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Risk of sepsis in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a population-based retrospective cohort study in Taiwan.

Cynthia Wei-Sheng LeeHsuan-Ju ChenJi-An LiangChia-Hung Kao
Published in: BMJ open (2017)
The risk of sepsis is associated with a prior ALS diagnosis, and may be increased by the use of life support measures and decreased by β2-adrenoceptor agonists.
Keyphrases
  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • septic shock
  • acute kidney injury
  • intensive care unit