Respiratory Management of ALS
Author | : Lee Guion |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Learning |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2010-10-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780763755454 |
ISBN-13 | : 0763755451 |
Rating | : 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
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