Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2985181 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2006 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Only one third of patients undergoing tracheostomy after cardiovascular surgery survive, because it is used primarily in those with deteriorating function of multiple organ systems. Although tracheostomy may enhance patient comfort and simplify nursing care, selection algorithms need to be developed if survival is the goal of the intervention.
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Authors
Peter A. MD, Sudish C. MD, PhD, Alejandro C. MD, Jean-Pierre MD, Jeevanantham MSc, Thomas W. MD, Bruce W. MD, Eugene H. MD,