Predictors of prolonged weaning among mechanically ventilated patients in respiratory intensive care unit

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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Main Authors: Hamdy A Mohammadien, Mostafa I Ali, Mona T Hussien, Doaa G Hassanin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
Subjects:
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation
prolonged weaning
respiratory intensive care unit
weaning
Online Access:http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2019;volume=68;issue=4;spage=526;epage=535;aulast=Mohammadien

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