HOME CARE UTILIZING A VENTILATOR IN A PATIENT WITH AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS

  • 1 January 1980
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 10  (1) , 39-42
Abstract
A patient with respiratory neuromuscular paralysis secondary to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is described. He was managed at home for more than 12 mo. on a volume cycled respirator. Although the cost is high, it is less than in an acute care hospital setting. Requirements for success include patient selection, adequate home environment, and dedicated medical and paramedical personnel.

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