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Pulmonary Management of the Patient with Cerebral Palsy

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Pulmonary problems are a major source of morbidity and mortality, especially among patients with severe cerebral palsy. The respiratory problem can exist at multiple levels, including the respiratory centers of the brain, airways, lung parenchyma, pulmonary vasculature, and chest wall. Careful assessment and therapies targeted to each are needed to optimize care. Immunization against respiratory diseases is of paramount importance. Invasive management, such as orthopedic procedures, or the institution of mechanical ventilation must be carefully considered in the context of the patient’s medical condition, family’s value system, and capabilities of the home and local medical system.

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  1. Division of Complex Health Care, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

    Garey Noritz M.D.

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Noritz, G. (2018). Pulmonary Management of the Patient with Cerebral Palsy. In: Panteliadis, C. (eds) Cerebral Palsy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-67858-0_29

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