Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: evaluation and treatment of respiratory impairment

Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) invariably develop respiratory muscle weakness and most die from pulmonary complications. There are numerous tests available to evaluate respiratory status in ALS and it is important to understand their various advantages and limitations. Forced vita...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2002, Vol.3 (1), p.5-13
Hauptverfasser:	Lechtzin, Noah, Rothstein, Jeffery, Clawson, Lora, Diette, Gregory B, Wiener, Charles M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - complications Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - physiopathology Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - therapy Humans Positive-Pressure Respiration Pulmonary Function Tests Respiration, Artificial Respiratory Function Tests Respiratory Insufficiency - diagnosis Respiratory Insufficiency - etiology Respiratory Insufficiency - therapy Respiratory Mechanics Respiratory Muscles Respiratory Muscles - physiopathology Respiratory Therapy
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