Radiotherapy treatment of the salivary glands, sialorrhea, and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: what are we doing?

2016 ◽  
Vol 263 (3) ◽  
pp. 583-584
Author(s):  
Giancarlo Garuti ◽  
Jessica Mandrioli ◽  
Antonio M. Esquinas
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Radiotherapy Treatment ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

scholarly journals Passive Versus Active Circuit During Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (9) ◽  
pp. 1132-1138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa De Mattia ◽  
Elisa Falcier ◽  
Andrea Lizio ◽  
Christian Lunetta ◽  
Valeria A Sansone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Active Circuit ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale Predicts Survival Time in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients on Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

CHEST Journal ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 132 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Lo Coco ◽  
Santino Marchese ◽  
Vincenzo La Bella ◽  
Tommaso Piccoli ◽  
Albino Lo Coco
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Survival Time ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

scholarly journals MANAGEMENT OF THE PATIENT WITH ADVANCED AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS: THE CAREGIVER’S OPINION

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Maria Rivara ◽  
◽  
Cornelius Barlascini ◽  
Paolo Banfi ◽  
Antonello Nicolini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Level Of Care ◽  
Burden Of Care ◽  
Stage Disease ◽  
Heavy Burden ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

Objectives. The possibility of prolonging and augmenting the quality of life of respiratory patients in end-stage disease and in particular neuromuscular disease patients depends on an increased level of care. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurological disease characterized by a fast progressive impairment of respiratory function which leads to mechanical ventilation and high burden of care. A specifically designed questionnaire was administered to caregivers to analyze the level of care provided to these patients in our districts. Patients and methods. The study population consisted of 70 patients (44 males and 26 females). Of the 70 patients, 46 were being treated with non-invasive ventilation and 24 with invasive mechanical ventilation. The questionnaire was divided in two parts: questions 1 to 13 investigated life conditions and 14 to 22 the quality of care provided. Results. The patients studied present a heavy burden of care and this is in relation to the quantity of respiratory aids prescribed. The symptom which created statistically significant problems for care was breathlessness, as is often reported in the literature. The presence of homecare tended to create conditions of greater serenity for the caregivers. Conclusions. This study shows that the burden of care in end-stage ALS patients is very onerous, and it can help to point out problems not sufficiently contemplated in healthcare planning.

Radiotherapy treatment of sialorrhea in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis requiring non-invasive ventilation

2015 ◽  
Vol 262 (8) ◽  
pp. 1981-1983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria del Mar Amador ◽  
Avi Assouline ◽  
Jésus Gonzalez-Bermejo ◽  
Pierre-François Pradat
Keyword(s):  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Invasive Ventilation ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Non Invasive Ventilation ◽  
Radiotherapy Treatment ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis
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