The role of non-invasive ventilation in weaning and decannulating critically ill patients with tracheostomy: A narrative review of the literature
Introduction: Invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) is associated with several complications. Placement of a long-term airway (tracheostomy) is also associated with short and long-term risks for patients. Nevertheless, tracheostomies are placed to help reduce the duration of IMV, facilitate weaning...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier España
2021-01-01
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Series: | Pulmonology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2531043720301513 |