Weaning of the neurologically impaired patient

Autor(es): Mahanes Dea,Lewis Rose


Resumo: Many studies have been published on weaning patients from mechanical ventilation, but few have addressed the unique needs of patients with neurologic impairment. Typically, neuroscience patients remain intubated because of concerns over airway protection or neuromuscular weakness. This article discusses special weaning considerations for this patient population. Neurologic-specific weaning trends from a comprehensive ventilator weaning program are also presented.


Imprenta: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, v. 16, n. 3, p. 387-393, 2004


Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1016/j.ccell.2004.03.007


Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Clinical examination ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Public health


Data de publicação: 2004