Non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): our experience

P. Banfi, E. Roma, A. Robbiani, G. Aliprandi, N. Tonni, V. Silani (Chiari, Magenta, Brescia, Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Noninvasive ventilatory support in chronic respiratory failure and sleep related breathing disorders
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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