Effects of long intubation period on respiratory functions following open heart surgery

Akdur H., POLAT M. G., YİĞİT Z., Arabaci U., Ozyilmaz S., Gurses H.

JAPANESE HEART JOURNAL, vol.43, no.5, pp.523-530, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1536/jhj.43.523
  • Journal Name: JAPANESE HEART JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.523-530
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to compare pre- and postoperative pulmonary function tests in adult patients who had intubation periods greater and less than 24 hours following elective open heart surgery.