Motor neuron disease presenting with respiratory failure. Report of two cases.

Journal Article

In the two cases reported here, acute respiratory failure developed as a manifestation of motor neuron disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Both patients complained of systemic weakness before respiratory failure occurred. In one patient, respiratory support could not be discontinued because of poor inspiratory and expiratory pressure. Although acute respiratory failure is an uncommon manifestation of motor neuron disease, we believe this disorder should be considered in patients with unexplained respiratory failure and in those who cannot be weaned from a respirator for mechanical reasons.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Massey, EW; Harrell, LE

Published Date

  • December 1984

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 76 / 8

Start / End Page

  • 216 - 218

PubMed ID

  • 6504798

Pubmed Central ID

  • 6504798

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0032-5481

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1080/00325481.1984.11698828

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • England