Reducing Unplanned Extubations in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Approach
Objective. To prospectively determine the rate of unplanned extubations and contributing factors and determine whether a targeted intervention program would be successful in decreasing the rate of unplanned extubations. Design. Prospective, observational study. Setting. A 10-bed Pediatric Intensive...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/820495 |