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  • Title: The respiratory system in spinal cord injury.
    Author: Lanig IS, Peterson WP.
    Journal: Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am; 2000 Feb; 11(1):29-43, vii. PubMed ID: 10680156.
    Abstract:
    Respiratory complications are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality during the acute and chronic phases after spinal cord injury (SCI). This article reviews the respiratory impairments resulting from SCI and discusses a range of management strategies to be considered from the acute care phase through long-term follow up. The treatment of specific complications and preventive measures are reviewed.
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