Mechanical ventilation in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: from pathophysiology to clinical practice
Abstract Most patients with ischaemic stroke are managed on the ward or in specialty stroke units, but a significant number requires higher-acuity care and, consequently, admission to the intensive care unit. Mechanical ventilation is frequently performed in these patients due to swallowing dysfunct...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-019-2662-8 |