Prevalence of long-term mechanical insufflation-exsufflation in children with neurological conditions: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To determine the prevalence of long-term mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) and concomitant mechanical ventilation in children with neurological conditions, with reported reasons behind the initiation of treatment.

Method

This was a population-based, cross-sectional study using Norwegian national registries and a questionnaire.

Results

In total, 114 of 19 264 children with a neurological condition had an MI-E device. Seventy-three of 103 eligible children (31 females, 42 males), median (min-max) age of 10 years 1 month (1y 5mo-17y 10mo), reported their MI-E treatment initiation. Overall, 76% reported airway clearance as the main reason to start long-term MI-E. A prophylactic use was mainly reported by children with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs). Prevalen

SUBMITTER: Hov B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8048789 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature