Mouthpiece ventilation in neuromuscular disorders: Narrative review of technical issues important for clinical success.

In neuromuscular disorders (NMDs), nocturnal non-invasive ventilation (NIV) via a nasal mask is offered when hypercapnic respiratory failure occurs. With disease progression, nocturnal NIV needs to be extended into the daytime. Mouthpiece ventilation (MPV) is an option for daytime NIV.

Cervical Spine Motion in Football Players During 3 Airway-Exposure Techniques.

OBJECTIVE: Immediate rescue breathing, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, may be necessary for the cervical spine-injured football player without removal of the helmet. The purpose of our study was to compare 2 pocket-mask insertion techniques with a face-mask rotation technique to determine which allowed the quickest initiation of rescue breathing with the least cervical spine motion. DESIGN AND SETTING: In a biomechanics laboratory, 3 airway-preparation techniques were tested: chin-insertion technique (pocket mask inserted between the chin and face mask), eye-hole-insertion technique (pocket mask inserted through the face mask eye hole), and screwdriver technique (side loop straps removed using manual screwdriver followed by mask rotation).

What all nurses need to know about Stickler syndrome.

Stickler syndrome is one of the most common clinical syndromes in Europe although it is also one of the least known and consequently most misidentified. Because Stickler syndrome affects connective tissue, many different symptoms present, from vision to mobility difficulties. This article examines the main symptoms of the syndrome and includes an insightful personal account showing how it affects the whole family.