Etiology and prognosis of acute respiratory failure in patients with primary malignant brain tumors admitted to the intensive care unit

ConclusionsThe cause of ARF in patients with PMBT differs significantly than those with PST and up to 50% may have been prevented. Mortality did not differ between the two groups. These results suggest that PMBT alone is not a relevant criterion for ICU recusal.
Source: Journal of Neuro-Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research