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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - Coggle Diagram
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Pathophysiology: Lack of Dystrophin which is a protein produced by skeletal muscle
Pharmacology: possible nebulizer for respiratory failure/ distress
labs and diagnostic tests
Genetic testing because it is an X-linked disease that only affects boys
muscle biopsy to check for absent dystrophin
Patient safety considerations
skin breakdown and constipation due to lack of mobility
falls/ assistive devices
Potential Complication
Death by respiratory or cardiac failure
expected outcomes
onset 3-5
loss of ambulation by age 12
progressive weakness, wasting, contractures
calf hypertrophy
nursing interventions/care
no cure
palliative care
maintain optimum function (physical therapy)
bipap and cpap
teaching points/ patient education
coping
fact that there is no cure and early death is likely
respiratory therapy treatment education