Breathing pattern and respiratory mechanics in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Breathing pattern and respiratory mechanics in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the time course of breathing pattern and respiratory mechanics in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A study was conducted on 25 out of 38 eligible ALS patients. Neurological status, arterial blood gases (ABGs), spirometry, breathing pattern (minute ventilation (V'E), tidal volume (VT), respiratory frequency (fR), duty cycle (duration of ins...
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عنوان ژورنال: European Respiratory Journal
سال: 1997
ISSN: 0000-0000,0903-1936
DOI: 10.1183/09031936.97.10071614