Protocol for diaphragm pacing in patients with respiratory muscle weakness due to motor neurone disease (DiPALS): a randomised controlled trial

Protocol for diaphragm pacing in patients with respiratory muscle weakness due to motor neurone disease (DiPALS): a randomised controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Motor neurone disease (MND) is a devastating illness which leads to muscle weakness and death, usually within 2-3 years of symptom onset. Respiratory insufficiency is a common cause of morbidity, particularly in later stages of MND a...

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Main Authors: McDermott Christopher J, Maguire Chin, Cooper Cindy L, Ackroyd Roger, Baird Wendy O, Baudouin Simon, Bentley Andrew, Bianchi Stephen, Bourke Stephen, Bradburn Mike J, Dixon Simon, Ealing John, Galloway Simon, Karat Dayalan, Maynard Nick, Morrison Karen, Mustfa Naveed, Stradling John, Talbot Kevin, Williams Tim, Shaw Pamela J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2377/12/74

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