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Published on: October 13, 2016
Continuous noninvasive ventilation for respiratory failure in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: current
Giuseppe Fiorentino1, Anna Annunziata1, Anna Michela Gaeta2
1Division of Respiratory Physiopathology, Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy, giuseppefiorentino1@gmail.it.
Abstract:
Respiratory failure is a recognized late complication of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is related to the neurological progression of the diseases with the impairment of the respiratory musculature. Survival and quality of life of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients is improved by using noninvasive mechanical ventilation. The rate of long-term mechanical ventilation is different within and between countries. Cultural factors, socioeconomic conditions, and physician attitude often influence the decision to start noninvasive ventilation. Technical elements, like the choice of the correct interface, solid caregivers support, and the communication between the patient and the physician are essential for achieving therapeutic goals, especially in the case of continuous treatment.
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