Difficult Respiratory Weaning after Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Review
Respiratory weaning after cardiac surgery can be difficult or prolonged in up to 22.7% of patients. The inability to wean from a ventilator within the first 48 h after surgery is related to increased short- and long-term morbidity and mortality. Risk factors are mainly non-modifiable and include pre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/2/497 |