Helium-oxygen reduces the production of carbon dioxide during weaning from mechanical ventilation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Prolonged weaning from mechanical ventilation has a major impact on ICU bed occupancy and patient outcome, and has significant cost implications.</p> <p>There is evidence in patients around the period of extubation that h...

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Main Authors: Flynn Gordon, Mandersloot Gerlinde, Healy Marie, Saville Mark, McAuley Daniel F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/117