Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- aka Lou Gerigs Disease
- adult-onset upper and lower motor neuron disease.
- progressive muscle weakness & wasting leading to paralysis
- no known cause or cure
Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-assessment
- motor changess
- cognitive changes
- respiratory compromise
- diagnosed by ruling out other possibilities
Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-interventions
- maintain optimum functioning and end-of-life care
- Rilutek only approved drug-not a cure, extends survival time
- meds for pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances
- speech and swallowing problems
- nutrition consult

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Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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2009-11-21T22:57:17Z

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