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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-08-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/117 |