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World J Crit Care Med. Jun 12, 2019; 8(3): 28-35
Published online Jun 12, 2019. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v8.i3.28
Published online Jun 12, 2019. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v8.i3.28
Table 1 Distribution of left ventricular function between the pre- and post-implementation of extubation protocol
| Before the implementation of extubation protocol (n of patients) | After the implementation of extubation protocol (n of patients) | |
| Normal LV function | 41 | 40 |
| Mild-to-moderate LV impairment | 11 | 14 |
| Severe LV impairment | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 54 | 55 |
- Citation: Serena G, Corredor C, Fletcher N, Sanfilippo F. Implementation of a nurse-led protocol for early extubation after cardiac surgery: A pilot study. World J Crit Care Med 2019; 8(3): 28-35
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v8/i3/28.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v8.i3.28