Predictors of Prolonged Respiratory Support after Emergency Surgery

Aurika Karbonskienė, Darius Kuzminskis, Artūras Plioraitis, Jurgita Kuzminskienė Abstract The aim of the research: to find out predictors of the prolonged mechanical ventilation after emergency surgery. Methodology: retrospective review of case – histories of all adult patients in whom emergency surgery was performed in a single non – cardiac surgery unit of tertiary care hospital…