Domiciliary assisted respiration in the Languedoc-Roussillon region (author's transl)

The activities of the Society for Domiciliary Assisted Respiration founded in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in 1973 are reported. Up to September 30, 1976, 281 patients were treated, 189 are still alive. Obstructive chronic bronchopneumopathies were predominant. In the second place were restrictiv...

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Published inMMW, Munchener medizinische Wochenschrift Vol. 119; no. 51-52; p. 1647
Main Authors Bertrand, A, Milane, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 23.12.1977
Subjects
Aftercare - methods
France
Home Care Services
Humans
Respiration, Artificial - methods
Respiratory Insufficiency - physiopathology
Respiratory Insufficiency - therapy
Self-Help Devices
Spirometry - methods
France
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Summary:The activities of the Society for Domiciliary Assisted Respiration founded in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in 1973 are reported. Up to September 30, 1976, 281 patients were treated, 189 are still alive. Obstructive chronic bronchopneumopathies were predominant. In the second place were restrictive respiratory insufficiences and respiratory muscle failure in the third. Obviously, careful attention by a specially trained doctor and nurse must be guaranteed, as well as technical support. Blood gas analyses and spirographic investigations control the course of treatment. Domiciliary assisted respiration not only prolongs the life of numerous patients, but also improves its quality.
ISSN:0341-3098