Predictors of extubation failure in mechanically ventilated patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Background Extubation failure is defined as the need for reinstitution of artificial airway within 48–72 h after planned extubation. It is associated with prolonged ICU and hospital stay and is more liable to serious complications and mortality. Objectives To evaluate the frequency of incidence and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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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=2021;volume=70;issue=2;spage=288;epage=294;aulast= |