Using respiratory rate and thoracic movement to assess respiratory insufficiency in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a preliminary study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypoventilation due to respiratory insufficiency is the most common cause of death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) can be used as a palliative treatment. The current guidelines recommend perf...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Palliative Care |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-684X/11/26 |