Predicting Delayed Ventilator Weaning after Lung Transplantation: The Role of Body Mass Index

Predicting Delayed Ventilator Weaning after Lung Transplantation: The Role of Body Mass Index

BACKGROUND: Weaning from mechanical ventilation is difficult in the intensive care unit (ICU). Many controversial questions remain unanswered concerning the predictors of weaning failure. This study investigates patient characteristics and delayed weaning after lung transplantation. METHODS: This st...

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Main Authors: Sarah Soh, Jin Ha Park, Jeong Min Kim, Min Jung Lee, Shin Ok Koh, Hyo Chae Paik, Moo Suk Park, Sungwon Na
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine 2014-11-01
Series:Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Subjects:
body mass index
lung transplantation
mechanical ventilation
weaning
Online Access:http://www.kjccm.org/upload/pdf/kjccm-2014-29-4-273.pdf

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