Predictors of need for mechanical ventilation at discharge after tracheostomy in the PICU

Summary Background The objective of this study was to determine factors predictive of need for mechanical ventilation (MV) upon discharge from the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) among patients who receive a tracheostomy during their stay. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study using the...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric pulmonology 2016-01, Vol.51 (1), p.53-59
Hauptverfasser: McCrory, Michael C., Lee, K. Jane, Scanlon, Matthew C., Wakeham, Martin K.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Summary Background The objective of this study was to determine factors predictive of need for mechanical ventilation (MV) upon discharge from the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) among patients who receive a tracheostomy during their stay. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study using the Virtual PICU Systems (VPS) database. Patients
ISSN:8755-6863
1099-0496
DOI:10.1002/ppul.23195