Consider the patient's personal support system to ensure that necessary medical care will be available at home. Early in the treatment course, encourage patients to continue routine activities. Initiate discussions about ventilatory support during the early stages of the disease, so death from respiratory failure can be prevented, if desired. Educate and inform patients regarding life support and consent before a crisis arises. Management is best performed in a designated ALS center.
Many mechanical aids can help overcome disabilities.
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