کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
4211801 1280652 2008 5 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Outcome of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) ventilated in intensive care unit
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی پزشکی ریوی و تنفسی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Outcome of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) ventilated in intensive care unit
چکیده انگلیسی

SummaryIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the commonest cause of interstitial lung disease. Till date there is no proven successful treatment. The prognosis is poor with a median survival of 3 years. Patients with IPF presented with acute respiratory failure are often referred to the intensive care unit for ventilatory support. Available data showed that outcome of these patients is very poor and mechanical ventilation is mostly futile. Patients and their families should be informed about the prognosis, outcome and overall outlook before making decision about ventilation and organ support. Available outcome data should be used to develop institutional and professional guidelines to help in making these difficult decisions.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Respiratory Medicine - Volume 102, Issue 10, October 2008, Pages 1355–1359
نویسندگان
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