Difficult Respiratory Weaning after Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Review

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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Main Authors: Davide Nicolotti, Silvia Grossi, Francesco Nicolini, Alan Gallingani, Sandra Rossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
cardiac surgery
respiratory weaning
ventilation
tracheostomy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/2/497

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