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KMID : 0615720140310030067
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Jouranl of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion society
2014 Volume.31 No. 3 p.67 ~ p.73
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A Clinical Case Study on the Long Term Respiration Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patient with Respiratory Failure
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Lee Jong-Cheol
Jeong Ho-Hyun
Cha Eun-Hye
Park Man-Yong
Kim Tae-Ho
Song Bong-Keun
Son Il-Hong
Kim Sung-Chul
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Abstract
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Objectives: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a selective death of motor neuron, leading to respiratory insufficiency. The purpose of this study was to assess the long term respiratory management of ALS patient with respiratory failure.
Methods: One ALS patient applying a non-invasive BIPAP ventilator as well as Korean medical treatment such as acupuncture, pharmacopuncture and herbal medicine was measured on SpO2, EtCO2, Vte(expiratorytidalvolume) for 2 years 7 months.
Results: The SpO2, EtCO2 of ALS patient were maintained in the normal range for 2 years 7 months. The Vte of ALS patient also wasn’t worse in this study.
Conclusions: In this study, the long term respiration management, combined administration of Korean medical treatment and non-invasive BIPAP ventilator, could be effective in ALS patient with respiratory failure.
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KEYWORD
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS), Respiratory failure, Non-invasive BIPAP ventilator, Oriental medical treatment, EtCO2, SpO2.
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