Respiratory Management of ALS

Download or read book Respiratory Management of ALS written by Lee Guion and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive textbook on the assessment and management of respiratory symptoms in ALS and other motor neuron diseases! Respiratory Management of ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis brings together the latest research, expert opinions, and treatment options for respiratory symptom management. It provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to assessment of upper and lower airway structures and how motor neuron loss impairs function. Treatment options emphasize symptom management and enhanced quality of life. Palliative care, end-of-life decision making, and long term mechanical ventilat