Home mechanical ventilation (HMV) decreases mortality in patients affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

P. Carratu, A. Cassano, M. Maniscalco, L. Gadaleta, E. Boniello, G. E. Carpagnano, D. Lacedonia, C. Scoditti, M. P. Foschino Barbaro, O. Resta (Bari, Naples, Foggia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in chronic respiratory failure – technical issues and outcome
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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