Acta neurologica Scandinavica
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Acta Neurol. Scand. · Apr 2014
Functioning of long-term survivors of first-ever intracerebral hemorrhage.
There are few data on long-term functional outcome after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). We aimed to assess functional dependency and cognitive impairment in long-term survivors of first-ever intracerebral hemorrhage. ⋯ A large proportion of long-term survivors of ICH in Southern Norway live functionally independent lives in their private homes. Dependency is linked to leukoaraiosis and female sex. Cognitive impairment is common and linked to lobar location of ICH.
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Acta Neurol. Scand. · Apr 2014
Non-invasive ventilation after surgery in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Surgery in patients affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) presents a particular anesthetic challenge because of the risk of post-operative pulmonary complications. ⋯ Our case series suggest that the use of NIV after surgery can be a safe strategy to prevent PPCs in patients affected by ALS. The perioperative procedure we chose for these patients appeared safe even in patients with advanced functional stage of the disease.