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The mortality rate of poliomyelitis may be reduced by early measures to prevent anoxia and its subsequent complications.
Constant nursing care, early tracheotomy, the giving of oxygen, proper use of the respirator and positive pressure equipment are essential in the proper management of patients with poliomyelitis who have respiratory involvement.
