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Outcomes in post-ICU mechanical ventilation: A therapist-implemented weaning protocol

Scheinhorn DJ, Chao DC, Stearn-Hassenpflug M, Wallace WA. Outcomes in post-ICU mechanical ventilation: A therapist-implemented weaning protocol. Chest. 2001;119(1):236-242.

This article is about therapist-implemented procedures in place at Barlow Respiratory Hospital (Los Angeles, California) to wean patients in the ICU.

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Subjective psychological status of severely ill patients discharged from mechanical ventilation

Pochard F, Lanore JJ, Bellivier F, et al. Subjective psychological status of severely ill patients discharged from mechanical ventilation. Clinical Intensive Care. 1995;6(2):57-61.

This article takes a look at the psychological status of survivors of the ICU who needed mechanical ventilation.

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Clinical indications for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in chronic respiratory failure due to restrictive lung disease, COPD, and nocturnal hypoventilation: A consensus conference report

Clinical indications for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in chronic respiratory failure due to restrictive lung disease, COPD, and nocturnal hypoventilation: A consensus conference report. Chest. 1999;116(2):521-534.

This article discusses the increasing use of the nasal positive pressure ventilation, which is disturbing to third-party payers.

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Early use of non-invasive ventilation for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on general respiratory wards: A multicentre randomised controlled trial

Plant PK, Owen JL, Elliott MW. Early use of non-invasive ventilation for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on general respiratory wards: a multicentre randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2000;355(9219):1931-1935.

This article is about a study to establish whether the commencement of a non-invasive ventilation unit could actually avert the want for intubation and death linked with incidents of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Nasal intermittent positive-pressure ventilation in weaning intubated patients with chronic respiratory disease from assisted intermittent, positive-pressure ventilation

Restrick LJ, Scott AD, Ward EM, Feneck RO, Cornwell WE, Wedzicha JA. Nasal intermittent positive-pressure ventilation in weaning intubated patients with chronic respiratory disease from assisted intermittent, positive-pressure ventilation. Respiratory Medicine. 1993;87(3):199-204.

This article describes the significant role that nasal intermittent positive-pressure ventilation may well have in weaning patients from aided ventilation.

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Characteristics and outcomes in adult patients receiving mechanical ventilation: A 28-day international study

Esteban A, Anzueto A, Frutos F, et al. Characteristics and outcomes in adult patients receiving mechanical ventilation: A 28-day international study. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2002;287(3):345-355.

This article is about a study undertaken to establish the survival of patients receiving mechanical ventilation.

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Usefulness of the neurobehavioral cognitive status examination in the hospitalized elderly

Fields SD, Fulop G, Sachs CJ, Strain J, Fillit H. Usefulness of the neurobehavioral cognitive status examination in the hospitalized elderly. International Psychogeriatrics. 1992;4(1):93-102.

This article is about a pilot study comparing the Neurobehavioral Cognitive Status Examination (NCSE) to the Folstein Mini-Mental State Examination to establish the effectiveness of the NCSE as a cognitive screen in an elderly inpatient population.

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Weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation. The experience at a regional weaning center

Scheinhorn DJ, Artinian BM, Catlin JL. Weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation: The experience at a regional weaning center. Chest. 1994;105(2):534-539.

This article covers the outcome of a study that monitored patients on mechancial ventilation and their transfer to a weaning center.

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Post-ICU weaning from mechanical ventilation: The role of long-term facilities

Scheinhorn DJ, Chao DC, Hassenpflug MS, Gracey DR. Post-ICU weaning from mechanical ventilation: The role of long-term facilities. Chest. 2001;120(6 Supplement):482S-484S.

This article covers a review of the principal observation study on post-ICU and self-breathing.

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Non-ICU care of hemodynamically stable mechanically ventilated patients

Latriano B, McCauley P, Astiz ME, Greenbaum D, Rackow EC. Non-ICU care of hemodynamically stable mechanically ventilated patients. Chest. 1996;109(6):1591-1596.

This article displays the outcome of a study concerning patients on a nonmonitored respiratory care floor, highlighting results, use and cost.

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