The American Academy of Neurology published guidelines for treatment of ALS in October 2009.
They are available to patients at www.aan.com,Practice Guidelines (search amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Specific issues addressed are:
- Rilutek use.
- Non-invasive ventilation (e.g. BiPAP).
- Cough assist type devices.
- Multidisciplinary care.
- Excess saliva treatments.
- Pseudobulbar affect.
- Cognitive impairment.