Abstract
Justification and objectives: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive degenerative disease of the motor neuron, of unknown cause, with a frequent genetic pattern. When the muscles responsible for ventilation are affected, the patient progresses to death in a few years as a result of respiratory failure. The aim of this study is to report the case of a patient with ALS who underwent gastrostomy and colostomy in Belo Horizonte Hospital under continuous epidural anesthesia and conscious sedation. Conclusion: Evidence has shown that the neuraxial block administration associated with dexmedetomidine seems to be safe in patients with ALS, since it avoids manipulation of the respiratory airways and complications.
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