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.
Full Text
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