[Domiciliary assisted respiration in the Languedoc-Roussillon region (author's transl)]

The activities of the Society for Domiciliary Assisted Respiration founded in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in 1973 are reported. Up to September 30, 1976, 281 patients were treated, 189 are still alive. Obstructive chronic bronchopneumopathies were predominant. In the second place were restrictive respiratory insufficiences and respiratory muscle failure in the third. Obviously, careful attention by a specially trained doctor and nurse must be guaranteed, as well as technical support. Blood gas analyses and spirographic investigations control the course of treatment. Domiciliary assisted respiration not only prolongs the life of numerous patients, but also improves its quality.