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Non-invasive Ventilator Treatment Report

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2 patient evaluations for Non-invasive Ventilator with a burden rating of Very Very Very Very Very

Navy Nurse

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

ALS: 12 yrs

Bi-Pap Feeding tube

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: moderate

Chest: none

Legs: moderate
by Navy Nurse
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**Purpose:** ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) *(Started May 25, 2005)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Nov 17, 2010	As needed	Slight	Moderate	Sometimes	Very

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gecc4

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

ALS: 9 yrs

Bi-Pap Wheelchair Feeding tube

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: severe

Chest: mild

Legs: severe
by gecc4
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**Purpose:** Breathing difficulty *(Started Sep 03, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Nov 18, 2009	7 hr Daily	Slight	None	Usually	Very

Date: Nov 18, 2009
Advice & Tips: Most of my issues are with the masks, leaking, rubbing my nose, and dry mouth.

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