Respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation in critically ill adults in Ghana: A prospective observational study

Introduction: Respiratory failure is commonly seen in African emergency centres and intensive care units, but little is known about the need for intubation and mechanical ventilation. Methods: From April to October 2017, we recorded the number of patients intubated and ventilated in the emergency ce...

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Main Authors: Maxwell Osei-Ampofo, Alfred Aidoo, Akwasi Antwi-Kusi, Obiageli Joan Ofungwu, Solomon Nii-Kotey Kotey, Moses Siaw-Frimpong, Osuoji Chiedozie, Matthew J. Tafoya, Torben K. Becker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-12-01
Series:African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X18300442