Advanced Practice Providers: Respiratory Management in Neuromuscular Disease-Respiratory Management in Neuromuscular Disease

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Video Summary

In the video, Dr. Michelle Kao, a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, discusses respiratory management in neuromuscular disease. She covers topics such as understanding the pathophysiology of hypoventilation and progressive respiratory failure, recognizing symptoms of progressive respiratory insufficiency, diagnostic testing for respiratory insufficiency, and treatment using mechanical airway clearance and noninvasive ventilation. Dr. Kao emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention in order to preserve lung function, improve quality of life, and prevent tracheostomy. She also provides information on different modes of noninvasive ventilation, such as respiratory assist devices and ventilators, and the criteria for qualifying patients for these devices. Additionally, Dr. Kao discusses the use of mechanical cough assist therapy and the importance of mask fitting for effective noninvasive ventilation. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of respiratory management in neuromuscular disease, focusing on the use of noninvasive ventilation and airway clearance techniques.

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There are 3 questions in the Post Exam. Please use these questions to help test your knowledge after viewing the course. There is not a minimum score needed to pass.

Keywords

respiratory management

neuromuscular disease

pathophysiology

hypoventilation

progressive respiratory failure

diagnostic testing

mechanical airway clearance

noninvasive ventilation