Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Mechanical Ventilation Reinstitution in Patients Weaned From Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation.

CONCLUSION: Reinstitution of mechanical ventilation within 28 d is a common event in patients considered to be weaned: 1 in 5 of such patients requires reconnection to mechanical ventilation, with sepsis being the most prevalent cause. Neurological comorbidity and delayed weaning are risk factors associated with reestablishment of mechanical ventilation. The presence of more than one risk factor increases the association with reinstitution of mechanical ventilation within 28 d of weaning.
PMID: 31575712 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Respiratory Care - September 30, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Villalba D, Gil Rossetti G, Scrigna M, Collins J, Rocco A, Matesa A, Areas L, Golfarini N, Pini P, Hannun M, Boni S, Grimaldi S, Pedace P, Díaz-Ballve L, Andreu M, Buñirigo P, Noval D, Planells F Tags: Respir Care Source Type: research