ALS Flashcards
1
Q
ALS
A
PROGRESSIVE NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE AFFECTING MOTOR NEURONS
2
Q
ALS AND PFT
A
FVC MOST COMMONLY USED TO ASSESS PULMONARY FUNCTION
STRONG PREDICTOR OF SURVIVAL
SUPINE BETTER THAN UPRIGHT
3
Q
NIPPV IN ALS
A
IMPROVES SURVIVAL AND QOL
FVC < 50%
SNIFF NASAL PRESSURE LESS THAN 40CM
MIP LESS THAN -60 CM
