by Nisha Cooch, PhD | Jan 28, 2019 | Genetic Counselor Resource Page Two, Genetic Counselor Resource Pages, Neurologists Resource Page Two, Neurologists Resource Pages, Pulmonologist Resource Page Two, Pulmonologist Resource Pages
Major challenges in the clinical care of those with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are determining patients’ clinical stages, identifying exactly how the disease is progressing, and distinguishing SMA from other, muscular disorders. To help overcome these difficulties,...
by Michael Nace | Dec 20, 2018 | Nursing Resource Page Two, Nursing Resource Pages, Pediatricians Resource Page Two, Pediatricians Resources, Pulmonologist Resource Page Two, Pulmonologist Resource Pages
Intubation in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can be difficult or impossible,1 but the need for endotracheal intubation in SMA patients is increasing.2 In SMA type 1, respiratory failure can require frequent intubation in children ages three and below.3 As life...
by Michael Nace | Aug 15, 2018 | Just Published, Nursing Resource Page Two, Nursing Resource Pages, Pediatricians Resources, Pulmonologist Resource Page Two, Pulmonologist Resource Pages, Radiology Resource Page Two, Radiology Resources
Respiratory problems are the leading cause of acute illness and chronic disability in infants and children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Among children with SMA type I and type II, respiratory issues are the most common cause of death. On the other hand, when...
