An integrative review of evidence-based parameters utility in predicting patient success in maintaining spontaneous ventilation post-extubation

The purpose of this integrative literature review is to identify the current standard of care in determining mechanically ventilated patients' readiness for extubation and evidence-based parameters utility in predicting the patients' maintenance of unassisted ventilation post-extubation. T...

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Main Author: Paulsen, Heather Dawn
Language:en
Published: 2011
Online Access:http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2011/paulsen/PaulsenH1211.pdf