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Outcome after tracheostomy for respiratory failure in the elderly

Authors :
Engoren, Milo C.
Arslanian-Engoren, Cynthia M.
Source :
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine. March 2005, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p104, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine hospital and postdischarge survival and functional status at follow-up in elderly patients receiving tracheostomy for respiratory failure and to determine if these [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Aged patients -- Care and treatment -- Patient outcomes
Respiratory insufficiency -- Care and treatment -- Patient outcomes
Tracheotomy -- Patient outcomes
Health
Care and treatment
Patient outcomes

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08850666
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.140911724

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