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01.02.2011 | Poster presentation
Assessment of artificial ventilation in Salvadorian public hospitals
verfasst von:
JF Granados, PE Sobenes, MT Bertoli
Erschienen in:
Critical Care
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Sonderheft 1/2011
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Excerpt
Artificial ventilation (AV) is an essential resource that is not always available at Salvadorian public hospitals. Approximately 40% of hospital-related deaths may have required AV [
1]. The main indication for AV is respiratory insufficiency requiring support for these patients. Variations in ventilation modality and time among others can affect patient health [
2]. The aim of this study was to clarify the AV situation in national hospitals of El Salvador's public health system. …