[Video Works on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis]

Brain Nerve. 2022 Dec;74(12):1384-1387. doi: 10.11477/mf.1416202254.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is known to many as a disease that is infrequent but causes progressive disability and death within three to five years if a tracheostomy ventilator are not used. The patient must choose whether to live with a crippled body or die, and is faced with the question of what kind of condition is considered "living". By watching a video that addresses this theme, we can grasp this question even more deeply.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis* / therapy
  • Home Care Services*
  • Humans
  • Tracheostomy