[Predictors of cognitive outcome in ventilated early rehabilitation patients].

CONCLUSION: Because of increased risk of cognitive deficits at discharge of ERC, all patients who suffered from hypoxia, cerebral infarction or traumatic brain injury should be intensively treated by neuropsychologists. Since decannulation is also associated with positive cognitive outcome, a rapid decannulation procedure should also be an important therapeutic target, especially in alert patients.
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Source: Der Nervenarzt - March 12, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Heidler MD, Bidu L, Völler H, Salzwedel A Tags: Nervenarzt Source Type: research