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BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021 Background There is limited information on the difference in epidemiology, clinical characteristics and outcomes of the initial outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Wuhan (the epicenter) and Sichuan (the peripheral area) in the early phase ...
Gang Wang +28 more
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A Study on Noninvasive Ventilation in Type-II Respiratory Failure in a Tertiary Care Center
APIK Journal of Internal Medicine, 2022 Background: Type II respiratory failure is a common complication with considerable morbidity and mortality. Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has been used preferentially with better results. The objective of this study was to assess the outcome and complications of NIV in type II respiratory failure patients.
Roopa Suresh +5 more
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The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2012 AbstractAlthough many studies show that the experience level of physicians is significantly associated with the outcomes of their patients, little evidence exists to show whether junior residents provide worse care than senior residents. This study was conducted to analyze whether the experience level of residents may affect the outcomes of patients ...
Ming-Ju Tsai +6 more
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International Journal of Gerontology, 2011 Background: Weaning off the ventilator and removal of the endotracheal tube requires appropriate timing and supportive care in order to avoid reintubation.
Ai-Chin Cheng +4 more
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Child Care Center Hand Hygiene Programs’ Cost-Effectiveness in Preventing Respiratory Infections
Pediatrics, 2021 BACKGROUNDWe previously demonstrated that a hand hygiene program, including hand sanitizer and educational measures, for day care center (DCC) staff, children, and parents was more effective than a soap-and-water program, with initial observation, in preventing respiratory infections (RIs) in children attending DCCs.
Azor-Martinez, Ernestina +10 more
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Critical Care, 2020 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an emerging viral infection that is rapidly spreading across the globe. SARS-CoV-2 belongs to the same coronavirus class that caused respiratory illnesses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East ...
Ramandeep Kaur +8 more
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Successful Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Experiences at Respiratory Care Centers
Journal of Nursing Research, 2009 A phenomenological qualitative study was conducted on the experiences of patients who had been successfully weaned from mechanical ventilation, including essential elements of the patient support system during the weaning process. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 participants who had been recruited through purposive sampling from three ...
Ching-Ju, Chen +3 more
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Respiratory Research, 2021 Background Diabetes is a common comorbidity among patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Diabetes has been reported to be associated with length of stay (LOS), death, and cost among AECOPD patients.
Xihua Mao +11 more
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Frontiers in Medicine, 2023 BackgroundSarcopenia often occurs as a comorbidity in many diseases which ultimately affects patient prognosis. However, it has received little attention in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed
Jiaye Li +9 more
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BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2019 Background Rapid stratification and appropriate treatment on admission are critical to saving lives of patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). None of the clinical prediction tools perform well when applied to all patients with acute PE.
Yan Wang +8 more
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