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.
Keyphrases
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- respiratory failure
- mechanical ventilation
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- intensive care unit
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- primary care
- emergency department
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- palliative care
- prognostic factors
- case report
- peritoneal dialysis
- patient reported outcomes
- free survival
- public health
- smoking cessation