Clinical outcome of weaning in mechanically ventilated patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a significant reason for mortality and morbidity worldwide that induces a high socioeconomic burden, with exacerbations necessitating mechanical ventilation representing a major aspect of illness management. Many patients wi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-10-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.4103/ejb.ejb_9_19 |