Non-invasive ventilation in motor neuron disease: an update of current UK practice.

Background: In motor neurone disease (MND), respiratory muscle weakness causes substantial morbidity, and death is usually due to respiratory failure. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) improves symptoms, quality of life and survival, but previous surveys showed that few patients with MND received NIV.

Methods: A postal survey was conducted of the clinical application of NIV in MND among consultant neurologists in the UK.