Profile of Respiratory Impairment in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis at Initial Admittance

KULECİ S., Koc F., HANTA İ.

NEUROSURGERY QUARTERLY, vol.20, no.4, pp.288-291, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/wnq.0b013e318201c316
  • Journal Name: NEUROSURGERY QUARTERLY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.288-291
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the initial respiratory impairments [pulmonary functions and arterial blood gases (ABGs)] in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) according to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) at the time of admission.