Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting mechanical ventilation need among acutely intoxicated patients with impaired consciousness
Heba Ibrahim Lashin,
Fatma Gaber Sobeeh,
Zahraa Khalifa Sobh
Abstract:Background A considerable portion of acutely intoxicated patients is presented with impaired consciousness. Early identification of those patients who require advanced medical care, such as mechanical ventilation (MV), can improve their prognosis. Methods This study included 330 acutely intoxicated patients who were presented with impaired consciousness and admitted to Tanta University Poison Control Center, Egypt, in the period from January 2021 to December 2023. Patients were enrolled in derivation (257 pati… Show more
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