A comparison in tracheostomy weaning and complications rate between neuro critical care patients and general critical care patients
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Methods Retrospective cohort analysis of prospective collected data at a tertiary neuroscience centre. All the patients requiring tracheostomy in our Intensive Care Department from October 2012 to March 2015 were included. The patients were allocated in 2 different units according to the reason for admission (Neurocritical Care Unit and General Intensive Care Unit). Tracheostomy weaning was performed in accordance with local protocols. Demographics, tracheostomy data (timing, reason, technique), complications during weaning from mechanical ventilation and timing of decannulation were collected.
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