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Assessment of artificial ventilation in Salvadorian public hospitals

Authors: JF Granados, PE Sobenes, MT Bertoli

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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Artificial ventilation (AV) is an essential resource that is not always available at Salvadorian public hospitals. Approximately 40% of hospital-related deaths may have required AV [1]. The main indication for AV is respiratory insufficiency requiring support for these patients. Variations in ventilation modality and time among others can affect patient health [2]. The aim of this study was to clarify the AV situation in national hospitals of El Salvador's public health system. …

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Title: Assessment of artificial ventilation in Salvadorian public hospitals
Authors: JF Granados
PE Sobenes
MT Bertoli
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9936

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