RESPIRATORY MANAGEMENT

   • Nasal and Tracheostomy Ventilation for ALS (PDF - 1.09 MB)
   • Optimal Use of Nasal Ventilation (PDF - 103 KB)
   • The Value of Pulmonary Function Testing (PDF - 116 KB)
   • Doctor Bach
   • Heimlich Maneuver
   • Prolongation of Life by Noninvasive Respiratory Aids -
      Chest 2002 Jul;122(1):92-98
   • Home Ventilator Guide
   • Information about Ventilator-Assisted Living
   • Ventilator-Assisted Living
   • Editorial Response to The Article: High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation for Individuals With
     Chronic Neuromuscular Weakness (.PDF)
   • University of Washington: Mechanical In-Exsufflation Therapy Protocol Adult Application (.PDF)
   • Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation (NMV) (.PDF)
   • Treating Respiratory Problems in ALS Patients Can Improve Quality of Life (.PDF)
   • Medical Device Home Use Initiative (.PDF)
   • Medicare Respiratory Assist Devices Policy (.PDF)
   • Management of Respiratory Insufficiency in MND/ALS Patients: An Evidence Based Review (.PDF)
   • CMS Rules & Regulations on RADs (.PDF)
   • Use of Resuscitation Bag
   • Respiratory Care Protocols
   • CoughAssist – McKim Clinic
   • Mobility
   • Prosthesis / Orthosis
   • Respiratory Protocols
   • Video – Doug McKim
      • www.irrd.ca/education/resp_unit3/vol_aug.mpg
      • www.irrd.ca/education/
 

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