Comparison of extubation outcomes following T-piece trial versus pressure support/continous positive airway pressure in postsurgical patients
Background: Pressure support with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and T-piece trials are the most common spontaneous breathing trial used to test readiness for extubation. Aim: We aimed to compare extubation failures defined by the need for reintubation within 48 h following T-piece trial...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Respiratory Care |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijrconline.org/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2018;volume=7;issue=1;spage=37;epage=41;aulast=Kumar |