Summary

Question 1

Why is assisting patients with NMD to clear secretions important?

Answer 1

It is vitally important

Reference: Suri, 2008.

Question 2

What combination increased PCF over the critical threshold of 160L/min in adults with severe NMD without bulbar muscle involvement?

Answer 2

• Insufflation
• Exsufflation

Reference: Chatwin et al. (2003).

Question 3

When should MI:E be considered for NMD patients?

Answer 3

For any NMD patient unable to increase PCF to effective limits

Reference: BTS/ACPRC Guidelines, 2009.

Question 4

True or false: A cough is effective regardless of the flows generated during a cough effort.

Answer 4

FALSE

Patients need to participate actively; otherwise, the treatment is ineffective.