Authors : Aldin D. Gaspar

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may1151

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Abstract : This case report describes the nursing care of a 48-year-old male Filipino patient admitted to the intensive care unit with Motor Neuron Disease (MND), specifically Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The patient presented with progressive muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, and respiratory insufficiency. Diagnostic workup, including MRI and electrophysiological studies, confirmed the diagnosis. The patient was managed with mechanical ventilation, nutritional support, and symptomatic care. This case highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care in managing the complex needs of patients with MND.

Keywords : Motor Neuron Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, case report, nursing care, intensive care unit.

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