Impact of sleep alterations on weaning duration in mechanically ventilated patients

Sleep is altered in ICU patients. Those under mechanical ventilation with altered sleep (atypical sleep or no REM), had markedly longer weaning duration than others. Results suggest that brain dysfunction may have an influence on the ability to breathe spontaneously.

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. Impact of sleep alterations on weaning duration in mechanically ventilated pats - a pro

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