Dead space addition test and swallowing assessment as new predictors of extubation outcome in mechanically ventilated patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Introduction Extubation failure significantly increases duration of mechanical ventilation and ICU length of stay with increased risk of mortality. So validating certain parameters to predict extubation outcome and avoid extubation failure is necessary. This study aimed at assessing the usefulness o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2018;volume=67;issue=2;spage=156;epage=163;aulast=Abbas |