Comparison of Complications in Stroke Subjects Undergoing Early Versus Standard Tracheostomy.

BACKGROUND: Although the benefits of early tracheostomy have been discussed in numerous studies, it is still unclear whether it is safe to perform early tracheostomy on unstable stroke patients. The purpose of this study is to assess the influences of the timing of tracheostomy on the incidence of c...

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Published in:Respiratory Care Vol. 60; no. 5; pp. 651 - 658
Main Authors: Young Chan Lee, Tae Hyun Kim, Jung-woo Lee, In-Hwan Oh, Young Gyu Eun
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. May2015
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