Implications of extubation failure and prolonged mechanical ventilation in the postoperative period following elective intracranial surgery

Implications of extubation failure and prolonged mechanical ventilation in the postoperative period following elective intracranial surgery

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Patients undergoing neurosurgery are predisposed to a variety of complications related to mechanical ventilation (MV). There is an increased incidence of extubation failure, pneumonia, and prolonged MV among such patients. The aim of the present study was to assess the influence of extubation failur...

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Main Authors: M.C. Vidotto, L.C. Sogame, M.R. Gazzotti, M. Prandini, J.R. Jardim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2011-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Neurosurgery
Craniotomy
Ventilator weaning
Intratracheal intubation
Postoperative period
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