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Impact of limb weakness on extubation failure after planned extubation in medical patients

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Limb muscle weakness is associated with difficult weaning. However, there are limited data on extubation failure. The objective of this cohort study was to evaluate the association between limb muscle… Click to show full abstract

Limb muscle weakness is associated with difficult weaning. However, there are limited data on extubation failure. The objective of this cohort study was to evaluate the association between limb muscle weakness according to the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale and extubation failure rates among patients in a medical intensive care unit (ICU).

Keywords: limb weakness; extubation; impact limb; extubation failure

Journal Title: Respirology
Year Published: 2018

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