47. Extubation: Tube Be or Not Tube Be
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Impact of ICU-Acquired Weakness
This chapter explores the effects of ICU-acquired weakness and myopathy on patients, especially those on mechanical ventilation, highlighting the risks of muscle loss and delirium. The speakers advocate for minimizing ventilator time to improve recovery outcomes and address the alarming trend of patients leaving the hospital unable to walk.
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