The American College of Chest Physicians consensus statement on the respiratory and related management of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy undergoing anesthesia or sedation.

This is a summary of the presentation on the American College of Chest Physicians consensus statement on the respiratory and related management of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy undergoing sedation or anesthesia, presented as part of the program on pulmonary management of pediatric patients with neuromuscular disorders at the 30th Annual Carrell-Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium on February 20, 2008.