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Ann Med Res. 2009; 16(2): 131-133


Critical Care Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Cases

Türkan Toğal*, Mustafa Said Aydoğan*, Kalender Karahan*, Ali Şener*, Muharrem Uçar*, M Özcan Ersoy*

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Abstract


Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease caused by the degeneration of motor neurons, including medulla spinalis, cerebellum and motor cortex of central nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement. The disease usually does not affect cognitive abilities, but makes muscle weakness, difficulty in swallowing and chewing especially breathing. Here in, we report the critical care management of three ALS case with pneumonia and severe respiratory distress.

Key Words: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease, Critical Care, Pneumonia






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