Motor neuron disease presenting with respiratory failure. Report of two cases.
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Massey, EW; Harrell, LE
Published in: Postgrad Med
December 1984
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.
Duke Scholars
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Postgrad Med
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ISSN
0032-5481
Publication Date
December 1984
Volume
76
Issue
8
Start / End Page
216 / 218
Location
England
Related Subject Headings
- Respiratory Insufficiency
- Respiration, Artificial
- Neuromuscular Diseases
- Motor Neurons
- Male
- Humans
- General & Internal Medicine
- Female
- Electromyography
- Aged
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Massey, E. W., & Harrell, L. E. (1984). Motor neuron disease presenting with respiratory failure. Report of two cases. Postgrad Med, 76(8), 216–218. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1984.11698828
Massey, E. W., and L. E. Harrell. “Motor neuron disease presenting with respiratory failure. Report of two cases.” Postgrad Med 76, no. 8 (December 1984): 216–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1984.11698828.
Massey EW, Harrell LE. Motor neuron disease presenting with respiratory failure. Report of two cases. Postgrad Med. 1984 Dec;76(8):216–8.
Massey, E. W., and L. E. Harrell. “Motor neuron disease presenting with respiratory failure. Report of two cases.” Postgrad Med, vol. 76, no. 8, Dec. 1984, pp. 216–18. Pubmed, doi:10.1080/00325481.1984.11698828.
Massey EW, Harrell LE. Motor neuron disease presenting with respiratory failure. Report of two cases. Postgrad Med. 1984 Dec;76(8):216–218.
Published In
Postgrad Med
DOI
ISSN
0032-5481
Publication Date
December 1984
Volume
76
Issue
8
Start / End Page
216 / 218
Location
England
Related Subject Headings
- Respiratory Insufficiency
- Respiration, Artificial
- Neuromuscular Diseases
- Motor Neurons
- Male
- Humans
- General & Internal Medicine
- Female
- Electromyography
- Aged