Predictors of prolonged weaning among mechanically ventilated patients in respiratory intensive care unit
Background Weaning has been classified into simple, difficult, and prolonged. Objective The aim of this study was to assess predictors of prolonged weaning (PW) and survival in the respiratory ICU (RICU). Patients and methods Fifty-three patients admitted to RICU and requiring mechanical ventilation...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2019;volume=68;issue=4;spage=526;epage=535;aulast=Mohammadien |