Mechanical Ventilation Does Not Predict Pneumothorax Observation Failure in the Severely Injured.

Courtney J PokrzywaJuan FigueroaJose GomezBasil KaramPatrick MurphyKatie IversonRachel MorrisTom CarverDavid MiliaMarc de Moya

Published in: The American surgeon (2022)

MV is not an independent predictor of PTX observation failure. While PTX size appears to play a role, further studies are needed to outline safe parameters for observation in those undergoing MV.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
respiratory failure
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation