Impact of Unplanned Extubation and Reintubation after Weaning on Nosocomial Pneumonia Risk in the Intensive Care Unit - Concepedia

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Impact of Unplanned Extubation and Reintubation after Weaning on Nosocomial Pneumonia Risk in the Intensive Care Unit

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2002

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Arnaud de Lassence, Corinne Alberti, Élie Azoulay, Eric Le Mière, Christine Cheval, F. Vincent, Yves Cohen, Maïté Garrouste-Orgeas, Christophe Adrie, Gilles Troché,

Abstract

Accidental extubation but not self-extubation or reintubation after weaning increased the risk of nosocomial pneumonia. These 3 events may deserve evaluation as an indicator for quality-of-care studies.