Ventilação não invasiva na esclerose lateral amiotrófica

Abstract

This study aims to discuss the use of noninvasive mechanical ventilation in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (we use the ALS acronym), which is of paramount importance in healthcare and specifically in physical therapy, but that is still poorly researched . Justified by the need for the study of the subject can be made relevant to the lives of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), for researchers and health professionals. The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a progressive disease, neurodegenerative and lethal that leads to death in most cases within five years after the first symptoms of the disease. Thus, palliative care should be initiated as soon as possible. The progress of this disease affects all muscles, including breathing muscles. The objective of this research is to seek and provide parameters to health professionals as to the use of noninvasive ventilation. The method used was the revision of articles concerning the use of NIV in ALS patients in recent years searched in databases as Bireme, Medline, Scielo, Lilacs, Pubmed. Despite being a palliative care, the use of NIV in ALS patients can improve quality of life and prolong survival in patients with compromised respiratory function. As the number of studies on the subject is scarce, more research should be conducted to verify the accuracy of this treatment and the effect of physical therapy intervention.