Physiotherapy contributions to weaning and extubation of patients from mechanical ventilation
Background. Liberation of patients from mechanical ventilation (MV) is an important goal of patient care, to avoid the complications andrisks associated with prolonged MV.Objective. To determine the extent of South African physiotherapists’ involvement in weaning and extubation of patients from MV...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Southern African Journal of Critical Care |
| Online Access: | http://www.sajcc.org.za/index.php/sajcc/article/download/254/250 |