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Handgrip strength cutoff value predicting successful extubation in mechanically ventilated patients

BACKGROUND: Handgrip strength (HGS) is an alternative tool to evaluate respiratory muscle function. HGS cutoff value indicating extubation success or failure has not been investigated. This study aimed to determine HGS cutoff value to predict successful extubation. METHODS: A prospective study was c...

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Autores principales: Saiphoklang, Narongkorn, Mokkongphai, Nattawadee
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8530306/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34673831
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258971