of modes and at-home monitoring, training and [...]