Successful Use of Early Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheotomy and the No Sedation Concept in Respiratory Failure in Critically I11 Obese Subjects.
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of obesity in developed countries is rising. Currently, Europe has a prevalence of 9-30% with significant impact on public health systems. Obese patients in ICUs require special management and treatment. Altered anatomy in obese patients complicates procedures such as mech...
| Published in: | Respiratory Care Vol. 61; no. 5; pp. 615 - 621 |
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| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
May2016
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