The blood pressure cuff we got is easy to use. You put the cuff on the pALS and turn it on. We don’t use this as often. We used it for a televisit appointment which was convenient.
| Steve’s ALS stage | Late |
|---|---|
| ALS toolboxes |
We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.
From first symptoms to the walker
Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function
From walker to power chair
Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube
Power chair
Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube
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