Adults with motor neurone disease (MND) who have respiratory impairment are offered non‑invasive ventilation (NIV) based on regular assessments of respiratory function and symptoms. Progressive ...

A respiratory assessment seeks to identify changes to respiratory function. Recognising signs of deterioration and escalating a patient’s care can prevent emergencies and reduce further distress for ...

In this prospective study, respiratory monitoring of patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) benefited from the use of diaphragm ultrasound imaging. Diaphragm ultrasound imaging (DUI) proved to be ...