Respiratory function deterioration and the effect of non‐invasive mechanical ventilation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: the crucial importance of bulbar muscle involvement

European Journal of NeurologyVolume 20, Issue 5 p. e65-e65 Letter to the Editor Respiratory function deterioration and the effect of non-invasive mechanical ventilation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: the crucial importance of bulbar muscle involvement A. M. Esquinas Rodriguez, Corresponding Author A. M. Esquinas Rodriguez Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Morales Meseguer, Murcia, Spain Correspondence: A. M. Esquinas Rodriguez, Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Morales Meseguer, Avenida Marques de los velez s/n, Murcia, 3008, Spain (tel.: +34609321966; fax: +34968232484; e-mail: [email protected]).Search for more papers by this authorL. Paladini, L. Paladini Respiratory Pathophysiology Unit, City Hospital of Padova, Padova, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorA. Vianello, A. Vianello Respiratory Pathophysiology Unit, City Hospital of Padova, Padova, ItalySearch for more papers by this author A. M. Esquinas Rodriguez, Corresponding Author A. M. Esquinas Rodriguez Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Morales Meseguer, Murcia, Spain Correspondence: A. M. Esquinas Rodriguez, Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Morales Meseguer, Avenida Marques de los velez s/n, Murcia, 3008, Spain (tel.: +34609321966; fax: +34968232484; e-mail: [email protected]).Search for more papers by this authorL. Paladini, L. Paladini Respiratory Pathophysiology Unit, City Hospital of Padova, Padova, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorA. Vianello, A. Vianello Respiratory Pathophysiology Unit, City Hospital of Padova, Padova, ItalySearch for more papers by this author First published: 11 April 2013 https://doi.org/10.1111/ene.12106Citations: 2Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. References 1Miller RG, Jackson CE, Kasarskis EJ, et al. Practice parameter update: the care of the patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: drug, nutritional, and respiratory therapies (an evidence-based review): report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology 2009; 73: 1218–1226. 10.1212/WNL.0b013e3181bc0141 CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 2Leonardis L, Dolenc Grošelj L, Vidmar G. Factors related to respiration influencing survival and respiratory function in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a retrospective study. Eur J Neurol 2012; 19: 1518–1524. 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2012.03754.x CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 3Bourke SC, Tomlinson M, Williams TL, Bullock RE, Shaw PJ, Gibson GJ. Effects of non-invasive ventilation on survival and quality of life in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet Neurol 2006; 5: 140–147. 10.1016/S1474-4422(05)70326-4 PubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 4Lo Coco D, Marchese S, Pesco MC, La Bella V, Piccoli F, Lo Coco A. Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation in ALS: predictors of tolerance and survival. Neurology 2006; 67: 761–765. 10.1212/01.wnl.0000227785.73714.64 CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 5Bach JR, Saporito LR. Criteria for extubation and tracheostomy tube removal for patients with ventilatory failure: a different approach to weaning. Chest 1996; 110: 1566–1571. 10.1378/chest.110.6.1566 CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 6Vianello A, Bevilacqua M, Arcaro G, Gallan F, Serra E. Non-invasive ventilatory approach to treatment of acute respiratory failure in neuromuscular disorders. A comparison with endotracheal intubation. Intensive Care Med 2000; 26: 384–390. 10.1007/s001340051171 CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar Citing Literature Volume20, Issue5May 2013Pages e65-e65 ReferencesRelatedInformation