Predictors and outcome of invasive mechanical ventilation in hospitalized patients with sepsis: data from National Inpatient Sample

Predictors and outcome of invasive mechanical ventilation in hospitalized patients with sepsis: data from National Inpatient Sample

Background: Sepsis is a significant cause of mechanical ventilation in hospitalized patients. Objective: The aim of our study was to recognize the demographic and clinical characteristics associated with an increased need for invasive mechanical ventilation in hospitalized sepsis patients. Methods:...

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Main Authors: Rashmi Dhital, Sijan Basnet, Dilli Ram Poudel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Subjects:
Sepsis
severe sepsis
invasive mechanical ventilation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2018.1450592

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