Pulmonary Hygiene Protocol Reduces Incidence of Lobar Collapse in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Pulmonary Hygiene Protocol Reduces Incidence of Lobar Collapse in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
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United States: Cureus
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Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common cause of death among injured patients. In addition to neurologic sequelae which may increase mortality risk, trauma patients suffering severe TBI (Glasgow Coma Score≤8) have a predilection for pulmonary complications. We have previously demonstrated that patients with severe TBI who were intubated...
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Pulmonary Hygiene Protocol Reduces Incidence of Lobar Collapse in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_7815268
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_7815268
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2168-8184
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2168-8184
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10.7759/cureus.12199
