Indication and Early Complications of Tracheostomy in the Intensive Care Unit Patients in Shahid Beheshti and Shahid Yahyanejad Hospital (Babol, Iran 2001-2006)

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Tracheostomy is frequently performed in critically ill patients for prolonged intubation. Despite of different benefits, tracheostomy associated with complications. Choice of best time and outcome for tracheostomy in critical patients who require mechanical ventilation is c...

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Main Authors: K Kiakojouri, A Pourhasan Amiri, M Haji Ahmadi, M Madadian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babol University of Medical Sciences 2009-04-01
Series:Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul
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Online Access:http://jbums.org/article-1-3153-en.html