Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Definition
Pathophysiology
Nursing Interventions
Nursing diagnosis
Causes
Risk factors
Clinical manifestations
There is loss of motor neurons in the spinal ventral horns, most brainstem motor nuclei and motor cortex. Histology shows ubiquinated inclusions in lower motor neurons and axonal swellings that are thought to contain disarrayed neurofilaments
A nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function.
Cause is unknown
muscle weakness
Fatigue
Drooling
Encourage the patient to engage in activities that reduces stress like yoga
Recommend healthy diet
Promote measures to maintain adequate airway.
Smoking
Environmental toxins exposure
Poor diet and nutrition
Impaired mobility
Impaired communication
Respiratory failure
Diagnostic test
Electromyography
Nerve conduction study