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Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 (SMA II) in early primary school, the wheelchair-bound girl developed severe pneumonia on one occasion, when she became critically ill and was admitted… Click to show full abstract
Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 (SMA II) in early primary school, the wheelchair-bound girl developed severe pneumonia on one occasion, when she became critically ill and was admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with multi-organ dysfunction, requiring mechanical ventilation and high inotropic support. Parents and the patient expressed strong desire for full respiratory and intensive care support to be given. Survived the episode, she is wheelchair ambulatory and continues to pursue a creative artistic career. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Journal Title: Pediatric pulmonology
Year Published: 2022
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