Respiratory support and nutrition management in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / 中国实用内科杂志

ABSTRACT

Respiratory failure and respiratory complication are most reasons that result in death of ALS patients.Respiratory support,especially non-invasive Bi-level positive airway pressure,may improve living quality and prolong survival time.Treatment of respiratory support was gradually accepted and focused in the worldwide.In addition,malnutrition is an independent poor prognostic factor for ALS.Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy can ensure enough energy intake,improve nutritional status and prolong survival time.The profit and indication of BiPAP and PEG were Summarized.