| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5875150 | Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Early tracheostomy for stroke patients may reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia, thereby shortening the hospital stay and lowering total hospital costs. These relationships warrant further investigation in a large prospective multicenter trial.
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Authors
Jennifer A. MD, Mark R. MS, Eric M. MD,