Chest Wall Disorders
Chest wall disorders are a group of thoracic deformities that result in inefficient coupling between the respiratory muscles and the thoracic cage. The disorders are usually characterised by a restrictive defect and share the potential of long term hypercapnic respiratory failure.
What is restrictive lung disease?
Restrictive lung disease refers to a group of thoracic deformities that result in inefficient coupling between the respiratory muscles and the thoracic cage.
Treatment options
Treating a patient with respiratory failure associated with a chest wall disorder can help alleviate some of the symptoms of poor respiration.
Patient outcomes
Learn how NIV may help improve the lives of patients with chest wall disorders.