Neither is MGH or MGH Neurology responsible for the content of any articles or replies. No messages are screened for content. That is a good question that I asked myself when I first started caring for John. That was over 5 years ago, and though unable to move a muscle, John has never had pneumonia, been to the hospital or emergency room in all that time. In short, a ventilator can add years to PALS lives barring any other complications.
Preventive care goes a long way.
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