The unassisted respiratory rate/tidal volume ratio accurately predicts weaning outcome in postoperative patients.

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Published in Crit Care Med on February 01, 1997

Authors

B Jacob1, W Chatila, C A Manthous

Author Affiliations

1: Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, Bridgeport Hospital and Yale University School of Medicine, CT, USA.

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