Patient-ventilator asynchrony as a predictor of weaning failure in mechanically ventilated COPD patients

Patient-ventilator asynchrony as a predictor of weaning failure in mechanically ventilated COPD patients

Abstract Background Patient-ventilator asynchrony is a common problem in mechanically ventilated patients. It is associated with adverse effects including increased work of breathing, patient discomfort, increased need for sedation, prolonged mechanical ventilation, weaning difficulties, and weaning...

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Main Authors: Samiaa H. Sadek, Maha M. El-kholy, Marwa S. Abdulmoez, Reham M. El-Morshedy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-06-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Subjects:
Mechanically ventilated
Weaning failure
COPD
Asynchrony
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43168-021-00076-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43168-021-00076-9

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