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Extubation is when the doctor takes out a tube that helps you breathe. Sometimes, because of illness, injury, or surgery, you need help to breathe. Your doctor or anesthesiologist (a doctor who puts ...

Although AE is commonly used in treating post intubation LE, the efficacy and side effects of this therapy in pediatric patients (pts) have not been studied. We, therefore, undertook this study to ...

A mechanical ventilator is a machine that helps your lungs work when it’s hard for you to breathe on your own. This can happen during surgery or due to a critical illness. Ventilators are typically ...