Unplanned extubation in the ICU: a marker of quality assurance of mechanical ventilation

One of the most frequent complications associated with endotracheal intubation itself in intensive care units is unplanned extubation, which represents a potentially serious complication given that many patients may need reintubation while in poor condition. This scenario may account for an increase...

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Main Authors: Peñuelas, Óscar, Frutos-Vivar, Fernando, Esteban, Andrés
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3219318/