Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10045383 | European Journal of Internal Medicine | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
For patients aged 50 years or older, patient age does not predict survival after prolonged mechanical ventilation. Even very old survivors have a reasonable life expectancy and regain full functional status.
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Authors
H. Endeman, L. Heeffer, F. Holleman, R.G.J. Westendorp, J.B.L. Hoekstra,