Age is an Important Predictor of Failed Unplanned Extubation

Age is an Important Predictor of Failed Unplanned Extubation

Background: Unplanned extubation (UE) is a frequent complication following endotracheal intubation and can increase intensive care unit (ICU) stay and hospital expenditure. We investigated the incidence, outcome, and predictive factors of patients with failed UE (reintubation within 48 hours) in the...

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Main Authors: Chin-Ming Chen, Khee-Siang Chan, Yao Fong, Shu-Chen Hsing, Ai-Chin Cheng, Mei-Yi Sung, Mei-Yu Su, Kuo-Chen Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM) 2010-09-01
Series:International Journal of Gerontology
Subjects:
aged
intensive care
intratracheal intubation
length of stay
mechanical ventilation
reintubation
unplanned extubation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959810700351

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