Management of patients with neuromuscular disorders at the time of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1007/s00415-020-10149-2
Abstract: The novel Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has posed several challenges for neuromuscular disorder (NMD) patients. The risk of a severe course of SARS-CoV-2 infection is increased in all but the mildest forms of NMDs. High-risk… read more here.
Keywords: time; nmd patients; sars cov; patients neuromuscular ... See more keywords
Diaphragm Function Assessment During Spontaneous Breathing Trial in Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases
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DOI: 10.1007/s12028-020-01141-9
Abstract: The optimal time to discontinue patients from mechanical ventilation is critical as premature discontinuation as well as delayed weaning can result in complications. The literature on diaphragm function assessment during the weaning process in the… read more here.
Keywords: neuromuscular diseases; breathing trial; function assessment; diaphragm function ... See more keywords
F96. Diagnostic utility of electrodiagnosis in the evaluation of patients with neuromuscular diseases - A prospective study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2018.04.259
Abstract: Introduction Electrodiagnostic testing (EDx) is widely used in the diagnosis of nerve and muscle diseases. The utility of EDx has mostly been studied retrospectively with varying overall compatibility rates between EDx results and clinical diagnosis… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; utility; evaluation patients; study ... See more keywords
Is there a higher risk of dislocation of hip hemiarthroplasty in patients with neuromuscular conditions? A clinical study of 3827 patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.10.035
Abstract: AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study is to identify if there is any association between neuromuscular disorders and prosthetic dislocation in patients treated with hip hemiarthroplasty for neck of femur fractures. PATIENTS… read more here.
Keywords: dislocation rate; dislocation; study; hip hemiarthroplasty ... See more keywords
European Neuromuscular Centre consensus statement on anaesthesia in patients with neuromuscular disorders
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DOI: 10.1111/ene.15526
Abstract: Patients with neuromuscular conditions are at increased risk of suffering perioperative complications related to anaesthesia. There is currently little specific anaesthetic guidance concerning these patients. Here, we present the European Neuromuscular Centre (ENMC) consensus statement… read more here.
Keywords: consensus statement; neuromuscular centre; neuromuscular disorders; anaesthesia ... See more keywords
Transcutaneous Carbon Dioxide Measurement in Adult Patients with Neuromuscular Disorders: A quality Level Assessment.
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DOI: 10.3233/jnd-200516
Abstract: BACKGROUND Carbon dioxide tension (PCO2) monitoring during sleep, is crucial to identify respiratory failure in patients with neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Transcutaneous PCO2 monitoring is an available technique to measure PCO2. OBJECTIVES To assess the quality… read more here.
Keywords: neuromuscular disorders; quality level; carbon dioxide; pco2 ... See more keywords
[Transition experience of patients with neuromuscular disease].
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DOI: 10.5546/aap.2017.71
Abstract: Neuromuscular diseases are mostly genetic disorders, with chronic and progressive course. Affected people are at high risk of developing physical and emotional disabilities. In the last decades, the advance in technology and science has increased… read more here.
Keywords: experience patients; transition; experience; transition experience ... See more keywords