Non-invasive ventilation reduces respiratory tract infections in children with neuromuscular disorders
Non-invasive ventilation reduces respiratory tract infections in children with neuromuscular disorders
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DOI:
10.1002/ppul.20740
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发表时间:
2008-01-01
影响因子:
3.1
通讯作者:
Mellies, U.
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作者:
Dohna-Schwake, C.;Podlewski, P.;Mellies, U.
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been shown to improve gas exchange and survival in patients with chronic neuromuscular disorders. Little is known about its influence on respiratory tract infections (RTIs). Twenty-four patients with regular use of NIV and 11 patients without NIV with neuromuscular disorders answered a questionnaire concerning the use of NIV and assisted coughing techniques, the status of influenza and pneumococcus vaccination, and the frequency and severity of RTIs. Additionally, we performed a retrospective chart review of twelve patients who were ventilated over a period of at least 5 years. In the first year of NIV consultations of a general practitioner due to RTI decreased from 9.2 +/- 20.8 to 3.2 +/- 5.3 per year (P < 0.005), the number of antibiotic treatment due to RTI decreased from 4.1 +/- 3.4 to 1.9 +/- 2.2 per year (P < 0.005) and the number of hospital admissions due to RTI decreased from 1.6 +/- 1.7 to 0.7 +/- 1.3 per year (P