Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD): respiratory management

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD): respiratory management. Forced vital capacity (FVC). Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Annual respiratory monitoring tests

  • Forced vital capacity (FVC)

Twice yearly respiratory monitoring tests

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Indications for twice yearly monitoring tests

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Other respiratory tests

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Immunizations

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Respiratory management

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Pre-operative management

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References

  1. Birnkrant DJ, Bushby K, Bann CM, et al. Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, part 2: respiratory, cardiac, bone health, and orthopaedic management. Lancet Neurol 2018; 17:347-361.
  2. American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. Cardiovascular health supervision for individuals affected by Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy. Paediatrics 2005; 116:1569-1573.
  3. Finder JD, Birnkrant D, Carl J, et al. Respiratory care of the patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. ATS consensus statement. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004; 170: 456-465.
  4. Bushby K, Finkel R, Birnkrant DJ, et al. Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, part 1: diagnosis, and pharmacological and psychosocial management. Lancet Neurol 2010; 9:77-93.
  5. Manzur AY, Kinali M, Muntoni F. Update on the management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Arch Dis Child 2008; 93:986-990.
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