The Timing of Femur Fracture Fixation is an Important Factor for Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation

Purpose Mechanical ventilation (MV) is an essential life-saving modality for severely injured patients. However, the long-term use of MV is a major risk factor for late mortality. The surgical correction of long bone fractures plays a critical role not only in improving functional outcomes, but also...

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Main Authors: Hyung Chul Choi, Kwang Hwan Jung, Kyu Hyouck Kyoung, Seong Ho Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Traumatology 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Trauma and Injury
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Online Access:http://www.jtraumainj.org/upload/pdf/jti-2019-028.pdf
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