Tuesday, 5 February 2019

P ND X RESP FAILR

Box 2 

Aetiology of respiratory failure in children with neurodisability (ND)

  • Respiratory infections (commonly viral).
  • Aspiration event from gastro-oesophageal reflux or over the top.
  • Respiratory depression from epileptic seizures, encephalopathy or drugs.
  • Worsening upper airway obstruction in association with encephalopathy.

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