Archivos de bronconeumología
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Arch. Bronconeumol. · Apr 2002
[Mechanical ventilation in a respiratory ward. Evolution from 1994 to 2000].
To investigate the absolute and relative frequency of mechanical ventilation in the management of patients on a respiratory medicine ward between 1994 and 2000. To describe reasons for admission, mean hospital stay and outcomes. ⋯ Admissions requiring mechanical ventilation have increased and most are related to the home mechanical ventilation program. The mean stay and the mortality rate were related to the reason for admission.