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Alternatives to Endotracheal Intubation for Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases

Emilio Servera, Jesús Sancho, M.J. Zafra, Ana Teresa Ejarque Catalá, Pedro Vergara, Julio Marín

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · 2005 · 100 citations · 26 references

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Abstract

Intubation can be avoided for some patients with neuromuscular disease in acute respiratory failure by some combination of noninvasive mechanical ventilation and mechanically assisted coughing. Severe bulbar involvement can limit the effectiveness of noninvasive management.

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