Effect of Tracheostomy on Weaning Parameters in Difficult-to-Wean Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A Prospective Observational Study.

Weaning parameters are commonly measured through an endotracheal tube in mechanically ventilated patients recovering from acute respiratory failure, however this practice has rarely been evaluated in tracheostomized patients. This study aimed to investigate changes in weaning parameters measured bef...

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Main Authors: Chor-Kuan Lim, Sheng-Yuan Ruan, Feng-Ching Lin, Chao-Ling Wu, Hou-Tai Chang, Jih-Shuin Jerng, Huey-Dong Wu, Chong-Jen Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4574918?pdf=render