The effects of pleural fluid drainage on respiratory function in mechanically ventilated patients after cardiac surgery
BACKGROUND: Pleural effusions occur commonly after cardiac surgery and the effects of drainage on gas exchange in this population are not well established. We examined pulmonary function indices following drainage of pleural effusions in cardiac surgery patients. METHODS: We performed a retrospectiv...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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2015
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33834 |