Physiologic determinants of prolonged mechanical ventilation in patients after major surgery

Karakurt Z., Fanfulla F., Ceriana P., Carlucci A., Grassi M., Colombo R., ...More

JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE, vol.27, no.2, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2011.08.009
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Mechanical ventilation, Weaning, Surgery, Respiratory mechanics, CRITICALLY-ILL PATIENTS, DIAPHRAGMATIC FUNCTION, PRESSURE, FAILURE, SUCCESS
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the physiologic determinants of ventilator dependency in patients who underwent major surgery.