Mechanical ventilation in the ICU- is there a gap between the time available and time used for nurse-led weaning?
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a key component in the care of critically ill and injured patients. Weaning from MV constitutes a major challenge in intensive care units (ICUs). Any delay in weaning may increase the number of complica...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-12-01
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| Series: | Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://www.sjtrem.com/content/16/1/17 |