Predictors of Extubation Success in Patients with Posterior Fossa Strokes

Conclusions In posterior fossa stroke patients with a GCS ≤ 6 at the time of intubation and who remain intubated for more than 1 week, extubation is less likely to be successful, and tracheostomy should be considered.

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Source: Neurocritical Care - February 17, 2016 Category: Neurology Source Type: research