Gonçalves MR: At Home and on Demand Mechanical Cough Assistance Program for
Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Objective: To establish a cost-effective
telephone-accessed consultation and mechanical in-exsufflation (MI-E) and manually
assisted coughing, oximetry feedback program for 39 patients with amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis. Design: Rapid access to healthcare consultation and to MI-E was provided to treat …