Abstract:Background: Extubation failure is failure to maintain normal spontaneous breathing after a period of mechanical ventilation with the need for reintubation within 24-72 hours. It has multiple risk factors such as deconditioned muscles, upper airway edema and others.
Aim of the Work:To study the frequency and causes of extubation failure in mechanically ventilated children. Patients and Methods: This is an observational prospective study that included all admitted children in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)… Show more
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