Predictive Factors for Delayed Extubation in the Intensive Care Unit after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting; A Southern Iranian Experience

Predictive Factors for Delayed Extubation in the Intensive Care Unit after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting; A Southern Iranian Experience

Background: Early extubation is implemented in cardiothoracic units worldwide for its advantages such as decreased mortality, morbidity, and hospitalization costs. We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate potential factors which may affect extubation time. Methods: The records of 334 eligible...

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Main Authors: Shahrbanoo Shahbazi, Mostafa Kazerooni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2012-12-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Coronary artery bypasses grafting
Intensive care unit
Tracheal extubation
Online Access:http://ijms.sums.ac.ir/index.php/ijms/article/view/587

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