Thoracic fluid content: a novel parameter for predicting failed weaning from mechanical ventilation

Thoracic fluid content: a novel parameter for predicting failed weaning from mechanical ventilation

Abstract Background Weaning of patients from the mechanical ventilation remains one of the critical decisions in intensive care unit. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of thoracic fluid content (TFC) as a predictor of weaning outcome. Methods An observational cohort study included 64 critica...

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Main Authors: Shymaa Fathy, Ahmed M. Hasanin, Mohamed Raafat, Maha M. A. Mostafa, Ahmed M. Fetouh, Mohamed Elsayed, Esraa M. Badr, Hanan M. Kamal, Ahmed Z. Fouad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Thoracic fluid content
Electrical cardiometry
Weaning
Mechanical ventilation
Impaired cardiac contractility
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-020-00439-2

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