Tracheostomy in motor neurone disease.
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
motor neurone disease
prognosis
therapy
tracheostomy
ventilation
Journal
Practical neurology
ISSN: 1474-7766
Titre abrégé: Pract Neurol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101130961
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Dec 2019
Dec 2019
Historique:
received:
18
02
2019
revised:
03
04
2019
accepted:
08
04
2019
pubmed:
6
7
2019
medline:
28
4
2020
entrez:
6
7
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Tracheostomy-associated ventilation for the respiratory insufficiency caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (motor neurone disease (MND)) is a complex issue with practical, ethical and economic dimensions. This article considers the current prevalence of tracheostomy in MND, the evidence for its benefit both for survival and quality of life, and the practicalities of its implementation. The decision to request invasive ventilatory support is among the most challenging for those living with MND. Neurologists should be prepared to discuss this option openly and objectively: we suggest a framework for discussion, including withdrawal of therapy.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31273080
pii: practneurol-2018-002109
doi: 10.1136/practneurol-2018-002109
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
467-475Subventions
Organisme : Motor Neurone Disease Association
ID : TURNER/OCT18/989-797
Pays : United Kingdom
Informations de copyright
© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Competing interests: None declared.