| AIR | anaesthetic-induced rhabdomyolysis |
| AHP | allied healthcare professionals |
| DEXA | dual energy X-ray absorptiometry |
| DMD | Duchenne muscular dystrophy |
| FEV1 | forced expiratory volume in one second |
| FFP | fresh frozen plasma |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| ITU | intensive care unit |
| MDSQ | muscular dystrophy spine questionnaire |
| MDT | multidisciplinary team |
| MEP | maximum expiratory pressure |
| MIP | maximum inspiratory pressure |
| MMT | manual muscle test |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NIV | non-invasive ventilation |
| TIVA | total intravenous anaesthesia |
| VAS | visual analogue pain score |
| VC | vital capacity |
| UK | United Kingdom |