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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Main Authors: Maha M Elkholy, Samiaa H Sadek, Reham M Elmorshedy, Marwa S Abdulmoez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
Subjects:
icu
Online Access:http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2021;volume=70;issue=2;spage=288;epage=294;aulast=