The impact of acute brain dysfunction in the outcomes of mechanically ventilated cancer patients
The impact of acute brain dysfunction in the outcomes of mechanically ventilated cancer patients
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Delirium and coma are a frequent source of morbidity for ICU patients. Several factors are associated with the prognosis of mechanically ventilated (MV) cancer patients, but no studies evaluated delirium and coma (acute brain dysfunction). The present study evaluated the frequency and impact of acute brain dysfunction on mortality.
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The impact of acute brain dysfunction in the outcomes of mechanically ventilated cancer patients
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1491120304
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1491120304
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0085332
