Transition to adult care in young people with neuromuscular disease on non-invasive ventilation

• Hauptverfasser: Alessandro Onofri (VerfasserIn), Hui-Leng Tan (VerfasserIn), Claudio Cherchi (VerfasserIn), Martino Pavone (VerfasserIn), Elisabetta Verrillo (VerfasserIn), Nicola Ullmann (VerfasserIn), Maria Beatrice Chiarini Testa (VerfasserIn), Renato Cutrera (VerfasserIn)
• Format: Buch
• Veröffentlicht: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Long-term mechanical ventilation (LTV) with non-invasive ventilation (NIV) prolongs survival in patients with Neuromuscular Diseases (NMDs). Transition from paediatric to adult healthcare system is an undervalued and challenging issue for children with chronic conditions on mecha...